TextWhisper is a rehearsal, preparation, and performance platform for choirs and performing-arts groups, combining shared scores and rehearsal lists with layered personal annotations, integrated audio/MIDI tools, event planning with calendar, full offline support, and stage-ready performance lists that replace paper scores.
TextWhisper – Smarter Memory, Anywhere
Welcome to TextWhisper 3.6.
Established platform capabilities include:
Unified File Manager – create and organize items, and import files from your device, TextWhisper, Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive.
Layered personal annotations – highlights, comments, and drawing tools per user.
Role-based access – secure owner/admin controls across text, files, and media.
1:1 direct chat – Direct member-to-member chat is now available in TW for fast private coordination.
Independent chat threads – From a 1:1 chat, you can add members and create independent group threads separate from list-bound chat context.
On-screen piano – Integrated piano for quick pitch checks, note locating, and section practice. .
Live Play Mode – For collaborative rehearsal and performance, a conductor can choose what the group sees in real time, so members do not have to search for the next item or score during rehearsal or on stage.
MusicXML player – Interactive score playback with a moving playhead, clickable notes, real-time piano feedback, voice focus, speed control, and quick start from any note or measure.
"My Work" ownership tracking – The 'My Work' view helps owners track where their material is used and by whom.
PDF optimizer – Large PDFs can be optimized for smoother tablet/mobile performance.
Built-in Event Polls – create polls, vote live, and share polls directly in chat.
File Manager: My Work – see who has your items and who follows your lists (owner/admin scoped).
New skins and UI refresh – cleaner styling and improved readability.
Resizable workspace – draggable sidebar and draggable split panes on desktop text view.
Home dropdown navigation – jump to your profile or recently used contexts.
Group menu sharing – Share Group is now available in sidebar group menus (under Create new list in Main Group headers, and under General Chat in My Groups).
Signed-in identity cue – avatar replaces the settings gear in the header.
Music tab update – Add Music now includes This device.
Text metadata and history – shows owner/last editor and stores edit history.
PDF navigation and drawing updates – configurable arrows for Continuous/Paged views, cross-item boundary navigation, and improved slur/arc marking.
Stability updates – more reliable offline/cache and menu behavior.
Purpose
TextWhisper is a rehearsal, preparation, and performance platform for choirs, ensembles, and other performing-arts groups.
It supports real readiness for rehearsal and stage use by keeping everyone working from the same shared material,
while still allowing each performer to prepare in their own way.
Memory, recall, and confidence are outcomes of the rehearsal process — not isolated goals.
TextWhisper strengthens preparation by reducing friction, confusion, and duplicated work,
so rehearsals can focus on music rather than logistics.
What TextWhisper Is (Canonical)
TextWhisper combines centralized score distribution with
layered, individually owned annotations.
Conductors or group leadership can publish scores, markings, comments, and rehearsal guidance
directly into a shared source.
Each performer then works on top of that same source using their own private highlights,
comments, drawings, and practice tools.
This layered model ensures that everyone rehearses and performs from the same authoritative material,
while preserving personal preparation styles.
There is no need for members to download files, upload scores into third-party apps,
or manage multiple annotated copies of the same material.
TextWhisper also includes an integrated event and rehearsal planner with
groups, calendar, categories, and attendance check-in/check-out.
Advanced rehearsal tools — including audio and MIDI playback, role-aware visibility,
and full offline support — are built directly into the platform.
Design Principles
One shared source of truth for scores and rehearsal material
Layered annotations that separate leadership input from personal notes
Individual ownership of private markings and preparation
Rehearsal-first workflows, not file management
Works online and offline, wherever rehearsals happen
TextWhisper is designed to sit at the center of rehearsal work — where preparation,
coordination, and musical understanding come together.
Whether you're preparing a speech, memorizing lyrics, studying complex material, or directing a performance,
TextWhisper gives you a structured, interactive way to improve memory retention.
The platform has already proven valuable in choirs learning large sets of lyrics and theater groups rehearsing scripts.
It's built for everyone — from everyday learners to professional educators and performers.
TextWhisper is free for general users, with premium features available for organizations seeking expanded functionality.