---
title: "Choral and Instrumental Sections"
slug: "adding-choral-and-instrumental-sections"
description: "Learn to add and configure Choral and Instrumental music uploads in the Digital Platform."
tags: ["Choral music", "Customizing uploads", "Uploading Music"]
updated: 2025-08-04T20:57:16Z
published: 2025-08-04T20:57:16Z
canonical: "help.sourceandsummit.com/adding-choral-and-instrumental-sections"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.sourceandsummit.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Choral and Instrumental Sections

Learn how to add and configure choral and instrumental sections in the Source & Summit Digital Platform.

> [!NOTE]
> The information in this article applies to all Source & Summit customers.

## **Adding choral and instrumental sections**

[Video](https://cdn.document360.io/2f4703e0-6aba-4ef3-bb5e-e77c48482a6f/Images/Documentation/Add%20Instrumental_1080.mp4)

1. [Create or open an Ordo](/v1/docs/how-to-create-an-ordo).
2. In the left panel, click **+**.
3. Hover over **Choral** or **Instrumental**, then click the **section type** you’d like to add (**Prelude, Offertory Motet, Postlude,** etc.)

→ An empty section will appear in your Outline in the appropriate place.

→ You can click and drag the section to reposition it if needed.

## **Accessing choral and instrumental music**

While Source & Summit does not currently provide native choral or instrumental music libraries, you can upload your own files to manage your entire digital music library in one place. Visit [**Uploading content**](/v1/docs/uploading-content) to learn more.

## **Adding choral translations**

If your choir is singing a sacred text in another language, consider adding a translation to your congregational booklet to help the assembly follow along. Add a custom text to your uploaded file to keep text-only and full score versions organized together.

[Video](https://cdn.document360.io/2f4703e0-6aba-4ef3-bb5e-e77c48482a6f/Images/Documentation/Choral%20Translation_1080.mp4)

1. Hover over **Choral** or **Instrumental**, then click the **section type** you’d like to add (**Prelude, Offertory Motet, Postlude,** etc).

→ An empty section will appear in your outline in the appropriate place.
2. Select **My Choral Music** from the right panel.
3. Select your **uploaded music**.

→ Settings will open in the right panel.

> [!NOTE]
> Don’t see anything?
> 
> Try checking other sections of your Ordo to make sure you haven’t uploaded your file to another folder, such as **My Hymns, My Instrumental Music,** or **My Antiphons**.
> 
> While Source & Summit doesn’t provide choral or instrumental music, you can upload your own files and add them to your Ordo. Visit [**Uploading content**](/v1/docs/uploading-content) to learn more.

1. Click **Edit** in the top-right corner next to Component.

→ The Upload Page will open.
2. Click **+ Add** and select **Add Custom Text** from the dropdown menu.

→ A field will open up where you can write your translation.
3. Add a **Title.**
4. Type your **translated text.**
5. Click **Back.** This will bring you back to the Upload Page. This time, you will see your custom text under the **Resources** column.
6. Click **Done** to go back to your Ordo.

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### FAQ

#### Do I have to upload my content every time I create an Ordo?

No. Uploads are saved in your personal collections and can be selected within any of your Ordos. These include: **My Choral Music, My Instrumental Music, My Antiphons, My Mass Settings,** and **My Prayers**.

#### Can I edit choral and instrumental music in my Ordo?

Yes, but only essential layout options are available since uploaded files are static, rather than dynamic music files. You can:

**Crop -** Remove white space, page numbers, or extra titles. **Add Breaks -** Mark suitable places for page turns. **Display Title** - Edit the displayed title to match the formatting of native content. **Add Attribution -** Edit the copyright line to match the formatting of native content.

Advanced features such as key changes, verse configuration, or audio playback, are not supported for uploaded files.

#### Does Source & Summit offer any guidelines for uploads?

- Source and Summit accepts PDF, GIF, JPEG, TIFF, and GABC files.
- Maximum file size is **5MB.**
- Limit files to **one page** to ensure layout tools are available.

For more information about supported file types and uploads, visit [Uploading content](/v1/docs/uploading-content).