Choral singing has enchanted young and old alike for centuries, and is undoubtedly one of the most important pillars of European culture. Browse our sheet music and scores, and discover for yourself the magic and beauty of the European choral tradition with Stretta Music today!
The goal of the first choral singing, be it early rhythmic intonations or Gregorian chant, was to take a mystical or spiritual moment and infuse it with song. Although originally linked mainly with religion, choral singing soon began to filter into many other cultural spheres, for example in the very popular plays of ancient Greece.
Amazingly, polyphony has been around since as early as the 9th century. It began with simple two-part compositions, the first part, the "vox principalis", was a Gregorian chant, and the second part, the "vox organalis" moved in parallel fifths or fourths. This strict system slowly relaxed over the centuries, and gradually the third and fourth voices were added, and musical forms like Motets, Masses and Madrigals began to emerge. This polyphonic development led to the birth of the Renaissance Period, and the boundaries of polyphony continued to be pushed and stretched through the Baroque Period.
With the beginning of the Baroque Period, the predominance of pure a cappella unaccompanied choral singing began to make way for instrumental choral music. Forms such as Opera, Oratorio and cantatas thrived, and have lost none of their expressive power to this day. In the 19th century the choir became part of the highest form of instrumental music, the Choral Symphony.
Today, there are very few musical disciplines which do not feature the choir in some shape or form. The choir is invaluable for Spirituals & Gospel and often features in Film Music. The choir also plays a pivotal role in the theatre, in Opera, Operetta, Musicals and straight plays. The choir can provide solace in a Requiem, or help expresses joy at a Wedding or a Baptism.
für die heilige Christnacht
for: Soloists, mixed choir (SATB), strings, organ
Choir score
Item no.: 377036
aus der Vesper, für Soli, Chor und Orgel
for: Soloists, mixed choir (SATB), organ
Organ score
Item no.: 308053
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 577919
for: Male choir (TTBB), organ, melodic instruments
Choir score
Item no.: 556050
(Christkindlmesse)
for: Mixed choir (SABar), organ; 4 soloists (SATB), orchestra ad lib.
Choir score
Item no.: 333679
Im Chor Heft 51
for: Mixed choir, basso continuo
Item no.: 291848
Kantate zum 3. Weihnachtsfesttag (Urfassung)
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Piano reduction
Item no.: 463895
für vier Solostimmen (SATB), gemischten Chor (SATB), Orchester und Orgel
möglich!
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Choir score
Item no.: 238023
for: Mixed choir, piano [organ]
Sheet music
Item no.: 1219662
Weihnachtsminimusical für Kinderchor und Instrumente
for: Children's choir, instruments
Audio-CD
Item no.: 457222
3 Junctim-Sätze und 3 Lied-Suiten für Bläserchor
for: Choir, wind ensemble
Ensemble score
Item no.: 181095
for: Male choir
Item no.: 292221
Neue alpenländische Chorlieder für gemischten Chor (SATB)
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 364907
for: Choir (1–2 parts), the parish, organ
Choir score
Item no.: 1641226
Weihnachtsmusical
for: Children's choir, instruments
Play-along CD 1
Item no.: 1632567
The Christmas Oratorio by Saint-Saëns in a fascinating recording.
for: 5 soloists (SMezATB), mixed choir (SATB), string orchestra, harp, organ
Audio-CD
Item no.: 603892
Heft 1
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 283395
Marsch
for: Mixed choir, piano [organ]
Sheet music
Item no.: 1276404
Lasst uns froh und munter sein
for: Mixed choir, piano [organ]
Sheet music
Item no.: 1276403
Weihnachtskantate
for: Women's choir (SS) [2 voices], 2 violins, basso continuo
Choir score
Item no.: 1682055
for: Mixed choir (SATB), concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 588910
Krippenspiel
for: Soloists, children's choir, piano [band]
Choir score
Item no.: 672929
Weihnachtsmusical für Kinder von 4-11 Jahre
für Schule, Gemeinde, Vereine und Kinderchor
Dieses Set enthält die Gesamtausgabe (mit Klavierstimme) und die Song-CD.
for: Children's choir, soloists, piano; instruments ad lib.
Music score, CD
Item no.: 487667
Christmas cantata HoWV II.13
for: 3 soloists (STB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Piano reduction (Urtext edition)
Item no.: 654864
Kantate zum 1. Weihnachtsfesttag HoWV II.9
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Piano reduction
Item no.: 580415
Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Percussions & Drum Set optional
for: Mixed choir (SATB), 4 clarinets
Score, Parts
Item no.: 590895
for: Mixed choir, piano [organ]
Sheet music
Item no.: 1272636
für gemischten Chor und Orgel (Klavier)
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ
Choir score
Item no.: 380720
Cantus Ecclesiae
Dieser Artikel wird einzeln nur mit Antikopierpunkt geliefert!
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 335372
Cantata for the 2nd day of Christmas
Urtext Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 3 soloists (ATB), mixed choir, orchestra, basso continuo
Harmony parts (complete winds)
Item no.: 232955
Christmas motet
Cantus firmus "From Heaven Above"
Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB); 8 melodic instruments (colla parte), basso continuo ad lib.
Set of parts
Item no.: 232588
für Soli, gem Chor und Orchester Studienpartitur
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Study score
Item no.: 630198
Cantatas I–III
for: 5 soloists (SSATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Set of parts
Item no.: 606570
for: Mixed choir (SATB); piano ad lib.
Choir score
Item no.: 936689
for: Women's choir (SSA), piano
Einzelstimme
Item no.: 934650
aus Band 15/3 der GA
Monteverdi GA
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 166563
Johann Sebastian Bach. Neue Ausgabe sämtlicher Werke (NBA) II/3
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Gesamtausgabe, Partitur, Urtextausgabe
Item no.: 610047
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 228792
for: Male choir
Choir score
Item no.: 195735
Ein Musikspiel in 4 Akten über das Leben der im Jahre 1236 heiliggesprochenen Elisabeth
for: Soloists, mixed choir (SATB), instruments
Piano reduction
Item no.: 278684
für Blockflöten, Streicher oder Chor
for: Mixed choir (SATB) [4 strings/ 4 recorders]
Ensemble score
Item no.: 409312
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ
Choir score
Item no.: 862060
(16. Jh.)
for: Male choir (TTBB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 746871
(Original 1 Ganzton höher) (Tod und Ewigkeit)
for: Mixed choir (SABar) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 737824
trad. seit 1850
for: Mixed choir (SABar) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 731847
nach einem flämischen Lied aus dem 17. Jh.
for: Mixed choir (SABar) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 725392
Lieder des 17. bis 19. Jahrhunderts
for: Mixed choir (SABar) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 725390
for: Solo voice (high), mixed choir, strings, organ
Score
Item no.: 630478
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