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.
Magnifikat
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Choir score
Item no.: 230991
aus: Magnificat
Es-Dur-Fassung, transponiert nach D-Dur
for: Mixed choir (SSAB), organ; 4 melodic instruments (colla parte) ad lib.
Score
Item no.: 235534
aus: Christus-Oratorium
for: Women's choir (SSA), organ
Score
Item no.: 423059
With Chorus SATB
for: Mixed choir, concert band
Sheet music
Item no.: 589287
for: Mixed choir (SATB), brass band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 672018
Brass Band
for: Mixed choir, brass band
Sheet music
Item no.: 594484
Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Percussions & Drum Set optional
for: Mixed choir (SATB), 5 woodwinds (quintet)
Score, Parts
Item no.: 590817
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Score, Parts
Item no.: 1252422
for: Mixed choir (SATB), 2 violins, viola, basso continuo
Score
Item no.: 491173
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Score
Item no.: 475482
Cantata for the Sunday after Christmas
Urtext Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), 3 recorders, 2 oboes, cor anglais, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo, organ
Study score (Urtext edition)
Item no.: 616052
Oratorio de Noël (Ausgabe nach dem Erstdruck von 1869)
Fassung mit deutschem Text
for: 5 soloists (SMezATB), mixed choir (SATB), string orchestra, harp, organ
Piano reduction
Item no.: 189238
Christmas Oratorio
after the first edition of 1869
for: 5 soloists (SMezATB), mixed choir (SATB), string orchestra, harp, organ
Study score
Item no.: 164116
Böhmische Hirtenmesse
Frei gedichteter Messtext alternativ in deutscher oder tschechischer Sprache
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Score
Item no.: 160198
Cantata for the 1st day of Christmas
Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Piano reduction (Urtext edition)
Item no.: 137437
Oxford Christmas Carols
for: Choir
Choir score
Item no.: 920396
Sacred Christmas Choral
for: Women's choir (SSA), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 807387
Secular Christmas Choral
for: Choir
CD
Item no.: 810633
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Item no.: 579126
for mixed chorus, optional children's chorus and small orchestra
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Set of parts
Item no.: 474882
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Score, Parts
Item no.: 865510
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ
Choir score
Item no.: 865372
Paperback
for: Choir
Choir score
Item no.: 332451
Paperback
for: Choir
Choir score
Item no.: 630466
for: Choir
Choir score
Item no.: 460549
10 carols for mixed voices
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Piano reduction
Item no.: 432346
Sacred Christmas Choral
for: Mixed choir (SAB), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 808961
with Parade of the Wooden Soldiers
for: Choir (2 voices), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 814642
Sacred Christmas Choral
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 805802
for: Mixed choir (SAB), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 937643
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Vocal score
Item no.: 320462
from How the Grinch Stole Christmas
for: Mixed choir (SATB); piano ad lib.
Choir score
Item no.: 932755
from How the Grinch Stole Christmas
for: Choir (3 voices), piano
Einzelstimme
Item no.: 935851
für Sopran, gemischten Chor und Streicher
for: Soloist (soprano), mixed choir (SATB), strings
Piano reduction
Item no.: 382689
Die schönsten Lieder für die Weihnachtszeit aus den Alpenländern für 23 Singstimmen mit Begleitharmonien gesetzt
for: Voices [children's choir], instruments
Songbook
Item no.: 407645
für gem Chor und Orgel Chorpartitur (dt)
Vereinfachte und gekürzte Fassung.
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ [harmonium]
Choir score
Item no.: 123872
for: Male choir, piano
Choir score
Item no.: 647809
for: Women's choir (SSAA) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 738794
Polish carol for mixed choir (SATB)
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 759234
for: Women's choir (SSAA) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 747542
Du steigest von den Sternen – bekanntes italienisches Weihnachtslied
zwei Soli oder 1-2stimmiger Gemeindegesang und Klavier
for: Choir (2 voices), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 1653448
Ein Zyklus alter Advents- und Weihnachtslieder
for: Male choir (TTBB), organ [melodic instruments]
Choir score
Item no.: 1659985
for: Mixed choir (SSAATTBB) a cappella
Item no.: 1677833
(Collection)
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella; organ ad lib.
Choir score
Item no.: 1677317
Weihnachtslied
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ
Score
Item no.: 4781
"Christkindlmesse"
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Piano reduction
Item no.: 775033
Ein diebisches Weihnachtsvergnügen
Ein Weihnachtsmusical für Kinder und Jugendliche ab 9 Jahren
for: Voices, narrator, children's choir, piano
Piano score
Item no.: 693607
Weihnachtsmusical für Kinder von 6-12 Jahren
for: Children's choir, instruments
Score (with piano part)
Item no.: 462812
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