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.
Sing & Play
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 1115036
Lied Nr. 2 aus der Liedersammlung "Chor Exclusiv – Weihnachtslieder"
Sonderanfertigung
for: Mixed choir (3–4 parts) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 682213
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano; trumpet/mandolin orchestra/rhythm group (accordion, guitar, bass, drums) ad lib.
Piano score
Item no.: 145021
Sechs Lieder der Tiere im Stall von Bethlehem
for: Children's choir (1 voice), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 169577
Eine Weihnachtsgeschichte nach alten Liedern aus den "Piae Cantiones", 1582
for: Narrator, mixed choir, instruments
Set of parts
Item no.: 371725
Eulenburg Studienpartituren
for: Soloists, mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Study score
Item no.: 392153
Kantate zum 2. Weihnachtstag
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Study score
Item no.: 624289
for: Soloist (soprano), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Choir score
Item no.: 670150
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 204037
Weihnachtsminimusical für Kinderchor und Instrumente
for: Children's choir, instruments
Playback-CD (without sheet music)
Item no.: 576744
5 Weihnachtslieder für gemischten Chor aus verschiedenen Regionen Spaniens
for: Mixed choir (SATB); percussion ad lib.
Choir book
Item no.: 376928
Hinshaw Sacred
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ
Choir score
Item no.: 902515
88 Lieder in Sätzen für Männerchor sowie 8 Kanons
for: Male choir (TTBB) a cappella
Choir book
Item no.: 608145
Singspiel zu Weihnachten
for: Children's choir (1 voice), the parish, instruments
Choir score (for the parish)
Item no.: 231468
Weihnachtsmusical für Kinder von 4-11 Jahre
für Schule, Gemeinde, Vereine und Kinderchor
for: Children's choir, soloists, piano; instruments ad lib.
Playback-CD (without sheet music)
Item no.: 488351
Weihnachtsmusical für Kinder von 4-11 Jahre
für Schule, Gemeinde, Vereine und Kinderchor
for: Children's choir, soloists, piano; instruments ad lib.
Audio-CD
Item no.: 610928
for: Mixed choir, piano
Music score, Playback-CD
Item no.: 1289379
for: Mixed choir, piano
Music score, Playback-CD
Item no.: 1289372
for: Mixed choir, piano
Sheet music
Item no.: 1289834
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Item no.: 483669
aus dem Musical "Notre-Dame de Paris"
for: Voice [mixed choir (SATB) / solo wind instrument / 4 brass winds], concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 587594
Weihnachtsoratorium in zwei Teilen
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Piano reduction
Item no.: 635715
Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Glockenspiel & Drum Set optional
for: Mixed choir, 4 saxophones
Score, Parts
Item no.: 590976
Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Tambourine & Drum Set optional
for: Mixed choir (SATB), 4 clarinets
Score, Parts
Item no.: 590891
Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Tambourine & Drum Set optional
for: Mixed choir (SATB), 4 clarinets
Score, Parts
Item no.: 590887
Blasorchester
for: Mixed choir, concert band
Sheet music
Item no.: 592579
for: Mixed choir, piano [organ]
Sheet music
Item no.: 1215883
Deutsches Magnificat
for: Mixed choir (SABar), organ
Choir score
Item no.: 644620
Weihnachtskantate
for: Choir (2 voices), 2 recorders, piano [harpsichord, organ]
Choir score
Item no.: 677280
Weihnachtsmotette über „Vom Himmel Hoch“ für Chor SATB
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 663019
Heft 1
Europäische Folklore in offenen Besetzungen
for: Children's choir
Choir score
Item no.: 171680
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 459734
Weihnachtskantate
for: 2 voices (SS) [female choir (SS)/mixed choir (SSB)], 2 violins, basso continuo
Set of parts
Item no.: 692762
Choral Concert Series
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Item no.: 181393
Motette für die Advents– und Weihnachtszeit
Du König der Ehren, wir danken dir
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 117132
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Choir score
Item no.: 479168
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 278539
for: Male choir; piano ad lib.
Choir score
Item no.: 618691
Hinshaw Concert
for: Male choir (TTBB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 602849
Paperback
for: Choir
Choir score
Item no.: 1667479
for: Soloists, narrator, children's choir, instruments
Choir score
Item no.: 144974
for: Choir
Choir score
Item no.: 460520
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Buch + CD
Item no.: 578332
Gottes Sohn ward heut' gebor'n
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 725412
Aus Schlesien
for: Mixed choir (SABar) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 725407
aus dem "Messias"
for: Mixed choir (SABar), piano
Music score
Item no.: 722938
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 602594
for: Mixed choir (SABar) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 1550489
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