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 Sopran, Chor, 2 Trompeten, 2 Violinen, Baß und Pauken
for: Soloist (soprano), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 334465
für vier Solostimmen (SATB), gemischten Chor (SATB), Orchester und Orgel
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Single part Organ
Item no.: 238036
Part 1 of the oratorio fragment "Christus" op. 97 MWV A 26
Urtext Stuttgarter Mendelssohn-Ausgaben
for: Soloist (tenor), mixed choir (SATTBB), orchestra
Cello (orchestral part)
Item no.: 235663
Part 1 of the oratorio fragment "Christus" op. 97 MWV A 26
Urtext Stuttgarter Mendelssohn-Ausgaben
for: Soloist (tenor), mixed choir (SATTBB), orchestra
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 235660
KV 195 (186d)
Stimmensatz
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Harmony parts (complete winds)
Item no.: 235092
Kantate zum Sonntag Estomihi
Violine 1
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), chamber orchestra
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 233933
Cantata for the 3rd day of Christmas
E minor
for: 3 soloists (SAB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Harmony parts (complete winds)
Item no.: 233080
Kantate zum 1. Weihnachtstag
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 233067
Urtext Stuttgarter Mozart-Ausgaben
KV 49 (47d)
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Choir score
Item no.: 236783
ab 50 Ex.: 5%, ab 100Ex. : 10%
for: Children's choir [women's choir] (SSA), flute [alto recorder], 2 violins, organ; cello ad lib.
Choir score
Item no.: 231164
Kantate zum 1. Weihnachtstag
Urtext Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
Bläserstimmen (kompletter Satz)
for: 2 soloists (ST), mixed choir (SSATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Harmony parts (complete winds)
Item no.: 680140
Arrangement for soli, choir and organ
for: 3 soloists (ATB), mixed choir (SATB), organ
Single part Organ
Item no.: 1013024
Cantata for the 1st day of Christmas
Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Set of parts
Item no.: 797045
Geistliches Konzert
Hoch rühmt und ehrt meine Seele Gott den Herrn
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Chor 2, Instrument 3
Item no.: 661215
Dialog und Verkündigung
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 229805
Part 1 of the oratorio fragment "Christus" op. 97 MWV A 26
Urtext Stuttgarter Mendelssohn-Ausgaben
Complete Orchestral Parts
for: Soloist (tenor), mixed choir (SATTBB), orchestra
Set of parts
Item no.: 683340
Ein traditioneller "Carol", abwechslungsreich bearbeitet für Chor (SATB), Klavier und Schlagzeug
Schlagzeugstimme für die Fassung mit einem Schlagzeuger
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano, percussion
Single part Percussion
Item no.: 680907
Let praise sound from heav'n on high
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Piano score
Item no.: 381087
for: Mixed choir, strings
Score
Item no.: 379418
for: Choir
Choir part Tenor
Item no.: 386091
for: Choir
Choir part Soprano
Item no.: 386066
New Christmas Carol Arrangement
Carols for Concerts
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Piano reduction
Item no.: 1043600
for: Women's choir (SSA), piano
Score
Item no.: 1338061
Bärenreiter Urtext
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Flute 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 681833
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano; trumpet/mandolin orchestra/rhythm group (accordion, guitar, bass, drums) ad lib.
Set of parts rhythm group (piano/keyboard, guitar, bass, percussion)
Item no.: 497376
Oratorium
for: Choir
Score
Item no.: 867621
Klassik
for: Choir
Score
Item no.: 645022
Christmas Choruses and Solos
for: Choir
CD
Item no.: 1115983
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Item no.: 1345968
für gemischten Chor und Orgel
(2 Violinen und Kontrabass ad lib.)
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ; 2 violins, double bass ad lib.
Choir part Tenor
Item no.: 673755
Volksweisen aus Westfalen
for: Women's choir (SMezA) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 751664
Christmas Choruses and Solos
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 1115638
Heft 4 aus «Musik aus der Sammlung der Zentralbibliothek Solothurn»
for: 4 solo voices (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), baroque orchestra
Choir score
Item no.: 687305
Revised Edition
for: Choir
Choir score
Item no.: 772161
Pastorella
for: Mixed choir (SATB), 2 violins, basso continuo; Glockenspiel [triangle] ad lib.
Score
Item no.: 777032
Gentry Publications
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 1002802
für Sprecher, Soli, Kinderchor und kleines Orchester – Textblatt rheinhessisch
Für Kinder ab 8 Jahren geeignet.
Orff-Schulwerk
for: Soloists, narrator, children's choir, instruments
Lyric book
Item no.: 160603
Power Of Voice - Wedding Edition (Orgelausgabe)
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ
Choir score
Item no.: 171274
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Score
Item no.: 649895
Bärenreiter Urtext
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Organ (orchestral part)
Item no.: 764118
HCCS - Helbling Choral Concert Series
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 633222
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 1560537
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 248288
for: Solo voice (soprano), mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Vocal score
Item no.: 459644
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Item no.: 455677
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Item no.: 146259
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 188123
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 455725