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.
for: Women's choir [children's choir] a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 433579
Oratorium
for: Choir
Score
Item no.: 205526
Charols In Jazz
for: Mixed choir (SSATB) a cappella
Item no.: 273752
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 302620
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Item no.: 313183
aus der Vesper, für Soli, Chor und Orgel
for: Soloists, mixed choir (SATB), organ
Choir score
Item no.: 308052
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Score
Item no.: 309686
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Score
Item no.: 308873
Deutsche Festkreis-Proprien, für Chor, Volk u. Orgel
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 308108
for: Mixed choir (SATB), harp [piano]
Choir score
Item no.: 1355926
Volksweisen aus Westfalen
for: Women's choir (SMezA) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 281174
A Christmas Story
for: Children's choir, instruments
Choir part
Item no.: 354648
8. Christkindleins Wiegenlied "O Jesulein zart"GeWV 65
for: Women's choir (SSAA) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 203422
Weihnachtskantate für gemischten Chor, Oberchor (Soloterzett) und Streicher
for: Soloists, mixed choir (SATB), strings, organ
Cello (orchestral part)
Item no.: 474910
für die heilige Christnacht
for: Soloists, mixed choir (SATB), strings, organ
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 371367
op. 38
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Score
Item no.: 351882
Lied-Motette
aus "Die Weihnachtsgeschichte" (1959)
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 116211
Ausgabe Butz
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Set of parts
Item no.: 428868
for: Mixed choir (SATB), string orchestra, organ
Choir part Bass
Item no.: 367011
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 349219
Geistliches Konzert
Hoch rühmt und ehrt meine Seele Gott den Herrn
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Chor 2, Instrument 4
Item no.: 661216
Singspiel zu Weihnachten
for: Children's choir (1 voice), the parish, instruments
Single part Flute
Item no.: 672046
Cantatas I–III
for: 5 soloists (SSATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Single part Organ
Item no.: 343029
Cantatas I–III
for: 5 soloists (SSATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 343028
Hymnen und Choräle
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Score
Item no.: 644487
for: Women's choir (SSAA) a cappella
Score
Item no.: 643393
Kantate zum 3. Weihnachtsfesttag (Urfassung)
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 233901
Kantate zum 3. Weihnachtsfesttag (Urfassung)
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 233899
Kantate zum 3. Weihnachtsfesttag (Urfassung)
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 233898
Stuttgarter Vivaldi Ausgaben - Urtext
for: 4 soloists (SSAT), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Basso continuo (orchestral part)
Item no.: 234739
Kantate zum 1. Weihnachtstag (Frühfassung)
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Choir score
Item no.: 233439
German Magnificat
for: 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB), basso continuo
Set of parts
Item no.: 232151
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 232504
aus: Selva morale et spirituale
for: 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB), orchestra
Set of parts
Item no.: 236103
for: Mixed choir (SSATB), orchestra
Choir score
Item no.: 230256
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Part 2 (flute)
Item no.: 230048
GL 134
for: Mixed choir (SATB/SAB) a cappella
Score
Item no.: 309166
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Score
Item no.: 587348
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 336545
für Sopran, Chor, 2 Trompeten, 2 Violinen, Baß und Pauken
for: Soloist (soprano), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 334466
for: Mixed choir (SATTB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 309653
KV 195 (186d)
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Harmony parts (complete winds)
Item no.: 443950
Ein Musical zur Weihnachtszeit
for: Soloists, children's choir, instruments
Score, Set of parts
Item no.: 770273
per quattro cori
Chorpartitur für Chöre I und II
for: 6 soloists (SSATTB), 3 mixed choirs (SATB, SSAT, ATBarB), instruments colla parte, basso continuo
Choir score
Item no.: 424691
Cantatas IV–VI
for: 5 soloists (SSATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1215620
BWV 197a - 197,1
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Choir score
Item no.: 1551785
from How the Grinch Stole Christmas
for: Choir
CD
Item no.: 936697
Heft 1
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Vocal score
Item no.: 418549
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