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.
Kantate zum Epiphaniasfest ("Heiligen Drei Könige")
Orchesterstimmen
for: 3 soloists (ATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Set of parts
Item no.: 655811
ZWV 107
for: Soloist (soprano), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Oboe 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 236193
Christmas Oratorio
after the first edition of 1869
for: 5 soloists (SMezATB), mixed choir (SATB), string orchestra, harp, organ
Harp (orchestral part)
Item no.: 236159
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Choir score
Item no.: 230012
Cantata for the 1st day of Christmas
Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 233679
KV 193
Einzelstimme Vc. (Kb.)
for: 3 soloists (STB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 226129
Kantate zum 1. Weihnachtstag
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 233065
Motette
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 202776
Shawnee Press
for: Mixed choir (SAB), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 1124096
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ
Score
Item no.: 1202231
Kantate zum 1. Weihnachtstag
Urtext Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
Orchesterstimmen (kompletter Satz)
for: 2 soloists (ST), mixed choir (SSATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Set of parts
Item no.: 680144
für 4-stimmigen gemischten Chor
Das Musikblatt
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Score
Item no.: 388219
zum Weihnachtsfest über Ein Kindelein so löbelich
for: Mixed choir (SATB), basso continuo
Set of parts
Item no.: 1043210
Heinz Tust
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Piano score
Item no.: 1115071
Christmas cantata HoWV II.13
for: 3 soloists (STB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 772202
Cantatas I–VI
for: 5 soloists (SSATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Set of parts
Item no.: 679223
Cantatas IV-VI
Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Harmony parts (complete winds)
Item no.: 579646
10x SA / 10x TB
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Set of parts
Item no.: 260365
Mass with Christmas hymns
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Set of parts
Item no.: 774740
Aulós
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 226635
zum Singen und Spielen
for: Children's choir, narrator, instruments
Vocal score
Item no.: 1543985
Weihnachtskantate
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Harmony parts (complete winds)
Item no.: 655256
Cantata for Christmas Day
Urtext
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Single part Organ
Item no.: 552479
“Es begab sich aber zu der Zeit“
for: 2 soloists (ST), 2 mixed choirs (SSATB, SSATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Choir score
Item no.: 230448
Cantata for the 3rd day of Christmas
E minor
for: 3 soloists (SAB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 233082
Cantata for the 2nd day of Christmas
Urtext Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 3 soloists (ATB), mixed choir, orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 232956
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 230708
Ausgabe in D
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 669515
per il solenne mattutino nella notte del Santissimo Natale, Pian & Forte Vol. 148
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 1163514
Oratorium
for: Choir
Score
Item no.: 873132
"Nacht, mehr denn lichte Nacht"
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 751800
String Quartet - 2 Violins, Viola, Cello
for: Choir
Set of parts
Item no.: 1158663
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 271972
for: Soloist (soprano), mixed choir, piano
Item no.: 314598
for: Women's choir a cappella
Score
Item no.: 1340907
for: Choir
STIMMEN
Item no.: 307630
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Score
Item no.: 308772
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Score
Item no.: 308700
Harmonia-Mixed Choir
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ
Choir score
Item no.: 914343
Kantate für 4 Solisten, gemischten Chor und Orchester
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Choir score
Item no.: 624275
Bärenreiter Urtext
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 764113
for: Soloists, mixed choir (SATB), organ
Score
Item no.: 637609
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 610402
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ
Choir score
Item no.: 557672
for: Soloists, mixed choir (SATB), organ
Score
Item no.: 199966
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 203048
für gem. Chor und Orgel (Instrumente ad lib)
Weihnachtsmesse nach Texten aus Bibel und Liturgie
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ
Single part Organ
Item no.: 483666
for: Male choir
Choir score
Item no.: 187049