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: Mixed choir (SATB), piano; trumpet/mandolin orchestra/rhythm group (accordion, guitar, bass, drums) ad lib.
Single part Trumpet (solo)
Item no.: 300035
Bärenreiter Urtext
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Flute 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 681832
for: Mixed choir (SATB), percussion
Single part Percussion
Item no.: 628329
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Single part Viola
Item no.: 1681614
GIA Christmas
for: Women's choir (SA), piano
Einzelstimme
Item no.: 1157853
for: Mixed choir (SATB); piano ad lib.
Choir score
Item no.: 1155614
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), chamber orchestra, organ
Harmony parts (complete winds)
Item no.: 1355522
Adattamento Facile Per Coro A 4 Voci Con Accompagnamento Di Organo O Pianoforte
for: Mixed choir, organ
Choir score
Item no.: 998499
for: Choir
Score
Item no.: 922577
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 475618
Ich freue mich in dir
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 171758
per quattro cori
zwei Posaunenstimmen (Tenore Coro III und Tenore Coro IV)
for: 6 soloists (SSATTB), 3 mixed choirs (SATB, SSAT, ATBarB), instruments colla parte, basso continuo
2 single parts
Item no.: 1667292
Süddeutsche Weihnachtsmusik Band 10
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Choir score
Item no.: 218509
Weihnachtskantate
for: 2 voices (SS) [female choir (SS)/mixed choir (SSB)], 2 violins, basso continuo
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 205488
for: Children's choir
Choir score
Item no.: 334036
Weihnachtskantate
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 234566
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Choir score
Item no.: 424544
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ
Choir score
Item no.: 457375
Weihnachtskantate für gemischten Chor, Oberchor (Soloterzett) und Streicher
for: Soloists, mixed choir (SATB), strings, organ
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 474909
for: Mixed choir (SABar), organ
Item no.: 604431
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 332604
Hymnen und Choräle
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Piano reduction
Item no.: 325195
Weihnachtslied aus Estland
for: Male choir
Choir score
Item no.: 136836
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Score
Item no.: 1043847
Ein Kindlein ist geboren
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Score
Item no.: 308721
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Score
Item no.: 308690
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Score
Item no.: 308537
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Score
Item no.: 308503
for: Mixed choir (SATB); organ ad lib.
Item no.: 215710
8. Christkindleins Wiegenlied "O Jesulein zart"
for: Women's choir (SSAA) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 733346
Klassik
for: Mixed choir (SATB); piano ad lib.
Choir score
Item no.: 1110097
for: Choir
Score
Item no.: 1159705
für 4-stimmigen Frauenchor und Orgel
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Score
Item no.: 381035
Weihnachtskantate. Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 235633
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), 2 violins, basso continuo; 3 trombones ad lib.
Harmony parts (complete winds)
Item no.: 235061
Urtext Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 5 soloists (SSATB), mixed choir (SSATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Single part Organ
Item no.: 375368
Weihnachtslied aus dem 15. Jhdt.
for: Choir
Score
Item no.: 309407
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Score
Item no.: 308915
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 466290
Kleine Weihnachtskantate für verschiedene Besetzungen
for: 1–3 soloists, mixed choir [children's choir], flexible ensemble, organ
Choir score
Item no.: 168969
KV 109 (74e)
Einzelstimme Vl. 2
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), 2 violins, basso continuo; 3 trombones ad lib.
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1670460
Ein Singen zur Menschwerdung Christi von der Verheißung bis zur Geburt. Nach Volksliedern f. Solostimmen, Chor, Sprecher u. kleines Orch.
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Choir part Alto
Item no.: 649630
Sechs Sprüche op. 79/1
MCM - Masterworks of Choral Music
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 1043365
SATB a cappella
HCCS - Helbling Choral Concert Series
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Score
Item no.: 1160947
Harmonia-Womens Choir
for: Women's choir (SSA), piano
Einzelstimme
Item no.: 926021
für Sprecher, Soli, Kinderchor und kleines Orchester
Für Kinder ab 8 Jahren geeignet.
Orff-Schulwerk
for: Soloists, narrator, children's choir, instruments
Single part for mallets
Item no.: 144978
Bärenreiter Urtext
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SSATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Basso continuo (orchestral part)
Item no.: 364217
Kantate zum Christfest
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 189440
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