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.
(1999)
for: Soloist, mixed choir, orchestra
Score
Item no.: 776815
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Lyric book
Item no.: 778576
Lady Macbeth del Distretto di Mcensk
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Lyric book
Item no.: 778613
Oratorium
Urtext - Neuausgabe nach den Quellen
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 656431
Ein Krippenspiel
Singstimmen
for: Soloists, narrator, children's choir, instruments
Choir score
Item no.: 1549554
Christmas Collection
for: Male choir
Solo part(s)
Item no.: 797129
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Soprano
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
2 Playback-CDs (choir part soprano)
Item no.: 299179
Weihnachtsoratorium op. 12
Carus Choir Coach Tenor
mp3-CD
for: 5 soloists (SMezATB), mixed choir (SATB), string orchestra, harp, organ
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part tenor)
Item no.: 679590
Carus Choir Coach Alto – Weihnachtsoratorium
mp3-CD
for: 5 soloists (SSATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part alto)
Item no.: 679191
Carus Choir Coach Soprano – Weihnachtsoratorium
mp3-CD
for: 5 soloists (SSATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part soprano)
Item no.: 679193
Weihnachtsoratorium op. 12
Carus Choir Coach Alt
mp3-CD
for: 5 soloists (SMezATB), mixed choir (SATB), string orchestra, harp, organ
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part alto)
Item no.: 665248
Carus Choir Coach Tenor – Weihnachtsoratorium
mp3-CD
for: 5 soloists (SSATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part tenor)
Item no.: 673092
Ein Krippenspiel
for: Soloists, narrator, children's choir, instruments
Score
Item no.: 557027
Carus Choir Coach Bass – Weihnachtsoratorium
mp3-CD
for: 5 soloists (SSATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part bass)
Item no.: 679192
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Tenor
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
2 Playback-CDs (choir part tenor)
Item no.: 299181
Weihnachtsoratorium op. 12
Carus Choir Coach Bass
mp3-CD
for: 5 soloists (SMezATB), mixed choir (SATB), string orchestra, harp, organ
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part bass)
Item no.: 679592
Ein Krippenspiel
Solostimmen in C und B
for: Soloists, narrator, children's choir, instruments
Set of parts
Item no.: 1549555
Ein unerwartetes Weihnachtsmusical
for: Soloists, children's choir, narrator, keyboard; melodic instruments, rhythm instruments ad lib.
Work book (educational book)
Item no.: 691421
Einsingsequenzen für Kinder von 7-12 Jahren
for: Children's choir
Music lesson book
Item no.: 773202
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Bass
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
2 Playback-CDs (choir part bass)
Item no.: 299182
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Alto
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
2 Playback-CDs (choir part alto)
Item no.: 299180
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 732697
for: Choral
Item no.: 1376892
Für Chor gemacht!
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 1356025
Bosse Hits a cappella
for: Women's choir (SSAA) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 487758
Eine musikalische Grundausbildung für Kinder
Liederbuch
for: Children's choir
Songbook
Item no.: 268903
für gemischten Chor (SATB)
Bosse Hits a cappella
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 487772
Für Chor gemacht!
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 690282
Geistliche Chorwerke für gemischten Chor mit und ohne Klavier/Orgel
Oxford University Press
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano [organ]
Choir score, ensemble scores
Item no.: 311497
Bosse Hits a cappella
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 558215
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 760671
Für Chor gemacht!
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 690274
Bosse Hits a cappella
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 679995
für gemischten Chor (SATB) a cappella
Bosse Hits a cappella
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 683889
Für Chor gemacht! Arrangements von Oliver Gies
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 817173
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 760440
Bosse Hits a cappella
for: Mixed choir (SMezATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 677306
Bosse Hits a cappella
for: Women's choir (SSAA) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 629834
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 760476
Das Original. Band 2
for: Male choir (5 parts), piano
Vocal score
Item no.: 241660
for: Mixed choir (SAATBB) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 753955
for: Mixed choir (SAATBB) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 753956
Bosse Hits a cappella (BHAC)
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 620969
for: Choral
Item no.: 1376891
Für Chor gemacht! Arrangements von Oliver Gies
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 817176
for: Women's choir (SSA), piano
Music score
Item no.: 722894
for: Mixed choir (SAB) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 761384
Bosse Hits a cappella
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 656836
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