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.
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.: 299186
Süßmayr-Version
Practice-CD (mp3)
Choral Part Alto
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part alto)
Item no.: 663378
Probentechnik
for: Choir
Book (softcover)
Item no.: 279208
45 Tanzvideos auf CD-ROM und als App
for: School class
CD-ROM, app
Item no.: 769874
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Alto
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Playback-CD (Chorstimme Alt)
Item no.: 429114
Ideas for Pop Choir Direction
for: Choir
Music lesson book, CD-Rom
Item no.: 610554
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Soprano
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Playback-CD (Choir part Soprano)
Item no.: 170084
Grado medio
for: School class
Music lesson book
Item no.: 765779
Grado medio
for: School class
Music lesson book
Item no.: 765369
Impuls
Das neue Musikbuch für die Sekundarstufe 1 (Klasse 5 und 6)
ca. 30 Filmsequenzen
for: School class
DVD (learning video)
Item no.: 772247
Singen und Musizieren mit der ganzen Klasse
8 Songs und Spielstücke von Bob Marley, The Police, Seeed, UB 40 u. a.
for: School class
Music lesson book, playback-CD
Item no.: 1160734
Carus Choir Coach Sopran
mp3-CD
for: 5 soloists (SATTB), mixed choir (SSATTBB), orchestra
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part soprano)
Item no.: 658341
Übehilfe für Chorsänger – Ausgabe für Bass
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part bass)
Item no.: 680093
nach Worten der Heiligen Schrift
op. 45
for: 2 soloists (SB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part tenor)
Item no.: 677696
libro per l'insegnante
for: Choir
Teachers book
Item no.: 765493
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Alto
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Playback-CD (Chorstimme Alt)
Item no.: 299201
Fassung für Sinfonieorchester (1900)
Übe-Hilfe für Chorsänger – Alt
for: 2 soloists (SBar), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part alto)
Item no.: 684901
Carus Choir Coach
Ausgabe für Bass
for: 5 soloists (SSATB), mixed choir (SSAATTBB), orchestra, basso continuo
3 Playback-CDs
Item no.: 674637
Coronation Mass
Practice-CD (mp3)
Choral Part Soprano
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part soprano)
Item no.: 685687
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Bass
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Playback-CD (Chorstimme Bass)
Item no.: 341531
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Bass
for: 2 soloists (SBar), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
2 Playback-CDs (choir part bass)
Item no.: 302692
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Bass
for: 2 soloists (SBar), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Playback-CD (Chorstimme Bass)
Item no.: 467954
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Alto
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SSAATTBB), orchestra
2 Playback-CDs (choir part alto)
Item no.: 174865
Chorstimme Tenor – Übe-CD für Chorsänger
for: 3 soloists (STB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part tenor)
Item no.: 682156
Bodypercussion für Fortgeschrittene ab 13 Jahren
for: Voices (body percussion), drums
Music lesson book, DVD
Item no.: 632098
Chorsingen - leicht gemacht
Lernen im Selbststudium
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
2 Playback-CDs (choir part tenor)
Item no.: 313890
libro per l'allievo
for: Choir
Students book
Item no.: 765482
13 brani di musica d'insieme da 3 a 6 note
for: School class
Music score
Item no.: 769242
effizient und lebensnah
for: Choir
Music lesson book
Item no.: 586135
3 (Lehrmaterial) (Teaching material)
for: Choir
Study book
Item no.: 286694
1 (Lehrmaterial) (Teaching material)
for: Choir
Study book
Item no.: 286693
Schulmusical für Kinder von 7–10 Jahren
for: Children's choir, piano
Score with lyrics and stage direction
Item no.: 1022317
An Oratorio Based on the old Testament Text
Practice CD for choir singers – Edition for bass
mp3 format
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
4 Playback-CDs (choir part bass)
Item no.: 680547
Übe-CD für Chorsänger – Ausgabe für Sopran
mp3-Format
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part soprano)
Item no.: 676760
Motet BWV 227 – "Jesu, meine Freude"
Practice-CD (mp3)
Choral Part Tenore
for: Mixed choir (SSATB); instruments colla parte, basso continuo ad lib.
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part tenor)
Item no.: 692502
Practice-CD (mp3)
Choral Part Soprano
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part soprano)
Item no.: 665316
Süßmayr-Version
Practice-CD (mp3)
Choral Part Tenor
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part tenor)
Item no.: 663380
Chorsingen - leicht gemacht
Lernen im Selbststudium
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
2 Playback-CDs (choir part soprano)
Item no.: 313889
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Alto
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Playback-CD (Chorstimme Alt)
Item no.: 345512
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 776161
URTEXT Neuausgabe nach den Quellen
auf der Grundlage des Klavierauszuges von Kurt Soldan (Urtextausgabe) (Urtext)
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Piano reduction (Urtext edition)
Item no.: 605861
77 Spiele rund um den Musikunterricht – Hören, Bewegen, Singen und Musizieren
for: School class
Music lesson book
Item no.: 621422
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.: 299184
for: 2 soloists (mezzo, baritone), mixed choir (SATB), organ
Playback-CD (Chorstimme Bass)
Item no.: 664904
Das Chorleitungsbuch
Hauptband und Praxisband
for: Choir
2 Books
Item no.: 1681962
Symphony cantata
Practice-CD for choir singers
for: 3 soloists (SST), mixed choir (SSAATB), orchestra, organ
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part alto)
Item no.: 697316
Mehr Spaß beim Einsingen
for: Choir
Music score
Item no.: 342612
Einstieg zum Singen
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir book
Item no.: 216129