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: School class
Music lesson book, DVD
Item no.: 617762
Übe-CDs für Chorsänger - Alt
Carus Choir Coach
for: 4 soloists (SSTB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
3 Playback-CDs
Item no.: 671998
Vom Pattern zum Konzertstück
Acht popular styles für gemischte Stimmen (SATB) und Klavier (ad lib.)
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score, CD
Item no.: 621423
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Bass
for: 3 soloists (STB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Playback-CD (Chorstimme Bass)
Item no.: 299191
"Coronation Mass"
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Playback-CD (choir part tenor)
Item no.: 180673
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Bass
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
2 Playback-CDs (choir part bass)
Item no.: 120879
aus: Schott's Chorbuch II
for: Male choir (TTBB) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 731017
for: Mixed choir (SSATB) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 753958
In maienhellen Tagen (aus "Balleti a 5 voci")
for: Mixed choir (SSATB) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 721659
for: Children's choir (School class /music school group)
Music lesson book
Item no.: 672996
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Tenor
for: 3 soloists (STB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Playback-CD (choir part tenor)
Item no.: 299189
for: Voice [choir]
Songbook, Playback-CD
Item no.: 649596
for: Voice (in choir)
Study book
Item no.: 409149
for: Voices (body percussion), drums
Music lesson book, DVD
Item no.: 617761
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Tenor
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
2 Playback-CDs (choir part tenor)
Item no.: 104122
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Alto
for: 3 soloists (STB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Playback-CD (Chorstimme Alt)
Item no.: 299188
Carus Choir Coach — Basso
Practice CD for choir singers
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), 2 violins, 2 clarinos (C), timpani, basso continuo
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part alto)
Item no.: 770231
Motet BWV 227 – "Jesu, meine Freude"
Practice-CD (mp3)
Choral Part Bass
for: Mixed choir (SSATB); instruments colla parte, basso continuo ad lib.
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part bass)
Item no.: 692503
An Oratorio Based on the old Testament Text
Practice CD for choir singers – Edition for soprano
mp3 format
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
4 Playback-CDs (choir part soprano)
Item no.: 680544
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
4 CDs
Item no.: 670147
for: 5 soloists (STTBB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Playback-CD (without sheet music)
Item no.: 662078
for: Voice [choir]
Music lesson book, playback-CD
Item no.: 551913
Motet BWV 227 – "Jesu, meine Freude"
Practice-CD (mp3)
Choral Part Soprano
for: Mixed choir (SSATB); instruments colla parte, basso continuo ad lib.
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part soprano)
Item no.: 692500
for: 3 soloists (STB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part alto)
Item no.: 682157
for: 2 soloists (TBar), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part soprano)
Item no.: 688562
for: Voice [choir]
Music score
Item no.: 763709
729 Übe-MP3s auf DVD-ROM zum gleichnamigen Chorbuch
for: Mixed choir (SATB); instruments ad lib.
DVD-ROM (learning video)
Item no.: 497348
Mélodies et jeux vocaux
for: Children's choir
Music score, Playback-CD
Item no.: 164369
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Tenor
for: 3 solo voices (STB), mixed choir (SATB), string orchestra
Playback-CD (choir part tenor)
Item no.: 299206
op. 42/1
for: Mixed choir (SAATBB) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 730985
Amor im Nachen (aus "Balletti a 5 voci")
for: Mixed choir (SSATB) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 730972
aus dem Oratorium "Elias", op. 70 (aus den Psalmen 55, 108 und 25)
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 733614
Nr. 2 aus: 5 Tanzweisen
for: Male choir (TTBB) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 754000
for: Male choir (TTBB) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 753996
for: Male choir (TTBB) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 753988
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Bass
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
2 Playback-CDs (choir part bass)
Item no.: 313795
for: Choir
Music lesson book
Item no.: 1690261
for: School class
Music lesson book
Item no.: 770449
Symphony cantata
Practice-CD for choir singers
for: 3 soloists (SST), mixed choir (SSAATB), orchestra, organ
Playback-CD (Choir part Soprano)
Item no.: 697313
for: 2 soloists (SBar), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part tenor)
Item no.: 684900
for: 3 soloists (STB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part tenor)
Item no.: 681113
for: 3 soloists (STB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part bass)
Item no.: 681110
for: Solo voices, mixed choir (SSAATTBB), orchestra
Playback-CD (choir part tenor)
Item no.: 671891
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
4 CDs
Item no.: 670148
for: 5 soloists (SATTB), mixed choir (SSATTBB), orchestra
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part alto)
Item no.: 658342
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.: 143849
Nueva edición – Grado elemental
for: School class
Music lesson book, playback-CD
Item no.: 769497
Ratgeber und Lehrgang für Chorleiter
for: Choir
Music lesson book, demo CD
Item no.: 384966