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 Alto
for: 3 soloists (STB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
2 Playback-CDs (choir part alto)
Item no.: 560052
Fassung für Sinfonieorchester (1900)
Übe-Hilfe für Chorsänger – Bass
for: 2 soloists (SBar), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part bass)
Item no.: 684898
Traditional version (1739/1749)
Carus Choir Coach
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part alto)
Item no.: 682748
Marienvesper SV 206
Ausgabe für Tenor
for: 7 soloists (SSATTBB), mixed choir (SSATTB), orchestra, basso continuo
4 Playback-CDs (choir part tenor)
Item no.: 676145
Übe-CDs für Chorsänger - Bass
Carus Choir Coach
for: 4 soloists (SSTB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
3 Playback-CDs
Item no.: 671997
Carus Choir Coach: Sopran
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
4 Playback-CDs
Item no.: 670145
Practice-CD (mp3)
Choral Part Tenor
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part tenor)
Item no.: 665314
Messa a 4 voci con orchestra, SC 6
Übe-CD für Chorsänger
for: 2 soloists (TBar), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part bass)
Item no.: 688557
Marienvesper SV 206
Ausgabe für Bass
for: 7 soloists (SSATTBB), mixed choir (SSATTB), orchestra, basso continuo
4 Playback-CDs (choir part bass)
Item no.: 676146
Oratorium
Urtext - Neuausgabe nach den Quellen
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Harmony parts (complete winds)
Item no.: 656433
Nueva edición – Grado elemental
for: School class
Music lesson book, playback-CD
Item no.: 769505
"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 Soprano)
Item no.: 145734
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Soprano
for: 2 soloists (SBar), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
2 Playback-CDs (choir part soprano)
Item no.: 302689
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.: 336628
Practice-CD (mp3)
Choral Part Alto
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part alto)
Item no.: 665315
Sounds, Patterns, Styles
DAS Lehrbuch für Unterrichtspraxis und Selbststudium
for: School class
Music lesson book, DVD
Item no.: 617762
op. 50/4
for: Male choir (TTBB) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 753993
for: Male choir (TTBB) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 753986
zum Fest des Hl. Antonius von Padua
for: Male choir (TTBB) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 740389
for: Voice [choir]
Book
Item no.: 332637
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Alto
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
2 Playback-CDs (choir part alto)
Item no.: 104031
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
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
Praxishandbuch mit 40 Übungen zum Einsingen und zur Stimmbildung aus Atemtherapie, Kinesiologie, Yoga, Chi Gong
for: Voice [choir]
Music lesson book, playback-CD
Item no.: 551913
JelGi-Liederbuch für allgemein bildende Schulen
for: Children's choir (School class /music school group)
Music lesson book
Item no.: 672996
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
Band I: Stimmbildung in Chor und Schule
for: Voice (in choir)
Study book
Item no.: 409149
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
Übe-CDs für Chorsänger - Alt
Carus Choir Coach
for: 4 soloists (SSTB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
3 Playback-CDs
Item no.: 671998
Carus Choir Coach: Tenor
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
4 CDs
Item no.: 670147
Messa a 4 voci con orchestra, SC 6
Übe-CD für Chorsänger (Sopran)
for: 2 soloists (TBar), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part soprano)
Item no.: 688562
In maienhellen Tagen (aus "Balleti a 5 voci")
for: Mixed choir (SSATB) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 721659
for: Mixed choir (SSATB) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 753958
para Solistas y Coros
for: Voice [choir]
Music score
Item no.: 763709
Der 42. Psalm. Carus Choir Coach MWV A 15 (1837)
for: 5 soloists (STTBB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Playback-CD (without sheet music)
Item no.: 662078
aus: Schott's Chorbuch II
for: Male choir (TTBB) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 731017
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
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
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
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
Bodypercussion für Kinder und Jugendliche von 9-13 Jahren
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 Alto
for: 3 soloists (STB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Playback-CD (Chorstimme Alt)
Item no.: 299188
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
Chorstimme Alt – Übe-CD für Chorsänger
for: 3 soloists (STB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part alto)
Item no.: 682157
"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
Stimmbildung für Kinder, Jugendliche und Erwachsene
for: Voice [choir]
Songbook, Playback-CD
Item no.: 649596
Carus Choir Coach Alt
mp3-CD
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 Tenor
for: 3 solo voices (STB), mixed choir (SATB), string orchestra
Playback-CD (choir part tenor)
Item no.: 299206
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