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.
GeWV 49
for: Mixed choir (SSATBB), orchestra
Single part Double bass
Item no.: 1544946
GeWV 49
for: Mixed choir (SSATBB), orchestra
Single part Viola
Item no.: 1545856
Festliche Liedmesse für gem Chor und Orgel (kleines Orchester)
Einzelstimme Violoncello/Kontrabass
for: Mixed choir (SATB), precentor, parish, organ; brass winds, chamber orchestra ad lib.
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 672042
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), strings, basso continuo
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355575
(Fragment aus Johann Wolfgang von Goethes "Harzreise im Winter")
Bearbeitung für Altstimme, Männerchor und Kammerensemble
for: Soloist (alto), male choir (TTBB), flute, 2 violins, alto, cello, double bass
Single part Violin 2
Item no.: 778369
"Great Mass in C minor"
reconstructed and completed by Ulrich Leisinger
for: 4 soloists (SSTB), 2 mixed choirs, 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB), orchestra, organ
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 694035
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Single part Organ
Item no.: 1355006
for: 7 soloists (SSATTBB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355010
(Urtext)
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 299978
Eine satirische Chor-Revue in 10 Abteilungen
for: Solo voices, mixed choir, narrator, flexible ensemble
Percussion (orchestral part)
Item no.: 326980
Oratorium nach einem Text von Gerhard Monninger
für Erzähler, Bariton, gemischten Chor und Instrumente
for: Solo voice (baritone), mixed choir (SATB), narrator, flute, alto saxophone, strings, piano
Single part piano, narrator
Item no.: 674144
Oratorium nach einem Text von Gerhard Monninger
für Erzähler, Bariton, gemischten Chor und Instrumente
for: Solo voice (baritone), mixed choir (SATB), narrator, flute, alto saxophone, strings, piano
Viola, cello (orchestral part)
Item no.: 674143
aus "Die Schöpfung" / Gekürzte Fassung ohne Solo-Passagen
Einzelabgabe ohne Chorpartituren nur mit Antikopier-Stempel
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Single part Organ
Item no.: 663184
mit Solisten aus dem Chor und kleinem Instrumentalensemble
Große Fassung
for: Soloists, children's choir, instruments
Flute 1, 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 670371
mit Solisten aus dem Chor und kleinem Instrumentalensemble
Große Fassung
for: Soloists, children's choir, instruments
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 670363
mit Solisten aus dem Chor und kleinem Instrumentalensemble
Große Fassung
for: Soloists, children's choir, instruments
Double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 670359
Bärenreiter Urtext
for: 5 soloists (SATTB), mixed choir (SSATTBB), orchestra
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 564338
for: Mixed choir (SATB), 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, timpani, organ
Single part Organ
Item no.: 1108937
Harmonie (Trompete 1/2)
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Single part Trumpet 1, 2
Item no.: 659885
for: Soloists, mixed choir, chamber orchestra
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 141020
for St. Cecilia's Day
for: 6 soloists (SSAATB), mixed choir (SSATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1042942
for: Soloists, mixed choir, chamber orchestra
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 179271
Bärenreiter Urtext
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 425581
"Mariazeller-Messe"
Urtext
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 146421
for: Children's choir, instruments
Single part flute, clarinet (B-flat)
Item no.: 152090
Motet
Bärenreiter Urtext
for: 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB); instruments ad lib.
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 478732
Sing- und Spielmusik für die Jugend
for: Mixed choir [children's choir] (3 voices), string quartet
Single part Viola
Item no.: 103189
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 341780
Bärenreiter Urtext
for: Mixed choir (SATB), strings, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 434040
Cantata
Chormusik des 19. Jahrhunderts
for: Soloist (soprano), mixed choir (SATB), strings [organ]
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 425802
aus "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg"
for: Mixed choir (SATB) [male choir (TTBB)], orchestra
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 202266
Erstdruck
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1161044
über Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr
TVWV 9:2
for: Mixed choir, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1043184
zum Osterfest Christ lag in Todes Banden
for: Mixed choir, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1043155
Psalm 98, TVWV 1:1345
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Single part Horn
Item no.: 1043101
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Cello (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1018633
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1018630
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1018529
Fragment, completed by Maximilian Stadler
KV 323, 1790 (terminus post quem)
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 817069
Hunting Cantata
for: 4 soloists (SSTB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 797990
for: 2 soloists (ST), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ solo
Organ (orchestral part)
Item no.: 797923
Cantata for funeral service / Purification of Mary.
Reconstruction Klaus Hofmann
Urtext Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 2 soloists (TB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Single part Organ
Item no.: 797192
Cantata for the New Year's Day
Urtext Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 3 soloists (ATB), mixed choir, orchestra, basso continuo
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 797156
Cantata for the 20th Sunday after Trinity.
Leipzig Version.
Reconstruction Masaaki Suzuki
Urtext Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Cello [Basso continuo] (orchestral part)
Item no.: 797125
Cantata for the 20th Sunday after Trinity.
Leipzig Version.
Reconstruction Masaaki Suzuki
Urtext Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 797124
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 779175
Alleluja. Laudate Dominum
Arrangement for chamber orchestra
for: Mixed choir (SATB), string orchestra, organ
Single part Organ
Item no.: 773264
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 773246
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