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.
"Mariazeller-Messe"
Urtext
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 174294
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Bass trombone (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1317007
(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 1
Item no.: 778374
(Cannons)
Bärenreiter Urtext
for: Mixed choir (STTTB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 681890
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Single part Trumpet 2
Item no.: 1317012
Kantate über den 84. Psalm für vier Solostimmen (SSAB), gemischten Chor (SSATB) und Orchester
Trompete 2 in B
for: 4 solo voices (SSAB), mixed choir (SSATB), orchestra
Trumpet 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 676847
for: Children's choir (1–2 parts), instruments
Single part Cello
Item no.: 1652466
Fassung I für gem. Chor und Volksmusikinstrumente/Orgel
for: Mixed choir, instruments
Double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 663260
Kantate (16. Sonntag nach Trinitatis)
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SSATTB), orchestra, organ
Single part Basso continuo (Organ)
Item no.: 555538
for: 2 soloists (SB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 326559
Kirchenkantate für den 2. Pfingstfesttag
for: 2 soloists (SB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 326558
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Single part Organ
Item no.: 775818
mit Solisten aus dem Chor und kleinem Instrumentalensemble
Große Fassung
for: Soloists, children's choir, instruments
Oboe 1, 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 670361
Kantate Nr.161 BWV161 Orgel
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Single part(n)
Item no.: 623628
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
Flute, alto saxophone (orchestral part)
Item no.: 674141
for: Mixed choir, strings, organ
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 613149
Lobet Gott in seinen Reichen
Soli: SATB - Chor: SATB - 2.2.0.0 - 0.3.0.0 - Pk - Str - Bc
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 655247
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 478841
Kantate Nr.34 BWV34 Orgel
for: 3 soloists (ATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Single part(n)
Item no.: 375490
Kantate Nr.34 BWV34 Cello/Baß
for: 3 soloists (ATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 349622
Kantate Nr.34 BWV34 Violine 1
for: 3 soloists (ATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 349619
Coronation Anthem IV
HWV 261
for: Mixed choir (SAATB), orchestra
Violin 2, 3 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1645536
Coronation Anthem III
HWV 260
for: Mixed choir (SAATBB), orchestra
Basso continuo (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1645524
Coronation Anthem III
HWV 260
for: Mixed choir (SAATBB), orchestra
Violin 2, 3 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1645522
Coronation Anthem II
HWV 259
for: Mixed choir (SAATB), 2 violins, viola, 2 oboes, basso continuo
Single part Organ
Item no.: 1645512
Motette
Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben - Urtext
for: 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB); basso continuo ad lib.
Instrumental part 2 (Choir 2)
Item no.: 768527
Lieder nach Klaviersonaten Beethovens
instrumentale Klassiker in modernem Gewand
Mittelstimme (Tenorinstrument)
for: Children's choir (S/SA) [mixed choir (SAM)], piano; instruments ad lib.
Single part
Item no.: 693211
Begräbnismusik in drei Teilen für Singstimmen und Basso continuo
Stuttgarter Schütz-Ausgabe Urtext
for: 8 voices (SSAATTBB), organ, bass; mixed choir (SSATTB), 6 melody instruments colla parte ad lib.
Part 1
Item no.: 674158
Kantate zum 13. Sonntag nach Trinitatis
Urtext Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 673203
Kantate zum 1. Sonntag nach Epiphanias
Früher J.S. Bach zugeschriebenes Werk
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), flute, strings, basso continuo
Single part Organ
Item no.: 424483
Urtext Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 424388
Kantate zum 1. Sonntag nach Trinitatis
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 424380
Kantate zum 1. Sonntag nach Trinitatis
for: 3 soloists (SAB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 424066
Cantata for St. John’s Day
Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben Urtext
for: 3 soloists (ATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 232784
Kantate zum 2. Sonntag nach Trinitatis
for: 3 soloists (ATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 232713
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), strings, basso continuo
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 232494
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), strings, basso continuo
Single part Viola
Item no.: 232493
Chorale cantata
Urtext Stuttgarter Mendelssohn-Ausgaben
for: Soloist (bass), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Viola 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 235774
Alleluja. Laudate Dominum
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 235489
Missa pro defunctis
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Cello (orchestral part)
Item no.: 235430
KV 125
Einzelstimme Org.
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Single part Organ
Item no.: 235088
KV 125
Einzelstimme Va.
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 235075
Kantate zum 3. Pfingsttag
Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben (durchgesehene Neuauflage)
for: 3 soloists (SAT), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 234034
Cantata for the 20th Sunday after Trinity
Urtext Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 233982
Cantata for the 20th Sunday after Trinity
Urtext Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 233981
Cantata for funeral service / Purification of Mary.
Reconstruction Klaus Hofmann
Urtext Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 2 soloists (TB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Cello (orchestral part)
Item no.: 233919
in due cori
Stuttgarter Vivaldi Ausgaben - Urtext
Basso continuo - Coro 1
for: 4 soloists (SATB), 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB), 2 orchestras
Basso continuo (orchestral part)
Item no.: 234767
Kantate zu Mariae Reinigung TVWV 1:784
Telemann-Archiv – Stuttgarter Urtext Ausgaben
for: 2 soloists (TB), mixed choir (SATB), 2 violins, viola, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 234551
© 2004–2024 by Stretta Music. Order and buy sheet music online.
Your specialist for all kinds of sheet music. Online shop, sheet music, music scores and play along for download, books, music stands, music stand lights, accessories.
Germany
Austria
Switzerland
Netherlands
Belgium
France
Luxembourg
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Denmark
Sweden
Poland
Czech Republic
United Kingdom
Worldwide