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.
Sacred Christmas Choral
for: Mixed choir (SAB), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 808961
with Parade of the Wooden Soldiers
for: Choir (2 voices), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 814642
Sacred Christmas Choral
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 805802
für Sopran, gemischten Chor und Streicher
for: Soloist (soprano), mixed choir (SATB), strings
Piano reduction
Item no.: 382689
Klassik
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Book
Item no.: 126996
Klassik
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Book
Item no.: 898298
Geistliche Musik
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ
Choir score
Item no.: 322169
for: Mixed choir (SAB), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 937643
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Vocal score
Item no.: 320462
from How the Grinch Stole Christmas
for: Mixed choir (SATB); piano ad lib.
Choir score
Item no.: 932755
from How the Grinch Stole Christmas
for: Choir (3 voices), piano
Einzelstimme
Item no.: 935851
Die schönsten Lieder für die Weihnachtszeit aus den Alpenländern für 23 Singstimmen mit Begleitharmonien gesetzt
for: Voices [children's choir], instruments
Songbook
Item no.: 407645
für gem Chor und Orgel Chorpartitur (dt)
Vereinfachte und gekürzte Fassung.
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ [harmonium]
Choir score
Item no.: 123872
10 carols for mixed voices
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Piano reduction
Item no.: 432346
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ
Choir score
Item no.: 641236
Klassik
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ
Choir score
Item no.: 455890
for: Male choir, piano
Choir score
Item no.: 647809
for: Women's choir (SSAA) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 738794
Polish carol for mixed choir (SATB)
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 759234
for: Women's choir (SSAA) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 747542
Du steigest von den Sternen – bekanntes italienisches Weihnachtslied
zwei Soli oder 1-2stimmiger Gemeindegesang und Klavier
for: Choir (2 voices), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 1653448
Ein Zyklus alter Advents- und Weihnachtslieder
for: Male choir (TTBB), organ [melodic instruments]
Choir score
Item no.: 1659985
for: Mixed choir (SSAATTBB) a cappella
Item no.: 1677833
(Collection)
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella; organ ad lib.
Choir score
Item no.: 1677317
Weihnachtslied
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ
Score
Item no.: 4781
"Christkindlmesse"
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Piano reduction
Item no.: 775033
Ein diebisches Weihnachtsvergnügen
Ein Weihnachtsmusical für Kinder und Jugendliche ab 9 Jahren
for: Voices, narrator, children's choir, piano
Piano score
Item no.: 693607
Paris 1599/Köln 1638
for: Mixed choir (SABar) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 725388
Seht da kommt die Alte
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 725414
Weihnachtsmusical für Kinder von 6-12 Jahren
for: Children's choir, instruments
Score (with piano part)
Item no.: 462812
as well as songs for advent and winter season
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Item no.: 1664423
Christus ist heut' geboren
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 746585
A dos voces iguales
for: Choir (2 voices) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 775788
Alleluja! gelobet sei Gott, BWV 142
for: Male choir (TTBB), piano
Score
Item no.: 1038879
für gem Chor a cappella (Klavier ad lib.)
Helbling Choral Concert Series
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Piano score
Item no.: 1543995
Oratorium
for: Women's choir (SSA), piano
Piano reduction
Item no.: 964710
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 950033
Weihnachtskantate
for: Women's choir (SSA), piano
Piano reduction
Item no.: 1632577
Early English Church Music 46
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Music score (hardcover)
Item no.: 769209
Anhang C zum Magnificat BWV 243
for: Mixed choir (SABar), organ
Music score
Item no.: 722936
Möseler Chorreihe
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 795701
for: Mixed choir (SATB); piano ad lib.
Choir score
Item no.: 919701
for: Mixed choir (6 voices) a cappella
Item no.: 1660620
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 950142
Kantate zum Advent/Weihnachten
für Tenor, gemischten Chor, Streicher, Orgel
for: Soloists, mixed choir (SATB), strings, organ
Choir score
Item no.: 1651818
Weihnachtskantate
for: Mixed choir (SABar), flute, oboe, strings
Set of parts
Item no.: 673663
Christmas Choral Collection for Upper Voices
for: Women's choir (SSA), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 892741
Faksimile der autographen Partitur in der Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin - Preußischer Kulturbesitz
Documenta musicologica II/54 / Bärenreiter Facsimile
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Score (facsimile hardcover)
Item no.: 681383
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