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: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 473040
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 378165
Dormi In Suavia
for: Soloist (soprano), mixed choir (SSATB), 2 flutes, strings, organ
Choir score
Item no.: 365827
für Sopran, Chor, 2 Trompeten, 2 Violinen, Baß und Pauken
for: Soloist (soprano), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 334464
Choralkantate
for: Solo voice (soprano), mixed choir (SATB), chamber ensemble
Score
Item no.: 119263
S.A.T.B. and Organ
for: Choir
Choir score
Item no.: 1625875
aus: Zwölf deutsche geistliche Gesänge
for: Mixed choir (SSATB) a cappella
Score
Item no.: 1109062
Kantaten I - VI
Urtext Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 5 soloists (SSATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 587156
Geistliches Konzert
Hoch rühmt und ehrt meine Seele Gott den Herrn
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Chor 2, Instrument 2
Item no.: 661214
Geistliches Konzert
Hoch rühmt und ehrt meine Seele Gott den Herrn
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Chor 2, Instrument 1
Item no.: 661213
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 647981
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1654252
Cantata for the 3rd day of Christmas
E minor
for: 3 soloists (SAB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Oboe d'amore (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1666841
für vier Solostimmen (SATB), gemischten Chor (SATB), Orchester und Orgel
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Set of parts
Item no.: 681781
aus: Magnificat
Es-Dur-Fassung, transponiert nach D-Dur
for: Mixed choir (SSAB), organ; 4 melodic instruments (colla parte) ad lib.
Ensemble score
Item no.: 235536
aus: Magnificat
Es-Dur-Fassung, transponiert nach D-Dur
for: Mixed choir (SSAB), organ; 4 melodic instruments (colla parte) ad lib.
Ensemble score
Item no.: 235535
KV 195 (186d)
Chorpartitur
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Choir score
Item no.: 235091
Magnifikat
for: 4 soloists (SSAT), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 234738
aus: Selva morale et spirituale
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 236112
Kantate zum Sonntag Estomihi
Viola
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), chamber orchestra
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 233935
GL 141
for: Mixed choir (SATB/SAB) a cappella
Score
Item no.: 309167
Cantatas I–III
for: 5 soloists (SSATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 343027
Cantata for the 3rd day of Christmas
E minor
for: 3 soloists (SAB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 233083
Vierstimmiger Chorsatzes mit Solostimme. Der Orginaltext Sousoustammt von Mohammed Kandé, Guinea
for: Solo voice (soprano), mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Score
Item no.: 145449
für Frauenchor und Klavier Chorpartitur
Weihnachtskantate
for: Women's choir (SSA), orchestra, organ
Choir score
Item no.: 662488
for: Male choir (TTBB) a cappella
Item no.: 363274
Ankündigung der Geburt Jesu. Evangeliendialog. Aus: Kleine geistliche Konzerte II
gleicher Notentext wie Ave Maria SWV 334
for: 2 soloists (SA), favorit choir (SSATB), 5 melodic instruments, organ
Set of parts
Item no.: 231804
Magnifikat
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), strings, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 230777
for: Choir
Choir score
Item no.: 892842
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Item no.: 387944
for: Choir
Choir part Soprano
Item no.: 386090
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Item no.: 386087
for: Choir
Choir part Tenor
Item no.: 386068
Gentry Publications
for: Mixed choir (SAB), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 1003576
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 278551
Du hast, o Jesulein, kein Bett
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 742413
for: Male choir (TTBB), piano
Vocal score
Item no.: 1075304
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Piano reduction
Item no.: 1016500
Harmonia-Mixed Choir
for: Mixed choir (SATB); piano ad lib.
Choir score
Item no.: 931011
GIA Christmas
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Score
Item no.: 1153472
for: Choir (2 voices), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 1014523
Harmonia-Mixed Choir
for: Mixed choir (SATB); piano ad lib.
Choir score
Item no.: 916684
Oratorium
for: Women's choir (SSA), piano
Piano reduction
Item no.: 964694
Christmas Choruses and Solos
for: Mixed choir (SABar), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 1115982
Shawnee Press
for: Mixed choir (SAB), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 1124096
Graduale u. Offertorium für die 3. Messe des Weihnachtsfestes, mit Orchester u. Orgel
Österreichische Kirchenmusik Band 5
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Choir part Alto
Item no.: 638179
für gemischten Chor, Flöte, Klarinette, Horn und Orgel
for: Mixed choir, instruments
Choir score
Item no.: 1530210
In Nativitate Christi
for: Mixed choir (SATB), strings, basso continuo
Single parts Violins 1 and 2
Item no.: 655842
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