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.
op. 12
Einzelstimme Kb.
for: Women's choir (SSAA), orchestra, organ
Double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 235710
op. 12
Einzelstimme Vl. 1
for: Women's choir (SSAA), orchestra, organ
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 235706
Kantate zum 1. Weihnachtstag
Urtext Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 2 soloists (ST), mixed choir (SSATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 680141
für gemischten Chor und Orgel
(2 Violinen und Kontrabass ad lib.)
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ; 2 violins, double bass ad lib.
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 673757
aus Fröhliche Weihnacht
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Single part(n)
Item no.: 489290
Choralkantate
for: Solo voice (soprano), mixed choir (SATB), chamber ensemble
Single part Bassoon 1, 2
Item no.: 695776
“Es begab sich aber zu der Zeit“
for: 2 soloists (ST), 2 mixed choirs (SSATB, SSATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 230453
BWV 197a - 197,1
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1551790
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355401
KV 195 (186d)
Einzelstimme Vl. 1
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 235093
Geistliches Konzert
Hoch rühmt und ehrt meine Seele Gott den Herrn
for: Favorit choir (SATB), double chapell choirs (ATB/SATB), orchestra
Single part Trombone 3
Item no.: 232093
Geistliches Konzert
Hoch rühmt und ehrt meine Seele Gott den Herrn
for: Favorit choir (SATB), double chapell choirs (ATB/SATB), orchestra
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 232090
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Single part Organ
Item no.: 559800
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Viola 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 230017
aus: Magnificat - BWV 243a, 2
Es-Dur-Fassung, transponiert nach D-Dur
4 Instrumente colla parte
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 235532
ZWV 108
for: 2 soloists (SA), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Viola 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 235220
ZWV 108
for: 2 soloists (SA), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 235218
Cantata for the 1st day of Christmas
Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 233678
for: Mixed choir (SATB), instruments
Flute, oboe, vibraphone (orchestral part)
Item no.: 185622
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB/SSATB), orchestra
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 227898
Mass with Christmas hymns
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 774742
Mass with Christmas hymns
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 774741
aus: Selva morale et spirituale
A 8 voci con 6 vel 10 istromenti SV (1640)
for: 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB), orchestra
Single part Trombone 1
Item no.: 647103
KV 195 (186d)
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 443946
“Es begab sich aber zu der Zeit“
for: 2 soloists (ST), 2 mixed choirs (SSATB, SSATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 230450
aus: Magnificat
Es-Dur-Fassung, transponiert nach D-Dur
for: Mixed choir (SSAB), organ; 4 melodic instruments (colla parte) ad lib.
Single part Organ
Item no.: 235544
aus: Magnificat
Es-Dur-Fassung, transponiert nach D-Dur
for: Mixed choir (SSAB), organ; 4 melodic instruments (colla parte) ad lib.
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 235540
KV 195 (186d)
Einzelstimme Va.
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 235095
Ave Maria Coro SATB, 2 Vl, Va, Vc/Cb, Timp, Perc Violoncello/Kontrabass
for: Mixed choir (SATB), string orchestra, kettle drums, percussion
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 672491
Kantate zum 1. Weihnachtstag
Urtext Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 2 soloists (ST), mixed choir (SSATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 680145
Kantate zum 2. Weihnachtstag
Urtext Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben (revidiert 2017)
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 679024
Choralkantate
for: Solo voice (soprano), mixed choir (SATB), chamber ensemble
Single part Oboe
Item no.: 695781
aus Fröhliche Weihnacht
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Single part(n)
Item no.: 489286
für gemischten Chor und Orgel
(2 Violinen und Kontrabass ad lib.)
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ; 2 violins, double bass ad lib.
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 673758
for: Children's choir, instruments
Single part Cello
Item no.: 354654
Ausgabe in Es
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Flute (orchestral part)
Item no.: 690451
Ein Singspiel zu Weihnachten
für Kinderchor, Klarinette, Viola, Violoncello und Klavier
for: Soloists, narrator, children's choir, keyboard
Single part Piano
Item no.: 583597
Kantate für 4 Solisten, gemischten Chor und Orchester
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 624259
German Magnificat
for: 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB), basso continuo
Instrumental part 3 (Choir 2)
Item no.: 677216
German Magnificat
for: 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB), basso continuo
Instrumental part 3 (Choir 1)
Item no.: 677212
aus: Magnificat - BWV 243a, 2
Es-Dur-Fassung, transponiert nach D-Dur
4 Instrumente colla parte
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 235533
aus: Magnificat - BWV 243a, 2
Es-Dur-Fassung, transponiert nach D-Dur
4 Instrumente colla parte
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 235530
Christmas motet
Cantus firmus "From Heaven Above"
Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB); 8 melodic instruments (colla parte), basso continuo ad lib.
Instrumental part 3 (Choir 2)
Item no.: 773086
Christmas motet
Cantus firmus "From Heaven Above"
Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB); 8 melodic instruments (colla parte), basso continuo ad lib.
Instrumental part 1 (Choir 2)
Item no.: 773084
for: 2 mixed choirs (SSTBarB, S[A]TTBarB), strings, basso continuo
Viola 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 424840
per quattro cori
for: 6 soloists (SSATTB), 3 mixed choirs (SATB, SSAT, ATBarB), instruments colla parte, basso continuo
Single part Basso continuo
Item no.: 424693
Christmas cantata HoWV II.13
for: 3 soloists (STB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 772204
Magnifikat
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Cello (orchestral part)
Item no.: 230046
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