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: 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB) a cappella
Score
Item no.: 423339
for: 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB) a cappella
Score
Item no.: 422131
for: Mixed choir (SATB), basso continuo
Score
Item no.: 422906
for: Women's choir (SS/SA) [mixed choir (SSB/SAB)], 2 violins, basso continuo; viola ad lib.
Score
Item no.: 422007
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Score
Item no.: 310856
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Score
Item no.: 228902
for: Mixed choir, concert band
Sheet music
Item no.: 592567
for: Mixed choir, concert band
Sheet music
Item no.: 592563
for: Mixed choir, brass band
Sheet music
Item no.: 595162
for: Children's choir, instruments
Score (with piano part)
Item no.: 462812
for: Mixed choir, concert band
Sheet music
Item no.: 1269829
for: Mixed choir, concert band
Sheet music
Item no.: 1269827
for: Mixed choir, concert band
Sheet music
Item no.: 1269811
for: Mixed choir, piano
Sheet music, Download (mp3)
Item no.: 1232645
for: Mixed choir, 4 saxophones
Score, Parts
Item no.: 1258036
for: Mixed choir (SATB), string quartet; rhythm group (piano, guitar, bass, drums) ad lib.
Score, Parts
Item no.: 1258012
for: Mixed choir (SATB), 4 woodwinds (quartet)
Score, Parts
Item no.: 1257970
for: Women's choir (SSA), organ
Choir score
Item no.: 1747693
Weihnachtskantate
for: Women's choir (SSA), piano
Piano reduction
Item no.: 1632577
for: Male choir (TTBB), organ, melodic instruments
Choir score
Item no.: 1669314
Weihnachtliche Motette für dreistimmigen gemischten Chor
for: Mixed choir (SABar) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 1664787
for: Solo voice, mixed choir (SATB), organ
Score, Parts
Item no.: 776100
für 4 Singstimmen, 2 Violinen, 2 Violen und Bc
Weihnachtskantate
for: Mixed choir, strings, basso continuo
Score, Parts
Item no.: 663321
Christrosenlied
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Piano score
Item no.: 265594
Weihnachtsoratorium (Erstdruck)
for: Mixed choir (SATB), string orchestra, organ; 2 horns ad lib.
Choir score
Item no.: 657000
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Item no.: 554806
Weihnachtskantate für gemischten Chor, (Chor-) Solisten, Sprecher/-in, Ausdruckstanz ad libitum und Orchester oder Orgel (Klavier)
for: Soloists, mixed choir (SATB), narrator, orchestra
Piano score
Item no.: 1659913
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Vocal score
Item no.: 145512
Ein Hirtenspiel für die Weihnachtszeit
for: Children's choir, narrator, instruments
Choir score
Item no.: 487324
Lied Nr. 2 aus der Liedersammlung "Chor Exclusiv – Weihnachtslieder"
Sonderanfertigung
for: Mixed choir (3–4 parts) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 682213
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano; trumpet/mandolin orchestra/rhythm group (accordion, guitar, bass, drums) ad lib.
Piano score
Item no.: 145021
Weihnachtsminimusical für Kinderchor und Instrumente
for: Children's choir, instruments
Playback-CD (without sheet music)
Item no.: 576744
5 Weihnachtslieder für gemischten Chor aus verschiedenen Regionen Spaniens
for: Mixed choir (SATB); percussion ad lib.
Choir book
Item no.: 376928
Hinshaw Sacred
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ
Choir score
Item no.: 902515
Weihnachtsmusical für Kinder von 4-11 Jahre
für Schule, Gemeinde, Vereine und Kinderchor
for: Children's choir, soloists, piano; instruments ad lib.
Audio-CD
Item no.: 610928
Weihnachtskantate
for: Choir (2 voices), 2 recorders, piano [harpsichord, organ]
Choir score
Item no.: 677280
Weihnachtsmotette über „Vom Himmel Hoch“ für Chor SATB
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 663019
Choral Concert Series
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Item no.: 181393
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 278539
for: Male choir; piano ad lib.
Choir score
Item no.: 618691
for: Mixed choir, strings, organ
Score
Item no.: 557673
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Score
Item no.: 556480
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Score
Item no.: 329879
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ
Score
Item no.: 630064
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Score
Item no.: 621397
for: Mixed choir, strings, basso continuo
Score
Item no.: 471304
for: Women's choir [children's choir] (2 parts), 3 mallets (SAB) [organ]
Score
Item no.: 362710
for: Soloist (tenor), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Score
Item no.: 362705
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