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 (SATB), organ; 2 violins, double bass ad lib.
Double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 673759
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Single part Organ
Item no.: 768422
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 362094
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 632891
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Single part Clarinet 2
Item no.: 1317017
Ausgabe in Es
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 690462
Ausgabe in Es
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 690461
KV 195 (186d)
Einzelstimme Vc. (Kb.)
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 235096
Magnifikat
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 230996
op. 12
Einzelstimme Va.
for: Women's choir (SSAA), orchestra, organ
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 235708
for: Mixed choir (SATB), harp [piano]
Single part Harp
Item no.: 1015357
Mass with Christmas hymns
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 774744
Choralkantate
for: Solo voice (soprano), mixed choir (SATB), chamber ensemble
Single part Double bass
Item no.: 695780
BWV 197a - 197,1
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Organ (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1551792
BWV 197a - 197,1
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Basso continuo (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1551791
Cantata for the Sunday after Christmas
Urtext Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), 3 recorders, 2 oboes, cor anglais, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo, organ
Single part Organ
Item no.: 499167
for: Male choir (TTBB), organ [melodic instruments]
Part 3 (Alto Clef)
Item no.: 204537
for: Male choir (TTBB), organ [melodic instruments]
Part 2 B-flat
Item no.: 204535
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 690421
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Single part Organ
Item no.: 443951
3rd Day of Christmas [St John's Day]
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 458328
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 443948
Ausgabe in D
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Flute (orchestral part)
Item no.: 690443
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 632890
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 2 (Choir 1)
Item no.: 773080
Ausgabe Butz
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Single part Organ
Item no.: 428867
Magnifikat
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Single part Organ
Item no.: 230054
aus: Magnificat
Es-Dur-Fassung, transponiert nach D-Dur
for: Mixed choir (SSAB), organ; 4 melodic instruments (colla parte) ad lib.
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 235542
Böhmische Hirtenmesse
Frei gedichteter Messtext alternativ in deutscher oder tschechischer Sprache
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 237203
aus: Selva morale et spirituale
for: 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB), orchestra
Viola 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 236107
Cantata for the 3rd day of Christmas
Urtext Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Single part Organ
Item no.: 781069
aus Fröhliche Weihnacht
for: Women's choir a cappella
Single part(n)
Item no.: 489712
aus Fröhliche Weihnacht
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Single part(n)
Item no.: 489283
Choralkantate
for: Solo voice (soprano), mixed choir (SATB), chamber ensemble
Single part Violin
Item no.: 695779
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), 2 violins, basso continuo; 3 trombones ad lib.
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 443798
3rd Day of Christmas [St John's Day]
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 458329
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 362093
for: Choir
Music lesson book
Item no.: 609618
for: Choir
Music lesson book, 2 CDs
Item no.: 247048
for: 2 soloists (TBar), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part alto)
Item no.: 688561
Ein Werkstattbuch für das Singen in Chören, Klassen und Workshops
mit Kanons und Singstücken von Werner Rizzi (wenn nicht anders angegeben)
for: Choir
Songbook
Item no.: 310811
for: Choir
Music lesson book
Item no.: 609229
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
2 Playback-CDs (choir part bass)
Item no.: 313892
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Soprano
for: 3 soloists (SST), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Playback-CD (Choir part Soprano)
Item no.: 131152
Coronation Mass
Practice-CD (mp3)
Choral Part Bass
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part bass)
Item no.: 685690
for: 4 soloists (SSTB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
3 Playback-CDs
Item no.: 671996
for: Voices (body percussion), drums
Music lesson book, online media
Item no.: 609422
for: Voice [choir]
Music lesson book, DVD
Item no.: 676357
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