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.
aus: Selva morale et spirituale
for: 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB), orchestra
Single part(n)
Item no.: 236108
aus: Selva morale et spirituale
for: 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB), orchestra
Viola 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 236106
Ein Singspiel zu Weihnachten
für Kinderchor, Klarinette, Viola, Violoncello und Klavier
for: Soloists, narrator, children's choir, keyboard
Single part Piano
Item no.: 583597
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1551789
3rd Day of Christmas [St John's Day]
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 458327
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Cello (orchestral part)
Item no.: 690424
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 690419
for: Children's choir, instruments
Single part Percussion
Item no.: 354652
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Cello (orchestral part)
Item no.: 230046
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 230014
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
for: Mixed choir (SATB), string orchestra, kettle drums, percussion
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 672489
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
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 235533
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 235530
Kantate für 4 Solisten, gemischten Chor und Orchester
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 624147
Choralkantate
for: Solo voice (soprano), mixed choir (SATB), chamber ensemble
Single part Viola
Item no.: 695777
aus Fröhliche Weihnacht
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Single part(n)
Item no.: 489280
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355399
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 690418
Christmas cantata HoWV II.13
for: 3 soloists (STB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Single part Organ
Item no.: 772201
for: Mixed choir (SATB), string orchestra, kettle drums, percussion
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 672488
for: Mixed choir (SATB), string orchestra, kettle drums, percussion
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 643757
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
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 499163
for: 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB), orchestra
Single part Basso continuo
Item no.: 236110
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Single part Organ
Item no.: 679027
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 679022
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 1)
Item no.: 773081
for: Women's choir (SSAA), orchestra, organ
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 235707
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 233445
for: 2 soloists (SA), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Viola 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 235221
für Solostimme (Sopran), gemischten Chor (SATB) und Instrumente
Viola
for: Soloist (soprano), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 684662
Weihnachtsoratorium
Erstdruck
for: Mixed choir (SATB), string orchestra, organ; 2 horns ad lib.
Single part Organ
Item no.: 630471
German Magnificat
for: 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB), basso continuo
Instrumental part 2 (Choir 2)
Item no.: 677215
Choralkantate
for: Solo voice (soprano), mixed choir (SATB), chamber ensemble
Single part Flute
Item no.: 695778
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 768420
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), 2 violins, basso continuo; 3 trombones ad lib.
Organ (orchestral part)
Item no.: 443945
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 768418
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB/SSATB), orchestra
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 227897
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 230047
for: 2 soloists (ST), 2 mixed choirs (SSATB, SSATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 230451
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 233443
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 233442
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 679026
Cantata for the 3rd day of Christmas
Urtext Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 781074
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