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.
Offertorium
Schubert-Archiv
Stuttgarter Ausgaben
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 237939
Graduale in C
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 237901
Psalm 98, TVWV 1:1345
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Single part Harp
Item no.: 1043097
Hunting Cantata
for: 4 soloists (SSTB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 797991
aus: Geistliche Chormusik
for: Mixed choir (SSATTB) a cappella
Part 1
Item no.: 1160867
Show yourselves joyful to the Lord
for: 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB), basso continuo
Instrumental part 3 (Choir 2)
Item no.: 1160819
aus: Psalmen Davids
for: 2 favorit choirs (SATB, SATB), double bass, organ; 8 instruments colla parte ad lib.
Instrumental part 3 (Choir 2)
Item no.: 1160711
aus: Psalmen Davids
for: 2 favorit choirs (SATB, SATB), double bass, organ; 8 instruments colla parte ad lib.
Instrumental part 2 (Choir 1)
Item no.: 1160707
Musikalische Exequien III SWV 281
for: 2 favorit choirs (SATB, SATB), basso continuo; 8 instruments (colla parte) ad lib.
Instrumental part 3 (Choir 1)
Item no.: 1160515
Musikalische Exequien III SWV 281
for: 2 favorit choirs (SATB, SATB), basso continuo; 8 instruments (colla parte) ad lib.
Instrumental part 3 (Choir 2)
Item no.: 1160513
Musikalische Exequien III SWV 281
for: 2 favorit choirs (SATB, SATB), basso continuo; 8 instruments (colla parte) ad lib.
Instrumental part 2 (Choir 1)
Item no.: 1160509
O how fair are all thy dwellings
for: 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB); 8 melodic instruments (colla parte), basso continuo ad lib.
Instrumental part 1 (Choir 1)
Item no.: 1136825
Coronation Anthem IV
HWV 261
for: Mixed choir (SAATB), orchestra
Basso continuo (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1645538
Coronation Anthem II
HWV 259
for: Mixed choir (SAATB), 2 violins, viola, 2 oboes, basso continuo
Basso continuo (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1645511
Kantate zum 1. Sonntag nach Epiphanias (vor 1724)
Urtext Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 3 soloists (ATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 673144
Kantate zum 1. Sonntag nach Epiphanias (vor 1724)
Urtext Stuttgarter Bach-Ausgaben
for: 3 soloists (ATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 673142
Kantate zum Ratswechsel
Umgestaltung der gleichnamigen Kantate zum 12. Sonntag nach Trinitatis BWV 69a
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 233158
for: Mixed choir (SATB), strings, basso continuo
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 135127
D 950
Urtext Stuttgarter Schubert-Ausgaben
for: 5 soloists (SATTB), mixed choir (SSATTBB), orchestra
Clarinet 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 237135
aus: Messe in F (2. Fassung)
for: 6 soloists (SSATTB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 237069
(enthält beide Fassungen)
for: Solo voice (soprano/tenor), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra [organ]
Single part Organ
Item no.: 1543930
mit Solisten aus dem Chor und kleinem Instrumentalensemble
Große Fassung
for: Soloists, children's choir, instruments
Piano (orchestral part)
Item no.: 670367
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 492310
for: Children's choir, instruments
Single part Cello/Double bass
Item no.: 152151
vierchöriges geistliches Konzert
for: 4 mixed choirs, orchestra
Single part Basso continuo
Item no.: 232179
aus: Symphoniae Sacrae III
for: Favorit choir (SATB), chapell choir (SATB), orchestra
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 231922
for: 2 favorit choirs (SSATB, SATB); 5 viole da gamba, double bass, organ ad lib.
Double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 647623
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Single part(n)
Item no.: 387072
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Single part(n)
Item no.: 387069
für 9 Singstimmen und 9 Instrumente bearbeitet. Versch. Kürzungen, Gesamtdauer inkl. Pause 110 Min., originaler Notentext weitgehend erhalten.
for: Children's choir, 9 instruments
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 235889
Bärenreiter Urtext
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 689544
Arrangement for strings, harp and organ
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), string orchestra, harp, organ
Single part Organ
Item no.: 771669
for: 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB); double bass, organ ad lib.
Instrumental part 3 (Choir 2)
Item no.: 1105642
for: Mixed choir (SATB), strings, basso continuo
Single part Basso continuo
Item no.: 274007
D 49
Einzelstimme Vc. (Kb.)
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 232266
for: 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB); double bass, organ ad lib.
Single part Basso continuo
Item no.: 232175
for: Mixed choir, strings, organ
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 675268
German Magnificat
for: 2 mixed choirs (SATB, SATB), basso continuo
Single part Basso continuo
Item no.: 1106001
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Single part Horn 1
Item no.: 1714552
for: Mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Single part Bass instrument
Item no.: 646776
for: Mixed choir (SATB), strings, organ
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1160970
for: Mixed choir, instruments
Guitar (orchestral part)
Item no.: 603953
for: Mixed choir, instruments
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 666920
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SSAATTBB), orchestra
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 636502
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SSAATTBB), orchestra
Single part Organ
Item no.: 141268
for: Soloist (alto), mixed choir (SATB), chamber orchestra, basso continuo
Cello, double bass (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355532
for: Soloist (alto), mixed choir (SATB), chamber orchestra, basso continuo
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355531
for: Soloist (alto), mixed choir (SATB), chamber orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 1355529
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