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.
Bärenreiter Urtext
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), 2 violins, basso continuo; 3 trombones ad lib.
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 443798
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
für Solostimmen, Chor und Orchester
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 362093
Choralkantate
for: Solo voice (soprano), mixed choir (SATB), chamber ensemble
Single part Violin
Item no.: 695779
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
Ein Buch, das Chorintonation erklärt und weiter entwickelt
for: Choir
Music lesson book
Item no.: 609618
for: Voices (body percussion), drums
Music lesson book, online media
Item no.: 609422
Methodische Anleitungen und Übungen zum chorischen Einsingen
for: Choir
Music lesson book, 2 CDs
Item no.: 247048
Messa a 4 voci con orchestra, SC 6
Übe-CD (mp3) für Chorsänger (Alt)
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
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
Übe-CDs für Chorsänger - Tenor
Carus Choir Coach
for: 4 soloists (SSTB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
3 Playback-CDs
Item no.: 671996
for: Choir
Music lesson book
Item no.: 609229
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
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
2 Playback-CDs (choir part bass)
Item no.: 313892
for: Voice [choir]
Music lesson book, DVD
Item no.: 676357
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Alto
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
2 Playback-CDs (choir part alto)
Item no.: 313037
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Alto
for: 2 soloists (SBar), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
2 Playback-CDs (choir part alto)
Item no.: 302690
for: Children's choir
Study book
Item no.: 213941
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Tenor
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Playback-CD (choir part tenor)
Item no.: 299202
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Bass
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Playback-CD (Chorstimme Bass)
Item no.: 429168
Leinenausgabe der Partitur
Urtext Stuttgarter Händel-Ausgaben
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, basso continuo
Score (Hardcover)
Item no.: 486492
for: Voice [choir]
Book (softcover)
Item no.: 118864
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Alto
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
2 Playback-CDs (choir part alto)
Item no.: 374927
Carus Choir Coach — Tenore
Practice CD for choir singers
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), 2 violins, 2 clarinos (C), timpani, basso continuo
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part tenor)
Item no.: 770229
Ein praktischer Leitfaden zur Einführung und Pflege
for: Children's choir
Book (softcover)
Item no.: 613898
Methodische Anleitung und Übungen zur chorischen Stimmbildung (Lehrmaterial) (Teaching material)
for: Choir
Music lesson book
Item no.: 382506
Tipps für die Praxis
Dirgieren – Probenmethodik – Stimmbildung
for: Choir
Book
Item no.: 691692
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Alto
for: 3 soloists (SST), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Playback-CD (Chorstimme Alt)
Item no.: 150100
Choral Singing – The Easy Way to Learn. Progress through Private Practice
Choral Part Tenor
for: 3 soloists (SST), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Playback-CD (choir part tenor)
Item no.: 138380
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra
2 Playback-CDs (choir part alto)
Item no.: 313888
Der 42. Psalm. Carus Choir Coach MWV A 15 (1837)
for: 5 soloists (STTBB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Playback-CD (Chorstimme Bass)
Item no.: 662077
Carus Choir Coach — Alto
Practice CD for choir singers
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), 2 violins, 2 clarinos (C), timpani, basso continuo
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part alto)
Item no.: 770224
(Teaching material)
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Music lesson book
Item no.: 578893
Practice-CD (mp3)
Choral Part Bass
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra, organ
Playback-CD (mp3) (choir part bass)
Item no.: 665313
for: Mixed choir (SSATB) a cappella
Music score
Item no.: 730970
14 Action- und Wellness-Songs für Schule, Chor und Zuhause
Notenausgabe inklusive Audio-CD und App
for: School choir
Music score, Audio-CD, app
Item no.: 775935
Ode an die Freude
Übe-CD (mp3) für Chorsänger
Ausgabe für Tenor
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra [piano]
Playback-CD (choir part tenor)
Item no.: 660375
Oratorium
CD [2] Chorstimme Bass
Chorsingen leichtgemacht - Lernen im Selbststudium
for: Mixed choir a cappella
CD
Item no.: 364048
Ode an die Freude
Übe-CD (mp3) für Chorsänger
Ausgabe für Alt
for: 4 soloists (SATB), mixed choir (SATB), orchestra [piano]
Playback-CD (Chorstimme Alt)
Item no.: 660377