Camerata: A Guide to Organizing and Directing Small Choruses
distinguishes itself from all other works on choral conducting by
starting at the very beginning--the conception and purpose of an
ensemble--and continuing through all other aspects of rehearsing and
organizing a chorus to performance and reception. Wenk offers basic
information on getting started, recruiting singers, planning programs,
rehearsing music, publicizing concerts, sharing responsibilities,
financing the operation, knowing the law, and finally getting better. He
also offers detailed suggestions for creating an executive group to
manage the choir as well ideas for repertoire and programming.