Face to face with orchestra and chorus a handbook for choral conductors - Moses, Don V. (Indiana University Press, 2004)
Originally published: Prestige Publications, 1987
Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-200) and index
Working with an orchestra -- Conducting three baroque masterworks -- Conducting three Viennese classical masterworks
This is a crucial guide for choral conductors who are presented with the daunting task of conducting a full-size orchestra. It provides a survival kit for both novice and experienced choral conductors, with an overview of orchestral instruments and their particular needs, tips for rehearsing an orchestra effectively, and guidelines for proper baton technique. Conductors are walked through six case studies from the Baroque and Classical periods