Информативный блок каждого из трех разделов и список рекомендуемой нотной литературы позволят начинающим дирижерам быстрее ориентироваться в процессе составления хорового репертуара. Перечень рекомендуемых научных работ и интернет-ресурсов значительно расширит диапазон поиска необходимой информации по данным темам. Studying the history of the development of choral music and acquaintance with the professional (choral) repertoire are obligatory in the curriculum of artistic directors and conductors of academic choirs. The works of the Renaissance, Baroque, Classicism composers are included in the repertoire of professional and amateur choirs. The textbook is intended for studying the main cult and secular genres of West-European choral music of the XV-XVIII centuries in colleges. An informative block of each of the three sections and a list of recommended sheet music literature will allow beginning conductors to orient themselves quickly in the process of compiling the choral repertoire. The list of recommended scientific works and Internet resources will greatly expand the range of searching for necessary information on these topics.