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PERFORMANCE MUSIC

WORKS FOR BAND BY
VACLAV NELHYBEL 
Order of listing: 
Band, Marching Band, Band Plus

Band
Marching Band, Band Plus

ADAGIO AND ALLEGRO
          Publisher: Elkan-Vogel 
          Yr. publ.: 1966 
          Duration: ca.7:00 
          Grade: 4 
          Recording: LP
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

AEGEAN MODES
          Publisher: E.C. Kerby 
          Yr. publ.: 1977 
          Grade: 2 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

AGITATO E MARCIA  (VN94)
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Duration: ca.6:00 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

AGON
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1984 
          Duration: ca.8:00 
          Grade: 4 
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.

ALASKA SCHERZO
          Publisher: E.C. Kerby 
          Yr. publ.: 1972 
          Grade: 3 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

AMEN
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1979 
          Grade: 3 
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.

ANDANTE AND TOCCATA
          Publisher: Franco Colombo 
          Yr. publ.: 1966 
          Duration: 6:25 
          Grade: 4 
          Recording: LP
Remarks: Contact Alfred Publishing Co.

APPASSIONATO
          Publisher: Franco Colombo 
          Yr. publ.: 1966 
          Duration: 6:30 
          Grade: 3 
          Recording: LP, CD, Cassette
Remarks: No percussion. 
          Contact Alfred Publishing Co.

BALLAD
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1976 
          Grade: 2 
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.

BENNY HAVENS
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Duration: ca.8:00 
          Grade: 4-5 
          Recording: Cassette 
Remarks: Arrangement of West Point Song Benny Havens

BORN TO DIE
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1983 
          Duration: ca.8:00 
          Grade: 3 
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.

CA IRA (Song of the French Revolution)
          Publisher: Bourne Music Company
          Yr. publ.: 1976 
          Duration: ca.4:00 
          Grade: 3-4 

CANTUS
          Publisher: Composers' Edition 
          Yr. publ.: 1989 
          Duration: ca.12:00 
          Grade: 6 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

CAUCASIAN PASSACAGLIA
          Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.
          Yr. publ.: 1967 
          Duration: ca.5:00 
          Grade: 4 
          Recording: Cassette

CEREMONY FOR BAND  (VN146)
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Grade: 3 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

CHORALE
          Publisher: Franco Colombo 
          Yr. publ.: 1965 
          Duration: ca. 5:00
          Grade: 3 
          Recording: LP, Cassette
Remarks: Contact Alfred Publishing Co.

CHORALE VARIATIONS  (VN7)
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

CHRISTMAS IN POLAND
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1983 
          Duration: ca.7:00 
          Grade: 3 
          Recording: CD, Cassette
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
"Nelhybel has taken melodies that are not familiar to us and fashioned them into an excellent piece of concert music which is playable by the average high school band, but will constitute a big challenge to them..." (School Musician) 

CHRISTMAS MARCH
          Publisher: Pocono Mountain Music Publishing
          Yr. publ.: 1998 
          Grade: 2-3 
Remarks: An adaptation of Joy to the World

CONCERTANTE
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1982 
          Duration: ca.8:00 
          Grade: 3 
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
"This music is tremendously challenging but not impossible for good junior high groups... Concertante would make an excellent contest choice, repaying many times over in musical value the time spent to perfect it for a concert or festival." (School Musician) 

CORSICAN LITANY
          Publisher: Bourne Music Company
          Yr. publ.: 1976 
          Duration: ca.7:00 
          Grade: 4 
          Recording: CD, Cassette 

CRUSADERS
          Publisher: Alfred Publishing 
          Yr. publ.: 1976 
          Grade: 2 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

CZECH SUITE
          Publisher: E.C. Kerby 
          Yr. publ.: 1974 
          Duration: ca. 6:00 
          Grade: 2 
Remarks: Re-issued 2005 by Alliance Publications

DANCE OF THE DEAD SOULS  (VN108)
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Duration: ca.7:00 
          Grade: 4 
          Recording: LP, Cassette
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

DIVERTIMENTO FOR BAND (VN155)
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Duration: 7:30 
          Grade: 3 
          Recording: Cassette 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

DIXIE PARADE
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1974 
          Duration: ca.5:00 
          Grade: 4 
          Recording: LP, Cassette
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
"... a clever concert closer spotlighting the percussion section." (The Instrumentalist, November 1979) 

DRAKE SUITE  (VN129)
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Duration: ca.9:00 
          Grade: 3 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

EPITAPH
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Duration: ca.10:00 
          Grade: 6 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

ESPRESSIVO  (VN130)
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

EVENING SONG
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1976 
          Duration: ca.5:00 
          Grade: 2 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.

FANFARES (Smetana-Nelhybel)
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1976 
          Grade: 3 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
An abridged version of the overture to the opera Libuse
"...Romantic harmonic tradition wrapped in a sparkling contemporary scoring that suits the band well...the work has a nice variety in color and dynamics and would serve ideally well on either end of a program..." (The Instrumentalist, August, 1976) 

FANTASIA
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1982 
          Duration: ca.5:00 
          Grade: 4 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
Three interpretations of Prelude I from Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier.
"The composer's great contrapuntal gift makes a whole new item of that material from the greatest contrapuntalist of them all, and it makes exciting creative material for good bands as well." (The Instrumentalist) 

FESTIVE ADORATIONS
          Publisher: Hope Publishing Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1988 
          Grade: 4-5 
          Recording: Cassette, CD
Remarks: Available from Hope Publishing Company
Based on A Mighty Fortress, Jesu Priceless Treasure, and Praise the Almighty

FESTIVO
          Publisher: Franco Colombo 
          Yr. publ.: 1968 
          Duration: ca.6:00 
          Grade: 3 
          Recording: CD, LP, Cassette
Remarks: Available from Alfred Publishing Co.

FINALE
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1976 
          Grade: 3-4 
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
Based on When Johnny Comes Marching Home; Glory, Glory Hallelujah; and America.

FRENCH SUITE
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1982 
          Duration: ca.5:00 
          Grade: 3 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.

HIGH PLAINS
          Publisher: E.C. Kerby 
          Yr. publ.: 1972 
          Grade: 3 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Available from Counterpoint Musical Services

HOLIDAY IN GERMANY
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1982 
          Grade: 3 
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
"The fun of this medley of music from Germany is that it has so accurately captured the spirit of the folk songs it uses. ...the piece is certain to be a favorite with audiences everywhere, and a particularly suitable teaching tool for young bands." (The Instrumentalist) 

LENTO FOR BAND
          Publisher: Great Works Publishing
          Yr. publ.: 2001 
          Duration: ca. 5:00 
          Grade: 5 
          Recording: CD. (Please contact Great Works Publishing
Remarks: "Complex rhythms with fairly extreme ranges of this composition will challenge ensembles of any level." (The Instrumentalist, May 2003) 

LYRICAL MARCH
          Publisher: Bourne Music Company
          Yr. publ.: 1977 
          Grade: 2 

MARCH IN COUNTERPOINT
          Publisher: Alfred Publishing 
          Yr. publ.: 1976 
          Grade: 3 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

MARCH TO NOWHERE
          Publisher: Alfred Publishing
          Yr. publ.: 1976 
          Grade: 3 

MARCIA DORICA
          Publisher: Franco Colombo 
          Yr. publ.: 1969 
          Duration: ca.5:00 
          Grade: 4 
Remarks: Contact Alfred Publishing Co.

MONOLITH
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Duration: ca.10:00 
          Grade: 6 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

MUSICAL OFFERING (Bach-Nelhybel)
          Publisher: Great Works Publishing
          Yr. publ.: 1997 
          Duration: 8:35 
          Grade: 3-4 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Based on three chorales by J.S. Bach: Jesu Priceless Treasure, Morning Star, Oh Sacred Head Now Wounded

OSTINATO  (VN2)
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Grade: 4 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

OVERTURE FOR BAND
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1985 
          Duration: ca.9:00 
          Grade: 3 
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.

PARADE
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1976 
          Grade: 2 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.

PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING
          Publisher: Great Works Publishing
          Yr. publ.: 1997 
          Grade: 3 

PRELUDE AND FUGUE
          Publisher: Frank Music Company
          Yr. publ.: 1966 
          Duration: 6:30 
          Grade: 4 
          Recording: LP, Cassette

PROCESSION TO THE END OF TIME
          Publisher: Southern Music Company
          Yr. publ.: 1999 
          Grade: 4 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: "Written in 1992 by one of America's best immigrant-composers...this marvelous piece was premiered in 1993... superbly scored percussion... intricately scored lower brass and woodwinds." (Reviewer's Choice, The Instrumentalist, April 2000) 

PROCESSIONAL
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1976 
          Grade: 2 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.

RELIGIOSO
          Publisher: Alfred Publishing
          Yr. publ.: 1976 
          Grade: 2 

RITUAL
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1979 
          Duration: 5:30 
          Grade: 3 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
"A very effective number that is not too difficult. The percussion is especially well written..." (School Musician) 

RUSSIAN CHANT AND DANCE
          Publisher: E.C. Kerby 
          Yr. publ.:1974 
          Duration: ca.8:00 
          Grade: 3 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

SAND-SILENCE-SOLITUDE  (VN159)
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Grade: 5 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

SINFONIA RESURRECTIONIS
          Publisher: Barta Music (R) 
          Duration: ca.25:00 
          Grade: 6+ 
          Recording: LP, CD, Cassette
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

SONGS OF PRAISE
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1997 
          Duration: ca.8:00 
          Grade: 3 
          Recording: LP, Cassette
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
Based on God of our Fathers; Holy, Holy, Holy; Onward Christian Soldiers

STAR SPANGLED BANNER
          Publisher: Great Works Publishing
          Yr. publ.: 1997 
          Grade: 3 
          Recording: CD, Cassette

SUITE CONCERTANTE
          Publisher: Franco Colombo 
          Yr. publ.: 1967 
          Duration: ca.10:00 
          Grade: 3 
          Recording: LP,Cassette
Remarks: Contact Alfred Publishing Co.

SUITE FROM BOHEMIA
          Publisher: Canyon Press 
          Yr. publ.:1969 
          Grade: 2 
Remarks: Available from Counterpoint Musical Services

SYMPHONIC MOVEMENT
          Publisher: Franco Colombo 
          Yr. publ.: 1966 
          Duration: ca.7:00 
          Grade: 5 
          Recording: LP, CD
Remarks: Available from Alfred Publishing Co.

THREE REVOLUTIONARY MARCHES (Smetana-Nelhybel)
          Publisher: Franco Colombo 
          Yr. publ.: 1967 
          Recording: LP
Remarks: Contact Alfred Publishing Co.

TOCCATA IN D  (VN162)
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

TOCCATA IN D (Flat)  (VN170)
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Grade: 3-4 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

TOCCATA IN E  (VN167)
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Duration: ca.7:00 
          Grade: 5-6 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

TRITTICO
          Publisher: Franco Colombo 
          Yr. publ.: 1965 
          Duration: 10:42 
          Grade: 5-6 
          Recording: LP, CD, Cassette
Remarks: Available from Alfred Publishing Co.

TWO SYMPHONIC MOVEMENTS
          Publisher: Franco Colombo 
          Yr. publ.: 1970 
          Duration: ca.14:00 
          Grade: 4-5 
          Recording: CD
Remarks: Contact Alfred Publishing Co.

VALSE NOSTALGIQUE
          Publisher: Alfred Publishing
          Yr. publ.: 1976 
          Grade: 2 

VARIATIONS ON ES IST GENUG (VN6)
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Grade: 3 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

YAMAHA CONCERTO
          Publisher: E.C. Kerby 
          Yr. publ.: 1971 
          Duration: ca.5:00 
          Grade: 3 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

YUGOSLAV DANCE
          Publisher: Bourne Music Company
          Yr. publ.: 1977 
          Duration: 4:15 
          Grade: 3 

Marching Band
Band, Band Plus

FANFARES (Smetana-Nelhybel)
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 2001 
          Grade: 3 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
Based on the overture to the opera Libuse

FINALE
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1976 
          Grade: 3-4 
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
Based on When Johnny Comes Marching Home; Glory, Glory Hallelujah; and America

FUGUE TO THE MOUNTAINS
          Publisher: E.C. Kerby 
          Yr. publ.:1975 
          Grade: 2 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

Band Plus
Band, Marching Band

AGAPE (VN176)
Soloists, SATB Chorus, Wind Ensemble 
Remarks: See Works for Chorus

AMEN FOR EVERYMAN  (VN111)
SATB Chorus, SB Soloists, Band, Jazz Ensemble, Organ 
Remarks: See Works for Chorus

AMERICA SINGS
SATB Chorus, Band 
Remarks: See Works for Chorus

ANTIPHONALE
Band, Brass Sextet (3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones) 
          Publisher: Franco Colombo 
          Yr. publ.: 1972 
          Grade: 4 
          Recording: LP,CD
Remarks: Contact Alfred Publishing Co.

BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC
Band, SATB Chorus 
          Publisher: Somerset 
          Yr. publ.: 1980 
          Grade: 3 
          Recording: LP, Cassette
Remarks: Available from Hope Publishing Company

CANTICUM  (VN35)
Band, SATB Chorus 
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Duration: ca.15:00 
          Grade: 5-6 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

CEREMONIAL MUSIC
Field Band, antiphonal Trumpet 
          Publisher: Franco Colombo 
          Yr. publ.: 1967 
          Grade: 3 
          Recording: LP
Remarks: Contact Alfred Publishing Co.

CHRONOS  (VN38)
Band, Guitar, Piano 
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Duration: ca.15:00 
          Grade: 6 
          Recording: CD, Cassette
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
"...fascinatingly complex..." (The Instrumentalist, March 2001) 

CONCERT PIECE
Band, Solo Wind Instrument (Alto or Tenor or Baritone Saxophone, or Trumpet, or Trombone, or Baritone, or Tuba) 
          Publisher: E.C. Kerby 
          Yr. publ.: 1973 
          Duration: ca.4:00 
          Grade: 3 
Remarks: Available from Counterpoint Musical Services

CONCERTO GROSSO
Band, Tubas Solo (2 or more Tubas) 
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1981 
          Duration: ca. 9:00 
          Grade: 4 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.

CORNERSTONE FOR A NEW MOON  (VN128)
SATB, Band, Piano, Organ 
Remarks: See Works for Chorus

DIALOGUES
Band, Piano Solo 
          Publisher: E.C. Kerby 
          Yr. publ.: 1976 
          Duration: ca.10:00 
          Grade: 4 
Remarks: Re-issued 2006 by Ars Nova Music Press

ESTAMPIE
Band, antiphonal Brass Choir (2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones) 
          Publisher: Frank Music Company
          Yr. publ.:1966 
          Duration: ca. 5:00 
          Grade: 4 
          Recording: LP, Cassette

GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS (Runyan-Nelhybel)
Band, SATB Chorus 
          Publisher: Hope Publishing Company
          Yr. publ.: 1983 
          Grade: 3
Remarks: An arrangement of William M. Runyan's Great is Thy Faithfulness

HALLELUIAH
Band, SATB Chorus 
          Publisher: E.C. Kerby 
          Yr. publ.: 1974 
          Duration: ca.10:00 
          Grade: 4 
          Recording: LP, Cassette
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

HE'S GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS
Band, SATB Chorus 
          Publisher: Somerset Press 
          Yr. publ.: 1981 
Remarks: Available from Hope Publishing Company
Based on the traditional spiritual. 

HYMN OF HOPE
Band (or Orchestra), SATB Chorus 
          Publisher: E.C. Kerby 
          Yr. publ.: 1971 
          Duration: ca.6:00 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

INTROIT
Band, Chimes Solo 
          Publisher: E.C. Kerby 
          Yr. publ.: 1972 
          Grade: 3 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

JESU, PRICELESS TREASURE (Bach-Nelhybel) (VN168)
Band, SATB Chorus 
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

LA DANSE DES FAUVES (VN178)
Clarinet, Oboe/English Horn, Bassoon, Band 
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

LITURGY  (VN101)
Band, Solo Voice 
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

ORGANUM
Band, antiphonal Brass Choir (2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones) 
          Publisher: E.C. Kerby 
          Yr. publ.: 1973 
          Grade: 4 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

PRAISE TO THE LORD
Band, antiphonal Trumpets 
          Publisher: E.C. Kerby 
          Yr. publ.: 1975
          Duration: ca.10:00
          Grade: 4-5 
          Recording: CD
Remarks: Available from Counterpoint Musical Services

PRELUDE AND CHORALE
Band, Solo Instrument 
          Publisher: Alliance Publications
          Yr. publ.: 1999
          Duration: ca. 3:40
          Grade: 3-4 
          Recording: CD
Remarks: Based on the 12th century chorale Svaty Vaclave

RHAPSODY IN C  (VN114)
Band, Piano Solo 
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Duration: ca.10:00 
          Grade: 5 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

SINE NOMINE
SATB, SATB Soloists, Orchestra, Band 
Remarks: See Works for Chorus

SWING LOW, SWEET CHARIOT
Band, SATB Chorus 
          Publisher: Somerset Press 
          Yr. publ.: 1981 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Available from Hope Publishing Company
Based on the traditional spiritual. 

SYMPHONIC REQUIEM
Band, Bass Baritone Solo 
          Publisher: Franco Colombo 
          Yr. publ.: 1965 
          Duration: ca.40:00 
          Grade: 6 
          Recording: LP, Cassette
Remarks: Contact Alfred Publishing Co.

THE SILENCE  (VN171)
Band, Soprano Solo 
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Duration: ca.15:00 
          Grade: 5-6 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

TOCCATA (Cernohorsky-Nelhybel) (VN36A)
Band, Organ 
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Duration: ca.5:00 
          Grade: 3-4 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: An arrangement of a toccata by Bohuslav Matej Cernohorsky (1684-1742). 

TOCCATA FEROCE  (VN9)
Band, Piano Solo 
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Duration: ca.8:00 
          Grade: 5-6 
          Recording: LP, Cassette
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
 
 

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