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PERFORMANCE MUSIC

WORKS FOR ORCHESTRA & STRINGS BY
VACLAV NELHYBEL 
Order of listing: 
Orchestra, Orchestra Plus, String Orchestra, String Orchestra Plus

Orchestra

AEGEAN MODES
          Publisher: E.C. Kerby 
          Yr. publ.: 1974 
          Duration: ca.6:00 
          Grade: 3 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

A MIGHTY FORTRESS
          Publisher: E.C. Kerby 
          Yr. publ.: 1972 
          Duration: ca.8:00 
          Grade: 3-4 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Available from Counterpoint Musical Services

CANZONA E TOCCATA FEROCE (VN131)
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Duration: ca.14:00 
          Grade: 5 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

ETUDE SYMPHONIQUE
          Publisher: General Music
          Duration: ca.12:00 
          Grade: 6 
          Recording: LP, Cassette, CD
Remarks: Contact Colgems-EMI Music, Inc.
"Etude Symphonique is an exuberant and richly colored work, tonal, with a quite individual mixture of academic and modern techniques." (Harold C. Schonberg, The New York Times, March 17, 1964) 

FANTASIA CONCERTANTE (VN166)
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Grade: 4-5 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

FINALE
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1976 
          Grade: 3 
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
Based on When Johnny Comes Marching Home, Glory, Glory Hallelujah, and America. "A real crowd pleaser." (The Instrumentalist) 

HOUSTON CONCERTO
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Duration: ca.12:00 
          Grade: 5 
          Recording: Cassette 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

JESU MEINE FREUDE (VN69)
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Grade: 3-4 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

KINDERMARCH (VN120)
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Grade: 2-3 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

LINCOLN SCENE
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1979 
          Duration: ca.10:00 
          Grade: 3-4 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.

MOVEMENT FOR ORCHESTRA
          Publisher: Franco Colombo 
          Yr. publ.: 1968 
          Duration: ca.9:00 
          Grade: 4 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Contact Alfred Publishing Co.

MUSIC FOR ORCHESTRA
          Publisher: Franco Colombo 
          Yr. publ.: 1967 
          Duration: ca.9:00 
          Grade: 4 
          Recording: LP, Cassette
Remarks: Contact Alfred Publishing Co.

NEW ORLEANS CONCERTO (VN65)
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Duration: ca.12:00 
          Grade: 5 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
"A jazz-flavored classical composition," premiered in 1985 by the Loyola-New Orleans Symphony Youth Orchestra. 

OVERTURE FOR ORCHESTRA
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1981 
          Duration: ca.6:00 
          Grade: 3 
          Recording: CD
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
"Written in D minor, Overture for Orchestra...is a terrific selection for a developing orchestra with less experienced string players than wind players." (Bill Bitter, The Instrumentalist, December 1999). 

POLYPHONIES
          Publisher: E.C. Kerby 
          Yr. publ.: 1973 
          Duration: ca.18:00 
          Grade: 6 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

SINFONIETTA CONCERTANTE (VN134)
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Duration: ca. 21:00 
          Grade: 4-5 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

SLAVONIC TRIPTYCH
          Publisher: E.C. Kerby 
          Yr. publ.: 1976 
          Duration: ca.10:00 
          Grade: 3 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

TWO MOVEMENTS FOR CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
          Publisher: General Music 
          Duration: 8:40 
          Grade: 4 
          Recording: LP, Cassette
Remarks: Contact  Colgems-EMI Music, Inc.

Orchestra Plus
Orchestra, String Orchestra, String Orchestra Plus

CANTIQUE DES CANTIQUES (VN110)
Orchestra, Soprano Solo, Harp, Piano 
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Grade: 5 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

CANTUS CONCERTANTE (VN60)
Orchestra, Violin, Viola, Cello Soli, Soprano Solo 
          Publisher: Barta Music (R) 
          Duration: ca.15:00 
          Grade: 5-6 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

CHRISTMAS IN BOHEMIA
Mixed Choir, Orchestra 
          Publisher: Alliance Publications
          Yr. publ.: 2004 
          Duration: ca.6:00 
          Grade: 4 
          Recording: Cassette

CONCERTINO FOR CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
AND PIANO
          Publisher: General Music 
          Duration: 7:40 
          Grade: 4 
          Recording: LP, Cassette
Remarks: Contact Colgems-EMI Music, Inc.

CONCERTO SPIRITUOSO NO.4
Orchestra, String Quartet, Solo Voice 
          Publisher: Joseph Boonin 
          Yr. publ.: 1977 
          Duration: ca.20:00 
          Grade: 6 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

CONCERTO SPIRITUOSO NO. 5  (VN67)
Orchestra, Saxophone Quartet, String Quartet 
          Publisher: Barta Music (R) 
          Duration: ca.17:00 
          Grade: 5 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

DIES ULTIMA
Orchestra, SATB Chorus, SATB Soli, Narrator, Speaking Chorus, Jazz Band 
          Publisher: E.C. Kerby 
          Yr. publ.: 1967 
          Duration: ca.16:00 
          Grade: 6 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
Text drawn from the Revelation to John, the spiritual 'Tis me, O Lord, and Dies Irae from the Roman Liturgy. 

DIVERTIMENTO FOR BRASS QUINTET 
AND ORCHESTRA
          Publisher: Great Works Publishing
          Duration: ca.5:00 
          Grade: 4-5 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Available on rental 

FANTASY ON AMERICA
Festival Orchestra, Solo Violin, Youth Solo Section 
          Publisher: Great Works Publishing
          Yr. publ.: 2000 
          Grade: 3 
          Recording: CD 

FOUR AUSTRALIAN SONGS (VN64)
Orchestra, SA Chorus 
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

FOUR READINGS FROM MARLOWE'S DR. FAUSTUS
Orchestra (or Piano), Male Solo Voice 
          Publisher: General Music 
          Duration: ca.45:00 
          Grade: 5-6 
          Recording: LP, Cassette (Bass-Baritone and Piano) 
Remarks: Contact Colgems-EMI Music, Inc.
"A real block-buster of a vocal piece." 

GRAFFITI POMPEIANI
Orchestra, SSATTBB Soli, Piano 
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Duration: ca.20:00 
          Grade: 6 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

HYMN OF HOPE
SATB Chorus, Orchestra (or Band) 
Remarks: See Works for Band

LET THERE BE MUSIC
Orchestra, SATB Chorus, Baritone Voice Solo, Piano, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar 
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Duration: ca.30:00 
          Grade: 5 
          Recording: LP, Cassette
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

MUSIC FOR WOODWIND QUINTET AND ORCHESTRA
          Publisher: Great Works Publishing
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Available on rental 

PASSACAGLIA
Orchestra, Solo Piano 
          Publisher: Franco Colombo 
          Yr. publ.: 1966 
Remarks: Contact Alfred Publishing Co.

PRAISE THE LORD (VN30)
Orchestra, SATB Chorus, SATB Soli, Piano 
          Publisher: Barta Music (R) 
          Duration: ca.15:00 
          Grade: 4-5 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

RHAPSODY IN D (VN37)
Orchestra, String Quartet, Piano 
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Duration: ca.7:00 
          Grade:3-4 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

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

SINFONIA CONTRA PLAGAM
Orchestra, SATB Chorus 
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

SIX FABLES FOR ALL TIME
Orchestra, SATB Chorus, Narrator 
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Duration: ca. 60:00 
          Grade: 6 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
Commissioned for the 35th Anniversary of the United Nations. "Six Fables For All Time is a great work, with a breadth and strength that reminded me of Bach at times… a monumental prayer of hope and peace." (Noel Regney, The Ridgefield Press, October 30, 1980) 

THREE MODES FOR ORCHESTRA
Orchestra and Piano 
          Publisher: General Music 
          Duration: ca.13:00 
          Grade: 4 
          Recording: LP, Cassette
Remarks: Contact Colgems-EMI Music, Inc.

String Orchestra
Orchestra, Orchestra Plus, String Orchestra Plus

BOHEMIAN SUITE
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1983 
          Duration 6:30
          Grade: 2 
Remarks: Re-issued 2008 by Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
(demo CD available from Ludwig)

CHACONNE (Purcell-Nelhybel)
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1977 
          Grade: 2 
Remarks: Re-issued 2008 by Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
(demo CD available from Ludwig)

CHESTER VARIATIONS
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1981 
          Duration: ca. 4:00 
          Grade: 2 
Remarks:  Based on the well-known "Chester Hymn" by William Billings. Re-issued 2008 by Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
(demo CD available from Ludwig)

CONTRAPUNCTUS I (Bach-Nelhybel) 
          Publisher: Barta Music (P) 
          Yr. publ.: 1979 
          Grade: 2-3 
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
From Bach's Art of The Fugue. "A nice way to feature your string section." (The Instrumentalist) 

DANZA
          Publisher: E.C. Kerby 
          Yr. publ.: 1971 
          Duration: ca.7:00 
          Grade: 3 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Available from Counterpoint Musical Services

DIVERTIMENTO FOR STRINGS
          Publisher: Alliance Publications
          Yr. publ.: 1995 
          Duration: 4:30 
          Grade: 3 
          Recording: Cassette

ESPRESSIVO
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1977 
          Grade: 3-4 
Remarks: Re-issued 2008 by Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
(demo CD available from Ludwig)

MARCATO
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1977
          Grade: 2 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Re-issued 2008 by Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
(demo CD available from Ludwig)

SURPRISE VARIATIONS
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1976 
          Duration: 6:30 
          Grade: 3 
          Recording: CD, Cassette
Remarks: A set of variations in which the theme, When Johnny Comes Marching Home, is stated only at the very end (surprise!). Re-issued 2008 by Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
(demo CD available from Ludwig)

THREE MOVEMENTS FOR STRINGS
          Publisher: General Music 
          Duration: 11:20 
          Recording: LP, Cassette
Remarks: Contact Colgems-EMI Music, Inc.

TOCCATA IN D MINOR (Bach-Nelhybel) 
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Grade: 2-3 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

VOLUNTARY (Purcell-Nelhybel) 
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1977 
          Grade: 2 
Remarks: Re-issued 2008 by Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
(demo CD available from Ludwig)

String Orchestra Plus
Orchestra, Orchestra Plus, String Orchestra

ADAGIO AND RONDO
Strings, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Trumpet, Horn, Piano, Timpani 
          Publisher: Chas. Colin 
          Yr. publ.: 1965 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

AGITATO
Strings, String Quartet, Piano 
          Publisher: E.C. Kerby 
          Yr. publ.: 1978 
          Duration: ca.9:00 
          Grade: 3 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

BIST DU BEI MIR (Bach-Nelhybel) 
Strings, Solo Voice or Oboe 
          Publisher: Barta Music (P) 
          Yr. publ.: 1979 
          Grade: 3 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.

MARCIA ANTIQUA
Three-part Strings, Flute (or Solo Violin), 4 Percussion 
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1977 
          Grade: 2 
Remarks: Re-issued 2008 by Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
(demo CD available from Ludwig)

MENUET AND MARCH (Bach-Nelhybel) 
Strings and Piano 
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1977 
          Grade: 2 
Remarks: From the Little Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach
Re-issued 2008 by Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
(demo CD available from Ludwig)

MUSIC FOR STRING QUARTET AND STRINGS
          Publisher: Barta Music (R) 
          Duration: ca.10:00 
          Grade: 3-4 
          Recording: LP, Cassette
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

ORATIO I
Strings, Piccolo Trumpet, Chimes 
          Publisher: Joseph Boonin 
          Yr. publ.: 1977 
          Duration: ca.7:00 
          Grade: 5 
Remarks: Available from European American Music

ORATIO III
Strings, 8 Woodwinds 
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1979 
          Duration: Ca.10:00 
          Grade: 4-5 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.

ORATIO IV
Strings, Brass 
          Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
          Duration: ca. 9:00 
          Grade: 5 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
"Oratio IV for Brass and Strings is a work of restrained passion and profound serenity…it is a powerful and haunting work." (Jim Garvey, The Augusta Chronicle, December 4, 1983) 

ORATIO V
Strings, 8 Woodwinds, Horn 
          Publisher: Barta Music (P) 
          Yr. publ.: 1979 
          Duration: ca.9:00 
          Grade: 5 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.

POLYPHONIC VARIATIONS
Strings and Trumpet 
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1977 
          Duration: 6:15 
          Grade: 3 
          Recording: Cassette
Remarks: Re-issued 2008 by Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
(demo CD available from Ludwig)

PRELUDE IN C (Bach-Nelhybel) 
Strings and Keyboard 
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1977 
          Grade: 2 
          Recording: LP, Cassette
Remarks: From the Well-Tempered Clavier
Re-issued 2008 by Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
(demo CD available from Ludwig)

PSALMS (VN82)
Strings, String Quartet, Piccolo, Chimes 
          Publisher: Barta Music (R) 
          Duration: ca.7:00 
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net

SUITE NO.1
Three-part Strings, Flute, 2Bb Clarinets, 2 Trumpets, Trombone (Tuba), 3 Percussion 
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1977 
          Duration: 4:45 
          Grade: 2 
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.

SUITE NO.2
Three-part Strings, Flute, 2 Clarinets, 2 Trumpets, Trombone (Tuba), 4 Percussion 
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1977 
          Duration: 4:15 
          Grade: 2 
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.

SUITE NO.3
Three-part Strings, Flute, 2 Clarinets, Bells 
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1977 
          Duration: 4:30 
          Grade: 2 
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.

SUITE NO.4
Three-part Strings, 2 Flutes, Guitar (or Piano) 
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1977 
          Duration: 5:15 
          Grade: 2 
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.

TRIPTYCH
Strings and optional Trumpet 
          Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company 
          Yr. publ.: 1979 
          Duration: ca.5:00 
          Grade: 2 
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
 
 

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