Works for Small Ensemble
Order of listing:
Small Ensembles, Octets and Septets, Sextets
ADAGIO FOR ORGAN AND BRASS (VN14)
Publisher: Great Works Publishing
Remarks: Available on rental from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
BRASSWORKS (VN124)
Publisher: Barta Music Co. (UP)
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
Commissioned by Mississippi River Brass Band, 1987
CANTUS ET LUDUS
Piano Solo, 17 Winds, String Bass, Percussion
Publisher: E.C. Kerby
Yr. publ.: 1973
Duration: ca. 16:00
Grade: 5-6
Recording: Non-commercial CD
Remarks: Reprinted in 2005 by Ars Nova Music Press
CHORALE AND DANZA
Clarinet Choir
Publisher: Leblanc
Yr. publ.: 1964
Duration: 3:00
Grade: 4-5
Recording: CD
Remarks: Available from Southern Music Company
CHORALE FOR BRASS AND PERCUSSION
3 Bb Trumpets, 2 Horns, 3 Trombones, Baritone, Tuba, 4 Percussion
Publisher: General Music
Yr. publ.: 1965
Recording: LP
Remarks: Contact Colgems-EMI Music, Inc.
Based on a Hussite chorale.
CONCERTANTE
Solo Flute and Harp, 16 Winds
Publisher: Great Works Publishing
Remarks: Available on rental from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
(See Articles, "Nelhybel Premiere" by Donna Milanovich)
CONCERTATO FOR HORN (VN172)
Horn, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, String Quartet
Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
CONCERTINO DA CAMERA
Violoncello Solo, 2 Flutes, Alto Flute, Piccolo, Oboe, English Horn, 2 Horns, Piano, 3 Percussion
Publisher: E.C. Kerby
Yr. publ.: 1972
Duration: ca.11:00
Grade: 5-6
Recording: LP, non-commercial CD
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
"This extraordinary piece... is rhythmically exciting, technically brilliant, and musically satisfying." (The Instrumentalist, February 1973)
CONCERTINO
12 Percussion Players, 2 Pianoforti
Publisher: E.C. Kerby
Yr. publ.: 1981
Duration: 18:50
Grade: 5-6
Recording: Non-commercial CD
Remarks: Re-printed 2005 by Ars Nova Music Press
CONCERTO ANTIFONALE FOR BRASS ENSEMBLE
4 Trumpets, 3 Horns, 5 Trombones, 2 Tubas
Publisher: Franco Colombo
Yr. publ.: 1966
Duration: 10:54
Recording: LP, non-commercial CD
Remarks: Contact Star Music Publishing
CONCERTO SPIRITUOSO NO. 1
12 Flutes, Harpsichord (and/or Electric Piano), Voice
Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company
Yr. publ.: 1976
Duration: ca.15:00
Grade: 4-5
Recording: LP, non-commercial CD
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
Also available for 12 Saxophones, Harpsichord (and/or Electric Piano), Voice (titled CONCERTO SPIRITUOSO NO.2).
CONCERTO SPIRITUOSO NO. 3 (VN40)
Solo Voice (Bass), Wind Ensemble, 5 Instrumental Soloists (Electric Violin, English Horn, Horn, Tuba, Vibraphone)
Publisher: Barta Music (R)
Duration: ca. 17:00
Grade: 5-6
Recording: LP, non-commercial CD
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
DESIGNS FOR BRASS
3 Bb Trumpets, 4 Horns, 3 Trombones, Baritone, Tuba
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Yr. publ.: 1966
Remarks: Re-issued 2011 by Cimarron Music
DIVERTIMENTO FOR FIFTEEN WINDS
5 Trumpets, 4 Horns, 4 Trombones, Euphonium, Tuba
Publisher: Great Works Publishing
Yr. publ.: 2001
Grade: 4-5
FESTA DI DISCORSI CONCERTANTE (VN79)
17 Winds, Guitar, Piano, Percussion
Publisher: Barta Music ( UP)
Duration: ca.54:00
Recording: Non-commercial CD
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
A 10-part work featuring various combinations of the listed instruments.
GLORY OF THE LORD
3 Trumpets, 3 Trombones, Tuba, Timpani
Publisher: J. Christopher Music Company
Yr. publ.: 1981
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
GRAND INTRADA
6 Trumpets, 4 Trombones
Publisher: Joseph Boonin
Duration: ca. 5:00
Grade: 3
Yr. publ.: 1977
Recording: LP, non-commercial CD
Remarks: Re-issued 2018 by Cimarron Music
HELP FROM THE HILLS (VN84)
Clarinet Choir, Saxophone Quartet
Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
INTRADA FOR BRASS (VN133)
Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
LES CLOCHES DE NANTES (VN121)
Handbells, Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, English Horn, Bassoon, Horn, Timpani, Chimes, 2 Voices (F & M)
Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
Duration: ca.5:00
Recording: Non-commercial CD
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
MOTET AND PAVANE
Brass Septet (or Brass Choir), Percussion
Publisher: Franco Colombo
Yr. publ.: 1966
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
MUSICA DA CAMERA FOR JAZZ BAND
Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
Dura tion: ca.7:00
Grade: 5-6
Recording: Non-commercial CD
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
MUSIC FOR A TOURNAMENT
Brass, Percussion
Publisher: E.C. Kerby
Yr. publ.: 1975
Duration: ca. 4:00
Grade: 3
Recording: LP, non-commercial CD
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
MUSIC FOR BRASS AND PERCUSSION
16 Brass, 5 Percussion
Publisher: Star Music Publishing
Duration: ca. 8:15
Recording: Non-commercial CD
MUSIC FOR PIANO AND WOODWINDS
Publisher: Great Works Publishing
Remarks: Available on rental from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
MUSIC FOR 12 TRUMPETS (VN74)
Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
MUSIC FOR WINDS, PIANO AND PERCUSSION
Publisher: Great Works Publishing
Duration: ca. 12:00
Recording: Non-commercial CD
Remarks: Available on rental from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
MUSIC FOR 37 WINDS AND PIANO (VN 33)
Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
NOCTURNE (VN21)
English Horn, 2 Clarinets, 2 Saxophones, Horn, Tuba, Bells, Vibraphone, Xylophone
Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
Duration: ca. 7:00
Recording: Non-commercial CD
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
OSTINATO (VN19)
Piccolo, Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Snare Drum, Xylophone, Vibraphone
Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
Grade: 4
Remarks: This is a version for small ensemble of "Ostinato" for band (VN2). Contact nelhybel@epix.net
PRELUDE AND CHORALE ON SVATY VACLAVE
Solo Trombone, Brass, Organ
Publisher: Alliance Publications
Yr. publ.: 1993
RECITATIVE AND TOCCATA (VN93)
Organ, Brass, Percussion
Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
RICERCARE
Clarinet Choir, Saxophone Choir
Publisher: Leblanc
Yr. publ.: 1966
Remarks: Available from Southern Music Company
SLAVIC DANCE (VN184 )
Alto Saxophone and Percussion Ensemble
Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
SLAVIC MARCH FOR BRASS AND PERCUSSION
3 Trumpets, 3 Horns in F, 3 Trombones, Baritone, Tuba, Percussion
Publisher: General Music
Yr. publ.: 1965
Recording: LP
Remarks: Contact Colgems-EMI Music, Inc.
SOUNDPIECE
6 Trumpets, 4 Horns, 4 Trombones, 2 Euphoniums, 2 Tubas, Timpani and 5 Percussion (Tom-Toms, Sleigh Bells, Snare Drum, Orchestral Bells, Bass Drum, Xylophone, Timbales, Vibraphone, Chimes, Crash Cymbals, Tam-Tam)
Publisher: Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
Yr. publ.: 2003
Duration: ca. 6:00
Grade: 5
Recording: LP, non-commercial CD
Remarks: "This outstanding work...features interesting lines that are appropriately difficult for each instrument, occasional meter changes, detailed articulation markings, effective dynamic contrasts, as well as melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic interest throughout. This well-conceived piece is a great introduction to the music of a legendary composer." The Instrumentalist , May, 2005
SUITE NO.1
Clarinet Choir
Publisher: E.C. Kerby
Yr. publ.: 1971
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
THREE FOR FOUR (VN72)
Soprano Solo, 3 Flutes, 3 Clari nets, Piano
Remarks: See Solos, Vocal
THREE INTRADAS FOR BRASS CHOIR
Publisher: General Music
Yr. publ.: 1964
Remarks: Contact Colgems-EMI Music, Inc.
TOCCATA (VN15)
(Cernohorsky-Nelhybel)
Brass Octet, Organ, Percussion
Publisher: Barta Music (R)
Recording: Non-commercial CD
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
Based on a toccata by Bohuslav Matej Ce rnohorsky (1684-1742).
TOCCATA FOR HARPSICHORD
Harpsichord, 13 Winds, Percussion
Publisher: E.C. Kerby
Yr. publ.: 1973
Duration: ca.8:00
Grade: 5
Recording: Non-commercial CD
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
VARIANTS ON A CZECH LOVE SONG
Woodwind Choir, Piano
Publisher: E.C. Kerby
Yr. publ.: 1973
Duration: 8:30
Remarks: Available from Alliance Publications
OCTETS AND SEPTETS
Small Ensembles, Sextets
A MIGHTY FORTRESS
2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Tuba, Timpani, Organ
Publisher: Agape
Yr. publ.: 1977
Duration: ca. 4:00
Grade: 5
Recording: Non-commercial CD
Remarks: Based on Ein' Feste Burg by Martin Luther.
Available from Hope Publishing Company
AURIEL VARIATIONS
Flute, Oboe, English Horn, Bassoon, 3 Clarinets,Vibraphone
Publisher: Barta Music (P)
Yr. publ.: 1979
Duration: ca. 7:00
Grade: 4-5
Recording: LP, non-commercial CD
Remarks: Available from Ludwig Music Publishing Co.
"... a welcome addition to the chamber wind repertoire." (The Instrumentalist)
CANZONA
4 Baritones, 4 Tubas
Publisher: Great Works Publishing
Yr. publ.: 1997
Remarks: "This chamber piece...will challenge fine high school players and work well with college low-brass ensembles." (The Instrumentalist, Sept. 2000).
FRENCH SUITE
8 Horns
Publisher: Cimarron Music
Year publ.: 2006
Duration: ca. 5:00
Grade: 4
Recording: Non-commercial CD
NUMISMATA
2 Trumpets, 2 Horns, 2 Trombones, Tuba
Publisher: General Music
Yr. publ.: 1965
Recording: LP
Remarks: Contact Colgems-EMI Music, Inc.
OCTET
Tuba, Bass Guitar, String Quartet, Percussion
Publisher: Barta Music (P)
Yr. publ.: 1979
Duration: ca. 5:00
Grade: 3
Recording: Non-commercial CD
Remarks: Re-issued 2018 by Cimarron Music
THREE PRELUDES
2 Trumpets, 2 Horns, 2 Trombones, Tuba
Publisher: Cimarron Music
Yr. publ.: 2022
Grade: 4-5
TOWER MUSIC
8 Trombones
Publisher: Joseph Boonin
Yr. publ.: 1977
Recording: LP, non-commercial CD
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
SEXTETS
Small Ensembles, Octets and Septets
IMPROMPTUS F OR 6 WOODWINDS
2 Flutes, Oboe, Bassoon, 2 Clarinets
Publisher: General Music
Yr. publ.: 1965
Duration: ca. 17:00
Grade: 4
Recording: LP, non-commercial CD
Remarks: Contact Colgems-EMI Music, Inc.
MUSIC FOR SIX TRUMPETS
Publisher: E.C. Kerby
Yr. publ.: 1975
Duration: ca. 5:00
Grade: 3
Remarks: Re-issued in 2006 by Cimarron Music
PIANO SEXTET (VN29)
Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Piano
Publisher: Barta Music (UP)
Duration: ca. 5:00
Grade: 4
Recording: CD
Remarks: Contact nelhybel@epix.net
PRELUDE AND TOCCATA
2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Tuba, Organ
Publisher: Agape
Yr. publ.: 1979
Remarks: Available from Hope Publishing Company
TOCCATA AND FUGUE
2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Tuba, Organ
Publisher: Agape
Yr. publ.: 1979
Remarks: Available from Hope Publishing Company
TRUMPET SEXTET
Bb Trumpet, Piccolo, Bb Clarinet, Eb Alto Saxophone, Eb Baritone Saxophone, Xylophone
Publisher: Cimarron Music
Yr. publ.: 2022
Grade: 4-5