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Internationally renowned composer and conductor Vaclav Nelhybel was born in Polanka, Czechoslovakia on September 24, 1919. He studied musicology at Prague University and the University of Fribourg and composition and conducting at the Conservatory of Music in Prague. He began his career in 1939 as a conductor at Radio Prague and the City Theater of Prague, Czechoslovakia. After World War II, he was named conductor and composer in residence at Swiss Radio and lecturer at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland. From 1950 to 1957 he was musical director at Radio Free Europe in Munich, Germany. He guest conducted such European orchestras as the Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra; Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Geneva; Munich Philharmonic Orchestra; and the Bavarian Symphony Orchestra. In 1984 he conducted, as part of Australia's bicentennial celebration, a special work he composed for chorus and symphony orchestra.

Nelhybel emigrated to the United States in 1957 and became a U.S. citizen in 1962. He became an important figure on the musical scene in America, contributing through his expertise in both conducting and composing. His contribution to the field of music education in his adopted country is especially noteworthy. His devotion and dedication to the creation of quality literature for wind ensembles in U.S. colleges and high schools raised the level of musical experience for budding and accomplished musicians alike. Few have figured so importantly in so many young musician's lives.
Nelhybel's all-consuming dedication to music is revealed in personal statements regarding his art: "I compose because that is me, that is what I am. The only answer I have is that it is the best means for me to manifest my existence as a human being." In the epilogue from his published choral and orchestra work, Let There Be Music, he has provided the following description of the power and position of music in his life and, perhaps, in all our lives: "Let Music speak for me the last kind words forgotten in the haste of living. With music, then, let me return to peace, at last. Let there be music of dreams, music of hope, music of joy, music of life. Music of Peace."
Creation of music was the motivating force in Nelhybel's life. His constant drive to write music left little time to consider publication. Upon the completion of a work, the inspiration for the creation of a new work would arise, demanding release, becoming the center of his creative attention.
At the time of his death on March 22, 1996, at the age of 76, Nelhybel was the composer-in-residence at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania. Among his awards and honors are four honorary degrees in music from American Universities, including a degree from the University of Scranton in 1985
Among Nelhybel's over 600 compositions, more than 400 are published, including orchestral works, operas, wind ensemble works, and solo and small ensemble compositions. His unpublished works for orchestra, band, chorus, and a variety of other ensembles will become available as they are published by ARS NOVA PRESS®. Over a period of time, this will make available to the public the incredible variety of creations by this inspired musical genius.
The Official Vaclav Nelhybel Website, maintained by his wife, Dorothea Nelhybel, with a complete bibliography of works and recordings, is located at the University of Scranton website.

Other works by Vaclav Nelhybel can be found with these other publishers: 
  • Midwest Sheet Music  www.midwestsheetmusic.com/
  • Alfred Music  www.alfred.com/
  • ​Barta Music Co.  [email protected]
  • Bourne Co.  www.bournemusic.com/
  • ​Cimarron Music Press  [email protected]
  • Sony/ATV Music Publishing  [email protected]
  • Counterpoint Music Library Services  cpmusiclibrary.ca/
  • European American Music Distributors  www.eamdc.com/
  • Hope Publishing Company  www.hopepublishing.com/
  • J. Christopher Music Company  www.ludwigmasters.com/
  • Lauren Keiser Music Publishing  [email protected]
  • Start Music Publishing  starmusicpublishing.com/

Available Works

Vaclav Nelhybel - Aegean Modes

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Vaclav Nelhybel - Aegean Modes - PDF Score and Parts

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Vaclav Nelhybel - Aegean Modes for Band - PDF Score and Parts

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Vaclav Nelhybel - Agitato

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Vaclav Nelhybel - Alaska Scherzo

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Vaclav Nelhybel - America Sings - New England - PDF Score and Parts

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Vaclav Nelhybel - America Sings - New England

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Vaclav Nelhybel - Cantus et Ludus

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Vaclav Nelhybel - Concertino for 12 Percussion and 2 Pianoforte

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Vaclav Nelhybel - Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra

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Vaclav Nelhybel - Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra- Piano Version

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Vaclav Nelhybel - Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra - PDF Score and Parts

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Vaclav Nelhybel - Dialogues

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Vaclav Nelhybel - Fugue to the Mountains

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Vaclav Nelhybel - Halleluiah

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Vaclav Nelhybel - Introit for Solo Chimes and Band

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Vaclav Nelhybel - Introit, arranged for Solo Chimes and Organ

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Vaclav Nelhybel - Introit for Solo Chimes and Band - PDF Full Score and Parts

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Vaclav Nelhybel - Introit for Solo Chimes and Band - PDF Condensed Score

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Vaclav Nelhybel - Let My People Go

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Vaclav Nelhybel - Organum

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Vaclav Nelhybel - Polyphonies for Orchestra

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Vaclav Nelhybel - Rhapsody

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Vaclav Nelhybel - Russian Chant and Dance

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Vaclav Nelhybel - Slavonic Triptych

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Vaclav Nelhybel - Toccata

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Vaclav Nelhybel - Yamaha Concerto

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Vaclav Nelhybel - Yamaha Concerto - PDF Full Score and Parts

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Vaclav Nelhybel - Yamaha Concerto - PDF Full Score

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Vaclav Nelhybel - Yamaha Concerto - PDF Condensed Score

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