Suite No. 2: Full Orchestra, Full Score

Name: Suite No. 2: Full Orchestra, Full Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-18205019
Price: 2.50 USD
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By Vaclav Nelhybel

Grade: 2

Item: 36-18205019

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SUITE No. 2 is part of Vaclav Nelhybel's ABC Series, a series conceived with the technical limitations of young performing groups in mind, carefully planning every structural composition device and use of instruments in order to make all parts equally important, boosting the feeling of importance of every player and furthering the development of the whole performing group.

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Series: J. Christopher Music - LudwigMasters

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

ISBN10: 8-89-270261-0

ISBN13: 979-8-89-270261-4

UPC: 659359502248

SKU: 36-18205019

Instrumentation: 1.0.2.0: 0.2.1(dTuba).0: Perc(4): Str

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About the Composer: Vaclav Nelhybel

Vaclav Nelhybel (1919-1996) was a Czech-American composer whose career spanned orchestral, band, and educational music. He earned recognition for his gift in writing accessible yet musically substantial works that served the developing musician without sacrificing artistic integrity. His ABC Series stands as a major contribution to the young orchestra repertoire, demonstrating his deep understanding of what students need to grow as ensemble players.

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Why we love this

Nelhybel constructs this suite with genuine wisdom about young orchestras. Every section genuinely matters; parts aren't doubled arbitrarily or relegated to filler. Second-year students feel the weight of their responsibility, and the result is a ensemble that plays with focused intention rather than going through the motions.

What to expect

Suite No. 2 balances forward momentum with breathing space. The orchestration feels open and clear rather than thick or complex, allowing individual melodic lines to sing. Students hear themselves as essential contributors to a cohesive musical statement.

Who it's for

This score is written for conductors of Grade 2 orchestras ready to move beyond unison playing and simple accompaniment textures. It serves orchestras in their second year of study or those with mixed experience levels who need a piece that respects every player's musicianship.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the woodwinds carefully in exposed passages. With Grade 2 voicing, two oboes carry significant melodic weight, and they need space without drowning out the string section.
Shape phrase endings distinctly. Young orchestras often rush conclusions; clear cutoffs and slight tempo relaxation at cadences will tighten ensemble cohesion.
Emphasize rhythmic precision in the percussion parts. Four players covering multiple instruments demand clear communication about who plays what and when.
Establish a steady tempo and hold it. Students at this level benefit from conductor anchoring; avoid sudden tempo adjustments that create insecurity in the string section.

How to use it

This works well as a spring concert opener or as the centerpiece of a young orchestra showcase. It pairs naturally with other works from the ABC Series and stands alone as a complete concert unit, giving students a polished, substantial piece to perform without requiring excessive rehearsal time.