Václav Nelhýbel (24 September 1919 – 22 March 1996) was a composer of especially known for effective works for student and amateur ensembles.
Prayer in the Time of Advent
Oh Lord, deliver us again!
Of course, You know the reason.
It’s time to make a fuss again.
It is the Christmas season.
Oh spare us, Lord, selections from
The choral singer’s bread and butter,
Help us, Lord, to overcome
Christmas carols by John Rutter.
No more shepherd with his pipe,
(Hear the solemn plea we utter!)
Help us to resist the hype
Sent from Oxford and John Rutter.
Help us find, oh Lord we pray,
Repertoire less cookie cutter,
Help us, Lord, to stay away
From arrangements by John Rutter.
Movement
If you were in a high school band
You know his music at first hand -
That modern modal rhythmic swell
Which means it’s Václav Nelhýbel.
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