• Preludes
• Processional
• The Psalm
• Gospel Acclamation
• Offertory * a solo if there is no mass
• Mass Setting * omitted if there is no mass
• The Peace * omitted if there is no mass
• Communion * omitted if there is no mass
• Signing the Register
• Recessional
· Preludes:
o
Played
by the organist to entertain the congregation while they wait for the service.
o Usually background organ music chosen by me.
o You may choose any particular music you wish.
o A solo may be sung just before the bride enters.
o There may be special music for the entry of the mothers.
o This music may be secular.
· Processional:
o
This
may be in two parts: (1) while the bridesmaids enter and (2) while the bride
enters.
o Usually organ music chosen by you.
o You may choose any particular music you wish.
o If there are many bridesmaids you may select different entrance music for them.
o
This
music may be secular (a popular song), although it is usually sacred
(religious).
o
Common
Quiet Choices:
§
Canon in D by Pachelbel
§
Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring by J.S.Bach
§
Air on a G String by J.S.Bach
o
Common
Loud Choices:
§
Trumpet
Voluntary by Clarke
§
Trumpet Tune by Purcell
§
Bridal Chorus by Wagner
§
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
by Handel
§
Hornpipe by Handel
§
Te Deum by Charpentier
§ Rondeau by Mouret (Masterpiece Theatre Theme)
· Offertory:
o
A solo
sung by the vocal soloist.
o The selection is made in consultation with the soloist.
o This music must be sacred.
o
You
may choose any particular sacred music you wish.
o
Common
Choices:
§ Ave Maria by Gounod
· Psalm:
o This you choose from the selection in your wedding preparation booklet.
o The psalm is usually sung by the soloist.
o The music is taken from Catholic Book of Worship III.
· Gospel Acclamation:
o This you choose from the selection in your wedding preparation booklet.
o The Acclamation is usually sung by the soloist.
o The music is taken from Catholic Book of Worship III.
· Mass Setting:
o
The
“Ordinary” of the Mass: Holy, Holy, Holy; Memorial Acclamations;
Lamb of God.
o
Sung
by the vocal soloist.
o The music is taken from Catholic Book of Worship III.
· The Peace:
o
If this
might be long a vocal solo may be chosen, if not, an organ solo will be played.
o The selection is made in consultation with the vocal soloist.
o This music must be sacred.
o You may choose any particular sacred music you wish.
· Communion:
o
A solo
sung by the vocal soloist.
o The selection is made in consultation with the soloist.
o This music must be sacred.
o
You
may choose any particular sacred music you wish.
o
Common
Choices:
§
Panis
Angelicus by Franck
§
Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring by J.S.Bach
§
Bridal
Prayer
§ Dicosi
· Signing the Register:
o
A solo
sung by the vocal soloist.
o The selection is made in consultation with the soloist.
o This music may be either sacred or popular music.
o
You
may choose any particular music you wish.
o
Common
Sacred Choices:
§
Ave Maria
by Gounod
§
Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring by J.S.Bach
o
Common
Secular Choices:
§
“Say
You’ll Love Me” from Phantom of the Opera by Webber
§
“Endless
Love”
§
“The
Prayer” as sung by Celine Dion
§
“Now
Joined Together”
§
Wedding
Song “There is Love”
§
“Everything
I Do”
· Recessional:
o
Usually
organ music chosen by you.
o You may also choose to have the soloist sing.
o You may choose any particular music you wish.
o
This
music may be secular (a popular song), although it is usually sacred
(religious).
o
Common
Organ Choices:
§
Wedding
March by Mendelssohn
§ Toccata by Widor
§
Trumpet
Voluntary by Clarke
§
Trumpet Tune by Purcell
§
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
by Handel
§
Hornpipe by Handel
Please feel free to contact me by phone or email to talk further about your questions.
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