Wedding
Music
The
following list contains musical works that are appropriate for
the various sections of a wedding ceremony in Parker Chapel
that require musical accompaniment. It is intended to serve
as an aid in making your selections.
Seating
of the Families
(Please select one)
Bach,
J.S. Jesu, Joy of Man’s
Desiring.
Bach,
J.S. Be Thou But Near.
Bach,
J.S. Sheep May Safely Graze.
Handel,
G.F. Aria, from Concerto Grosso No. 12.
Pachelbel,
Johann. Canon in D Major.
Another
option is to have a vocal solo during the seating of the families,
or to have a vocal solo immediately after the seating of the
bride’s mother, just prior to the processional.
Processionals
(Please select one for the attendants,
and one for the bride)
Campra,
Andre. Rigaudon.
Charpentier,
M.A. Prelude to a Te Deum.*
Handel,
G.F. Coro, from Water Music.
Handel,
G.F. Overture, from Fireworks Music.
Hopson,
Hal. Procession of Joy, based on hymn, “Joyful, joyful
we adore thee.”*
Johnson,
David N. Trumpet Tune in C Major.
Mouret,
Jean Joseph. Rondeau, from First Suite.*
Pachelbel,
Johann. Canon in D Major.
Purcell,
Henry. Trumpet Tune.*
Purcell,
Henry/Clarke, Jeremiah. Trumpet Voluntary/The Prince
of Denmark’s
March.*
Stanley,
John. Trumpet Voluntary.*
Recessionals
(Please select one for the bridal party and
families, and one for the guests)
Bach,
J.S. /Fox, Virgil. Now Thank We All Our
God.
Bach,
J.S. Sinfonia, from Cantata No. 29.
Campra,
Andre. Rigaudon.
Charpentier,
M.A. Prelude to a Te Deum.*
Handel,
G.F. Hornpipe (Allegro Maestoso) from Water Music.*
Hopson,
Hal. Processional of Joy; based on hymn, “Joyful, joyful
we adore thee.”*
Johnson,
David N. Trumpet Tune in D Major; Trumpet Tune in C Major.
Lang,
C.S. Trumpet Tune.
Marcello,
Benedetto. Psalm XIX: The Heavens
Declare.
Mendelssohn
Bartholdy, Felix. Allegro
maestoso from Sonata No. 2.
Mouret,
Jean Joseph. Rondeau, from First Suite.*
Purcell,
Henry. Trumpet Tune.*
Purcell,
Henry/Clarke, Jeremiah. Trumpet Voluntary/The Prince
of Denmark’s
March.*
Stanley,
John. Trumpet Voluntary.*
Widor, Charles-Marie. Toccata,
from Symphony No. 5.
*Asterisks
denote pieces that may be played with solo trumpet with organ.