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Weddings: Music
In view of the sacred nature of the wedding ceremony, careful consideration should be given to the choice of music. The purpose of the music is to praise God, not a loved one. Apply this test: is it music that could be used at a regular Worship Service without offense? - does it have the same dignity and theology as the spoken ceremony? You will need to consult with the Director of Music Ministry before selecting music for your wedding. Romantic and popular songs are more appropriate for receptions or rehearsal dinners and are not permitted at the wedding itself.
The Organist of First United Methodist Church serves as the organist for all weddings. The use of pre-recorded music is not appropriate in our sanctuary.
The bride may choose any soloist she wishes, giving due consideration to the size and nature of the Sanctuary. Choir robes are available if a singer wishes to wear one.
Prelude Music [for about 20 minutes] |
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| “Air for the G String” | Johann
Sebastian Bach |
| “Bist Du Bei Mir” | Johann
Sebastian Bach |
| “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” | Johann
Sebastian Bach |
| “Sheep May Safely Graze” | Johann
Sebastian Bach |
| “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” | arr.
Michael Burkhardt |
| “Rigaudon” | André
Campra |
| “Air II” from Water Music | George
Frideric Handel |
| “Allegro Maestoso” from Water Music | George
Frideric Handel |
| “O Perfect Love” | arr.
Robert Hebble |
| “Now Thank We All Our God” | Sigfried
Karg-Elert |
| “God of Grace and God of Glory” | arr.
Paul Manz |
| “Rondeau” | Joseph
Mouret |
| “Canon in D” | Johann
Pachelbel |
| “Trumpet Voluntary” | John
Stanley |
| “Spring” from Four Seasons | Antonio
Vivaldi |
| “Prelude in Classic Style” | Gordon
Young |
Seating of Mothers [optional] |
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| “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” | Johann
Sebastian Bach |
| “Sheep May Safely Graze” | Johann
Sebastian Bach |
| * “Canon in D” * | Johann
Pachelbel |
Vocal Solo after Seating of Mothers [optional] |
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| ______________________________ | _________________ |
Procession of Bridal Party |
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| “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” | Johann
Sebastian Bach |
| * “Trumpet Voluntary” * | Jeremiah
Clarke |
| “Canon in D” | Johann
Pachelbel |
Entrance of Bride |
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| “Trumpet Voluntary” | Jeremiah
Clarke |
| “Trumpet Tune” | Henry
Purcell |
| * “Bridal Chorus” * | Richard
Wagner |
Vocal Solo at Lighting of Unity Candle or after The Lord’s Prayer [optional] |
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| * “The Lord’s Prayer” * | Albert
Hay Malotte |
| ______________________________ | _________________ |
Recessional |
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| “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” | arr.
Michael Burkhardt |
| “Allegro Maestoso” from Water Music | George
Frideric Handel |
| * “Wedding March” * | Felix
Mendelssohn |
| “Toccata” from Symphony No. 5 | Charles-Marie
Widor |
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the most common pieces * |
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