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Compiled by JOSEPH GALEMA
LIST OF WEDDING MUSIC FOR ORGAN
Alcock, John (1715-1806) Voluntary in
D" Old English Organ Music for Manuals, Book 5, Oxford 31.212
Pre; key of D; 3:30 E [Alcock was a pupil of John Stanley
and organist of Lichfield Cathedral. Manuals
only.] Arnatt, Ronald (1930-
) "Fanfare" Concordia 97-5144 Rec; key of C; 2:00;
M "Procession" Gray 860 Pro, Rec; key of
D; 2:15; D Arne, Thomas
(1710-1778) "Allegro" Old English Organ Music for
Manuals, Book 3, Oxford 31.203 Pre; key of C; 2:45; E
[Organ solo from a concerto. Manuals
only.] Bach, Johann Sebastian
(1685-1750) "Air" (from Suite 3 arr.)(C. H. Trevor)
Wedding Album for Manuals, Elkin 26.2750.07 Pre; key of
C; 4:15; E [The famous "Air on the G string." Manuals
only.] "Ave Maria" (arr. Christopher Morris) The
Oxford Book of Wedding Music Oxford 0-19-375119-4 Pre; key
of F; 2:35; E [The famous Bach/Gounod "Ave Maria." Melody in the
left hand.] "Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 (F Major)
(arr. Fred Kern) Brandenburg Notebook 1 Belwin Mills PA
02309 Pre, Pro; key of F; Allegro 0:35, Allegro 0:35,
Menuetto 0:55; M [In three movements. For piano solo, but
easily adaptable for manuals only.] "Brandenburg
Concerto No. 2 (F Major) (arr. Fred Kern) Brandenburg Notebook
1 Belwin Mills PA 02309 Pre, Pro; Allegro - key of F,
1:00; Andante - key of D minor, 1:25; Allegro Assai key of F,
0:55 M |[In three movements. For piano solo, but easily
adaptable for manuals only.] "Brandenburg Concerto
No. 3 (G Major) (arr. Fred Kern) Brandenburg Notebook
1 Belwin Mills PA 02309 Pre, Pro; key of G;1:15; M [In
one movement, Allegro. For piano solo, but easily adaptable for
manuals only.] "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" (arr.
Georg Fjelrad) Hansen 3983 Pre, Pro; key of G; 3:00; E
[Excellent 3-manual arrangement.] "Kommst du
nun, Jesu, vom Himmel herunter (Lobe den Herren), BWV 650,"
Orgelwerke, Vol. I B�renreiter BA 5171 Pre; key of G;
3:05; M [A trio, transcribed from the alto solo with violin
obbligato and basso continuo from Cantata No. 137, with solo
in the pedal.] "Now Thank We All Our God" Organ
Music for Services of Thanksgiving Oxford 0 19 375854 7
Pre, Pro, Rec; key of C; 1:50; E "Prelude and
Fugue in E-flat major, BWV 552" Orgelwerke, Vol.
4 B�renreiter BA 5174 Pre, Pro, Rec; key of E-flat; 16:30;
D [5-voice texture. Can be used for a lengthy processional
or recessional. Can be cut (for example, first fugue
only). "Prelude and Fugue in G, BWV
541" Orgelwerke, Vol. 5 B�renreiter BA 5175 Pre, Rec;
key of G; 8:00; D [Chamber-oriented (Italian style) prelude
consists of brilliant runs of broken chords and scales and fugue
is dancelike.] "Presto (from Concert in G), BWV
592," Orgelwerke, Vol. 8 B�renreiter BA 5178 Rec; key
of G; 1:30; D "Sheep May Safely Graze" (arr. Carl
Weinrich) Golden Music Publishers Pre; key of B-flat;
5:00; M Beethoven, Ludwig van
(1770-1827) "Hymn to Joy" (arr. Ian Hare) Oxford 31.231
Pre, Pro, Rec; key of D; 1:45; M "Processional
of Joy" (arr. Hal H. Hopson) Carl Fischer P 3236 Pre, Pro,
Rec; key of G; 2:30; E [Includes a trumpet tune on "Ode to Joy"
that can be used separately.] Bender, Jan
(1909- ) "Praise the Almighty, My Soul, Adore Him"
Festival Preludes on Six Chorales, op. 26 Concordia 97-4608
Pre; key of G; 3:25; M [Starkly harmonized chorale followed
by a manuals-only prelude.] "Praise to the Lord,
the Almighty" Festival Preludes on Six Chorales, op.
26 Concordia 97-4608 -Pre, Rec; key of G; 3:00; M
[Open fourths and open fifths
harmonizations.] Bennett, John
(1735-1784) "Adagio (from a voluntary)" Old English Organ
Music for Manuals, Book 2 Oxford 31.202 Pre; key of F;
1:30; E [Manuals only.] "Adagio (from a
voluntary)" Old English Organ Music for Manuals, Book 3
Oxford 31.203 Pre; key of A; 2:20; E [Manuals
only.] "Trumpet Voluntary" Old English Organ
Music for Manuals, Book 1 Oxford 31.201 Pre, Pro; key of
D; 4:30; E [Manuals only.] Berg, George (ca.
1770) "Cornet Voluntary" Old English Organ Music for
Manuals, Book 5 Oxford 31.212 Pre; key of G minor; 2:15;
E [Manuals only.] Bliss, Sir Arthur
(1891-1975) "Fanfare for the Bride" Royal Fanfares and
Interludes Novello 01.0065.10 Pro; key of B-flat; 0:30; E
[Composed for the Marriage of HRH Princess Margaret in
Westminster Abbey, 6 May 1960. Ends in A-flat.] "A
Wedding Fanfare" Royal Fanfares and Interludes Novello
01.0065.10 Pro; key of B-flat; 1:10; M [Composed for the
Marriage of HRH Princess Margaret in Westminster Abbey, 6 May
1960.] Bloch, Ernest (1880-1959) "Wedding
March No. I" Four Wedding Marches for Organ G. Schirmer
42418 Pro, Rec; key of A; 3:30; M "Wedding
March No. III" Four Wedding Marches for Organ G. Schirmer
42418 Pro, Rec; key of F; 2:30; M [Optional pedal on last 14
bars.] Bo�llmann, L�on
(1862-1897) "Menuet Gothique" Suite Gothique, op. 25
Belwin Mills 3234 (Kalmus Organ Series) Rec; key of C; 2:10;
M [A brisk piece, with phrases announced quietly and repeated
loudly.] "Toccata" Suite Gothique, op. 25
Belwin Mills 3234 (Kalmus Organ Series) Rec; key of C
minor; 3:25; D [Powerful French toccata with theme in the
pedal.] Boyce, William
(1710-1779) "Voluntary No. 1" Tallis to Wesley Series No.
26 Hinrichsen H1019 Pre, Pro; key of D; 4:00; E [Can
use Trumpet Tune separately.] Burkhardt,
Michael "Festive Processional on 'Now Thank We All Our God'"
Praise and Thanksgiving, Set 4 MorningStar MSM-10-754
Rec; key of A; 2:30; M [Energetic, rhythmic setting of the
hymn Nun danket alle Gott.] "Now Thank We All
Our God" Praise and Thanksgiving, Set 5 MorningStar
MSM-10-755 Pre; key of F; 2:00; M [Quiet setting of the hymn
Nun danket alle Gott with tune in the
pedal.] "Praise, My Soul, the King of
Heaven" Praise and Thanksgiving, Set 5 MorningStar
MSM-10-755 Pro, Rec; key of C; 1:40; M [Setting of the hymn
Lauda anima.] "Rejoice, O Pilgrim Throng" Praise
and Thanksgiving, Set 5 MorningStar MSM-10-755 Rec; key of
F; 2:40; M [Setting of the hymn
Marion.] Bush, Geoffrey (1920- ) "Trumpet
March" Basil Ramsey Pre, Rec; key of D; 5:30; D
[Written for the Royal Wedding of HRH the Prince of Wales
and Lady Diana Spencer, 29 July 1981. Was played as the Dean and
Chapter proceeded to the west end of St. Paul's Cathedral and as
the Lord Mayor entered the great west doors. Solo reed
required.] Campbell, Sidney S.
(1909-1974) "Gaudeamus (Let Us Rejoice)" A Festive
Album Oxford 31.169 Rec; key of D; 2:10; M [Campbell
was a pupil of Bullock and Darke. Was organist and Master of the
Choristers at St. George's Chapel,
Windsor.] "Pageantry" Novello 59.0315.07
Rec; key of E-flat; 3:10; D Campra, Andr�
(1660-1744) "Rigaudon" (arr. E. Power Biggs) A Treasury of
Shorter Organ Classics Presser A-258 Pro, Rec; key of A;
2:00; E [From the opera Idomenee of 1712. Campra was
Director of Music at Notre Dame, Paris until resigning to
devote all his energies to the theater.]
Carter, Andrew "Trumpet Tune" The Oxford Book
of Wedding Music Oxford 0-19-375119-4 Pro, Rec; key of
E-flat; 2:00; D [In three continuous parts. The middle section
is entitled "Love Song." Mildly dissonant and
contemporary.] Chapman,
Keith "Fanfare and Procession" Improvisations for Organ
McAfee Pro, Rec; key of D; 3:15; M
Charpentier, Marc Antoine (1634-1704) "Prelude to
a Te Deum" (arr. Johnson) Concordia 97-5431 Pro, Rec; key
of D; 1:45; E [Originally scored for trumpets, strings,
woodwinds and timpani.] Clarke, Jeremiah
(1673-1707) "The Prince of Denmark's March" (arr. Peter
Hurford) Ceremonial Music for Organ, Book 1 Oxford 31.198
Pro; key of D; 1:10; E [Originally in a set of harpsichord
pieces by Clarke, croft, and others. Widely thought to have been
written by Henry Purcell, but history proved the composer to
be Clarke, an organist of St. Paul's Cathedral. Tricky
left-hand accompaniment. Can be cut.] "The
Prince of Denmark's March" (arr. Christopher
Dearnley) Incidental Music for Weddings and Other Occasions
Basil Ramsey Pro; key of D; 2:15; E [Manuals only.
Can be cut.] "Trumpet Voluntary" (arr. Walter E.
Buszin) Wedding Music, Part I Concordia 97-1369 Pro;
key of D; 2:30; E [Can be cut.] Coleman,
Henry (1888-1965) "Alla Marcia" A Book of Simple Organ
Voluntaries Oxford 31.901 Rec; key of A minor; 3:30;
M Cook, John
(1918-1984) "Fanfare" Novello 59.0228.02 Pre, Rec;
key of F; 5:00; M [Based on Psalm 81:1-3. Fanfares for a solo
reed herald a lighter middle section, with fanfares and
tutti for the conclusion. Cook was a student of Ord and
Willcocks.] Darke, Harold (1888-1976) "A
Meditation on Brother James's Air" Oxford 31.124 Pre; key
of D; 6:45; M [Based on Psalm 23. Begins softly, crescendos to
tutti, ends quietly.] Dearnley, Christopher
(1930- ) "Dominus Regit Me" The Cathedral Organist,
1975-1976 Cramer Pre; key of G; 3:10; E [Based on the
hymn tune for Psalm 23 text.] Douglas, Roy
(1907- ) "Jubilate" An Album of Postludes Oxford
31.186 Rec; key of A; 2:30; M Eldridge, Guy
H. (1904-1976) "Fanfare" Fanfares and Processionals
Novello 01.0094.03 Pro, Rec; key of D; 2:30;
M Elgar, Sir Edward (1857-1934) "Imperial
March, op. 32" (arr. George C. Martin) Novello 01.0209
Pro, Rec; key of B-flat; 5:15; D [English Romanticism.
Originally written in 1897 for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen
Victoria. Performed at the wedding of HRH The Prince Andrew and
Miss Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey, 23 July 1986.]
"Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4" (arr. G. R.
Sinclair) Boosey & Hawkes ONG 235 Pro, Rec; key of G;
5:30; D [Performed at the Royal Wedding of HRH the Prince of
Wales and Lady Diana Spencer, 29 July
1981.] Franck, C�sar
(1822-1890) "Prelude, Fugue and Variation, op. 18"
Complete Works for Organ, Vol. 1 Belwin Mills 3443
(Kalmus Organ Series) Pre; key of B minor; 9:30; D [The
prelude consists of an oboe melody with simple accompanying
figures. The fugue is simple and uncomplicated. The variation
has graceful arpeggios in the accompaniment under the beginning
oboe melody.] Gawthrop, Daniel "Toccata
Brevis" AMSI OR-7 Rec; key of F-sharp; 1:50; M [Don't
let the 6-sharp key signature frighten you. The sixteenth-note
toccata pattern is virtually the same through the entire piece.
Tune in the pedal.] Gigout, Eug�ne
(1844-1925) "Grande Choeur Dialogu�" Durand Rec;
key of G; 5:20; D [Antiphonal contrasts, splendid phrases,
engaging modulations. Gigout was an exact contemporary of
Widor.] Handel, George Frideric
(1685-1759) "Andante" Wedding Music, Part I
Concordia 97-1369 Pre; key of B-flat; 5:00; M [From
the Organ Concerto in F, opus 4/4.] "Aria" A
Second Book of Wedding Pieces Oxford 31.179 Pre; key of
E-flat; 2:05; E [From Concerto No. 12 for
strings.] "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba" (arr. E.
W. Maynard) The Oxford Book of Wedding Music Oxford
0-19-375119-4 Pro, Rec; key of B-flat; 4:00; MD [Sinfonia
from Solomon.] "Bourr�e" (arr. O. H.
Peasgood) Water Music Novello 56.0017.00 Pre; key of F;
1:05; E "Coro" (arr. O. H. Peasgood) Water
Music Novello 56.0017.00 Pre; key of D; 1:15;
E "Hornpipe" (arr. O. H. Peasgood) Water
Music Novello 56.0017.00 Rec; key of D; 3:30;
M "La Marche" (arr. Donald Burrows) The Oxford
Book of Wedding Music Oxford 0-19-375119-4 Pro; key of D;
1:50; E [Written for reed solo, but can be played on one
manual (full organ).] "March" (arr. Christopher
Dearnley) Incidental Music for Weddings and Other Occasions
Basil Ramsey Pre, Pro, Rec; key of D, 2:00; E [From
Overture to the Occasional Oratorio.] "Minuet"
(arr. Patrick Williams) The Oxford Book of Wedding Music
Oxford 0-19-375119-4 Pre; key of E-flat; 2:10; E
[From Berenice.] "Minuet" (arr. O. H.
Peasgood) Water Music Novello 56.0017.00 Pre; key of G;
1:50; E "Ouverture" (arr. C. H. Trevor) The
Oxford Book of Wedding Music Oxford 0-19-375119-4 Rec;
key of D; 1:00; E [From Fireworks
Music.] "Overture and Air" (arr. O. H. Peasgood)
Water Music Novello 56.0017.00 Pre; key of F; 3:15; E
[Best to cut "Air" from bar 19 to the end due to the
repetition.] "Processional" (arr. C. H. Trevor)
A Second Book of Wedding Pieces Oxford 31.179 Pro;
key of D; 0:50; E [From Music for the Royal Fireworks.]
"La Rejouissance" (arr. S. Drummond
Wolff) Concordia 97-4823 Pro, Rec; key of D; 3:30; E
[Three pieces from Music for the Royal
Fireworks.] "Rigadoon" (arr. Christopher
Dearnley) Ceremonial Music for Organ, Book 2 Oxford 31.986
Pre; key of D minor; 1:00; E [From Almira. Manuals
only.] Haydn, Franz Joseph
(1732-1809) "March" (arr. Christopher Dearnley)
Ceremonial Music for Organ, Book 2 Oxford 31.986 Pre;
key of D; 1:55; E [From Pieces for Musical Clock. Originally
intended for a tiny mechanical organ connected to a clock, with
just one rank of pipes. Short, build on one
theme.] "Processional" (arr. C. H. Trevor) A
Second Book of Wedding Pieces Oxford 31.179 Pre, Pro; key
of B-flat; 1:50; E [The famous "St. Anthony
Chorale."] "St. Anthony Chorale" (arr. David
Campbell Johnson) G. Schirmer Pre, Pro; key of B-flat;
1:50; E [Published separately; not in a
collection.] "St. Anthony Chorale" (arr. C. H.
Trevor) Wedding Album for Manuals Elkin 26.2750.07 Pre,
Pro; key of B-flat; 1:50; E [Manuals
only.] Heron, Henry (18th
century) "Cornet Voluntary" Old English Organ Music
for Manuals, Book 2 Oxford 31.202 Pre; key of D minor; 3:20;
E [Manuals only.] "Trumpet Voluntary" Old
English Organ Music for Manuals, Book 4 Oxford 31.204 Pre;
key of C; 3:00; E [Manuals only.] "Voluntary in
G" Old English Organ Music for Manuals, Book 1 Oxford
31.201 Pre; key of G; 2:00; E [Manuals
only.] Hustad, Donald P. (1918-
) "Processional on 'Lauda Anima'" Three Organ Hymns
Hope 341 Pro; key of D; 2:30; M [Based on the hymn
"Praise, My Soul, the King of
Heaven."] "Recessional on 'Nun Danket'" Three
Organ Hymns Hope 341 Rec; key of C; 2:20;
M Ireland, John (1879-1962) "Alla Marcia"
Wedding Album Novello 01.0123.00 Pro, Rec; key of G;
2:25; M [Ireland was a pupil of Stanford and a teacher of
Britten.] Jackson, Francis (1917-
) "Fanfare" A Festive Album Oxford 31.169 Pro;
key of B-flat; 1:45; M [Jackson was Organist and Master of the
Music at York Minster.] Jacob, Gordon
(1895-1984) "Alla Marcia" Easy Modern Organ Music for
Manuals Oxford 31.993 Rec; key of G; 2:30; E [Gordon
was a pupil of Stanford.] "Festal
Flourish" An Album of Praise Oxford 31.173 Rec; key of
B-flat; 2:40; M [Large solo reed
required.] James, John (?-1745) "Allegro
in D" Wedding Music for the Church Organist and Soloist
Abingdon Press APM-164 Pro; key of D; 1:40;
E Johnson, David N. (1922-1987) "Trumpet
Tune (Homage to the 18th century)" An Album of Postludes
Oxford 31.186 Pro, Rec; key of E-flat; 2:05; M [Can
be cut. Mid-section in G minor.] "Trumpet Tune in D
major" Augsburg 11-0805 Pro; key of D; 3:00;
E Karg-Elert, Sigfrid (1877-1933) "Now
Thank We All Our God" Wedding Music, Part II Concordia
97-1370 Rec; key of G; 3:10; M "Praise the Lord
with Drums and Cymbals, op. 101" Karg-Elert Album Marks
Rec; key of C; 3:30; M [Pseudo-Handelian setting from an
impressionistic composer.] Lang, Craig S.
(1891-1971) "Fanfare, op. 85" Fanfares and
Processionals Novello 01.0094.03 Pro; key of D; 1:25; M
[Lang was a pupil of
Stanford.] "Procession" An Album of
Postludes Oxford 31.186 Pro, Rec; key of D; 3:00; M
[Can be cut. Mid-section in G minor.] "Tuba
Tune in D major, op. 15" Cramer St. M. 17 Rec; key of D;
2:00; E Lange, Samuel de, Jr.
(1840-1911) "Hochzeitsmarsch" Romantic Flourishes (ed.
Wayne Leupold) Belwin Mills DM 64 (Romantic Organ Literature
Series 3) Pro, Rec; key of E-flat; 4:00;
D Langlais, Jean
(1907-1991) "Acclamations" Suite Medievale
Salabert Rec; key of C; 4:10; D [Langlais was a pupil
of Dupr and succeeded Tournemire as organist of Ste. Clotilde,
Paris.] "Pasticcio" Organ Book (Ten Pieces)
Elkan-Vogel Rec; key of A; 2:15; E [Very little
pedal.] Lasky, David "Partita on
'Hyfrydol'" Randall M. Egan #EO-300 Pre, Pro, Rec, E to D
I Fanfare; key of F; 1:10 II Trio; key of F, 1:30 III
Verset; key of D minor, 1:00 IV Trumpet Tune; key of D, 1:00
V Cantilena; key of F, 1:45 VI Toccata; key of F,
1:45 Leavitt, John "Praise to the Lord,
the Almighty" 3 Festive Hymn Preludes Concordia 97-6163
Pro, Rec; key of F; 0:50; M [Short, rhythmic, full organ
setting of Lobe den Herren. Tune in the
pedal.] Lef�bure-W�ly, Louis
(1817-1869) "March" (arr. Christopher Morris) The Oxford
Book of Wedding Music Oxford 0-19-375119-4 Pro, Rec; key
of C; 1:30; M [Parisian organist at La Madeleine and St.
Sulpice.] Lemmens, Nicolas Jacques (1823-1881)
"Fanfare" Gray GSOC 68 Rec; key of D; 2:50; M
[A Belgian composer, Lemmens was the teacher of Guilmant and
Widor.] Ley, Henry D. (1887-1962)
"Prelude on 'St. Columba'" A Book of Hymn Tune
Voluntaries Oxford 31.050 Pre; key of E; 2:00; M
Manz, Paul (1919- ) "God of Grace (Cwm
Rhondda), op. 14 Ten Chorale Improvisations, Set V
Concordia 97-5257 Rec; key of F; 2:10; M
Marcello, Benedetto (1686-1739) "Psalm XIX"
Wedding Music, Part I Concordia 97-1369 Rec; key of
C; 2:20; E Martin, Gilbert M. (1941- )
"Dialogue" 8 New Trumpet Tunes for Organ Lorenz
KK 93 Pro; key of C; 2:00; M [Fanfare.]
"A Festive Trumpet Tune" 8 New Trumpet Tunes for Organ
Lorenz KK 93 Pro; key of D; 2:00; E
"The Silver Trumpet" 8 New Trumpet Tunes for Organ
Lorenz KK 93 Pre, Pro; key of G; 1:10; E [5/4 time
signature may prove tricky for use as a processional.]
Mathias, William (1934- ) "Fanfare
(1987)" The Oxford Book of Wedding Music Oxford
0-19-375119-4 Pro, Rec; key of D; 2:10; M [Dotted rhythms
and mild dissonances bring excitement to this original piece.]
"Postlude" An Album of Postludes
Oxford 31.186 Rec; key of D; 2:35; M [Sharp, rhythmic
style.] "Processional" Modern Organ Music,
Book 1 Oxford 31.190 Pro, Rec; key of A minor; 3:00; M
McCabe, Michael (1941- ) "Fanfares and
Flourishes" AMSI OR-4 Pro; E I key of D; 0:30; Tempo
= Fast 'n snazzy II key of A; 0:15; Tempo = Solemn, rather slow
III key of B-flat; 0:20; Tempo = Crisp IV key of D minor;
0:30; Tempo = March-like V key of G; 0:30; Tempo = Nobly
[Good for a trumpet fanfare preceding the procession. The
last fanfare has 3 endings: one for leading into "Adeste
Fideles," one for leading into "Easter Hymn," and one original
ending.] Mendelssohn, Felix (1809-1847)
"Allegro Maestoso (Sonata 2) Complete Organ Works
Peters 1744 Pro, Rec; key of C; 1:30; M [Martial.]
Micheelsen, Hans Friedrich (1902-1973)
"Toccata, Lobe den Herren" Organ Music for Services of
Thanksgiving Oxford 0 19 375854 7 Rec; key of G; 2:00; M
[Micheelsen was a student of Hindemith in Berlin.]
Milford, Robin (1903-1959) "The King
of Love (St. Columba)" Wedding Music, Part II Concordia
97-1370 Pre; key of A-flat; 3:00; E
Mouret, Jean Joseph (1682-1738) "Rondeau" (arr.
Elaine C. Gardner) Gray GSTC 980 Pro, Rec; key of D;
2:25; E [Originally conceived for trumpets, drums, violins and
oboes.] Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791)
"Wedding March" (arr. Christopher Dearnley) Ceremonial
Music for Organ, Book 2 Oxford 31.986 Pre, Pro; key of C;
2:35; E [From The Marriage of Figaro.]
Mulet, Henri (1878-1967) "Carillon-Sortie"
Marks Rec; key of D; 4:35; D [A toccata based on the
sounds of bells. Mulet was a pupil of Widor.]
Mushel, Georgi (1909- ) "Toccata" Modern Organ
Music, Book 2 Oxford 31.196 Rec; key of C; 4:30; D
[Contemporary Russian composer.]
Pachelbel, Johann (1653-1706) "Canon in D" (arr. S.
Drummond Wolff) Concordia 97-5415 Pre, Pro; key of D;
5:20; E Paradis, Maria Theresia von
(1759-1824) "Sicilienne" (arr. Charles Macdonald)
Banks Music Pre; key of E-flat; 3:50; E
Peeters, Flor (1903-1986) "Aria, op. 51"
Heuwekemeijer 265 Pre; key of F; 3:00; E [Written
1954. Peeters was a pupil of Dupr and Tournemire.]
"Festival Voluntary, op. 87" An Album of Praise
Oxford 31.173 Rec; key of G; 2:20; M
Pepping, Ernst (1901-1981) "Freuet euch, ihr Christen
alle" Kleines Orgelbuch Schott 3735 Pre; key of D;
1:30; M [Manuals only. Contrapuntal, neo-Baroque style.]
Purcell, Henry (1659-1695) "March"
(arr. C. H. Trevor) The Oxford Book of Wedding Music
Oxford 0-19-375119-4 Pro, Rec; key of C; 1:20; EM
"Rondeau" (arr. Christopher Dearnley)
Incidental Music for Weddings and Other Occasions Basil
Ramsey. Pre, Pro, Rec; key of C minor; 2:20; E [From
Abdelazer. Also known as the theme for Britten's "Young Person's
Guide to the Orchestra." Purcell was a pupil of Blow and
organist at both Westminster Abbey and the Chapel Royal.]
"Trumpet Air" (arr. Austin C. Lovelace)
Wedding Music for the Church Organist and Soloist
Abingdon Press APM-164 Pro; key of D; 1:30; E
"Trumpet Tune in C" (arr. Christopher Dearnley)
Ceremonial Music for Organ, Book 2 Oxford 31.986 Pre,
Pro, Rec; key of C; 2:45; E [Contrasting mid-section in 3/4.]
"Trumpet Tune" (arr. Christopher Dearnley)
Incidental Music for Weddings and Other Occasions Basil
Ramsey Pro, Rec; key of D; 1:05; E "Trumpet
Tune and Almand" Ceremonial Music for Organ, Book 1
Oxford 31.198 Pro; key of D (Trumpet Tune), key of G
(Almand); 2:30; E [Tricky left-hand rhythms.]
"Trumpet Tune in D major" Wedding Music, Part I
Concordia 97-1369 Pro, Rec; key of D; 1:30; E
Rawsthorne, Noel (1929- ) "Sortie"
The Cathedral Organist, 1975-1976 Cramer Rec; key of
B-flat; 1:45; M Roman, Johann Helmich
(1694-1758) "Trumpet Finale" (arr. S. Drummond Wolff)
Suite from Drottning Holmes-Musique Concordia 97-5106
Pro; key of D; 1:00; E [The source of this suite is Wedding
Music composed for the marriage festivities of Crown Prince
Fredrik and Princess Urika at Drottningholm Castle, Sweden, in
1744. Influenced by Handel.] "Trumpet
Prelude" (arr. S. Drummond Wolff) Suite from Drottning
Holmes-Musique Concordia 97-5106 Pro; key of D; 2:30; M
"Trumpet Tune" Suite from Drottning
Holmes-Musique Concordia 97-5106 Pro; key of D; 1:00; E
Rutter, John (1945- ) "Toccata in
Seven" A Second Easy Album for Organ Oxford 31.233
Rec; key of D; 1:50; M [7/8 rhythm. Bright and rhythmic.]
Schroeder, Hermann (1904-1984) "VI
Poco Vivace" Kleine Pr�ludien und Intermezzi, opus 9
Schott 2221 Rec; key of C; 1:??; M
Selby, William (738-1798) "Voluntary in A" Old
English Organ Music for Manuals, Book 5 Oxford 31.212
Pre; key of A; 3:30; E [Selby came to America in 1771 and
became organist of the Stone Chapel (later called King's Chapel)
in Boston.] Shaw, Martin (1875-1958)
"Processional" Cramer St. M. 30 Pro, Rec; key of
G; 3:40; M [Based on "Lobe den Herren."]
Smith, Peter Melville (1943- ) "Flourish for the
Tuba" Two Flourishes for Organ Banks Music Pro; key
of C; 1:00; M Sowerby, Leo (1895-1968)
"Toccata" Gray COS 1 Rec; key of C; 6:30; D
[Splendid, fluid piece. Sowerby was organist and choirmaster
at St. James' Cathedral, Chicago.] Stanford,
Sir Charles Villiers (1852-1924) "Epithalamium" Six
Occasional Preludes, Book 2 Stainer & Bell 3.4070.2
Pre; key of E-flat; 2:00; M [9/8 time signature. A soft
piece.] Stanley, John (1713-1786)
"Trumpet Voluntary" (arr. David Willcocks) Ceremonial
Music for Organ, Book 1 Oxford 31.198 Pro, Rec; key of D;
2:30; E [Cheerful, lighthearted piece. Stanley was totally
blind from the age of 2. Was appointed an organist of the
Chapel Royal.] "Trumpet Voluntary, op. 5, no. 1"
Tallis to Wesley Vol. 27 Hinrichsen H1033 Pro; key of
C; 1:55; E [Manuals only.] "Trumpet
Voluntary, op. 5, no. 5" Tallis to Wesley Vol. 27
Hinrichsen H1033 Pro; key of D; 3:00; E [Manuals
only.] Telemann, Georg Philipp (1681-1767)
"Ayre" (arr. S. Drummond Wolff) Trumpet Tunes and Ayres
Concordia 97-4844 Pre; key of E-flat; 1:00; E
"Ayre" (arr. S. Drummond Wolff) Trumpet Tunes
and Ayres Concordia 97-4844 Pre; key of F; 1:30; E
"Trumpet Tune" (arr. S. Drummond Wolff)
Trumpet Tunes and Ayres Concordia 97-4844 Pro; key of
G; 2:00; E "Trumpet Tune" (arr. S. Drummond
Wolff) Trumpet Tunes and Ayres Concordia 97-4844 Pro;
key of D; 1:30; E "Trumpet Tune No. 7" (arr. S.
Drummond Wolff) Trumpet Tunes and Ayres Concordia 97-4844
Pro; key of D; 1:30; E Travers, John
(1703-1758) "Cornet Voluntary" Old English Organ Music
for Manuals, Book 1 Oxford 31.201 Pre; key of C; 1:20; E
[Travers was an organist of the Chapel Royal.]
"Trumpet Voluntary" Old English Organ Music for Manuals,
Book 5 Oxford 31.212 Pro; key of C; 2:15; E
Vaughan Williams, Ralph (1872-1958)
"Greensleeves" (arr. Stanley Roper; ed. Christopher
Morris) The Oxford Book of Wedding Music Oxford
0-19-375119-4 Pre; key of G minor; 3:25; EM [Familiar tune
to the Christmas hymn "What Child Is This?"]
"Rhosymedre" Three Preludes on Welsh Hymn Tunes
Galaxy 1.5087.2 Pre; key of G; 4:30; E [A beautiful
flowing accompaniment enhances a haunting tune. Vaughan Williams
was a pupil of Parry and Stanford.] "A
Wedding Tune for Ann" A Vaughan Williams Organ Album
Oxford 31.187 Pre; key of E-flat; 1:30; E [A soft
piece. Written for the wedding of Miss Ann Pain, 27 October
1943.] Verdi, Giuseppe (1813-1901)
"Grand March" (arr. Christopher Morris) The Oxford Book
of Wedding Music Oxford 0-19-375119-4 Rec; key of E-flat;
2:30; MD [From Aida. Optional cut marked in score.]
Vierne, Louis (1870-1937) "Carillon
(No. 21)" 24 Pi�ces en Style Libre, Book 2 Durand
Rec; key of B-flat; 3:30; MD [Pedal ostinato imitates bells.
Vierne was the nearly blind organist of Notre Dame, Paris from
1900-1937. Pupil of Franck and Widor; teacher of Dupr�.]
"Carillon De Westminster" Pi�ces de
Fantaisie, Troisi�me Suite, op. 54 Lemoine Rec; key of D;
6:50; D [Famous 4-note chime of Big Ben, London is the basis
for this pi�ce.] "Epithalame (No. 23)" 24
Pi�ces en Style Libre, Book 2 Durand Pre; key of B; 3:50; M
[Very chromatic, soft piece.] "Final"
Symphony No. 1, op. 14 Belwin Mills 4023 (Kalmus Organ
Series) Rec; key of D; 5:50; D [French toccata with theme in
the pedal.] "Marche Episcopale" Trois
Improvisations Durand Rec; key of D; 3'00"; M
Walond, William (1725-1770) "Cornet
Voluntary" Old English Organ Music for Manuals, Book 3
Oxford 31.203 Pre; key of G; 3:45; E [Manuals only.]
Walther, Johann Gottfried (1684-1748)
"Lobe den Herren" Organ Music for Services of
Thanksgiving Oxford 0 19 375857 7 Pre; key of G; 2:00; E
[Cantus firmus in the pedal.] Wagner,
Richard (1813-1883) "Overture: Die Meistersinger" (arr.
Sigfrid Karg-Elert; adapt. Christopher Morris) The Oxford
Book of Wedding Music Oxford 0-19-375119-4 Rec; key of C;
3:15 ; D Walton, Sir William (1902-1983)
"Crown Imperial" (arr. Herbert Murrill) The Oxford Book
of Wedding Music Oxford 0-19-375119-4 Pro, Rec; key of C;
9:10; D [Can be cut. Similar to the Elgar marches. This
piece was commissioned by the BBC for the Coronation of King
George VI in 1937.] Weaver, John (1937- )
"Toccata" Boosey & Hawkes ONB 21 Rec; key of
G; 3:45; D Wesley, Samuel (1766-1837)
"Air and Gavotte" Wedding Album Novello
01.0123.00 Pre; key of F; 3:05; M [Samuel Wesley was the son
of Charles Wesley.] "Hornpipe" Old English
Organ Music for Manuals, Book 2 Oxford 31.202 Pre; key of
D; 1:00; E [From an organ concerto.]
Wesley, Samuel Sebastian (1810-1876) "Choral Song"
Wedding Music, Part I Concordia 97-1369 Rec; key of
C; 2:25; E [Son of Samuel Wesley. Was organist at Gloucester
Cathedral.] Wetzler, Robert (1932- )
"Processional on 'Westminster Abbey'" Pro; key of
B-flat; 3:45; E [Hymn may be sung during the processional. Organ
interludes between verse of the hymn.]
Widor, Charles-Marie (1844-1937) "Adagio"
Symphony V, op. 42, no. 5 Belwin Mills 4033 (Kalmus Organ
Series) Pre; key of C; 5:00; M [Tune in pedals at 4' pitch.
Widor was organist at St. Sulpice in Paris for 64 years. Teacher
of Dupr.] "Marche Pontificale" Symphony I,
op. 13 Belwin Mills 4029 (Kalmus Organ Series) Pro, Rec;
key of C; 7:00; D [Can be cut.]
"Toccata" Symphony V, op. 42, no. 5 Belwin Mills 4033
(Kalmus Organ Series) Rec; key of F; 5:00; D [Virtuoso
piece.] Willan, Healey (1880-1968)
"Epithalame (Sortie)" BMI Canada Ltd. BER 1424
Pro, Rec; key of C; 4:50; M [Written for the wedding of Sir
William and Lady McKie in Westminster Abbey, 5 April 1956.]
"Finale Jubilante" Five Pieces BMI
Canada Ltd. BER 1425 Rec; key of A; 2:45; M
"Postlude in D" An Album of Praise Oxford 31.173
Rec; key of D; 2:30; M Willcocks, David
"Processional on 'Westminster Abbey'" Roger Dean
(Lorenz) SM 399 Pro, Rec; key of G; 3:30; M
Wills, Arthur (1926- ) "Fanfare" Fanfares and
Processionals Novello 01.0094.03 Pro; key of D; 1:20; M
[Wills was organist and Master of the Choristers at Ely
Cathedral.] Wood, Dale "Brother James'
Air" Wood Works for Organ Sacred Music Press KK 357
Pre; key of D; 2:00; M [Setting of Psalm 23.]
"The King of Love My Shepherd Is" Wood Works for Organ, Book
3 Sacred Music Press KK 500 Pre; key of D; 2:00; E
[Based on the hymn St. Columba. Setting of Psalm 23.]
"My Shepherd Will Supply My Need" Wood Works
for Organ, Book 2 Sacred Music Press KK 400 Pre; key of
D-flat; 2:00; M [Based on the hymn Resignation. Setting of Psalm
23.] Wright, Searle (1918- ) "Prelude
on 'Brother James's Air'" The Oxford Book of Wedding Music
Oxford 0-19-375119-4 Pre; key of A; 2:20; EM [Setting
of the hymn tune for Psalm 23.] Young, Gordon
(1919- ) "Prelude in Classic Style" Sacred Music
Press (Lorenz) SM 39 Pre; key of C; 2:15; M
LIST OF WEDDING MUSIC FOR VOICE
Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750) "Jesu,
Joy of Man's Desiring" (arr. Edward S. Breck) Carl Fischer
V2234 Medium Voice (organ or piano); key of G; 3:00"; E
[Second verse is especially good for weddings.]
Bernstein, Leonard (1918- ) "A Simple Song"
Amberson (G. Schirmer) 47178 High Voice (piano); key of
C; 3:45; M [From Mass.] Bitgood, Roberta
(1908- ) "The Greatest of These Is Love" Gray GV 62
High/Medium Voice, Low Voice (key of F), SATB, Duet for
Soprano & Alto; 3:45; M [Based on I Corinthians 13.]
Borop, Niles and Dwight Liles "Only
God Could Love You More" Word Music Duet (soprano and
tenor); key of F; 3:00; E Brahms, Johannes
(1833-1897) "Though I Speak" Four Serious Songs, op. 121
Simrock Elite Edition 687 Baritone (piano); key of
E-flat; 5:40; D [Based on 1 Corinthians 13. Emotional scope is
of symphonic breadth and power.] Brown,
Scott Wesley "I Wish You Jesus" EZ Play Music #80,
Contemporary Gospel Hal Leonard Medium Voice (piano); key
of G; 2:30; E [Contemporary folk style.]
"Jesus I Love You" Laurel Press Medium Voice;
key of C; 2:30; E "My Treasure (A Wedding Song)"
Great Love Ballads Cherry Lane Music High Voice
(piano); key of E-flat; 3:40; E [Contemporary folk style.]
"This is the Day (A Wedding Song)" Sparrow
Song (World Artist Music Co., Inc.) High Voice (piano); key of
E; 2:30; M [Contemporary folk style. Tricky rhythms.]
Card, Michael and Scott Brasher "Arise My Love"
Birdwing Music (Sparrow Corporation) Medium Voice; key of
G, ends in A; 3:00"; E [From Song of Solomon. Flute interlude.]
Chapman, Steven Curtis "I Will Be
Here" Sparrow Song/New Wings Music (Lorenz) Medium Voice;
key of E-flat; 3:00; E "Love Will Be Our Home"
Sparrow Songs/New Wings Music (Lorenz) Medium Voice; key
of E, ends in G; 2:30; E Cortez, Jaime
"Today We Celebrate" OCP Publications Medium
Voice; key of E; 3:30; E [Scriptural song, with 4 verses,
appropriate at the lighting of the unity candle.]
Davis, Greg "Parent's Prayer (Let Go of Two)"
Birdwing Music Medium Voice; key of G-flat, ends in F;
3:30; E Dungas, Olive "Eternal Life"
Everything for the Church Soloist Hope High Voice
(piano); key of D; 2:10; E [Setting of the Prayer of St. Francis
of Assisi.] Dunlap, Fern Glasgow
"Wedding Prayer" Wedding Bouquet G. Schirmer
High Voice (key of G), Medium Voice (key of E-flat), Low
Voice (key of C), Duet for Soprano and Alto/Baritone; 2:30; E
Dvorak, Antonin (1841-1904) "God Is My
Shepherd" Biblical Songs, op. 99 G. Schirmer 1824 (High
Voice), 1825 (Low Voice) High Voice (key of E), Low Voice (key
of B); 1:45; E "I Will Sing New Songs of
Gladness" Biblical Songs, op. 99 G. Schirmer 1824 (High
Voice), 1825 (Low Voice) High Voice (key of F), Low Voice (key
of A-flat); 2:00; M [Full of sweeping energy. Praise and
glory given to God.] "Sing Ye a Joyful Song"
Biblical Songs, op. 99 G. Schirmer 1824 (High Voice),
1825 (Low Voice) High Voice (key of B-flat), Low Voice (key of
F); 1:30; M [Ornamented accompaniment. Includes the earth,
mountains, fields and all people in celebration.]
English, Tina "And On This Day" A Time for Joy
Word Medium Voice (piano); key of F; 2:10; E
[Contemporary folk style. Suitable for candle lighting
ceremony.] Francisco, Don "I Could
Never Promise You" Time for Joy Word Medium Voice
(Optional duet); key of E; 2:30; M [Contemporary folk style.
Suitable for vows.] Franck, C�sar (1822-1890)
"O Lord Most Holy (Panis Angelicus)" G. Schirmer
High Voice (key of A), Medium Voice (key of G), Low Voice
(key of F); 3:00; E [Range is only a major 6th.]
Gounod, Charles (1818-1893) "Entreat Me Not to Leave
Thee (Song of Ruth)" G. Schirmer 8746 High Voice (key of
E), Medium Voice (key of D), Low Voice (key of C); 3:00; M
Handel, George Frideric (1685-1759)
"Wedding Hymn" BMI Canada Medium Voice (piano);
key of A-flat; 2:30; M [From Ptolemy. Transcribed with an
English text by Walter MacNutt.] Hartman,
Bob "Love" Word, Inc. Medium Voice; key of G,
ends in B; 3:00; E [Contemporary setting of 1 Corinthians 13.]
Howard, Tom "My Prayer for You"
Maranatha! Music Medium Voice; key of F; 2:30; E
Lamb, Brent "The Father Says 'I Do'"
Paragon (Singspiration) Medium Voice; key of C; 2:00; E
[Appropriate after the giving of the bride.]
Lindroth, Richard K. "Our Wedding Song"
Shawnee Press Medium Voice (piano); key of A-flat; 1:30;
E [A prayer.] Lovelace, Austin C. (1919- )
"O God of Love, to Thee We Bow" Abingdon Press
APM-161 Low Voice (piano); key of A minor; 1:10; E [A
prayer.] "O Savior, Guest Most Bounteous"
Abingdon Press APM-153 Medium Voice (piano); key of
E-flat); 1:30; E "A Wedding Benediction"
G. Schirmer Medium Voice (piano), Duet for Soprano &
Alto; key of E-flat; 1:45; E Malotte,
Albert Hay (1895-1964) "The Lord's Prayer" G.
Schirmer High Voice (key of E-flat), Medium High Voice (key of
D-flat), Medium Voice (key of C), Medium Low Voice (key of
B-flat), Low Voice (key of G); 2:15; E [Available in all keys
with piano or organ accompaniment.] Moe,
Daniel (1926- ) "The Greatest of These Is Love"
Augsburg Medium Voice (organ or piano); keys of D-flat
and B-flat; 3:10; D [Exciting, strong setting of 1
Corinthians 13 with rhythmic motives and free use of
dissonance.] Moore, Gary and Steven Curtis
Chapman "If You Could See What I See" Sparrow
Corporation Medium Voice; key of A-flat; 3:00; E
Paris, Twila "How Beautiful" Ariose Music
Medium Voice; key of D, ends in E; 3:00; E [Appropriate
during Communion.] Pedrette, Edward A.
"O Perfect Love" Boston Music CO. 11264 Medium
Voice (piano); key of D-flat; 2:15; E Peeters,
Flor (1903-1986) "The Lord's Prayer, op. 102b" Peters
6201a (High Voice), 6201b (Medium Voice), 6201c (Low Voice)
High Voice, Medium Voice (key of C minor), Low Voice with
organ; 1:05; E [Compact, well-written, devotional setting.]
"Wedding Song, op. 103b" Peters P6244a
(High Voice), P6244b (Medium Voice), P6244c (Low Voice) High
Voice, Medium Voice (key of G), Low Voice with organ; 2:10; M
[Also available for SATB, Soprano Solo & Organ. Setting
of Ruth 1:16-17. Harmonic purity and simple counterpoint.]
Reagan, Donald J. "Song of Ruth"
North American Liturgy Resources Medium Voice; key of F;
2:30; E [Based on Ruth 1:16-17. Flute obbligato.]
Rice, Mary "Wedding Prayer" Cherry Lane Music
Publishing Co., Inc. Medium Voice; key of D; 2:00; E
[Contemporary folk style.] Sager, Carole
Bayer and David Foster "The Prayer" Warner-Bros.
PV98168 Duet (soprano and high tenor); key of B-flat; 3:30; D
[English and Italian text are superimposed at various times
during the song.] Salsbury, Sonny "Two
Candles" Word Music Medium Voice; key of G; 2:30; E
[Especially appropriate for an evening wedding at the
lighting of the unity candle.] Schumann,
Robert (1810-1856) "The Ring" Solos for the Church Year
G. Schirmer L.G.Co. 688 (High Voice), L.G.Co. 726 (Low
Voice) High Voice (key of E-flat), Low Voice (key of
D-flat); 2:30; E [From a poem of Chamisso, Lloyd Pfautsch
has given this song an English text suitable for weddings.]
Thiman, Eric H. (1900-1975) "Thou Wilt
Keep Him in Perfect Peace" High Voice; key of E; 1:40; M
[5/4 time signature. Setting of Isaiah 26:3, 4.]
Vaughan Williams, Ralph (1872-1958) "The Call"
Five Mystical Songs Galaxy 1.2936 (organ edition)
Baritone; key of E-flat; 1:45; E [Available for organ or
piano accompaniment. A haunting setting of a George Herbert
poem.] Wetherill, Edward H. "A
Marriage Prayer" Harold Flammer IA-5063 High Voice
(organ); key of E-flat; 2:30; E [Text is "O Perfect Love."]
LIST OF WEDDING MUSIC
FOR SATB CHOIR Chapman, Edward T. "God Be
in My Head" Chappell Music (Hal Leonard) 00346292 A
cappella; key of D; 1:10; E Harris, Sir
William H. (1883-1973) "Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life"
King of Glory Novello Organ accompaniment; key of
D-flat; 2:10; M [Setting of George Herbert poem.]
Marshall, Jane (1924- ) "O God of Love"
Augsburg 11-2425 Organ accompaniment; key of E; 2:15; E
Mathias, William (1934- ) "Let the
People Praise Thee, O God, op. 67" Oxford 42.380 Organ
accompaniment; key of G; 5:15; D [Setting of Psalm 67. Written
for the Royal Wedding of HRH the Prince of Wales and Lady Diana
Spencer, 29 July 1981.] Rutter, John
(1945- ) "God Be in My Head" Oxford 94.326 A
cappella; key of E; 1:15; M Tomblings, Philip
(1902- ) "Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life" Oxford
42.007 A cappella; key of F; 120; E [Setting of George
Herbert poem.] Vaughan Williams, Ralph
(1872-1958) "O How Amiable" Oxford 42.056 Organ
accompaniment; key of E-flat; 3:00; M [Setting of Psalm 84 and
90.] |