The Traditional Wedding With Less Common Musical Choices
First, is your ceremony primarily traditional (current American culture, that is) or primarily non-traditional, or does it
follow the traditions of another culture? Are there traditional elements you'd like to have expressed, or do you wish to be
entirely different?
Let's start here with a couple who'd like to have a traditional feel to their wedding, and their music selections, but just
don't want the music to be the same selections they've heard at all the other weddings they've been to recently. In this case,
the processional music for the wedding party could be among the ones listed on the previous page (Jesu, Joy of Man's
Desiring;, Sheep May Safely Graze, Air from Water Music, or Arioso from Cantata #156), which are classic pieces that
probably would not be considered overdone. But if you want to be a little different you might consider the following (or
these might bring to mind other possibilities that you'd enjoy):
follow the traditions of another culture? Are there traditional elements you'd like to have expressed, or do you wish to be
entirely different?
Let's start here with a couple who'd like to have a traditional feel to their wedding, and their music selections, but just
don't want the music to be the same selections they've heard at all the other weddings they've been to recently. In this case,
the processional music for the wedding party could be among the ones listed on the previous page (Jesu, Joy of Man's
Desiring;, Sheep May Safely Graze, Air from Water Music, or Arioso from Cantata #156), which are classic pieces that
probably would not be considered overdone. But if you want to be a little different you might consider the following (or
these might bring to mind other possibilities that you'd enjoy):
(Note: Most of the selections on this page are available with most instrumental combinations, but not all. Please
ask.)
ask.)
Processionals For the Wedding Party:
"Flower of Edinburgh" traditional Scottish
"Edelweis" by Rogers and Hammerstein
"On Eagle's Wings" by Michael Joncas, or other favorite hymn
"Flower of Edinburgh" traditional Scottish
"Edelweis" by Rogers and Hammerstein
"On Eagle's Wings" by Michael Joncas, or other favorite hymn
Processionals For the Bride:
"Trumpet Voluntary" by Jeremiah Clarke
"Allemande" by Purcell (Flute/Violin Duo only)
(there are other "Allemandes" by Purcell and this one is very different from others, recording coming soon)
"Ode to Joy" by Beethoven
"All I Ask of You" from Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Weber
"Trumpet Voluntary" by Jeremiah Clarke
"Allemande" by Purcell (Flute/Violin Duo only)
(there are other "Allemandes" by Purcell and this one is very different from others, recording coming soon)
"Ode to Joy" by Beethoven
"All I Ask of You" from Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Weber
"Adagio" from Fantasia in A Minor for Solo Flute by Telemann (Solo Flute only)
"Wings of Song" by Mendelssohn (flute/piano or solo flute)
"Jock O'Hazeldean" traditional Scottish
"Robert's Waltzes" by Lisa Carlson
(If you like this medley of three waltzes, composed for my husband Robert, and would like a truly
unique selection for your wedding, speak to me about an original tune composed specifically for you)
"Wings of Song" by Mendelssohn (flute/piano or solo flute)
"Jock O'Hazeldean" traditional Scottish
"Robert's Waltzes" by Lisa Carlson
(If you like this medley of three waltzes, composed for my husband Robert, and would like a truly
unique selection for your wedding, speak to me about an original tune composed specifically for you)
Music For A Meditative Moment
Any of the pieces listed for Traditional Weddings would be appropriate here and are probably not considered
to be overdone by most couples. Here are some additional options:
Any of the pieces listed for Traditional Weddings would be appropriate here and are probably not considered
to be overdone by most couples. Here are some additional options:
The Recessional
Anything upbeat but steady and stately works well here. A few thoughts:
"Spiritoso" from Canonic Sonata No. 2 by Telemann (flute/violin only)
"Rejuissance" from Suite in A Minor by Telemann (flute/piano only)
"Allegro" from Flute Sonata in F by Handel
"Floral Dance" Traditional English Tune
"Mairi's Wedding" Traditional Scottish Tune
"Carolan's Concerto" by Turlough O'Carolan
Anything upbeat but steady and stately works well here. A few thoughts:
"Spiritoso" from Canonic Sonata No. 2 by Telemann (flute/violin only)
"Rejuissance" from Suite in A Minor by Telemann (flute/piano only)
"Allegro" from Flute Sonata in F by Handel
"Floral Dance" Traditional English Tune
"Mairi's Wedding" Traditional Scottish Tune
"Carolan's Concerto" by Turlough O'Carolan
What if your whole ceremony just doesn't fit this mold? You're designing your wedding day either according to different
traditions and customs or combining a variety of traditions or simply starting from scratch in creating a whole new format?
Well,
traditions and customs or combining a variety of traditions or simply starting from scratch in creating a whole new format?
Well,
Let's move on to the next page: The Non-Traditional Ceremony