Wedding - Music
Suggested Music Selections
Our church organist is available to assist you in selecting your music. You can contact her at organist@virginiastreetchurch.org.
The Virginia Street Church also maintains a list of soloists, including our church violinist.
Bear in mind that if you wish to have vocal or instrumental soloists with organ or piano accompaniment, our organist needs to know as soon as possible so that she may schedule a separate rehearsal with them. It is essential that she has time to rehearse with your musicians to ensure the high quality of your ceremony.
Immediately below are some suggested music selections. Select the link to play the selection. Following the music selections are some suggested uses for the music during the ceremony.
Wedding March from Lohengrin by Wagner
Traditional bridal processional.
Wedding March from A Midsummer’s Night Dream by Mendelssohn
Traditional recessional
Trumpet Voluntary in D by Clark
Festive music for attendants’ processional
Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring by J.S. Bach
Serene processional
Trumpet Tune in D by Purcell
Festive processional music
Air for the G String by Bach
Calm entry music suitable for bride and attendants
Arioso by J.S. Bach
Calm entry music suitable for bride and attendants
Canon in D by Pachelbel
Longer piece with climactic section that can be used for both attendants and bride, especially suited to larger wedding party
Suggested Music Selections Uses
Sheep May Safely Graze by J.S. Bach
Longer piece suitable for entire bridal party
Spring from Four Seasons by Vivaldi
Upbeat quicker selection
Festal Fanfare by J.S. Bach
Majestic recessional selection
Ode to Joy by Beethoven
Triumphant recessional
Corro from Water Music by Handel
Upbeat faster selection suitable for recessionals
Hornpipe from Water Music by Handel
Upbeat faster selection suitable for recessionals
Concerto in a minor by Vivaldi
Dramatic recessional
The Rejoicing by Handel
Effective recessional
Ave Verum by Mozart
Reflective piece effective during unity candle
Priere a Notre Dame by Boellman
Quiet music for unity candle ceremony
