A Guide for the Bride & Groom
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Wedding Prelude Music and Service Music
Start with the first song in each player. Listen to the sound clips and let your ears decide which one you like best. The songs will loop back to the beginning. Listen and identify each song and read about it while listening. Once you are ready you can choose to download any of the classic wedding ceremony song choices below.
The Jesu, listed under prelude music, is also a good choice for entrance of mothers' of the bride and groom. Many of these classic wedding songs are interchangeable for the Prelude or the Service. It's your wedding, there are no hard and fast rules.
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All Prelude Songs: $4.20
All Songs for the Service: $4.90
Singles: $0.99
Simple Gifts - Joseph Brackett, Jr. (3:08)
An uplifting, happy Shaker Tune; great for a gathering of guests.
An uplifting, happy Shaker Tune; great for a gathering of guests.
Air, from Suite No. 3 - Johann Sebastian Bach (2:52)
This is a slow movement from the suite. We also use, although not currently listed, the gavottes and gigue from this suite for prelude music.
This is a slow movement from the suite. We also use, although not currently listed, the gavottes and gigue from this suite for prelude music.
Amazing Grace - John Newton (3:53)
Amazing Grace is a Christian hymn written in 1779 by John Newton, an English poet and clergyman. Although Newton wrote the words, at the time it was probably spoken or chanted. It has been associated with more than 20 melodies, but in 1835 was wedded to a tune named "New Britain" to which it is most frequently sung today. Our arrangement of this well known piece begins with solo violin, then builds in volume and instrumentation toward a moving finale.
Amazing Grace is a Christian hymn written in 1779 by John Newton, an English poet and clergyman. Although Newton wrote the words, at the time it was probably spoken or chanted. It has been associated with more than 20 melodies, but in 1835 was wedded to a tune named "New Britain" to which it is most frequently sung today. Our arrangement of this well known piece begins with solo violin, then builds in volume and instrumentation toward a moving finale.
Flower Duet from Lakme - Leo Delibes (1:18)
This duet in the opera, Lakme, occurs when the bride is talking (actually singing) with her hand maiden (sort of like an administrative assistant) the night before her wedding. It is uplifting, sweet and peaceful.
This duet in the opera, Lakme, occurs when the bride is talking (actually singing) with her hand maiden (sort of like an administrative assistant) the night before her wedding. It is uplifting, sweet and peaceful.
Pie Jesu - Gabriel Faure (3:03)
No, this is not a bakery item. Phonetically: "Pea-A-Yay-zoo" in this case meaning Sweet Jesus. A contemplative composition from Faure's Requiem, we use a solo flute for the melody, originally sung by a soprano. This is a nice piece for communion during the service.
No, this is not a bakery item. Phonetically: "Pea-A-Yay-zoo" in this case meaning Sweet Jesus. A contemplative composition from Faure's Requiem, we use a solo flute for the melody, originally sung by a soprano. This is a nice piece for communion during the service.
Andante Religioso - Felix Mendelssohn (2:25)
This is a beautiful, yet solemn composition, ideal for presentation of the gifts or during communion.
This is a beautiful, yet solemn composition, ideal for presentation of the gifts or during communion.
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - J. S. Bach (3:00)
This is one of J.S. Bach's most famous chorales. The is a good entrance for mothers of the Bride and Groom.
This is one of J.S. Bach's most famous chorales. The is a good entrance for mothers of the Bride and Groom.
Panis Angelicus - Cesar Franck (2:39)
Franck's setting of Panis Angelicus (bread of angels) is often recognized and musically famous. Originally written for tenor, harp, organ and cello, our arrangement is an instrumental version for flute, two violins, cello and organ. This is a very good piece for communion.
Franck's setting of Panis Angelicus (bread of angels) is often recognized and musically famous. Originally written for tenor, harp, organ and cello, our arrangement is an instrumental version for flute, two violins, cello and organ. This is a very good piece for communion.
Song To the Moon - Dvorak (4:32)
An aria from the Czech Opera, Rusalka, has been transcribed for flute, strings and harp. A very peaceful, calming peace.
An aria from the Czech Opera, Rusalka, has been transcribed for flute, strings and harp. A very peaceful, calming peace.
Ave Maria - Bach-Gounod (2:14)
This piece is actually composed by two people although not in the same time period. The moving part (fast notes) was written by Bach as his Prelude in C for harpsichord. One hundred years later, Charles Francois Gounod wrote the melody, usually sung, but can also be played as an instrumental, as we have done.
This piece is actually composed by two people although not in the same time period. The moving part (fast notes) was written by Bach as his Prelude in C for harpsichord. One hundred years later, Charles Francois Gounod wrote the melody, usually sung, but can also be played as an instrumental, as we have done.
Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer (2:07)
This popular Welsh hymn was used during the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
This popular Welsh hymn was used during the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Ave Maria - Franz Schubert (2:08)
Schubert's Ave Maria is the most well known of Ave Maria compositions, although the above is a close second. Our arrangement is for flute, violin, cello and organ.
Schubert's Ave Maria is the most well known of Ave Maria compositions, although the above is a close second. Our arrangement is for flute, violin, cello and organ.
Ave Maria - Giulio Caccini (2:36)
According to Wikipedia, this setting of "Ave Maria" may or may not have been written by Caccini, a late Renaissance Italian composer.
According to Wikipedia, this setting of "Ave Maria" may or may not have been written by Caccini, a late Renaissance Italian composer.