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The Shrine of Saint Joseph
Wedding Music Guidebook April 2014
If we love one another, God will live in us in perfect love. — 1 John 4:12
Workshop Agenda
Opening Remarks and Prayer
Introduction to the process of selecting music
appropriate for a wedding at The Shrine of Saint
Joseph
Helpful contents in this guidebook
Sampling of music commonly used at The Shrine
of Saint Joseph
Guidebook order differs from wedding sequence
Next Steps
Complete profile on subsequent page and keep this en-
tire workbook for consultation with Music Office
Stay creative, patient and flexible
Musicians participating in today’s Workshop
René G. Zajner — Music Director and Organist, Shrine of Saint Joseph
Maribeth McMahon — Cantor and Vocalist, Shrine of Saint Joseph
Mary Weber — Trumpet, Clarion Brass
www.clarionbrass.org
Dee Sparks — Strings, Rosewood Ensemble
www.rosewood-ensemble.com
Everyone who loves
is born of God and
knows him. — 1 John 4:7b
Bridal Party Detail
Matron of Honor — Yes | No - comments:
Number of Bridemaids (not including matron of honor)
Ringbearers — Yes | No - comments:
If more than one, total number:
Flower Children — Yes | No - comments:
If more than one, total number:
Do you plan a “Lighting of the Unity Candle” ? Yes | No | Undecided
Do you plan to make a floral presentation to the Blessed Mother ? Yes | No | Undecided
Full Name of Couple
Email & Best Telephone Number
Wedding Date & Time (only for Shrine weddings)
Is this Wedding with a Mass ? Yes | No | Undecided
Who is the celebrant ? Fr. Dale | Undecided | Other (please specify):
If Other, which Parish is the celebrant associated with:
Approximate Number of Guests:
The Shrine of Saint Joseph
† Music Office †
Processional Detail—Parents/Grandparents
Please provide us with any detail concerning how many grandparents, etc., will be in procession prior to any of the mothers
coming down the aisle. Do we need to know anything special ? (This information helps us to know when the music for the
Bridal Party should commence.)
Additional Notes & Comments
The Shrine of Saint Joseph — Wedding Music Guidebook — Page 4
Wedding Music — General Policy
T he policy of The Shrine of Saint Joseph regarding the appropriateness of any music to be played at weddings
should be summarized as follows: within the wedding ceremony itself (i.e., beginning with the introductory Sign of
the Cross, and concluding with the celebrant introducing the new couple to the congregation) all music must be
sacred in nature. The reason for this is that the wedding ceremony itself is primarily focused on the worship of God; therefore,
whatever liturgical elements are introduced, must give witness of this motivation. For the times lying outside the wedding
ceremony itself (and these times are principally when people are congregating before the wedding, and after the wedding
recessional) our only requirement is that music should not directly diminish, belittle, or mock the sacred nature of the wedding
ceremony. In general, we ask that all couples give very serious consideration regarding their music selections, and that both
their selections and their performance be in good taste. Finally, notwithstanding our role in guiding your musical selections,
the priest celebrant of the wedding should - as a matter of courtesy - be apprised of these selections, and his opinion on their
appropriateness given due deference.
Policy Regarding Guest Musicians All guest musicians must be made known to the Music Office — see bottom box for contact detail.
Guest Organists — The Pfeffer organ was originally installed in 1890, and rebuilt in 2002. Great care and maintenance ensure
that this instrument sounds wonderful today, as it has for over a century. To ensure that the Pfeffer instrument continues in
this manner, any guest organist must be an accom-
plished organist, and be comfortable and familiar
with playing a circa 19th century tracker action instru-
ment.
Guest Instrumentalists with organ accompaniment
— The Pfeffer organ is tuned to a pitch of A451. Any
instrument planned to be accompanied by the Pfeffer
must be able to be tuned to this pitch, and be capable
of maintaining this pitch throughout the wedding
ceremony.
Guests Instrumentalists without organ accompani-
ment. The Music Office must be provided with spe-
cific performance information regarding the type of
musical instruments planned for use during a wed-
ding ceremony, including ensemble detail, and details
regarding performance repertoire including musical arrangements.
Guest Vocalists (Cantor). All cantors must be familiar with their role of providing leadership to the faithful community. Can-
tors must be familiar with the methods of singing Responsorial Psalms, Gospel Acclamations, and other Mass Ordinaries. The
usual Mass Ordinaries sung at the Shrine are “Mass of Creation”, and the Music Office must be made aware of any other in-
tended arrangements well in advance of the wedding ceremony. Cantors must be prepared to sing capably when accompa-
nied by the Pfeffer organ.
Guest Vocalists (Non-Cantor). All vocalists must be capable of singing well when accompanied by the Pfeffer organ. Vocalists
must sing their repertoire in a professional manner, and must have a suitable voice and timbre for the Shrine. If guest vocalists
are to be accompanied by other instruments, then the Music Office must be provided with detail regarding planned ensemble
configurations, planned repertoire with performance notes, and any arrangements.
Principal Contact, Music Office @ The Shrine of Saint Joseph — Mr. René Zajner | rene.zajner@gmail.com | 314.246.9247
Photograph © The Shrine of Saint Joseph
The Shrine of Saint Joseph — Wedding Music Guidebook — Page 5
The Shrine of Saint Joseph Wedding Ceremony Outline — Page One
Prelude Incidental Music
This music is usually selected by musicians and played as guests arrive and are seated, which is usually about 15 or 20 minutes
prior to your wedding. If you think of any incidental music which you would like your guests to listen to during this time,
please let us know during your consultation meeting with the Shrine’s Music Director.
Processional
Grandparents & Parents
Bridal Party
The Bride Presider greets, welcomes, and prays opening prayer
You may already have planned suitable processional music — perhaps one piece of music for your grandparents and parents,
another for the bridal party, and a third piece for the bride. On the other hand, you may consider merging some aspect of the
processional, and a contributing influence here is the size of each group. For example, if there is a single parent and the bridal
party is small, perhaps you might consider a single piece of music for the parents and bridal party. Or, if the bridal party is lar-
ger, then perhaps a single piece for your parents and something additional for both the bridal party and bride.
— The Shrine’s Music Director will assist you during your consultation as you consider possibilities. —
Liturgy of the Word
1st Reading — Old Testament
Responsorial Psalm — Sung
2nd Reading — New Testament Letters
Alleluia to greet the Gospel — only if sung
Gospel
Homily
As you prepare details, you will discover which readings and respon-
sorial psalms suit your tastes. Each of the psalms have musical op-
tions, which will be explained to you by the Shrine’s Music Director.
The Shrine of Saint Joseph — Wedding Music Guidebook — Page 6
The Shrine of Saint Joseph Wedding Ceremony Outline — Page Two
Marriage Rite
Exchange of Vows
Blessing and Exchange of Rings
optional: Unity Candle — short musical interlude often accompanies
General Intercessions
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Offertory Presentation of Gifts — if wedding is during Mass
Eucharistic Prayer — if wedding is during Mass
Lord’s Prayer — often recited; may be chanted; never sung by a solo vocalist
Nuptial Blessing
Sign of Peace — optional flowers to mothers
Communion — if wedding is during Mass
Optional visit to Blessed Mother’s shrine altar with flowers
Typically — and appropriately — music usually selected is “Ave Maria”
Final Blessing & Recessional
“Recessional Music” is usually the easiest to select.
This will be upbeat and full of jubilation !
“Offertory Music” should reflect the desire of the community to give thanks to
God for His blessings to us, and upon the newly wedded couple.
The Shrine of Saint Joseph — Wedding Music Guidebook — Page 7
Music Sampler The next four pages highlight common selections for weddings. These are not exhaustive, and you should not feel limited to
these pieces. Also, some pieces may be appropriate for more than one moment within the wedding ceremony. We ask you to
mark the emoticon which reflects your initial impression of each piece, and jot down any ideas which come to you as you listen
to this music. Your initial responses will be helpful indicators at a later date, when final selections are determined.
“Festival Alleluia”
- Gospel Acclamation
“Canon in D” — Pachelbel
- Processional
Write down what you think
“Taste & See” (Psalm 34) — James Moore
- Responsorial Psalm
Write down what you think
“The Lord is Kind and Merciful” (Psalm 103) — Marty Haugen
- Responsorial Psalm
Write down what you think
“Celtic Alleluia”
- Gospel Acclamation
Write down what
you think
Write down what you think
The Shrine of Saint Joseph — Wedding Music Guidebook — Page 8
Music Sampler - page two
“Air on the G String” (Celebrated Air) — J.S. Bach
- Presentation of Gifts
“The Call” — Ralph Vaughan Williams
- Communion | Incidental | Processional
“One Bread, One Body” — John Foley, S.J.
- Communion
“The Gift of Love” — H. Hopson
- Presentation of Gifts
“Panis Angelicus” — C. Franck
- Communion
Alternative text, Hymnal #543
Hymnal #793
Hymnal #662
Write down what you think
Write down what you think
Write down what you think
Write down what you think
Write down what you think
The Shrine of Saint Joseph — Wedding Music Guidebook — Page 9
Music Sampler - page three
“Prayer of Saint Francis” — Sebastian Temple
- Sign of Peace | Communion
“Prière à Notre-Dome” — Léon Boellmann
- Incidental | Communion
“Ave Maria” — F. Schubert
- Floral Presentation to Blessed Mother
“Arioso” — J.S. Bach
- Lighting of Unity Candle | Incidental | Processional
“Where’er You Walk” — G.F. Handel
- Incidental | Processional
Hymnal #702 Write down what you think
Write down what you think
Write down what you think
Write down what you think
Write down what you think
The Shrine of Saint Joseph — Wedding Music Guidebook — Page 10
Music Sampler - page four
“Wedding March” — F. Mendelssohn
- Recessional
“Air from Water Music” — G.F. Handel
- Incidental | Processional
“Ode to Joy” — L. Beethoven
- Recessional
“Horn Pipe” — G.F. Handel
- Recessional
“Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” — J.S. Bach
- Processional | Offertory | Communion
Hymnal #638
Hymnal #575
Write down what you think
Write down what you think
Write down what you think
Write down what you think
Write down what you think
The Shrine of Saint Joseph — Wedding Music Guidebook — Page 11
Music Sampler - page five
“Prince of Denmark’s March” (Trumpet Voluntary) — Jeremiah Clarke
- Processional - Bride
“Te Deum” — Marc Antoine Charpentier
- Processional - Bride
Aisle length is 147 feet — there are 33 pews on each side of the center aisle. The Shrine seats 1000 persons.
He who lives in love, lives in God, and God in him. — 1 John 4:16
Write down what you think
Write down what you think
The Shrine of Saint Joseph — Wedding Music Guidebook — Page 12
General Shrine Policies Outside of Musical Considerations
Although today’s workshop is primarily focused on musi-
cal considerations, there also are other important items
that you need to know regarding how your wedding fits
into the overall worshipping community at the Shrine of
Saint Joseph.
The Shrine of Saint Joseph is a
beautiful and historic church
— countless weddings have
taken place here over decades
of time. The Shrine is also a
destination for many visitors
and pilgrims who visit us on Sundays and throughout the week. We thank you for
spending time with us today, and we know that you will continue to be busily attending
to other considerations associated with your wedding. Therefore, we are providing you with the following sum-
mary of things you should not forget regarding our church.
1. No Food & Beverage of any kind.
2. Alcoholic beverages are strictly forbidden.
3. Your time allowance must be adhered to. You are allocated a 3 hour time allotment — as a courtesy to other
couples who may be married on the same day as your marriage, do not exceed this allotment. This time period
affords opportunity for ceremony setup, the marriage ceremony, and photographs following your marriage.
4. Your ceremony is assisted by the attendance of Shrine Volunteers who are very familiar with our building and
grounds. Our volunteers are happy to tend to important details, but we ask for advance notification of any-
thing which requires special attention. For example, let us know if handicapped access to the church is needed.
A wise rule of thumb is to please avoid surprises.
5. Etiquette & Decorum. The Shrine of Saint Joseph is a place of worship. Please dress appropriately. Where nec-
essary absolutely ensure that parents and guardians of smaller people are aware of their activities. For exam-
ple, votive candles for the faithful are available throughout the church — children must be made aware that
such items are not for play — candles must never be extinguished or otherwise played with.
Wedding Rehearsal Reminder
Enter the church through the side entrance on North 11th Street — Do not use the front doors
Street address is 1220 North 11th Street, Saint Louis, Missouri 63106
The following “short URL” will map the Shrine on Google Maps — https://goo.gl/maps/kLuaB
The above is not fully inclusive of the entire Policy Sheet given to you by the Wedding Office.
Please address any questions to the Wedding Office, 314.231.0869
Next Steps Next Steps Next Steps ——— not “carved in stone”not “carved in stone”not “carved in stone”
Contact the Shrine’s Music Director Contact the Shrine’s Music Director —— René Zajner | rene.zajner@gmail.com | 314.246.9247René Zajner | rene.zajner@gmail.com | 314.246.9247
We will schedule a follow up consultation to determine music selections.
This meeting will take place at your convenience. If you are out of town, then this con-
sultation can take place via Google chat, or some other alternative.
Today’s workshop does not involve decision making — rather, our objective has been
to remove at least some of the mystery of what music to select for your wedding.
“Yes” — You are entitled to change your mind about which music you liked and dis-
liked. Maintain an open mind — explore music !
The following website has a good “music sampler” which will assist you:
http://oldstjoseph.org/blog/worship-sacraments/sacraments/weddings-at-old-st-josephs
Be careful about selections you hear on “YouTube” or other internet sites —
oftentimes, their quality is low and unprofessional; sometimes their quality is
outstanding — you never can tell in advance. Remember too that music selec-
tions that you listen to will always sound different in the Shrine. That’s be-
cause of our unique acoustics, and also because of the selection of musicians
and different instruments which are involved with your wedding.
Use the library ! Search their online catalogues and listen to their CDs.
Refer to the Shrine’s Music Office internet site Refer to the Shrine’s Music Office internet site —— http://shrinemusic.wordpress.comhttp://shrinemusic.wordpress.com
If your wedding is presently scheduled at the Shrine, then navigate through “Wedding
Music” and find your wedding date and time
Details about your wedding are password protected
The password is the bride’s surname
Information on your page will assist your next steps
As music selections are determined, we will create a “blotter”
The “blotter” reflects your thinking process, and you can make com-
ments about selections and your thinking process. The music director
will use these comments to assist you in final decisions.
As final decisions are made, a proofing document will be prepared
which is for the use of your wedding program editor and printer.
Please have the music director review your final wedding program for
accuracy regarding selection titles, composer names, or music imprint-
ing.
The Shrine of Saint Joseph — Wedding Music Guidebook — Page 14
“Wedding Music Guidebook”
Companion booklet to “Wedding Music Workshop” conducted at the Shrine of Saint Joseph - Sunday, April 27, 2014
Editor — René G. Zajner, Music Director
Shrine of Saint Joseph | 122o North 11th Street, Saint Louis MO 63106 314.231.9407 | www.shrineofstjoseph.org
Father Dale Wunderlich, Rector
Copies of this Guidebook are also available online at the Shrine’s Music Office
http://shrinemusic.wordpress.com
© 2014 Shrine of Saint Joseph
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Photographs © 2014 L Photographie
God is love;
let us love one another as
God has loved us.
— 1 John 4:8, 11
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