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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 —

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 | [email protected] | 314.246.9247

Photograph © The Shrine of Saint Joseph


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 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.


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


“The Lord is Kind and Merciful” (Psalm 103) — Marty Haugen

- Responsorial Psalm


“Celtic Alleluia”

- Gospel Acclamation

Write down what

you think



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







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






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







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




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 | [email protected] | 314.246.9247René Zajner | [email protected] | 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.


“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

Music Reprints ©2014 LicenSing Online | All Rights Reserved | Used with Permission | Shrine of St. Joseph License #624297

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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