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Wedding Music Form & Guidelines
(Revised May 2016)
Wedding Music Guidelines Because the Marriage Rite is a liturgical celebration, it calls for liturgical music. The requirements for music at the wedding liturgy are the same as for Sunday Mass or any other liturgical celebration. Each piece of music for the liturgy needs to be evaluated according to liturgical, pastoral, and musical criteria: Is it connected to the liturgical action and does it use a text suitable for that particular part of the rite? Does it draw the gathered assembly more deeply into the holy things being celebrated? Is the music of good quality, capable of expressing the profound mystery of God’s love? These criteria are drawn from the U.S. bishops’ music guidelines, Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship, which states...when selecting music for your wedding, there are three basic criteria: 1) Music must be able to be sung by the assembly. 2) Music must fit the spirit and structure of the liturgy. 3) Music must be of high quality and appropriate content.
The music selected for use within the wedding liturgy (whether or not that includes the Liturgy of the Eucharist) must speak of Christian marriage as a covenant involving not only a man and a woman, but also God. Wedding music should therefore, be a prayerful expression of the commitment the couple makes in the presence of other Christians. It should also be music that can involve all who are present in the praise and worship of God. There are many songs to choose from within both the contemporary and traditional music styles that fit the above criterion; the assigned Parish Musician will be happy to meet and assist you in planning the music for your wedding. The following pages contain suggestions of music commonly used during Wedding Celebrations. These suggestions can be used as a starting point to help you plan music for your Wedding day. Please feel free to consult with the assigned Parish Musician to discuss other options, which may not be contained on this list. We are usually more than willing to accommodate any special musical requests you might have. We are blessed to have a number of talented musicians at St. Patrick Parish. We strongly encourage that you select musicians from our provided list (the final page of this document), as they are most familiar with the liturgical rites, music, PA set-up, and acoustical environment of St. Patrick Parish. Any guest musicians must be approved ahead of time, and are required to adhere to the guidelines set forth for a Catholic Wedding. *Please do not make any arrangements with guest musicians before consulting with the Pastor.
*Please use the following pages to assist you in planning music for your Wedding. Generally, the musician(s) will arrange a time to meet with you prior to your Wedding to address any questions you might have. The accompanist and cantor usually do not attend the rehearsal, as this time is meant for you to learn what will happen when. If a special request is made for the musician to attend the rehearsal, please note that they will not perform any music. This is to allow for the special sacredness of the ceremony to be observed on the actual Wedding day.
Wedding Music Suggestions (Although commonly used, the following songs are only suggestions. Many couples have requested a special secular piece be played during the processional/recessional in recent years. This is one of few places in the Catholic Wedding ceremony where some flexibility is allowed, so long as it is played instrumentally and not sung. Though most special requests will be considered, they are dependent upon your assigned musician. Be sure to check with them if you have a special song in mind that is not listed here. Please note, an additional fee may be required for the purchase of sheet music for special song requests not in our library.)
Processional for Bridesmaids (Instrumental): Air on the G String from Orchestral Suite No. 3 (J.S. Bach)
Organ Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFwZeEF5uog
Piano Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPrKqbctx8U Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (J.S. Bach)
Organ Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3UuGPCCm_I Piano Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKq5IcBFyeQ The Ash Grove (Welsh Folk Song)
Organ Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XUbkmnhggg
Piano Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avX71s18Ep4 The Swan (C. Saint-Saens)
Organ Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJdna626sAk
Piano Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQIDSCYnGP0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Processional for Bride (Instrumental): Canon in D (Pachelbel)
Organ Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqj6ZpAD4L0
Piano Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK6heUdRr-E How Beautiful (Twila Paris) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA1mNoJgpJk I Can Only Imagine (Bart Millard)
Piano Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0xD62Z94U8 *A traditional hymn coming from the Parish hymnal could also be used as an instrumental during the processional for bridesmaids or bride (i.e. “Lord of the Dance,” “Lord of All Hopefulness,” “Canticle of the Sun,” “City of God.”) More suggestions can be found at the following link: http://content.ocp.org/shared/pdf/general/WeddingSuggestions.pdf *Each assigned musician will have other suggestions available for you. Please consult with them regarding their repertoire.
Responsorial Psalms: (Please note there are many musical settings available for each responsorial psalm besides the links provided here. The musician will be happy to assist you in making a selection; the following are just a few of the many psalm settings appropriate for Weddings.) Psalm 19: Lord, You Have the Words (Joncas) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/848 Psalm 25: To You, O God, I Lift Up My Soul (Hurd) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/7376 Psalm 25: To You, O Lord (Haugen) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9IaT4TRtxU Psalm 40: Here I Am (Cooney) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/11842 Psalm 63: My Soul Is Thirsting (Angrisano) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/16822 Psalm 66: Let All the Earth Cry Out (Halligan Jr.) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/67035 Psalm 98: All the Ends of the Earth (Canedo) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/67083 Psalm 103: The Lord is Kind and Merciful (Booth) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/66877 Psalm 103: The Lord is Kind and Merciful (Craig and Kristen Colson) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/76056 Psalm 145: I Will Praise Your Name/The Lord Is Near/Our God Is Compassion http://www.spiritandsong.com/compositions/66969 (Booth Setting) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfTJRbVKGTw (Haas Setting) https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/jeanne-cotter/id74369422 (Haas/Cotter Setting)
Mass Acclamations: This is the Ordinary part of the Mass (included in each mass with a Eucharistic celebration). The cantor will lead the gathered assembly in these acclamations. There are many different musical settings available for the mass acclamations, the most common ones used at St. Patrick Parish are listed below. The Gospel Acclamation or “Alleluia,” will always occur (regardless of whether or not the Eucharist is celebrated.) *If there is no preference on your part, the assigned musician can choose the acclamations for you. Please note, though each link provided here will usually start with the “Gloria,” the inclusion of this acclamation is a decision made by the individual presider. Mass of Christ the Savior (Schutte) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-OWTbmuRE8 Mass of Creation (Haugen) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwYldiReAjE Mass of Glory (Hurd/Canedo) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGlpu6_c3gQ Mass of a Joyful Heart (Angrisano/Tomaszek) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44eps8a1DHk Mass of Renewal (Stephan) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bpQzIaHbUM -------------------------------------------------------------- “Halle, Halle” (Haugen) Many couples will request this joyful acclamation to be used as the Gospel Acclamation (or “Alleluia.”) If requested, this setting is used in place of the standard “Alleluia,” coming from the mass settings listed above. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW2IQuQod20 Unity Candle or Sand Ceremony Song Suggestions (Optional): The following hymns come from the Parish hymnals. They are commonly used during the Unity Candle or Sand Ceremony portion of the ceremony (if it occurs). The Servant Song (Gillard) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/13143 When Love Is Found (O WALY WALY) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UehnWtsQkU Where There Is Love (Haas) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/610
Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts: This hymn is led by the cantor and sung by the gathered assembly as the altar is prepared. There are many appropriate hymns that can be used
here; the following are suggestions from the Parish hymnals. Blest Are They (Haas) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4jCsshMK3E Come, Lord Jesus (Angrisano) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/16826 Glory and Praise to our God (Schutte) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/1645 Here I Am (Booth) http://www.spiritandsong.com/compositions/16163 Lord of All Hopefulness (SLANE) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/597 Only A Shadow (Landry) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/11139 Prayer of St. Francis (Temple) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/319 Seek Ye First (Lafferty) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/329 The King of Love My Shepherd Is (ST. COLUMBA) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/1527 The Summons (KELVINGROVE) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/30338 Ubi Caritas (Hurd) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/16191 You Have Called Us (Farrell) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/31481
Communion: The Communion hymn is led by the cantor and sung by the entire assembly as they receive the Eucharist or quietly pray; the following are
suggestions from the Parish hymnals. Bread for the World (Farrell) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/7868 Bread of Life (Fisher) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/14816 Eat This Bread (Taizé) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/590 Gift of Finest Wheat (Kreutz) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/189 I Am the Bread of Life (Toolan) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/314 One Bread, One Body (Foley) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/1398 Pan de Vida (Hurd) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/1874 Taste and See (Moore) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8Hn7PgRml0 We Have Been Told (Haugen) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/581 We Remember (Haugen) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/395
Presentation to the Blessed Virgin Mary:
Though not officially part of the Catholic Rite of Marriage, many brides wish to present flowers to the Blessed Virgin Mary after communion. Mary, the mother of Jesus, is the ultimate role model for the Catholic bride, as she will strive to mirror Mary's perfect love for God and devotion to her family. Brides often wish to seek the guidance and blessings of the Lord through a ceremony that requests the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Appropriate hymns to be played or sung during this time of reflective prayer include: Ave Maria (J.S. Bach/Charles Gounod)
Organ Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qOGWWrtHeE
Piano Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLTC6sl9kak
Ave Maria (Franz Schubert)
Organ Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCfvuBO-3z8
Piano Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqJP9uh6K6I Be With Us Mary (Jenny Pixler, Tom Booth, and Mother Teresa of Calcutta) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/77797 Holy Is Your Name (Haas) http://www.ocp.org/compositions/30145 Recessional: This is a joyful instrumental piece that is played as you and your wedding party exit the Church. The following suggestions are all traditional/classical pieces that have commonly been done. (Although commonly used, the following songs are only suggestions. Many couples have requested a special secular piece be played during the processional/recessional in recent years. This is one of few places in the Catholic Wedding ceremony where some flexibility is allowed, so long as it is played instrumentally and not sung. Though most special requests will be considered, they are dependent upon your assigned musician. Be sure to check with them if you have a special song in mind that is not listed here. Please note, an additional fee may be required for the purchase of sheet music for special song requests not in our library.) Allegro from The Four Seasons (Antonio Vivaldi)
Organ Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XEJX3cdhf4
Piano Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFwZ1p7hwjk Hornpipe/Allegro Maestoso from “The Water Music Suite” (George Frideric Handel)
Organ Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlXwN7q9hFw
Piano Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5VoAuy6hwo Ode to Joy Organ Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6XUFbkTQNM
Piano Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avOUHTjsWto Trumpet Tune (Henry Purcell)
Organ Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngn77Nl9HIk
Piano Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnjzs6iWjk0 Trumpet Voluntary (Jeremiah Clarke, Henry Purcell)
Organ Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWpO_4YSqfA
Piano Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLs6MtFUYyw
The Rite of Marriage During Mass (Liturgy with Eucharist)
Please complete this form when a Mass with Communion is to be celebrated.
Bride & Groom:
Church/Date/Time:
Presider (or Presiders if multiple):
Wedding Party: How many in total? ________ Servers (Optional): _______________________________________ Gathering of the Assembly: Your ushers/greeters should warmly greet the people as they arrive at the church. During this time of gathering before the procession, instrumental prelude music is played.
♫ Preludes: The prelude should help to prepare the congregation to enter into the celebration in a spirit of reverence and joy. These are light instrumental pieces that are played while your guests are being seated. Usually each musician has their own repertoire of selections. However, please feel free to mention if you have any special song requests. It should also be noted that the seating of the mothers sometimes occurs here (immediately prior to the processional.)
♫ Any special songs to be included in the prelude/seating of the mothers?____________________________________________
Entrance Rite
♫ Processional (Instrumental Selections to be played as the Wedding Party enters):
Bridesmaids: _______________________________________________________________________
Bride: ____________________________________________________________________________ Greeting by the Presider
Parent Unity Candle Ceremony: (optional)______________________________________________ Yes:_____; No:_____
♫ Gloria: To be led by the cantor and sung by the whole assembly. The Gloria is reserved for special Ritual Masses, including the Rite of Marriage. According to the 3rd Edition of the Roman Missal, it is even appropriate to sing the Gloria during a Wedding Ceremony within Advent or Lent, so long as it is not on a Sunday. Ritual masses are prohibited on Sundays during Advent or Lent. (Please note that the inclusion of the Gloria is a decision made by the individual Presider.) A. Opening Prayer: A1 A2 A3 A4 (The presider will help you to select one from the book, “Together for Life”)
Liturgy Of The Word
The presider will help you to select readings from the book entitled, “Together For Life” or another source.
B. Old Testament Reading: B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 This is proclaimed by the lector at the ambo.
Proclaimed by :_______________________________________________
C. ♫ Responsorial Psalm: _______________________________________________________________________ The responsorial psalm is led by the cantor who sings the refrain the first time, and then invites the entire assembly to repeat it. The cantor will also sing the verses. Please choose the psalm response with your assigned musician.
D. New Testament Reading: D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 D11 D12 D13 This is proclaimed by the lector at the ambo.
Proclaimed by :_______________________________________________
E. ♫ Gospel Acclamation:_________________________________________________________________________ This is usually a sung Alleluia recommended by your musicians. Please check with them. It is led by the cantor, who then invites the entire congregation to sing on the refrain.
F. Gospel: F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 To be proclaimed by the priest or deacon, and followed with a homily also prepared by the priest or deacon.
Rite Of Marriage
H. Exchange of Vows: Presider, Bride, and Groom H1 H2 ← Choose one with the presider.
I. Blessing and Exchange of Rings: Presider, Bride, and Groom I1 I2 I3 ← Choose one with the Presider.
♫ Acclamation of Praise: Though it is not officially part of the Rite of Marriage, the cantor or priest might lead the assembly in a joyful acclamation of “Alleluia!”
♫ Unity Candle Lighting Song (optional): Yes:____ No:____ ______________________________________________
Profession of Faith This will only take place if the Marriage Rite occurs on a Sunday or during a Solemnity.
J. Prayer of the Faithful (Intercessions): J1 J2 Choose one of these or make your own (Consult with presider) General Intercessions to be read by the lector or a designated reader.
Read by:________________________________________________
Liturgy Of The Eucharist ♫ Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts (Offertory): _____________________________________________________ This hymn is led by the cantor and sung by the whole assembly as the altar is prepared.
The gifts will be presented by (Optional):____________________________________________________________________
The Mass Acclamations ♫ Holy, Holy, ♫ Memorial Acclamation, ♫ Great Amen These are the traditional sung parts of every mass (Liturgy of the Eucharist). They will be led by the cantor, and should be sung by the entire gathered assembly.
The Lord’s Prayer: All gathered pray or sing this prayer together.
M. Nuptial Blessing: M1 M2 M3 ← Choose one with the presider.
♫ Lamb of God This is the final acclamation usually sung at Mass and is done after the Sign of Peace has concluded.
Communion Ministers: (optional)________________________________________________________________________
♫ Communion Song: _________________________________________________________________________________ The Communion hymn is led by the cantor and sung by the entire assembly as they receive the Eucharist or quietly pray.
N. Prayer after Communion: N1 N2 N3 ← Choose one with the presider.
♫ Presentation to the Blessed Virgin Mary (optional): Yes:______ No:______ _______________________________ Usually the “Ave Maria,” or another appropriate Marian hymn is sung or played here by the musician, as you and your spouse will present flowers to Mary and quietly pray together.
Concluding Rite Solemn Blessing: Presider, Wedding Couple, & Assembly
Preferred introduction: ______________________________________ (Mr. & Mrs. Groom's name/Bride’s name)
Dismissal: This is done by the Presider. All respond, “Thanks be to God.”
♫ Recessional Song: _______________________________________________________________ A joyful instrumental piece that is played as you and your wedding party exit the Church.
The Rite of Marriage Outside Mass (Liturgy of the Word)
Please complete this form when the Eucharist is not included during your Wedding.
Bride & Groom: Church/Date/Time: Presider (or Presiders if multiple):
Wedding Party: How many in total? ________ Servers (Optional): _______________________________________
Gathering of the Assembly: Your ushers/greeters should warmly greet the people as they arrive at the church. During this time of gathering before the procession, instrumental prelude music is played. ♫ Preludes: The prelude should help to prepare the congregation to enter into the celebration in a spirit of reverence and joy. These are light instrumental pieces that are played while your guests are being seated. Usually each musician has their own repertoire of selections. However, please feel free to mention if you have any special song requests. It should also be noted that the seating of the mothers sometimes occurs here (immediately prior to the processional.) ♫ Any special songs to be included in the prelude/seating of the prelude/seating of the mothers? _______________________
Entrance Rite
♫ Processional (Instrumental Selections to be played as the Wedding Party enters):
Bridesmaids: _____________________________________________________________________
Bride: ___________________________________________________________________________ Greeting by the Presider
Parent Unity Candle Ceremony: (optional)______________________________________________ Yes:____; No:___
♫ Gloria:To be led by the cantor and sung by the whole assembly. The Gloria is reserved for special Ritual Masses, including the Rite of Marriage. According to the 3rd Edition of the Roman Missal, it is even appropriate to sing the Gloria during a Wedding Ceremony within Advent or Lent, so long as it is not on a Sunday. Ritual masses are prohibited on Sundays during Advent or Lent. (Please note that the inclusion of the Gloria is a decision made by the individual Presider.) A. Opening Prayer: A1 A2 A3 A4 (The presider will help you to select one from the book, “Together for Life”)
Liturgy Of The Word
The presider will help you to select readings from the book entitled, “Together For Life” or another source.
B. Old Testament Reading: B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 This is proclaimed by the lector at the ambo.
Proclaimed by :__________________________________
C. ♫ Responsorial Psalm: ____________________________________________________________________________ The responsorial psalm is led by the cantor who sings the refrain the first time, and then invites the entire assembly to repeat it. The cantor will also sing the verses. Please choose the psalm response with your assigned musician.
D. New Testament Reading: D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 D11 D12 D13 This is proclaimed by the lector at the ambo.
Proclaimed by :__________________________________
E. ♫ Gospel Acclamation:_______________________________________________________________________ This is usually a sung Alleluia recommended by your musicians. Please check with them. It is led by the cantor, who then invites the entire congregation to sing on the refrain.
F. Gospel: F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 To be proclaimed by the priest or deacon, and followed with a homily also prepared by the priest or deacon.
Rite Of Marriage
H. Exchange of Vows: Presider, Bride, and Groom H1 H2 ← Choose one with the presider. I. Blessing and Exchange of Rings: Presider, Bride, and Groom I1 I2 I3 ← Choose one with the Presider. ♫ Acclamation of Praise: Though it is not officially part of the Rite of Marriage, the cantor or priest might lead the assembly in a joyful acclamation of “Alleluia!”
♫ Unity Candle Lighting Song (optional): Yes:___ No:____ ___________________________________________ Profession of Faith This will only take place if the Marriage Rite occurs on a Sunday or during a Solemnity.
J. Prayer of the Faithful (Intercessions): J1 J2 Choose one of these or make your own (Consult with presider) General Intercessions to be read by the lector or a designated reader.
Read by:________________________________________________
♫ Presentation to the Blessed Virgin Mary (optional): Yes:_____ No:____ ________________________________ Usually the “Ave Maria,” or another appropriate Marian hymn is sung or played here by the musician, as you and your spouse will present flowers to Mary and quietly pray together.
Concluding Rite Solemn Blessing: Presider, Wedding Couple, & Assembly
Preferred introduction: ___________________________________ (Mr. & Mrs. Groom's name/Bride’s name)
Dismissal: This is done by the Presider. All respond, “Thanks be to God.” ♫ Recessional Song: _____________________________________________________________________________ A joyful instrumental piece that is played as you and your wedding party exit the Church.
Musician Fees & Payment Information
(Each musician's fee may vary slightly from this depending upon experience, but most will follow the
rates posted below, as suggested by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.)
Accompanist/Director: $200 Cantor: $100
Total Musician Fees: $300
All musician fees should be paid before the date of your Wedding. Your assigned musician will inform you of their policy for payment. In most cases, we ask that you please drop off or mail a check in a clearly marked envelope to the attention of your musician at the Parish office for which your Wedding is to occur. Ideally, we ask that this be taken care of at least two weeks in advance of your Wedding date. If special arrangements need to be made, please inform the musician with plenty of advance notice. This is to ensure that our musicians are paid for their time and service to you. An additional fee may be required to purchase sheet music of special song requests not in our library. This cost can range anywhere from $5 to $20 depending on how much additional music needs to be purchased. The assigned musician will be sure to mention if this fee is needed, and obtain your permission before agreeing to purchase sheet music for special song requests you might have. If there is a guest soloist or other guest musicians (i.e. family member or friend), there is an additional charge of $25 for each rehearsal needed with the guest musician(s). We are blessed to have many talented musicians at both St. Andrew and St. Patrick Parish. For each Wedding scheduled, there will usually be two individuals present: a cantor and a pianist/organist. If a request is made for additional instrumentalists (brass, flute, strings, etc.), they will require additional fees and must be given plenty of advance notice (these musicians should be paid directly.)
*Please do not make any arrangements with guest musicians before consulting with the Director of Music Ministry. It is the policy of St. Patrick Parish that our own trained music ministers provide music for all Weddings, as they are most familiar with the liturgical rites, music, PA set-up, and acoustical environment of St. Patrick Parish. Any guest musicians must be approved ahead of time, and are required to adhere to our Wedding Music Guidelines.
Musician Contact Information:
Michael Morrissey (Director of St. Patrick's Traditional Choir Group, Cantor)
Phone: (262) 949-5139
Email: [email protected]
Sarah Cook (Accompanist/Coordinator of St. Patrick's Guitar Choir, Cantor)
Phone: (262) 949-7357
Email: [email protected] Elaine Sellenheim, (Accompanist for St. Andrew/St. Patrick Parishes, Cantor)
Phone: (262) 745-6947
Email: [email protected]
Jeanne Bleser (Organist/Pianist for St. Andrew/St. Patrick Parishes)
Phone: (262) 949-2963
Email: [email protected]
Depending upon on your musical preferences (whether piano or organ), and schedule availability of our
musicians, one of the persons listed above will act as the musician & main contact person for your
Wedding. He or She will meet with you upon request, and provide you with all of the information you
need regarding your assigned cantor and accompanist.
Congratulations to you, and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to be a part of your special day!