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​PROGRAM MUSIC &
​REQUEST FORM

​You may use the fillable form below after you have made your selections.

PRELUDE SELECTIONS

Prelude music may start 15 minutes before the wedding liturgy begins. Depending on the instrumentation you choose for your wedding (i.e., piano, strings, flute, harp, trumpet, etc.), this part of the liturgy can be creatively planned by intertwining classical/contemporary instrumental pieces with vocal pieces. 

Depending on which musicians you hire for your wedding, some of these selections may work better than others. Most of the time, couples prefer to have the musicians present select the instrumental pieces that would be most appropriate. In that case, just indicate “Musician’s Choice” on your final planning form.

Note: Some of these selections are also appropriate for different parts of your wedding ceremony where indicated (i.e. Communion, Preparation of Gifts, etc.). The reverse is also true: almost any song appropriate for any other part of the wedding can be used quite appropriately as a prelude, thus giving couples the opportunity to include more pieces of music than there might be places in the liturgy in which to situate them. Often a final prelude piece is chosen especially for the seating of the couple’s parents or close family.

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1. Air from Water Music (Handel) from Suite in F major (HWV 348)
2. Air on G (Bach)  second movement from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major (BWV 1068)
 3. Andante Religioso (Mendelssohn) oRGAN SONATA NO. 4
4. bist du beir mir (Stölzel)  if you are with me (bwv 508)
5. Prelude in C (BACH) The well-tempered clavier (bwv 846)
6. Spring (vivaldi) from Concerto No. 1 in E major, "La primavera"
7. And On This Day
8. Bridal Prayer
9. By My Side
10. In This Very Room
11. Nuptial Blessing
12. Wedding Song (There Is Love)
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Wedding Worksheet (FILLABLE) email the completed form to rvanasdlen@divinemercynorthshore.org
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PROCESSIONALS (2) 

One for attendants and one as bride enters as preferred.

Processional music expresses festivity and the custom at weddings has been to use only instrumental music at this time. You may want to choose only one piece for the entire procession or you may want to choose one for the procession of the wedding party and one for the ​procession of the bride.

GLORY TO GOD (for Mass only)

Please select from one of the following Mass settings. www.divinemercymusic.org/mass-settings.html

LITURGY OF THE WORD


RESPONSORIAL PSALM

The responsorial psalm and gospel acclamations are the essential musical elements of the liturgy of the word; both are fundamental moments for assembly song, enabling the congregation to participate in the proclamation of the word. With the leadership of a cantor and with music suited to this event and congregation, even the most diverse assembly will be able to join in song. Psalms lend themselves well to several moments of the liturgy (i.e. they can also be sung during prelude or communion).

RECEPTION OF THE CONSENT (sung acclamation)


LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST (for Mass only)


PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS

The purpose of the rite is to prepare the bread and wine for the Eucharist. It consists very simply of bringing the gifts to the altar. Since this is a brief ritual action, if any instrumental music or song is used here, it should be brief and end when the preparation is over. An instrumental choice may be taken from the Prelude or Processional music.

MASS SETTINGS

Please select from one of the following Mass settings. www.divinemercymusic.org/mass-settings.html

COMMUNION

Common singing during the communion procession best supports and models this action of unity. A responsorial-style song or psalm, with a memorable refrain, facilitates the singing since it does not require people to carry a worship aid with them in the procession. Alternatively, a vocal solo selection may be used in this moment

RECESSIONAL

You may optionally choose two here – a recessional for the bridal party and a postlude for the exiting of your guests. One choice would also be appropriate, where the musicians can extend the piece of music to cover the amount of time needed.

    For any specialized concerns or requests, please send an email to Ron Vanasdlen (rvanasdlen@divinemercynorthshore.org) detailing your questions.
    ​Please include your last names and the date and time of your wedding in the subject line. Thank you!

    Please indicate date, time, and am/pm. Example: 03/04/2017 2:30 PM
    Please note: We cannot guarantee the availability of any particular cantor for your particular wedding day; bear in mind that while our singers are gifted artists and skilled professionals, they also have full time jobs and families. Please list at least 2 preferred cantors below; if you are requesting a male-female duet, please list at least 2 possibilities of each. Cantor/Soloist fee is $150 per singer.
    Couples are invited to select up to 2 songs or instrumental pieces to be played during the 15 minutes prior to your ceremony start time. Please write "musicians' choice" if you would like; your players would be happy to make appropriate selections.
    Indicate the track number from the CD using your Selection Worksheet
    Indicate the track number from the CD using your Selection Worksheet
    Indicate the track number from the CD using your Selection Worksheet
    Indicate the track number from the CD using your Selection Worksheet
    Indicate the track number from the CD using your Selection Worksheet
    Indicate the track number from the CD using your Selection Worksheet
    Instrumentalists requested for hire (other than piano/organ)
    Instrumentalists requested for hire (other than organ/piano). Cost ranges from $200-350 per player depending on the instrumentalist.
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  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • DIRECTOR'S WELCOME
    • Catechism of Catholic Church Music
    • GENERAL INFO
    • WEDDING PLANNING >
      • READINGS FOR WEDDINGS
      • MUSIC GUIDELINES
  • LITURGY
    • SONG LEADERS/CANTORS >
      • REHEARSAL MEDIA
    • MASS SETTINGS >
      • CREATION
      • CHRIST THE SAVIOR
      • MISSA PACEM
      • ST. ANN
  • FUNERAL RITES
  • CONTACT