Kaylee Erlewein

Prelude Music

Generally prelude music is played the 20-30 minutes prior to the ceremony.  It is not necessary for you to make selections for the music played during this part of the ceremony.  I usually play a variety of Baroque, Classical, and Romantic period pieces during this time. Flexibility in the prelude is preferred, however I will gladly work in any requests sent at least 30 days prior to the ceremony. 

Seating of the Mothers

This is an important cue since the processional for the attendants is the next piece.  The seating of the mothers occurs once all of the guests are seated and the attendants and couple are ready.  This is usually a slower tempo piece.

Suggestions:

     On Wings of Song - Mendelssohn

     Arioso from Cantata #156 - J.S. Bach

     Theme from "Somewhere in Time"

Attendant Processional

This music occurs once the mothers have been seated.  This, and the processional, are the two pieces where your input is particularly appreciated as this music most reflects you.  There is a slight moment of silence where the attendants must wait, so the musicians can change music.  Once the wedding party arrives at the front there may be a few moments as I finish the piece before the processional starts.

Suggestions:

     Canon in D - Pachelbel

     Largo from Winter - Vivaldi

     Air from The Water Music Suite - Handel

     Andante from The Water Music Suite - Handel

     Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring from Cantata #147 - J.S. Bach

     Sheep May Safely Graze from Cantata #208 - J.S. Bach

     A Thousand Years

Processional

Before the final entrance, I generally do a short fanfare to announce the bride or partners and then begin the Processional. Once everyone has arrived at the front I finish the music as quickly as possible and then the service will begin.

Suggestions:

     Bridal Chorus from Act III of Lohengrin -Wagner

     Prelude from Te Deum - Charptentier

     Trumpet Voluntary - Clarke

     Canon in D - Pachelbel

     A Thousand Years

Service/Ceremony Music

This part of the ceremony includes as much or as little music as the couple would like.  The two most common places music is implemented in the service is during the lighting of unity candles, pouring of sand, etc. or during communion. 

Recessional

Once the ceremony is completed, it is time to play the recessional piece.  This is typically a lively, happy piece to which the couple exits.  It important to indicate to me the final completion cue (announcement of names/introduction, a kiss, or any other cue).  I also need to know how the guests will be excused.

Suggestions:

     Wedding March from A Midsummer Night's Dream - Mendelssohn

     Trumpet Tune - Prucell

     La Rejouissance from The Fireworks Music - Handel

     Hornpipe from The Water Music Suite - Handel

     Mvt. 1 Allegro from Spring - Vivaldi

Postlude

I generally provide upbeat postlude music for 10-15 minutes following the ceremony as the guests leave.  Again, I prefer flexibility, but will play whatever pieces you may request for this time.