Finding Musicians

• Contact Anita Bohn, Music Director at St. Mary Student Parish, by . Anita does many of the weddings here at St. Mary's, but can also refer you to other pianists, organists, instrumentalists and additional vocalists.
  
  
• If you have a friend or family member that will be doing some or all of the music, it is really helpful if they are familiar with Catholic liturgy or if you pair them with someone who is.the mass gets pretty confusing for those who are unfamiliar.

Some Things to Think About

• What kind of musical ensemble do you want? Organ, Piano or both? One voice or several? Do you want to add instruments? Trumpets? Strings? Guitar?
  
  
• What style of music do you want? Traditional Hymns? The more contemporary music you hear at St. Marys? Classical?
  
• Do you want a soloist to do most of the singing or would you like the assembly to participate as much as possible?

Picking Music

• The accompanist or soloist that you hire for your wedding will sit down with you and plan the music for your wedding. Think ahead of time about the questions listed above and begin making a list of potential music. Think about music that is special to you and your family, music that has been powerful for you at church, and music that conveys the message that you are sending with your wedding liturgy.

Music Suggestions
The following are suggestions only and come from the hymnals available at St. Mary's: Gather Comprehensive (GC) and Spirit and Song (SS). The songs are listed in categories but many of them can be used in other places throughout the mass. There are also many, many other appropriate songs.

Preludes
Generally, the pianist plays soft, instrumental music for approximately 10-15 minutes before the ceremony begins. This allows your guests to be seated and have conversation among themselves. If you choose to have something sung as a prelude, it is suggested to have it right before the service.perhaps while the mothers are being seated.

Processional
The most popular are:

Canon in D	procession of the Attendants
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring	procession of the Attendants
Trumpet Voluntary	procession of the Bride
Trumpet Tune	procession of the Bride

Opening Song
This is optional but effective if you want to encourage the participation of the assembly right from the beginning of Mass

God in the Planning	GC868
All Are Welcome	GC 753
Canticle of the Sun	GC 496
Gather Us In	GC 744
Joyful, Joyful We Adore You	GC 528

Psalm Response

God is Love	GC 629
I Will Bless the Lord	GC 46
The Lord is Kind and Merciful	GC 100
Blest are Those Who Love You	GC 125
I Will Praise Your Name	GC 137
Deep Down In My Soul	GC 880

Lighting of the Unity Candle

Wherever You Go	GC 867
Wherever You Go	GC 872
My Heart Belongs to You	SS 190
Here I Am	SS 180

Preparation of Gifts
(usually instrumental because it is so short without the collection)

Communion

Voice of Christ	SS 138
The Summons	GC 700
I Have Loved You	GC 504
We have Been Told	GC 699
When Love is Found	GC 865
Blest Are They	GC 659
Covenant Hymn	GC 797
Here I am Lord	GC 686
I Am for You	GC 704
Servant Song	GC 669
Taste and See	GC 814

Presentation to Mary
(again optional).you can also sing a communion meditation in this place.

Ave Maria	Schubert
Ave Maria	GC 785
Holy is His Name	SS 95
Hail Mary Gentle Woman	GC 782

Recessional
(this can be sung or instrumental)

Finale from Water Music	Handel
Joyful, Joyful We Adore You	GC 528
We Are Called	GC 718
City of God	GC 678