Wedding Collection, Volume II: Trumpet & Keyboard Book

Formal and processional, built from the classical repertoire that has anchored wedding ceremonies for centuries. These arrangements preserve the dignity and grandeur of the originals while keeping the writing clear and uncluttered, so the beauty of the melody comes through naturally.

Trumpet players performing in wedding ceremonies, from school musicians taking on their first ceremonial role to experienced professionals looking for reliable, tasteful arrangements. Keyboard players will find parts that sit comfortably on both organ and piano, making this collection accessible to churches and venues with different instruments.

• Match your tempo to the actual pace of the ceremony. Walk through the timing beforehand with the keyboard player, then adjust the piece's pace accordingly.
• Coordinate dynamics with the keyboard part so you blend rather than compete. In many venues, the trumpet can easily overshadow a piano, so listen carefully during rehearsal.
• Let the keyboard player establish the harmonic foundation first, especially at the beginning. This steadies both players and gives the bride and wedding party a clear, confident sound to process to.
• Mark your breathing points in advance. Many of these classical selections have fewer natural breaks than modern music, so planning breaths prevents you from rushing or gasping mid-phrase.

This collection works best as part of a wedding music planning conversation with the couple, not as standalone concert repertoire. Keep a copy with the organist or pianist at your venue so you can quickly select and rehearse pieces that fit the specific timing and emotional arc of the ceremony.

• playing in a ceremonial context with precise breath control and phrasing
• blending with keyboard accompaniment while maintaining independence
• adjusting tempo in real time to match non-musical events
• performing classical repertoire with historical stylistic awareness