Wedding Performer: Processionals and Recessionals for Weddings: Piano Book

A pianist preparing for wedding season needs reliable, musically substantial arrangements that sound polished without requiring extensive editorial work. This collection delivers exactly that: ten pieces that are recognizable enough to satisfy clients yet refined enough to reflect well on the performer. Sanborn's fingerings and editing eliminate the guesswork, letting you focus on interpretation rather than problem-solving at the keyboard.

A blend of timeless elegance and ceremonial grandeur. These pieces carry the weight of tradition and emotional significance while remaining accessible to play. Each arrangement respects the original composition's dignity while making the music sit naturally under the hands.

Wedding pianists who want a curated collection of proven ceremony music without hunting through multiple books or making their own arrangements. This resource is equally valuable for pianists performing their first wedding and those managing a busy schedule of ceremonies.

• Adjust tempo based on the actual processional pace your clients request. Recording a timing beforehand prevents awkward rushing or dragging on the day.
• Pay attention to the fingering suggestions, especially in the Pachelbel and Bach pieces where hand independence matters for clarity. They're marked for a reason.
• Use the recessional pieces as opportunities to bring real joy to the sound. Tempo and articulation choices here set the emotional tone as the couple exits.

Keep this book in your piano bench year-round. Whether you're a student pianist taking on your first wedding gigs or an established performer maintaining a reliable repertoire, having these ten classics in one edited volume means less preparation time and more confidence walking into any ceremony.

• Pedaling for clarity in polyphonic texture (Pachelbel, Bach, Purcell)
• Maintaining steady tempo during processional pacing
• Balancing melodic line and accompaniment across hand positions
• Interpreting ornaments in Baroque masterworks (Handel, Mouret, Clarke)
• Shaping phrases for ceremonial solemnity without sacrificing musicality