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Wedding Service Music for Organ: Organ Comb Bound Book

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Wedding Service Music for Organ: Organ Comb Bound Book

Wedding Service Music for Organ: Organ Comb Bound Book

Ed. David Drinkwater

Level: Late Intermediate

Item: 00-FE09900
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All weddings that require the services of a church organist are, or should be, religious as well as social occasions. This fact must be kept in mind as the organist and participants select music that is acceptable from a religious as well as aesthetic point of view. In light of this, the selections in WEDDING SERVICE MUSIC FOR ORGAN were chosen to meet these requirements. It is the intention of the author that these selections impress listeners as expressions of joy as well as of religious solemnity. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance.

Contents: Bach: Aria (Bist Du Bei Mir), Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, Siciliano; Handel: Aria (Semele), Larghetto (Concerto Grosso XII); Wagner: Bridal Chorus; Mozart: Church Sonata in E-flat Major, Wedding March (Marriage of Figaro); Marcello: Psalm 19; Processional Hymn (Westminster Abbey); Campra: Rigaudon; Davies: Solemn Melody; Purcell: Trumpet Tune ; Clarke: Trumpet Voluntary; Mendelssohn: Wedding March (Midsummer Night's Dream).

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Additional Details
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 48
ISBN10: 0-7692-4305-3
ISBN13: 978-0-7692-4305-4
UPC: 029156131345
SKU: 00-FE09900

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Why we love this

This collection strips away the fluff and delivers exactly what a church organist needs: a curated mix of processionals, recessionals, and interlude music that balances liturgical weight with genuine artistry. The repertoire spans four centuries without feeling scattered; Bach sits naturally beside Mendelssohn, and Wagner's Bridal Chorus appears alongside Clarke's Trumpet Voluntary, each piece earning its place through musical substance rather than familiarity alone. The comb binding is a practical touch that matters more than it sounds, pages stay open without creeping closed during performance.

What to expect

The music moves between celebratory fanfares and quiet contemplation. You encounter moments of ornate joy (Wagner, Clarke) alongside austere devotion (Marcello, Davies), creating the emotional texture that makes a wedding feel both occasion and sacrament. The collection respects silence as much as sound.

Who it's for

Church organists preparing for weddings across denominational traditions will find a reliable core of tested repertoire. Students advancing into late-intermediate organ playing can build both technical facility and the interpretive maturity that wedding ceremonies demand.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the manual and pedal lines in the Baroque selections (Bach, Purcell, Clarke) so the organ's architecture emerges clearly rather than sounding muddy; these pieces reward articulation over wash.
  • Adjust tempo relationships between paired pieces if you're using them as processional and recessional; a too-similar pace dulls the ceremonial arc.
  • Explore the Church Sonata's registration options early in your preparation; Mozart's piece benefits from a tonal shift between sections that shifts the listener's focus without disrupting the sacred atmosphere.
  • Shape the lyrical lines in Marcello's Psalm 19 and Davies's Solemn Melody with genuine phrasing rather than organ-default sustain; these moments deserve the intimacy they ask for.

How to use it

Select individual pieces as needed for upcoming weddings rather than treating this as repertoire to perform front-to-back. The variety makes it valuable for organists who serve multiple ceremonies per season and need quick access to appropriate music across different styles and moods. Intermediate students can work through selections progressively to develop versatility across periods and keyboard techniques.

Skills your students will build

  • Baroque articulation and manual/pedal independence (Bach, Purcell, Clarke)
  • Lyrical phrasing in sustained, hymn-like contexts (Marcello, Davies)
  • Registration choices that support textural clarity without organ-default wash
  • Tempo and rubato decisions that serve ceremonial function
  • Quick stylistic navigation across four centuries of keyboard writing

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