The Bible and Music

Putting together music for my wedding ceremony has been a bigger job than I expected. Wedding music selection definitely intersects with religious studies because I am having a traditional Catholic mass. The Catholic Church has a strict set of rules when it comes to wedding music. There can be no secular music played at the ceremony, because that is deemed “inappropriate.” There is a pre-selected list you and your future spouse can choose from for response pastorals and music. Brian and I have been working hard with our organist to choose each piece of music so that our wedding abides by the Catholic regulations, as well as expresses our own personalities.

When the attendants walk down the aisle, Trumpet Tune in D by Charpentier will play:

When the Bride (myself) walks down the aisle, Trumpet Tune in D by Johnson will play:

As people file out for the recession, Toccata in F by Widor will play:

My cousin and bridesmaid will be singing the traditional Ave Maria by Schubert during our ceremony as well:

The upcoming weeks we will be practicing walking to the beat of these songs and finding the right rhythm for the atmosphere of the ceremony.