The dictionary describes standard as "something used as a measure, a norm, or an agreed level of attainment."
This collection, then, is aptly titled, as each of the pieces included have certainly earned the status of standard.
Nevertheless, they have achieved an eminent rank within the repertoire for wedding services.
The compilation is divided into two sections for ease of use: Section One serves as a resource for the prelude and Section Two provides a variety of processional and recessional options. Where possible, logical cuts and/or stopping points are indicated, along with durations for each to facilitate the planning of the music or to assist when an emergency arises!
For convenience, ease of use, assistance in planning, and as a resource of worthy wedding repertoire, Standard Wedding Music promises to become the new standard for wedding music collections for years to come. (Durations included for each selection.)
Air from the D Major Suite - Johann Bach
Allegro from Sinfonia No. 12 - Antonio Vivaldi
Allegro Vivace from Water Music - G.F. Handel
Canon in D - Johann Pachelbel
If Thou Art Near - Johann Bach
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring - Johann Bach
Largo from Guitar Concerto - Antonio Vivaldi
Andante Grazioso from the A Major Sonata - W Mozart
Morning Has Broken - Lani Smith
Song in the Night - Dale Wood
Panis Angelicus - Cesar Franck
Traumerei - Robert Schumann
Bridal Chorus - Richard Wagner
Festal March - G.F. Handel
Hymn to Joy - Ludwig Beethoven
Prelude in Classic Style - Gordon Young
Procesional for a Joyful Day - Dale Wood
Trumpet Tune and Air - Henry Purcell
Trumpet Voluntary - Jeremiah Clarke
Wedding March - Felix Mendelssohn
With Trumpets and Horns - G.F. Handel
