St. Philomena Catholic Church
Wedding Music Selection Form
Please complete ALL parts of this form by typing directly on the form (hand-written is acceptable).
WEDDING DATE:
BRIDE:
EMAIL:
CELL:
HOME:
ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:
TIME:
PRIEST:
GROOM:
EMAIL:
CELL:
HOME:
ADDRESS:
CITY:
ZIP:
STATE:
ZIP:
LITURGY DETAILS
Our wedding liturgy will be a:
full mass, with communion
OR
marriage ceremony, without communion
Please note: A Mass is ordinarily possible only when two practicing Catholics marry: the pastor of St. Philomena MUST give permission for a Mass
in different circumstances.
Number of bridesmaids in processional:
Number of children in processional:
Number of Parents to be seated:
Number of Grandparents to be seated:
(Please include the main/matron of honor and any junior bridesmaids)
(Flower girls/ring bearers)
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MUSICIANS
The required services of the Director of Music/Organist are to be discussed prior to this consultation. Please indicate here the
additional musicians you will be hiring for your wedding liturgy. Note that extra fees will apply for each musician hired.
ENSEMBLE MUSICIANS ARE TO BE HIRED BY THE WEDDING COUPLE
(please feel free to ask the Director of Music/Organist for personnel able to fulfill additional roles)
Musician (check all that apply)
Cantor
Additional Vocal Soloist
St. Philomena Choir
Trumpet
Brass Quartet
Timpanist
Other:
Other:
Other:
Other:
Other:
Name of Musician Contracted
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Date Contracted
Important Notes
MUSIC
(sample recordings may be heard on YouTube)
PRELUDE – If you would like to specify particular pieces of music for the prelude, please list them below. If you have no
preference, prelude music will be chosen for you, and you may leave this section blank.
Musician (vocal or instrumental)
Title of Piece to Be Sung/Played
Composer
Other Information
SEATING OF THE PARENTS – If you would like a particular piece of music for the seating of the parents, please choose a vocal
solo or instrumental selection below, or leave blank if you have no preference:
VOCAL SOLO: (Please select one)
INSTRUMENTAL SOLO: (Please select one)
How Beautiful  Twila Paris
Canon In D  Johann Pachelbel
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring  J.S. Bach
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring  J.S. Bach
Ave Maria  Franz Schubert
St. Anthony Chorale  Felix Mendelssohn
Ave Maria  J.S. Bach (Gounoud)
Largo from Xerxes  G.F. Handel
The Gift of Love  Hal Hopson
Arioso  J.S. Bach
Panis Angelicus  César Franck
Ave Verum Corpus  Mozart
Other:
Other:
(must secure permission)
PROCESSION OF THE BRIDESMAIDS – It is not necessary to have separate songs for the parents and the bridesmaids.
However, if separate songs are selected please note that they will likely be shortened (please select only one).
Canon in D  Johann Pachelbel
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring  J.S. Bach
Other
Rondeau  Jean-Joseph Mouret
PROCESSION OF THE BRIDE – This selection will accompany only the Bridal procession (please select only one).
Trumpet Voluntary  Jeremiah Clarke
O God Beyond All Praising  Gustav Holst
Rondeau from Abdelazer  Jean-Joseph Mouret
Rigaudon  André Campra
Prelude to the Te Deum  Marc-Antoine Charpentier
Other
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OPENING HYMN (optional) - A way to conclude the processionals that unites the congregation and begins the service.
Yes, I want two stanzas of an opening hymn
No, we do not want an opening hymn.
If the answer above is “Yes,” please choose from one of these well-known hymns from the either the Music Issue or Glory and
Praise hymnal:
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Now Thank We All Our God
All Creatures of Our God and King
Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow
Other
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RESPONSORIAL PSALM – This follows the first reading. The responsorial psalm is always sung when a professional,
experienced Cantor is hired. In the absence of a Cantor, the Responsorial Psalm may be spoken. Please select one.
Psalm 34  James Moore, Jr
Refrain: “Taste and see the goodness of the Lord, the goodness of the Lord.”
Psalm 34  Steve Angrisano
Refrain: “Taste and see the goodness of the Lord, the goodness of the Lord.”
Psalm 103  Marty Haugen
Refrain: “The Lord is kind and merciful.”
Psalm 104  David Haas
Refrain: “Come Lord Jesus. Send us your Spirit. Renew the face of the earth.”
Psalm 118  Marty Haugen
Refrain: “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice, and be glad.”
Psalm 128  Marty Haugen
Refrain: “Blessed are those who love you, happy those who follow you...”
Other:
Other: please select one for us.
GOSPEL ACCLIMATION – This is before the reading of the Gospel. You may select one or one will be selected for you.
Mass of Renewal  William Gokelman
Celtic Alleluia  Christopher Walker
Mass of Creation  Marty Haugen
Other
Please select one for us
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OFFERTORY (only if a mass) – Due to the short nature of this moment in the mass, a brief organ voluntary will be played.
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EUCHARISTIC ACCLIMATIONS (Holy, Holy; Memorial Acclimation; Great Amen) – These are optional if a mass is being
celebrated and are to be sung by the Cantor and Congregation. Please select one.
Mass of Renewal  William Gokelman
Mass of Creation  Marty Haugen
Not a mass, not applicable
Other
Please select one for us
COMMUNION (only if a mass) – A congregational hymn is very appropriate here if you have a congregation that likes to sing. A
vocal solo or instrumental selection is an alternative. Please choose one selection if you are celebrating the mass.
I Received the Living God  Steve Grundy
Panis Angelicus - Franck
Faith, Hope and Love  David Haas
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Taste and See  James Moore, Jr.
Ave Verum  Mozart
When Love is Found  Brian Wren
The Gift of Love  Hal Hopson
How Beautiful  Twila Paris
Other
MEDITATION TO THE BLESSED MOTHER (optional) –
Yes, we are doing this.
OR
No, we are not doing this.
If you plan to make a visit the altar of the Blessed Mother, it will take place after communion (or after the Lord’s Prayer if you
are not having a full mass). Music during this moment is usually a setting of the Ave Maria or other appropriate hymn to Mary.
If you answered, “yes,” please select one of the boxes below.
Ave Maria  Franz Schubert
Ave Maria  Bach (Gounoud)
Other:
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RECESSIONAL – A festive and joyous postlude. You should choose a separate selection from the one with which you entered.
Trumpet Voluntary  Jeremiah Clarke
Rondeau from Abdelazer  Henry Purcell
Rigaudon  André Campra
Prelude to the Te Deum  M.A. Charpentier
Ode to Joy  Ludwig von Beethoven
Toccata  J. Lemmens
Other
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Thank you for taking the time to complete these forms. As soon as you have them completed, please EMAIL them
directly to the Director of Music/Organist at bjacksonmusic@gmail.com.
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