The Classical Brass
Wedding Music Repertoire
Through years of experience, The Classical Brass has compiled a list of commonly used pieces for your consideration. There is much more music available – this list is a starting point as you begin your planning. The choice is yours and we are here to help! The Classical Brass will work with you to personalize your musical selections to fit your occasion.
The following list suggests pieces for each portion of the ceremony. Many of these pieces work effectively in more than part of the wedding service. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about the appropriate placement of a particular piece during the ceremony.
Prelude Music selections:
Traditional Recommendations Include:
Albinoni Sonata “Saint Mark”
Bach “Air” from Orchestral Suite No. 3
Bach Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Bach Prelude and Fugue in C Major
Handel Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Mozart “Alleluia” from Exsultate Jubilate
Pachelbel Canon in D
Purcell Voluntary on “Old Hundredth”
Less Traditional Ideas:
Copland Simple Gifts
Bernstein One Hand, One Heart
Debussy Girl With the Flaxen Hair
Grainger Irish Tune from County Derry
Holst “Jupiter” from the Planets
Mascagni “Intermezzo” from Cavelleria Rusticana
Processional Music selections:
Traditional Recommendations Include:
Clarke Prince of Denmark’s March
Mouret Rondeau
Wagner “Bridal Chorus” from Lohengrin
Purcell “Intrada” from the Indian Queen
Less Traditional Ideas:
Mussorgsky “Promenade” from
Pictures at an Exhibition
Charpentier Prelude to Te Deum
Interlude and Communion Music selections:
Traditional Recommendations Include:
Bach Bist Du Bei Mir
Bach Goldberg Variation No. 18
Handel “Air” from Water Music
Shubert Ave Maria
Less Traditional Ideas:
Copland Simple Gifts
Traditional Amazing Grace
Traditional My Lord What A Morning
Puccini O Mio Babino Caro
Recessional Music selections:
Traditional Recommendations Include:
Mendelssohn “Wedding March” from
Midsummer Night’s Dream
Beethoven Ode to Joy
Clarke Trumpet Tune
Handel “Hornpipe” from Water Music
Less Traditional Ideas:
Handel “La Rejouissance” fromRoyal Fireworks
Mouret Rondeau
Bach My Spirit Be Joyful
Verdi “Triumphal March” from Aida
Marcello Psalm XIX – The Heavens Declare
Postlude Music selections:
The postlude is similar to the prelude, serving as “exit music” for your guests as they depart to the reception or other festivities. A wide range of musical styles and tempos is appropriate.