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Wedding Music
Meaningful and appropriate music can greatly enhance a joyful wedding. This list is designed to acquaint wedding couples and musicians with some of the wedding music resources available through the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
Recommended Music for Various Instruments
This contains suggested printed music for various instruments available in the Music Department of the library. This is not a complete listing of wedding items from our collection, so be sure to ask a librarian for any items you do not see listed. Also included in Part I is a list of related wedding planning and etiquette books found in other departments of the library.
- Organ music
- Piano music
- Vocal solo music
- Solo instrument/solo instrument & keyboard
- String group music
- Woodwind group music
- Brass group music
- Choral music
- Bibliographies of wedding music
- Books on wedding planning & etiquette
- Selections for the Jewish wedding
Most Requested Music
A list of some of the most requested wedding titles and where they can be found in the Music Department as well as some suggested wedding dance videos and DVDs and wedding music-related internet sites.
Introduction
Here is a list of suggested music for your special day. Of course, it is also always desirable to schedule a personal consultation with the musicians who will be performing.
Finally, the library has over 25 CDs of wedding music in its genre section: We -- Wedding. It's an easy one-stop to find much of the recorded music for which you may be looking.
Please ask a librarian if you need additional assistance or if you need help in locating any items.
Return to the topPART I
ORGAN MUSIC
PIANO MUSIC
| Dearly
beloved, a treasury of wedding music Arr. Denes Agay |
qM32.8 A25 D4 |
| Joy
of wedding music Arr. Denes Agay |
qM1977.W4 J7 1990x |
| Love and wedding piano solos | qM32.8 L68 1991x |
| Modern
Bride Wedding Songbook (includes Chicken Dance, Hora and other specialty songs) |
qM1977 .W4 M63 2001x |
| Piano
music for the wedding ceremony Ed. Richard Bradley |
qM20.P578 1979x |
| Wedding music for piano | qM20.W42 1970zx |
| Wedding
music for piano Adapted by Chester Nordman |
qM1977.W4 W42 1970zx |
VOCAL SOLO MUSIC
SOLO INSTRUMENT OR SOLO INSTRUMENT AND KEYBOARD
| Album fur violine und orgel (violin & organ) | qM787.1 A34 |
| Ave
Maria (violin & organ) Bach-Gounod/arr. Edward Shippen Barnes |
qM13.G68 A9 1926x |
| Ave
Maria (trumpet & organ) Schubert/ arr. de Jean Thilde |
qM261.S24 A9 |
| Bridal
march from Lohengrin (violin & piano) Richard Wagner |
qM223.S33 L67 1913x |
| Complete
book of wedding music for flute/violin Arr. Paul Mickelson (piano & C instrument) |
qM243.C66 1990x |
| Concerto
en ri majeur (trumpet & organ) J.S.Bach/adapt. Marie-Claire Alain |
qM186.B3 BWV972 1986x |
| Ein
feste burg/A mighty fortress (trumpet & organ) Friedrich Brauer |
qM184.B69 F4 1908x |
| Mazltov:Jewish-American
wedding music (for clarinet or other instrument) D. Tarras and J. Rubin |
qM71.M39 1998x |
| The
regal trumpet (trumpet & piano) Ed. Robert Nagel |
qM260.N3 R4 |
| The sacred harpist (harp) | qM118.S3x |
| Sacred
solos for the flute (flute & keyboard) Arr. Dona Gilliam |
qM243.S23 1984x |
| Sarabande
for a church service (violin & keyboard) Robert Leech Bedell |
qM787.1 B37s |
| Sinfonie
de fanfares (trumpet & organ) Mouret/arr. Gardner (includes the Theme from Masterpiece Theatre) |
qM186.M6 S9x |
| Wedding
music vol. 1 and 2 (C and Bb instrument and keyboard) David Johnson |
qM14.4 W3 W39 1970x |
| Wedding
suite (violin & organ) Giuseppe Ferrata |
rqM184.F47 op. 20 1906x |
STRING GROUP MUSIC
WOODWIND GROUP MUSIC
| Bridal
song Adolf Jensen/arr. F. Henri Klickman |
qM659.J46 op. 45 no. 2 1936x |
| Music
for weddings Vol. I Arr. Bill Holcombe |
qM558.M86 1983x |
| Music
for weddings Vol. II Arr. Bill Holcombe |
qM558.M862 1985x |
| Wedding
music: for flute, oboe and piano Gerard Jaffe |
q M317.J35 W43 1988 |
BRASS GROUP MUSIC
| The
Canadian Brass book of advanced quintets ed. & arr. Walter H. Barnes |
qM558.C27 1986x |
| The
Canadian Brass book of easy quintets ed. & arr. Walter H. Barnes |
qM558.C28 1983x |
| Canzone
e sonate Giovanni Gabrieli |
qM557.4 G22 C3x |
| Commemorative
fanfare John Cheetham |
qM1245.C5 C6 1982x |
| Eight
fanfares for brass ensemble Arr. Arthur Bliss |
M1270.B64 F33 1984 |
| Fanfare
for Canterbury Cathedral David Sampson |
qM957.4 S38 F3X |
| Four
voluntaries Thomas Tallis/arr. Peter Maxwell Davies |
qM558.T3 K43 1984 |
| Great hymns for brass | qM458.G75 1984x |
| Hallelujah
Chorus from Messiah Handel/arr. Douglas Haislip |
qM559.H36 M44 1989x |
| Mel
Bay presents hymns & descants for trumpet William Bay |
qM357.4 B39 M4 1985x |
| Music
for weddings Arr. Bill Holcombe |
qM558.M85 1983x |
| Prince
of Denmark's march Jeremiah Clarke/arr. W.F. Mills |
qM559.C5 T7 1982 |
| Wedding Essentials for Intermediate Brass Quintet | qM558 .W44 2003x |
CHORAL MUSIC
| Let
the people praise thee, O God; An anthem composed for the marriage
of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales & Lady Diana Spencer William Mathias |
M2072.4 M38 L4x |
| A
wedding anthem Benjamin Britten |
M783.4 B75w |
| The
wedding responses; composed for the marriage of H.R.H. the Princess
Anne and Capt. Mark Phillips Douglas Guest |
M2016.8 G8x |
BIBLIOGRAPHIES OF WEDDING MUSIC
| (The)
ultimate guide to wedding music Elizabeth and Alex Lluch |
(r)ML128.W4 L6 2002x |
| Wedding
music Regina Holmen Fryxell |
ML128.W4 F7 |
| Wedding
music: an index to collections William D. Goodfellow |
rML128.W4 G6 1992 |
BOOKS ON WEDDING PLANNING & ETIQUETTE
Located in the Reference Services Department, 2nd floor of the Main Library, Oakland| Celebrating interfaith marriages: creating your Jewish/Christian ceremony | HQ745.L455 1999 |
| Tried
and trousseau: the bride guide Jennifer Rogers |
HQ745.R64 1992 |
| Wedding
ceremonies: planning your special day Jo Packham |
HQ745.P35 1993 |
| Wedding
receptions: arranging a joyous celebration Jo Packham |
HQ745.P3555 1993 |
| The
couple's wedding survival manual Michael R. Perry |
BJ2051.P47 1999 |
| Emily
Post on second weddings Elizabeth L. Post |
BJ2065.R44 P67 1991 |
| Emily
Post on weddings Elizabeth L. Post |
BJ2051.P55 1994x |
| Emily
Post's wedding etiquette Peggy Post |
BJ2051.P62 2006 |
| Emily
Post's weddings Peggy Post |
BJ2051.P6 1999 |
| For
the bride: a guide to style and gracious living Colin Cowie |
HQ745.C677 2000 |
| For
the groom: a blueprint for a gentleman's lifestyle Colin Cowie |
HQ745.C68 2000 |
SELECTIONS FOR THE JEWISH WEDDING
Music
| Jewish klezmer music (CD) | Fo Fel #17516 |
| Jewish wedding music | qM2186.J39 1985x |
| Jewish wedding music for string quartet | qM453.J49 1996x |
| Jewish
wedding music: for string quartet or string orchestra Arr. Judy Levine-Holley |
qM453.J492 2000x |
| The Joy of the Jewish wedding | rqM2017.6 J7 1986x |
| Mazltov:
Jewish-American wedding music (for C and Bb instrument) D. Tarras and J. Rubin |
qM71.M39 1998x |
| Mazeltov!
Klezmer style for string quartet, quintet or string orchestra Arr. Jay Fishman |
qM452.F55 M3 1990 |
| The
Ultimate Klezmer (International Hebrew Wedding Music)
Arr. Joshua Horowitz |
qM1450 .I58 2001x |
Books
located in the Reference Services Department of the Main Library (Oakland)
| Creative Jewish Wedding Book | BM713.K36 2004 |
| Jewish Weddings | q BM713.B72 2003 |
PART II
WEDDING FAVORITES TITLES
| Air on the G string | Bach |
| qM14.4 W3 W39 1970x | organ or organ with instrument |
| qM1977 .W4 B54 2002x | piano |
| qM453 .E53 1994x | strings |
| qM222 .S12 1991x | violin and piano |
| Recordings | |
| Ave Maria | Bach/Gounod |
| Sheet music collection | vocal/keyboard |
| qM13.G68 A9 1926x | violin and organ |
| Recordings | |
| Ave Maria | Schubert |
| Sheet music collection | vocal/keyboard |
| qM261.S24 A9 | organ and trumpet |
| Vo Kan #762 | compact disc |
| Bist du bei mir(When thou art near) | Bach |
| qM14.4 W3 W39 1970x | organ |
| Vo Kan #762 | compact disc |
| Bridal Chorus (from Lohengrin) | Wagner |
| qM453.W43 1990x | strings |
| M6.M35 1894x | organ |
| qM786.4 M37e | piano |
| qM558.M85 1983x vol. I | brass |
| We Gia #3498 | compact disc |
| Og Ham #811 | compact disc |
| Canon in D | Pachelbel |
| qM453.W43 1990x | strings |
| qM13.P3 C3 1977 | organ |
| qM559.P3 C3x | brass |
| Or Pac #357 | compact disc |
| Crown imperial | Walton |
| qM13.W34 C7x | organ |
| Bd Eas #2854 | compact disc |
| Fireworks music(selections) | Handel |
| We Gia #3498 | compact disc |
| The Four seasons (selections) | Vivaldi |
| qM453.W43 1990x | strings |
| qM1113.V6 C5 | violin and piano |
| Co Viv #358 | compact disc |
| Co Viv #456 | compact disc |
| Grand march from Aida | Verdi |
| qM12.B1 1940x | organ |
| Jesu, joy of man's desiring | Bach |
| qM33.5 B3 H45 1980zx | piano |
| qM129.B22 H4x | guitar |
| qM14.4 W3 W58 1991x | organ |
| qM14.4 W3 W39 1970x | organ |
| qM453.W43 1990x | strings |
| q M2110.S487 1997x | high voice and organ |
| qM2110.S4872 1997x | low voice and organ |
| Ch Bach #5791 | compact disc |
| Ch Mor #4127 | compact disc |
| Joyful joyful we adore thee | Beethoven |
| qM14.4 W3 W41 1991x | organ |
| qM558.M85 1983x | brass |
| qM558.M862 1985x | woodwinds |
| We Wed #6268 | compact disc |
| The Lord's prayer | Malotte |
| qM2113.M3 L6 1990x | vocal solo |
| qM2019.3 M34 L6 1946x | vocal duet |
| We Bri #13051 | compact disc |
| O perfect love | |
| qM558.M85 1983x vol. I | brass |
| qM243.C66 1990x | instrument and piano |
| Psalm XVIII(XIX) | Marcello |
| qM786.8 M36 | organ |
| Rigaudon | Campra |
| qM453.W43 1990x | strings |
| qM13.C35 I37 1920x | organ |
| Rondeau (theme from Masterpiece Theatre) | Mouret |
| qM186.M6 S9x | organ and optional trumpet |
| Og Ham #811 | compact disc |
| Sheep may safely graze | Bach |
| qM14.4 W3 W41 1991x | organ |
| An Sun #1714 | compact disc |
| Cm Bach #2990 | compact disc |
| Te Deum | Charpentier |
| qM12.F786 1982x | organ |
| We Gia #3498 | compact disc |
| Toccata (from 5th symphony) | Widor |
| qM786.8 W67sc | organ |
| Og Mur #355 | compact disc |
| Og Mur #5126 | compact disc |
| Trumpet tune | Clarke (sometimes attributed to Purcell) |
| M786.8 P98 | organ |
| qM453.W43 1990x | strings |
| We Mid #13070 | compact disc |
| Trumpet voluntary | Clarke |
| (also known as the Prince of Denmark's march) | (sometimes attributed to Purcell) |
| qM558.M85 1983x vol. 2 | brass |
| qM453.W43 1990x | strings |
| qM13.C55 T7 1937x | organ |
| We Gia #3498 | compact disc |
| Wedding march (from Midsummer night's dream) | Mendelssohn |
| M6.M35 1894x | organ |
| qM20.P578 1979 | piano |
| qM558.M85 1983x vol. 1 | brass |
| qM453.W43 1990x | strings |
| We Gia #3498 | compact disc |
| Og Ham #811 | compact disc |
| Wedding processional (from Sound of music) | Rodgers & Hammerstein |
| qM14.5.W3 R6 1980zx | organ |
DVDS
A variety of our dance DVD may be of interest to the wedding couple. Items include instructional dance videos and videos on ballroom dancing and other styles of dance. DVDs can be borrowed from the library or can be previewed here in the Music, Film & Audio Department.
Here are a few that are specifically geared to wedding dances:
| Title | Call Number |
|---|---|
| Dancing Together: a 90-minute Guide to a Beautiful Wedding Dance | (DVD) GV1753.D363 2007x |
| Now You're Dancing Presents the Wedding Dance | (DVD) GV1753.W427 2002x |
| Wedding Dances: Easy Lessons for Your Special Day | (DVD) GV1753.W429 2004x |
| Wedding Day Dancing | (DVD) GV1753.W434 2004x |
WEDDING MUSIC INTERNET SITES
The Internet can be accessed from the library public terminals. Ask a librarian if you need any assistance in finding these sites.
Originally compiled by Deborah Heilman
Updated November 2012
