A CLASSIC WEDDING
Melinda Coffey - organist

A sampler of classical, and classic, wedding music, played by Melinda on the Greg Harrold pipe organ at Church in the Forest, Pebble Beach, California, where she is Music Director and Organist.

In this modern age, one event that is still well served by "traditional" music is the Classic Wedding. It's easy to be overwhelmed by choices when planning music for such a special event, and this CD is designed to help you choose perfect music for each portion of the ceremony.

Melinda Coffey is renowned for her artistry on both piano and organ, and in this CD she demonstrates the classic elegance and majesty of some of the most beloved traditional wedding music.

This is an indispensable CD for anyone planning a traditional church wedding! In the comfort of your own home you can take your time and carefully consider which music is most appropriate for you. To make things even easier, Melinda says the title and composer at the beginning and end of each selection.

CONTENTS:

Each link plays only the first minute of the selection. On the actual CD, each selection is included in its full length. The "A" link is a direct connection to mp3 files. The "B" link is streaming mp3 and may work better on a PC.

1. Melinda's introduction   A   B

Processionals for the Bride and Attendants:
2. Wedding March - Wagner   A   B
3. Ode to Joy - Beethoven    A   B
4. Canon in D - Pachelbel    A   B
5. Trumpet Voluntary in D - Purcell    A   B
6. Trumpet Voluntary in D - Clarke    A   B
7. Rondeau - Mouret    A   B
8. Hornpipe from Water Music - Handel    A   B
9. Overture from Fireworks Music - Handel    A   B

Processionals for Attendants, Mothers, or Prelude Music:
10. Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring - Bach    A   B
11. Sheep May Safely Graze - Bach    A   B
12. Arioso - Bach    A   B
13. Air in G - Bach    A   B
14. Largo from Xerxes - Handel   A   B
15. Air from The Water Music - Handel    A   B
16. St. Anthony’s Chorale - Haydn    A   B
17. Ave Maria - Bach/Gounod    A   B
18. Ave Maria - Schubert    A   B
19. Panis Angelicus - Franck   A   B

Recessionals:
20. Wedding March - Mendelssohn   A   B
21. Trumpet Voluntary in D - Stanley   A   B
22. Allegro - Boyce   A   B
23. Ode to Joy - Beethoven    A   B
24. Hornpipe from Water Music - Handel    A   B
25. Trumpet Voluntary in D - Clarke   A   B
26. Trumpet Voluntary in D - Purcell   A   B

(Total Playing Time 52:33)

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