Confused about Church music!!!

Mia84

Hi all,

Trying to organise our wedding ceremony at moment and getting a bit confused about the music. Could anyone give me a list of when and where in the ceremony we should be putting music. I know that certain parts have to have hymns only but I'm really not positive!

Any help would be great!

lilminx

"There are certain parts of the mass where singing is very important and it shouldn't be a problem to involve the congregation fully.

* The Psalm,
* the Alleluia,
* and the Acclamations in the Eucharistic prayer.

It is important that the person leading the singing knows exactly when and how to invite the congregation to sing their parts in these pieces.

Other places where you might use music include:

* As guests arrive
* At the beginning of the liturgy (an instrumental or an instrumental leading into an entrance hymn)
* As the couple are lighting the candles
* Lord Have Mercy (Kyrie)
* The lighting of the centre candle
* The offetory
* Preparation of the altar (either sung or a simple instrumental)
* Holy Holy
* Our Father
* The Great Amen
* At the sign of peace
* Communion time (for example you might use one piece that the people can join in the refrain, followed by a solo)
* During the signing of the registry (this might be a time for a solo or an Instrumental)
* Closing Hymn
* The Final Procession

Your priest will be able to advise you on when music is most relevant for your particular ceremony."

Hope this helps - have a look at the website for more info. I've helped with the music at a few weddings so ask away if you have any other questions. Congrats

texanman

There are some mass booklet templates on
http://www.ashmoreproductions.com/wedding-mass-booklet-templates/
which might help.