2013 Weddings...I.C.

And, if you plan to marry this year or know of someone who is... here you go! "L'Chaim!" to Life!   Music

 

Guidelines
The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church music staff is delighted that you have chosen Immaculate for your wedding. The music staff is dedicated to providing liturgical music for your wedding which is beautiful, appropriate and spiritually uplifting.

 Marriage is a sacred union between two people. The Catholic wedding is a sacrament and the music selected should be appropriate for the occasion. While many popular love songs may have a special meaning to the couple, they are better left for the reception.

Music should be carefully chosen and should be suitable to the religious nature of the celebration The text or lyric of a song is as important as the quality of the music. Toward that end, there are several guidelines that need to be set forth regarding music for weddings.

	Contact the Music Director, Jose Ignacio Diaz Gravier, D.MA.. at Immaculate (786-271-3526) ideally 2 1/2 months; no later than one month in advance of the Wedding Date to work out all aspects of the music for your wedding.
	Immaculate Conception’s Organist is the designated organist for all weddings. The fee for the Organist is not included in the I.C. wedding package.   Due to the age and historic nature of the organ, NO visiting organists are allowed to play for weddings.
	Only music of a liturgical or sacred nature is allowed within the liturgy. You should consult with the Immaculate Clergy with regards to your specific celebration.

Organ Selections for Prelude, Gift Preparation and/or Communion The organ at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church is a grand and wonderful instrument. Its’ potential cannot be realized by any means other than hearing the instrument "live". The organist hosts a "play-through" of music every Sunday. The organist will provide music prior to the wedding. If the wedding is celebrated without vocal music, and if the wedding is a Mass, then the organist will play during Gift Preparation and Communion as well. Please bear in mind that the pieces chosen must reflect the nature of the liturgical action at Gift Preparation and Communion and, as such, should not be of a secular nature.

 

 

Musician Fees Fees are to be paid in advance one to two weeks prior to your ceremony. The fees are as follows: Organist $xxx.xx   Cantor $xxx.xx

 

Some Suggested Music:

Below are suggested appropriate music for this sacred occasion.

Processional

Allegro Moderato (from Water Music) - Handel Bridal March - Wagner Canon in D - Pachabel Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring / Bach

Communion/Offertory Meditation/

Panis Angelicus - Cesar Franck or Sacris Solemnis One Bread, One Body - Foley Here I Am Lord - Schutte Supper of the Lord - Rosania Taste and See - Moore Beautiful City of God Pescador de Hombres Primeramente Dios Gracias Señor Dios te salve Maria El Pan de Vida Eres tu Jesús El Rocio de la mañana Este es el día que hizo el Señor Que alegría cuando me dijeron Maria Bread of Life The Wedding Song - annon. The Prayer You Raise me up Prayer of St. Francis – Sebastian Temple Ave Maria - various composers - Schubert, Gonoud The Irish Wedding Song - trad. The Lord is Kind and Merciful - Haugen Morning has broken *Special requests can be made…