Classical Wedding Music Selections
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Pieces that require a pedal harp are labeled (P).
- Arioso, by Bach (P)
- Ave Maria, by Franz Schubert (P)
- Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin, by Wagner
- Canon in D, by Pachelbel (my favorite choice for wedding processional)
- Clair de Lune, by Debussy (P)
- Concerto for the Harp in B flat, by Handel (P)
- Dodon’s Sleep, by Rimsky-Korsakov
- First Arabesque, by Debussy (P)
- Giga, by Corelli (P)
- Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desirings, by Bach (great wedding processional or recessional)
- Jupiter, from Holst’s “The Planets”
- Little Prelude in F Major, by Bach
- La Fille Aux Cheveux de Lin, by Debussy (P)
- Largo from Winter, Opus 8, No. 4, by Vivaldi
- Meditation from “Thais”, by Massenet (P)
- Musetta’s Waltz, by Puccini (P)
- Passacaille, by Handel (P)
- Pavane (op. 50), by Fauré (P)
- Petite Suite Classique, by Marcel Grandjany (P)
- Prelude in C, by Bach (great wedding processional) (P)
- Première Gymnopédie, by Satie (P)
- Primavera, by Ludovico Einaudi
- Sheep May Safely Graze, by Bach (popular choice for seating of the grandparents or processional)
- Salut d’Amour, by Elgar (P)
- Sarabanda E Toccata, by Nino Rota (P)
- Sonata in C Minor, by Pescetti (P)
- Sonatina No. III, by Dussek
- Spring, Opus 8, No.1, by Vivaldi
- Theme from the New World Symphony, by Dvorak
- Three Preludes pour harpe, by Marcel Grandjany (P)
- The Swan, by Saint Saëns (P)
- Trumpet Tune, by Purcell (great wedding processional)
- Trumpet Voluntary, by Jeremiah Clarke (great wedding processional)
Recommended wedding selections are indicated in bold, and listed in a separate post.
Pop/Movie Music Selections
- Across the Stars (Love Theme from Star Wars: Episode II) (P)
- All I Ask of You, by Andrew Lloyd Webber (P)(Phantom of the Opera)(P)
- All of Me, by John Legend (P)
- A Thousand Years, by Christina Perri (Twilight) (popular prelude or special music option)
- A Time for Us, by Rota (Theme from Romeo and Juliet)
- At Last (sung by Etta James) (P)
- A Whole New World (Disney’s Aladdin)
- Beauty and the Beast (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast)
- Best Day of My Life, by American Authors (P)
- Bewitched, by Richard Rodgers (P)
- Can You Feel the Love Tonight (Disney’s The Lion King)
- Clocks, by Coldplay
- Come Away With Me, by Norah Jones (great pop selection for the Unity Candle) (P)
- Comptine d’Un Autre Été (Amelié soundtrack)
- Concerning Hobbits, by Howard Shore (Lord of the Rings)
- Dawn, by Dario Marianel (Pride and Prejudice) (P)
- Desert Rose, by Sting (P)
- Edelweiss (Sound of Music) (great wedding processional)
- Fly Me to the Moon, by Bart Howard (P)
- Fields of Gold, by Sting
- Glasgow Love Theme (Love Actually) (P)
- Hallelujah, by Leonard Cohen (P)
- Here Comes the Sun, by George Harrison (P)
- Here, There and Everywhere, by John Lennon and Paul McCartney (P)
- I Will Be Here, by Steven Curtis Chapman
- Legend of Zelda, Overworld Theme (P)
- Lord of the Rings, various selections by Howard Shore
- Love Me Tender, by Elvis Presley (P)
- Lucy Meets Mr. Tumnus (Narnia)
- Moondance, by Van Morrison (August Rush) (P)
- My Funny Valentine, by Richard Rodgers (P)
- My Heart Will Go On, by James Horner (Titanic)
- My Own True Love (Tara’s Theme from Gone with the Wind) (P)
- Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head, by Burt Bacharach (P)
- Somewhere Over the Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz) (P)
- Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Israel Kamakawiwoʻole Uke version)
- Storybook Love, by Mark Knopfler (The Princess Bride)
- Stranger In Paradise, by Ridger Wright (Kismet) (P)
- Sunrise, Sunset, by Jerry Bock (Fiddler on the Roof) (P)
- Theme From Love Story, by Francis Lai (P)
- The Prayer (sung by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli) (P)
- The Throne Room, by John Williams (StarWars: Episode IV) (great wedding recessional) (P)
- The Very First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, by Ewan MacColl (P)
- The Very Thought of You, by Ray Noble (P)
- The Wedding Song (There Is Love) (P)
- Time to Say Goodbye, by Francesco Sartori (sung by Andrea Bocelli) (P)
- Unchained Melody, by Alex North (P)
- You Are the Sunshine of My Life, by Stevie Wonder (P)
- You Are My Sunshine
- What a Wonderful World, by Weiss/Thiele (P)
- When I Fall in Love, by Victor Young (P)
Celtic and Folk Music Selections
- Ashokan Farewell
- Black is the Color of my True Love’s Hair
- Blarney Pilgrim, Traditional Irish
- Bransle de la Torche, Traditional English
- Brian Boru’s March, Traditional Irish
- Carrickfergus, Traditional Irish (great piece for the Unity Candle)
- Danny Boy, traditional Irish
- Da Slockit Light, by Tom Anderson
- Childgrove, traditional English
- Eleanor Plunkett, by O’Carolan
- Fanny Power, by O’Carolan
- Farewell tae Tarwathie, Traditional Scottish
- Give Me Your Hand (great piece for the Unity Candle)
- Mari’s Wedding, Traditional Scottish/Irish (great wedding recessional)
- Morrison’s Jig, Traditional Irish
- Off She Goes, Traditional Irish
- Planxty Burke, by O’Carolan
- Planxty Drew, by O’Carolan
- Road To Lisdoonvarna, Traditional Irish
- Robin, Traditional English
- Scarborough Fair, Traditional English
- Shenandoah, traditional American
- Skye Boat Song, traditional Scottish
- Si Bheag Si Mhor, by O’Carolan
- Simple Gifts, by Elder Joseph
- Sleep, My Pretty Little Baby, Trad. Welsh
- The Bonnie Lass o’Fyvie, Traditional Scottish
- The King of the Fairies, Traditional Irish
- The Parting Glass, Traditional Irish
- The Rights of Man, Traditional Irish
- The Silkie, Traditional Scottish
- Star of the County Down, Traditional Irish (good for a processional or recessional)
- Three Ravens, Traditional English
- Twa Corbies, English Ballad
- Wayfaring Stranger, traditional American
- Wild Mountain Thyme, Traditional Scottish
- And hundreds more…
Hymns
- Abide with Me
- Amazing Grace
- A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
- Angel’s Hymn, by Rhett Barnwell
- As The Deer, by Martin Nystrom
- Ave Maria, by Franz Schubert
- Be Thou My Vision, Traditional Irish (Great for the Unity Candle or a time of prayer)
- Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing, Traditional American
- Doxology (Old Hundredth)
- Fairest Lord Jesus
- Father, I Adore You, by Terrye Coelho
- For the Beauty of the Earth
- From All the Dwell Below the Skies
- Great Is Thy Faithfulness
- Have Thine Own Way, Lord
- He Leadeth Me
- His Eye is on the Sparrow
- How Deep the Father’s Love For Us
- How Firm a Foundation
- How Great Thou Art
- I Need Thee Every Hour
- In the Garden
- I Vow to Thee (Jupiter from The Planets) (Great for processional)
- Jesus Loves Me
- Jesus Paid it All
- Morning Has Broken
- My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
- O God Our Help in Ages Past
- O Master Let Me Walk With Thee
- O the Deep Deep Love of Jesus
- Precious Lord, Take My Hand
- Rock of Ages
- Softly and Tenderly
- Seek Ye First, by Karen Lafferty
- Sweet Hour of Prayer
- The Lord’s Prayer (P)
- The Old Rugged Cross
- There Is A Balm In Gillead
- The Steadfast Love of the Lord, by Edith McNeill
- This Is My Father’s World
- Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
- To God Be the Glory
- Unto the Hills I Lift Mine Eyes
- What A Friend We Have in Jesus
- What Wondrous Love Is This
- You Are My Hiding Place
- And more…
Stephanie Claussen has performed for weddings in Minneapolis & St. Paul since 2000. If you are looking for lovely harp music for your ceremony, consider hiring Stephanie.