The combination of harp, organ and vocals was absolutely magnificent and beautiful.
You helped us to create exactly the appropriate atmosphere
W.R. - Toronto
THE MUSIC
Music for the wedding ceremony creates a beautiful ambience to enhance the loving intentions of this special occasion.
MUSIC SELECTIONS
There are many beautiful traditional and contemporary light classical and clerical selections. Special choices may also be played. Below are some of the more popular selections played on the harp, organ and church bells at St. George's-in-the-Pines.
To hear each of the following selections, please click on the Title of each selection below.
Harp, Organ and Voice all performed by Jan Pearce. Music above was recorded by the Music and Sound Department of The Banff Centre.
PRELUDE
This is music played usually for 15 to 20 minutes before the bride's entrance. It serves to set the atmosphere, give your guests enjoyment as they wait and to enhance the anticipation of the ceremony.
PROCESSIONAL
A special musical selection is sometimes considered for the bridal attendants with larger entourages. The bridal processional is the most important music of the ceremony as it announces her entrance and signals the guests to stand.
SIGNING OF THE REGISTRY
This offers an opportunity for a special musical selection, as it reflects the joyous mood of the moment and helps to sustain a gap in the ceremony as the requisite paperwork is completed.
COMMUNION
Music helps to keep a flow to the communion.
RECESSIONAL
This accompanies the couple as they make their first passage as newlyweds. The "Wedding March" has been the traditional favourite though other selections are also perfectly suitable for this moment.
INSTRUMENTS
The wedding service at St. George's has been traditionally supported by the organ. You may choose to augment this in some degree with the lovely and romantic sound of the celtic harp or the pedal harp. This could be for a special spot such as the signing of the registry, a few numbers preceding the ceremony, or for as much as the entire service.
BOOKING AND CONSULTATION
Bookings are recommended as soon as possible, as the musician is often required for other services the same day. Jan Pearce, of Avalon Harp invites you to her studio for a complimentary consultation where you can discuss the many musical decisions involved in the wedding ceremony. The rehearsal may be attended for an extra fee.
MUSICIAN FEES
Information on fees will be given you when you contact us. Fee are to be paid in advance, or brought to the rehearsal and left with the officiating clergy.
OTHER MUSICIANS
There are other options for your musicians. You may want to arrange for an instrumental group to play. These are important details for early planning.
May God bless you richly in your life together....
AVALON HARP - Jan Pearce
Jan weaves the perfect ambiance into any church ceremony. Jan's expertise includes the elegant concert grand harp, mystic Celtic harp, expressive piano, full-bodied organ, and her warm vocals to create the ideal musical expression.
Jan can be contacted at:
47 Ranch Estates Dr. NW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
T3G 1J9
Phone: 403-241-5661
Fax: 403-241-5660
Cell: 403-808-1564
Email: jpearce@avalonharp.com | Web Site: www.avalonharp.com
HARP ANGEL - Deborah Nyack
Deborah is a solo Harpist and can preform at your wedding or church ceremony.
She can be contacted at:
PO Box 8031
Canmore, Alberta, Canada
T1W 2T8
Phone: 403-678-6509
Fax: 403-609-3447
Email: info@harpangel.com | Web Site: www.harpangel.com
PROFESSIONAL SINGER - Rebecca Levant
Rebecca Levant is a Professional Singer that is available for weddings. She sings in many languages and has many talents. View her web site to learn more.
Email: rlevant@shaw.ca | Web Site: www.rebeccalevant.com
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St. George's MUSIC DIRECTOR & ORGANIST - Eugene Chang
Eugene is available for weddings.
Phone: 403-431-1940
Email: ecnice@hotmail.com
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