Musical Menu

By Martin Steinberg, The Associated Press

For the Procession Down the Aisle

• “Air on the G String,” Bach: contemplative, passionate
• “Allegro” from The Water Music, Handel: jaunty, uplifting ditty
• “Andante” from String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 29, Schubert: tender theme from the opera Rosamunde
• “Andante” from Piano Concerto No.21 K.467, Mozart: used in the movie Elvira Madigan
• “Arioso” from Cantata 156, Bach: nice, less-used substitute for “Air on the G String”
• “Bridal Chorus” from Act Ⅲ of Lohengrin, Wagner: “Here Comes the Bride.”
• “Canon in D,” Pachelbel: melodious round that keeps growing and growing
• “The Four Seasons,” Vivaldi: various movements that provide uplifting, classic touch
• “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring,” Bach: simple, swirling and sentimental
• “Largo” from the opera Xerxes, Handel: slow, moving melody that builds to majestic climax
• “Nocturne” from String Quartet No. 2, Borodin: passionate tune in the show Kismet
• “Romanza” from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Mozart: nothing more beautiful than this stately melody
• “See, The Conquering Hero Comes” from the oratorio Judas Maccabeus. Handel: bold tune. Perfect for the unabashed bride who idolizes her groom
• “Sheep May Safely Graze,” Bach: a heart tugger
• “Traumerie” from Kinderscene, Schumann: dreamy
• “Trumpet Tune,” Purcell, “Trumpet Voluntary in D,” Jeremiah Clarke: regal Baroque fanfares
• “Vocaluse,” Rachmaninoff: gorgeous love song with a hint of tragedy

For the Recessional

• “Hornpipe” from The Water Music, Handel: noble Baroque tune
• “Ode to Joy,” Beethoven: solemnity meets hope
• “Rondeau,” Jean Joseph Mouret: theme from PBS’s Masterpiece Theatre
• “Wedding March” from Midsummernight’s Dream, Mendelssohn: a joyous conclusion to start the rest of your lives together
• “Hallelujah Chorus,” by Handel: if you really want to make a statement

Information from Tuscaloosa Bridal Directory