Music is a vital part of this sacred service. Its purpose is to maintain and help create a spirit of Christian worship. All instrumental and vocal music should be chosen in consultation with our music director/organist. She will suggest appropriate music for your service in consultation with the soloist and pastor. Music must be appropriate for worship and reflect Biblical themes and Christian perspective. Secular music, such as show tunes, are not appropriate. The Pastor and Music Director have final authority regarding music selections. Due to the nature of the service, taped accompaniment is not recommended.

It will be your responsibility to contact the church organist as soon as possible to discuss the date, time and music. Arrangements for a vocal soloist should be handled privately, although our Music Director will be glad to suggest the names of qualified and experienced singers. It is the responsibility of the bride to see that the soloist contacts the organist to arrange for a rehearsal. This rehearsal should be scheduled for a time other than the wedding rehearsal.

The cost of the organist is included in the wedding fee. Soloist's fee should be negotiated and paid separately.

The bride and groom will need to schedule a time to consult the organist/music director to choose music for the wedding. In addition to processional and recessional music, we suggest the following places during the ceremony where music could enhance the service. Choose the spots carefully as it is possible to use too much music in the service.

• At the seating of the mothers.
• A hymn may be sung by all in attendance prior to the processional music.
• During the lighting of the unity candle (choose a song where the words relate directly to this act.)
• While the couple is kneeling during the prayers.

If music is chosen requiring additional rehearsal/practice time, an additional fee may be required. Approval for a guest organist will be made only by the music director. Penny Walsh, Director of Traditional Music, may be reached at the church, email or phone, (813) 253-5388 ext. 237.