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MUSIC SELECTIONS

This is not our complete list. If there is a particular song that you like but don’t see on the list, please ask.

Arco Music owns an extensive collection of classical, popular, contemporary, movie, rock, jazz, sacred, traditional and seasonal music. We strive to provide the best musical entertainment and will do our best to honor any musical request.

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WEDDINGS (sacred and secular)

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Wedding ceremony music is traditionally divided into four parts: prelude, processional, mid-ceremony and recessional. Prelude is pre-ceremony music that lasts about 20 minutes (5-7 songs) and meant to set the joyful mood and entertain your guests as they gather for the ceremony. Following immediately after the prelude is processional music that accompanies you and your wedding party while walking down the aisle. It usually includes three songs: grandmothers and mothers, bridesmaids and children (flower girls, ring bearer), and the bridal entrance. For processionals with fewer attendants only two songs are recommended to preserve the flow of the ceremony. 

Interlude (mid-ceremony) rituals such as the lighting of the unity candle, presenting flowers to Mary and mothers, and signing of the marriage license are beautiful additions to any wedding. If you don’t have a song preference for this part of the ceremony, we can advise you on music selections that are appropriate. If you are choosing music for a wedding in a church, it is always a good idea to ask the liturgical staff about any specific rules or guidelines the church might have regarding music selections.

* For catholic weddings, all the music selections can be instrumental except responsorial, Gospel acclamation and the Mass parts. A professional vocalist can be added to the music ensemble if the priest in charge of the ceremony prefers a vocal congregation leader.

Recessional music is played at the end of the ceremony when you are walking away from the altar. Depending on the number of attendants and venue size, usually it is one or two upbeat songs that set joyful mood for you and your guests.

If you are interested in hiring us for cocktail hour and/or wedding reception, please see ‘Special Occasions’ section. 

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SPECIAL  OCCASIONS

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If you are planning a special event such as a fundraiser, gala, cocktail hour, reception, party, anniversary, dinner, business opening, corporate celebration, etc., having live instrumental music can be a great addition in creating an amazing atmosphere. We offer easy listening music selections that flow smoothly allowing your guests to have a great time. No need to worry about choosing all the songs – just tell us the type of music you would prefer, and we will build a custom playlist appropriate for your event. 

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MEMORIAL AND RELIGIOUS SERVICES

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It is always a good idea to consult with liturgical staff about any specific rules or guidelines the church might have regarding music selections. We own an extensive collection of sacred music such as hymns and songs suitable for any religious occasion. We strive to provide the best musical experience and will do our best to honor any requests.

Traditional Wedding Music

Air - J. S. Bach

Air from "Water Music" - G. F. Handel

Aria - G. F. Handel

Aria from “Xerxes” - G. F. Handel

Arioso - J. S. Bach

Ave Maria - Bach/Gounod

Ave Maria - F. Shubert

Bridal Chorus - R. Wagner

Cannon in D - J. Pachelbel

Entrance of The Queen of Sheba - G. F. Handel

Hallelujah Chorus, “Messiah” - G. F. Handel

Hornpipe from “Water Music” - G. F. Handel

Intermezzo - Mascagni

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring - J. S. Bach

Largo from "Winter" - A. Vivaldi

La Rejouissance - G. F. Handel

Ode to Joy - L. van Beethoven

Panis Angelicus - C. Franck

Rondeau - J. J. Mouret

Sheep May Safely Graze - J. S. Bach

Spring - A. Vivaldi

Te Deum - Charpentier

Trumpet Tune - H. Purcel

Trumpet Voluntary - J. Clarke

Watchet auf - J. S. Bach

Wedding March - F. Mendelssohn

Classical Music

Alleluja from Exultate Jubilate - W. A. Mozart

Ave Verum Corpus - W. A. Mozart

Bist Du Bei Mir - J. S. Bach

Brandenburg Concertos - J.S. Bach​

Divertimentos - W. A. Mozart

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - W. A. Mozart

Gavotte - E. Grieg

Gigue - J. S. Bach

Hungarian Dances - J. Brahms

If With All Your Hearts - F. Mendelssohn

Love's Greeting (Salut d'Amour) – E. Elgar

Meditation from “Thais” - J. Massenet

My Heart Ever Faithful - J. S. Bach

Passacaile - G. F. Handel

Pathetique Sonata - L. van Beethoven

Pie Jesu - G. Faure

Ragtimes - Scott Joplin

Rigaudon - A. Campra

Serenades - W. A. Mozart

Slavonic Dances - A. Dvorak

Sleeping Beauty Waltz - P. I. Tchaikovsky

String Trios - J. Haydn

String Quartets - W.A. Mozart

Tangos - M. McLean

The Nutcracker, selections - P.I. Tchaikovsky

Waltzes - A. Levin

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All Time Favorites 

Pop Music

All You Need is Love - The Beatles

Can’t Help Falling in Love - G. D. Weiss

Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles

Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles

Hey Jude - The Beatles

I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing - Aerosmith

In My Life - The Beatles

La Vie En Rose - E. Piaf

Les Champs-Élysées - J. Dassin

Let It Be - The Beatles

L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole

Lullaby of Birdland - G. Shearing

Memory From "Cats" - A. L. Webber

Moon River - H. Mancini

My Way - C. Francois

New York, New York - J. Kander

Only Time - Enya

O Sole Mio - E. DiCapua

Por Una Cabeza - C. Gardel

Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - G. Kern

So This is Love - M. David

Sway - M. Bubble

Sweet Child of Mine - Guns N' Roses

Take Five - P. Desmond

The Girl From Ipanema

The Ludlows from “Legends of The Fall” - J. Horner

The Prayer - C. B. Sager

Time to Say Goodbye - F. Sartori

To a Wild Rose - E. MacDowell

Unchained Melody - H. Zaret

Under Paris Skies (Sous le ciel de Paris)

Unforgettable - I. Gordon

What a Wonderful World - L. Armstrong

Wonderful Tonight - E. Clapton

Wouldn't It Be Nice - B. Wilson

All of Me - J. Legend

All Star - Smash Mouth

A Thousand Years - C. Perri

At Last - Etta James

Best Day Of My Life - American Authors

Bittersweet Symphony - M. Jagger

Cantina Band - J. Williams

Can't Stop The Feeling - J. Timberlake

Chandelier - Sia

Cheap Thrills - Sia

Clocks - Coldplay

Dance Monkey - Tones and I

Despacito - L. Fonsi 

Dog Day Are Over - Florence & The Machine

Don’t Stop Believin - Journey

Feel It Still - Portugal. The Man

Hallelujah - L. Cohen

Happy - P. Williams

Havana - Camila Cabello

I'm Yours - J. Mraz

Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars

Lady Gaga - Hit Mix

Love Yourself - J. Bieber & Ed Sheeran

Love Me Like You Do - E. Goulding

Marry You - Bruno Mars

Memories - Maroon 5

Oceans - Hillsong United

Paradise - Coldplay

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

Rather Be - Clean Bandit

River Flows In You - Yiruma

Safe And Sound - Capitol Cities

Stand By Me - Ben E. King

Sugar - Maroon 5

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

The Dog Days Are Over – Florence & the Machine

Viva La Vida - Coldplay

Yellow - Coldplay

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