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.
WEDDINGS (sacred and secular)
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.
SPECIAL OCCASIONS
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.
MEMORIAL AND RELIGIOUS SERVICES
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
Trumpet Tune - H. Purcel
Trumpet Voluntary - J. Clarke
Watchet auf - J. S. Bach
Wedding March - F. Mendelssohn
All Time Favorites
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
Concerto for 2 Violins - 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 Theme – 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. McLeanThe
The Nutcracker, selections - P.I. Tchaikovsky
Waltzes - A. Levin
Pop Music
Across The Universe - The Beatles
Alegria - Cirque Du Soleil
All I Ask of You - A. L. Webber
All You Need is Love - The Beatles
A Time for Us - N. Rota
Edelweiss - R. Rodgers
Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles
Fly Me to The Moon - B. Howard
Forrest Gump - A. Silvestri
God Only Knows - The Beach Boys
Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles
Here, There and Everywhere - The Beatles
Hey Jude - The Beatles
How Beautiful - T. Paris
How Long Will I Love You - E. Goulding
Il Postino - Soundtrack
In My Life - The Beatles
La Vie En Rose - E. Piaf
Let It Be - The Beatles
L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
Memory From "Cats" - A. L. Webber
Moon River - H. Mancini
My Fair Lady - F. Loewe
My Way - C. Francois
New York, New York - J. Kander
Oblivion - A. Piazzolla
Only Time - Enya
O Sole Mio - E. DiCapua
Over The Rainbow - H. Arlen
Pirates Of The Caribbean - K. Badelt
Por Una Cabeza - C. Gardel
Reminiscent Joy - O’Neill Brothers
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - G. Kern
So This is Love - M. David
Stranger in Paradise - T. Bennett
Sway - M. Bubble
Sweet Child of Mine - Guns N' Roses
Tango from Six Dances - M. McLean
The Ludlows from “Legends of The Fall” - J. Horner
The Pink Panther - P. Marillia
The Prayer - C. B. Sager
Time to Say Goodbye - F. Sartori
To a Wild Rose - E. MacDowell
Tradition from "Fiddler on the Roof"
Unchained Melody - H. Zaret
What a Wonderful World - L. Armstrong
When I am Sixty-Four - The Beatles
Wonderful Tonight - E. Clapton
Wouldn’t It Be Nice - The Beach Boys
You and Me - Lifehouse
Your Song - E. John
All of Me - J. Legend
A Thousand Years - C. Perri
At Last - Etta James
Bittersweet Symphony - M. Jagger
Can’t Help Falling in Love - G. D. Weiss
Cantina Band - J. Williams
Clocks - Coldplay
Despacito - L. Fonsi
Don’t Stop Believin - Journey
Enchanted - T. Swift
Hallelujah - L. Cohen
Happy - P. Williams
Havana - Camila Cabello
Have I Told You Lately - R. Stewart
I am Yours - J. Mraz
I Get to Love You - Ruelle
Lady Gaga - Hit Mix
Liz On Top of The World – D. Marianelli
Love Yourself - J. Bieber & Ed Sheeran
Love Me Like You Do - E. Goulding
Marry Me - Train
Marry You - Bruno Mars
Nothing Else Matters - Metallica
Oceans - Hillsong United
Paradise - Coldplay
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
She - H. Kretzmer
Skyfall - Adele
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Sugar - Maroon 5
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Thriller - M. Jackson
The Dog Days Are Over – Florence & the Machine
Viva La Vida - Coldplay
Yellow - Coldplay
Jazz & Blues
Adios Nonino - A. Piazzolla
Blue and Sentimental - C. Basie, M. David
Chelsea Bridge - B. Strayhorn
Heart of My Heart - Ben Ryan
Joke-Souvenir – I. Frolov
In a Sentimental Mood - D. Ellington
In the Mood for Love - J. Menugh
Libertango – A. Piazzolla
Lullaby of Birdland – G. Shearing
Summertime - G. Gershwin
Take Five - P. Desmond
Tea For Two - V. Yumans
The Girl from Ipanema - A. C.Jobim
