Classical Guitar Publications
Guitar Music for Weddings and Special Occasions
These Guitar Solo and Guitar Chamber pieces are especially selected for weddings
and other special occasions. Many of them are popular
requests for wedding ceremonies, processionals, recessionals , reflective moments
and pre-ceremonial music. Others are less well-known but offer the same functionality
and add
a fresh and original sound to the event.
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Guitar Solos for Weddings and Special Occasions
  Arioso by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Transcribed for solo guitar by James Baird
This elegant piece is perhaps one of the most memorable melodies ever written.
It is perfect for processionals and also works as welcome music before the
wedding ceremony. The Arioso is from Cantata
"Ich steh mit einem Fuss im Grabe" BWV#156.
Sarabande in Bm by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Transcribed for solo guitar by James Baird
This slow movement from the Partita No. 1 in Bm for solo violin, BWV 1002, is ideal for
reflective moments in the ceremony like candle lighting or a pause prior to the wedding
vows. The transcription fits comfortably on guitar.
 Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel (1653 - 1706)
Transcribed for solo guitar by James Baird
The Canon in D is perhaps the most familiar melody of classical music. This
version for solo guitar works very well on the instrument. The music functions
well as processional music but fits almost anywhere within ceremony.
| Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel |
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Flute and Guitar Music for Weddings and Special Occasions
 Adagio Op. 166 by Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Transcribed for flute and guitar by James Baird
Franz Schubert is well known for his songs and gift of melody. This very romantic
piece for flute and guitar works well as mood welcome music prior to the ceremony.
The manuscript includes score and individual parts.
| Adagio Op. 166 by Franz Schubert |
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Ave Maria by Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Transcribed for flute and guitar by James Baird
This piece by Franz Schubert is one of the most recognized melodies of all time. This very romantic and spiritual
piece for flute and guitar works well as mood welcome music prior to the ceremony and during the Eucharist.
| Ave Maria by Franz Schubert |
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 Largo Op. 8 No. 4 (Four Seasons - Winter)
by Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Transcription for Flute and Guitar by James Baird
Vivaldi’s Four Seasonsviolin concertos, first published in 1725, are part of a set of 12: Op. 8, entitled Il Cimento dell'armonia e dell'inventione ("The Contest of Harmony and Invention"). This slow movement, Largo, is from the Concerto Op 8 No. 4 entitled Winter. These concerti are some of the earliest known examples of program music.
The excerpt from the sonnet written by Vivialdi to be read during performance reads:
To rest contentedly beside the hearth, while those outside are drenched by pouring rain.
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