Sacred Heart is happy to guide and assist you with the musical elements of your wedding plans. Once you have completed your preparation processes (meetings with the priest and Pre-Cana), then it is time to begin the formal planning for the songs and instrumental music that accompanies the rituals of the wedding ceremony and celebration.
Is there music at a wedding ceremony? Yes, singing and instrumental music are a vital part of the celebration of your wedding. The musical elements of the celebration promote participation by you and your guests, enhance and accent portions of the celebration (e.g., bridal entry procession, and add to the aesthetic element of this special day. Want to read more about the elements of musical choices for your wedding? (more…)
Is the Sacred Heart organ used at weddings? Yes, our Director of Liturgical Ministries is both an accomplished organist and vocalist. In addition several other musicians from local Catholic parishes and the area also assist us from time to time. Our Director schedules them to assist at your wedding.
How about someone to sing during the wedding? Can they be part of the celebration? Yes, a cantor adds a wonderful aesthetic to the ceremonies. The right cantor not only provides vocal accompaniment, but also leads your guests to participate. As mentioned above our Director is an accomplished vocalist. In addition, other cantors from local Catholic parishes and the area also assist us from time to time. Our Director schedules them to assist at your wedding.
What about other musicians and instruments? Occasionally the question arises regarding additional musical or vocal accompaniment such as another cantor, string quartets, or wind players. We have worked with many of the music professionals here in the Tampa Bay area and can make opportunities to have them participate in the celebration. The Director of Liturgical Ministries approves their participation and can also recommend string and wind players. Please note that these professionals have their own fees outside the fees of Sacred Heart.
Who do I contact at the parish to get more information? Please call Sean Fitzsimmons-Brown, the Director of Liturgical Ministries, at 813-229-1595, ext. 205 between 8:30am-4pm, Monday, Tuesday or Friday. You can also reach Sean at his email: sfitzsimmons@sacredheartfla.org.
When should I and my fiancée meet with the Organist? Once the Director has assigned the Organist, you will be given contact information to get in touch with them. This typically occurs after your preparation meetings with the Priest and Pre-Cana, usually 10 weeks prior to the wedding.
What happens when I meet with my organist? They will review with you when and why music occurs in the ceremony and assist you in helping you decide upon music appropriate for the celebration, sung or instrumental.
Can I prepare for my meeting with my Organist? Yes. Read here so you understand why and how music is chosen. Look through the texts in our hymnals of the appropriate songs on back. You can find audio clips on the internet of many of the processionals listed. Also you can read here to see some potential selections from our hymnals.
What are the fees for my organist and cantor? The fees are $100 for the cantor and $200 for the organist. If the organist is also the cantor, then the combined fee is $250. Please remember if other musicians are part of their celebration, their fees are in addition to the above and should be arranged apart from the parish.
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