Julia Read
Bagpiper & Harpist, Marlow, UK
Funeral and Wedding Music Guide
Creating Meaningful and Reverent Atmospheres
Selecting music for your funeral or wedding is an important task and will reflect the mood and memories of the people involved. I can work with you to select the most appropriate music and I'm also very happy to learn new tunes specifically for your event.
This page contains my personal recommendations based on my many years of playing at funerals and weddings, along with videos.
Funeral Music - Bagpipes
Funeral Music Guide
Funeral Music - Harp
Arrival: When the Battle's O'er, Going Home, The Dark Isle, Abide With Me, Hector the Hero
Entrance: Amazing Grace, Skye Boat Song
During Service: Sleep Dearie Sleep, Highland Cathedral
Exit: Going Home, Oft in the Stilly Night, My Home,
Graveside: Mist Covered Mountains, The Flowers of the Forest, Lochaber No More
Arrival: Abide With Me, Upon the Willows
Entrance: Amazing Grace, The Old Rugged Cross
During Service: In Christ Alone, Ave Maria, The Lord is my Shepherd
Exit: Canon in D, Amazing Grace, Mist Covered Mountains, Somewhere over the Rainbow
I am happy to advise on suitable music and help you choose meaningful pieces for your ceremony.
Wedding Music - Bagpipes
Wedding Music Guide
Wedding Music - Harp
Arrival: The Atholl Highlanders, Mairie's Wedding, The Glendaural Highlanders, The Bells of Shannon, Lass of Richmond Hill
Bridal Party Entrance: Amazing Grace, Skye Boat Song, Wedding March
During Service: Highland Cathedral
Exit: Highland Wedding, Highland Laddie, Bonnie Dundee, Cock O' the North
Pipe to top table: Scotland the Brave
Arrival: Morning Has Broken, All Things Bright and Beauiful, What a Wonderful World, Can You Feel the Love Tonight, Ae Fond Kiss
Bridal Party Entrance: Amazing Grace, The Prayer, Canon in D
Signing of Register: Wild Mountain Thyme, The Lord's My Shepherd, In Christ Alone, Holy Forever
Exit: How Great Thou Art, Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer
I am happy to advise on suitable music and help you choose meaningful pieces for your ceremony.