Graham Hallett is organist of St Mary's, Putney, where there is a lovely, though small, Marcussen mechanical action instrument.
Many of the weddings in Putney Parish take place at the daughter-church, All Saints, Putney Common, where there is a surprisingly good "Eminent" electronic organ (aided by a fine acoustic)
The following guide is intended to help wedding couples make their choice of music for their ceremony.
Tel: 01737 832686
email: ghh@mail.com
You can contact me by phone, fax or email, at least 6 weeks in advance (earlier for August/September weddings) allowing yourselves enough lead-time to print Service Sheets.
If you have no problems with your selections then there is no real need to meet the organist. However, if there are matters you feel you need to discuss in person, you can arrange a meeting. Because I do not live in the Parish I'd prefer to meet you after Morning Service on a Sunday at St Mary’s (by Putney Bridge).
Before the arrival of the bride I usually play for 15 minutes; unless you have any particular requests I select fairly well-known, pleasant and light pieces, including those in the section "Signing the Registers"
You need to consider -
Click on one of these areas to go to the relevant list/samples pages.
Music prior to service
Music for the entry of the bride
Hymns
Music during the Signing of the Registers
Music for departure from the church
Solo singing during your service
The following PDF downloads contain nothing extra to what is on these pages, but convenient if you would rather print out and deal with in writing.
Graham often works with soprano Sarah-Jane Dale, who operates as "Melisma" and can arrange supporting instrumental soloists, if required, for the wedding, and also groups of musicians, of various styles, for your Reception.
Click on the link at the right to transfer to a fresh page where there are a few extracts to give an idea of Sarah-Jane's style.
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