The Wedding March
Key: C major
Instrumentation / Arrangement: 2 soprano recorders + piano accompaniment
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847)
Period: Romantic
Region / Culture: Germany
Type: Instrumental
Format: Digital download (PDF) — 2 files (3.3MB)
About the piece
Mendelssohn’s Wedding March is one of the most iconic ceremonial works in Western music, originally written as part of his incidental music for Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Op. 61), and widely used at weddings (often as a recessional).
This edition is arranged for two soprano recorders with piano accompaniment, making it an excellent option for:
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wedding ceremonies (processional/recessional setlists)
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recitals and chamber programs
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teaching duos (ensemble skills with harmonic support)
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“classical highlights” repertoire for young ensembles
Practical ensemble tips (2 sopranos + piano)
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Blend & tuning: two soprano recorders need matched articulation and careful intonation; rehearse long notes slowly with the piano to lock pitch.
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Role clarity: let one recorder lead phrasing (breathing points + shaping), while the other mirrors dynamics and articulation for a unified line.
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Bright but not sharp: soprano recorders can get edgy—aim for a warm airstream and avoid forcing volume.
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Piano as anchor: treat the piano part as the harmonic “floor”; recorders should float above it with clean, celebratory articulation.
What you receive
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2 digital files (3.3MB) as listed on the product page.