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Parish Handbook -
Guidelines for Music at Special Services
1. When music is desired at weddings or funerals, the family should make
arrangements with the Director of Music Ministries.
II. The Canons of the Episcopal Church require that music be religious
in nature, such as a hymn, psalm, or an anthem based on Holy Scripture.
All music and/or outside organist must be approved by the Director of
Music Ministries or the Rector.
III. The Good Shepherd Organist reserves the right of first refusal. In
the event that the Good Shepherd Organist is available, but a wedding
party elects to use another, the Good Shepherd Organist is still
entitled to compensation at the rate below. Current fees, which are
comparable to fees charged in this area by members of the American Guild
of Organists, are listed below:
Organist's fee for funerals
No Charge*
Organist's fee for weddings
$100.00*
Organist's fee if working with a soloist and/or choir
$125.00*
(does not include soloist's fee)
*For Good Shepherd Organist. If an outside organist is used, the fee is
at the individual discretion of the outside organist. Checks for the
organist should be made payable to the organist, not Good Shepherd
Church, and delivered one week before the wedding.
IV. The availability of the choir and/or instrumental ensemble groups is
subject to the discretion of the Director of Music Ministries after
consultation with the members. Should the choir sing, a donation to Good
Shepherd in the amount of $250.00 is deemed appropriate. Should the bell
choir and/or flute ensemble play, a donation to Good Shepherd in the
amount of $100.00 per group is deemed appropriate.
VIII. Soloist: If a soloist is desired, the Director of Music Ministries
must be consulted regarding the placement of the music in the service
and the schedule for rehearsals.
Rev. 1-97 |
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