Mendelssohn Wedding March with Fanfare — Orchestra & Choir Score
The definitive recessional — Mendelssohn’s Op. 61 with full trumpet fanfare, arranged for Orchestra & SATB Choir by Paul Lorenz
The fanfare sounds, the doors open, and two hundred guests rise as one — the moment the Wedding March was written for, in 1842, and still the most electrically charged four bars in all of ceremony music. Mendelssohn composed the incidental music for A Midsummer Night’s Dream with the precision of a dramatist: the trumpet fanfare is not decoration, it is declaration. Every professional conductor who has ever raised a baton for a recessional understands that those opening brass notes do not merely announce an exit — they announce a beginning. This arrangement by Paul Lorenz preserves that theatrical power completely, with the full trumpet fanfare notated exactly as Mendelssohn intended, embedded in a conductor score built for the demands of live ceremony performance.
For professional ensembles, the difference between a workable score and a performance-ready score is measured in rehearsal hours and confidence at the stand. This edition adheres to MOLA engraving standards throughout: 8.5 mm staff sizes, measure numbers at every system, and page turns placed at rests — not in the middle of the fanfare. The integrated SATB choir arrangement transforms the March from ceremony background into an unforgettable ceremonial statement, with clear entry cues and independent choral parts that allow for flexible deployment. From Austrian castle weddings to major concert hall events, this is the orchestral Wedding March score that removes every technical obstacle between your ensemble and the music.
The Complete Professional Edition
Orchestra & Choir
€39.90
The complete ceremony edition: full conductor’s score with the trumpet fanfare fully notated, every orchestral part individually extracted, and SATB choir parts ready for the stand. Instant download, no shipping delays.
- Full Conductor’s Score (A3 format)
- Violin I & II Parts
- Viola, Cello & Double Bass Parts
- Flute Part
- Trumpet I & II in C — fanfare fully notated
- Trombone I & II &
- Timpani & Part
- Performance License — ceremonies & ensemble printing
Crafted for the Ceremony Podium
- Full Trumpet Fanfare: The iconic four-bar brass opening fully notated — as Mendelssohn wrote it, as your audience expects it.
- MOLA-Compliant Engraving: 8.5 mm staff sizes and 600 DPI resolution for crystal-clear reading at stand distance on paper and tablet.
- Choir & Orchestra Integration: SATB choir parts seamlessly woven into the orchestral texture with clear conductor cues and independent entry markings.
- Instant PDF Delivery: Download begins immediately after purchase — no shipping delays, no waiting, even for urgent ceremony bookings.
- Rehearsal-Ready Notation: Measure numbers at every system, generous 0.8″ annotation margins, and page turns placed at rests throughout.
- Bespoke Customization Available: Need the choir removed, a key change, or an alternative instrumentation? Contact us for tailored adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is included in the download?
You receive a complete, performance-ready package: the full conductor’s score in A3 format, all individual orchestral parts (strings, woodwinds, brass — including the trumpet fanfare fully notated — timpani and percussion), SATB choir parts for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass, and a performance license covering private ceremonies and ensemble printing. Everything is delivered as high-resolution PDF files optimized for both screen reading and professional printing at A4 or A3.
What is the difficulty level of this arrangement?
Grade 4 — Intermediate to Professional. The orchestral writing suits professional wedding ensembles and semi-professional civic orchestras. The trumpet fanfare requires confident brass players who can deliver a clean opening statement in a live ceremony context. The SATB choir parts are accessible to experienced choirs with moderate sight-reading ability and a comfortable SATB range.
Do I need a performance license?
Mendelssohn’s original composition (Op. 61, 1842) is fully in the public domain. This arrangement by Paul Lorenz is licensed for performances with your purchase — the license explicitly covers private ceremonies and ensemble printing for your parts. For public ticketed events, standard venue licensing (ASCAP, BMI, PRS) applies as usual, consistent with all professionally published arrangements.
Can the arrangement be customized for my ensemble?
Absolutely. Paul Lorenz Music offers bespoke customization services — a capability unique in the professional sheet music market. Whether you need the choir removed for a purely orchestral recessional, a key transposition for a soloist, or an alternative brass voicing for a non-standard ensemble, we can tailor this arrangement to your exact requirements. Contact us directly to discuss your needs.
What is your refund policy?
Due to the digital nature of our products, we cannot offer refunds once the download has been accessed. We encourage you to review the score preview carefully and contact us with any questions before purchasing — we are happy to answer technical or musical questions in advance.
Mendelssohn Wedding March Sheet Music
