What is a good selection for an amateur violinst to play at a Church wedding?

My sister is getting married next year and wants me to play a violin solo. I am an amateur, but I want to play a song that is appropriate and will sound beautiful (after months of practice)! The wedding is *mostly* a traditional Catholic Church wedding, with some personal twists to make it especially memorable. I am also Matron of Honor!

What is a good selection for an amateur violinst to play at a Church wedding?
Anything by J.S. Bach works. There are two versions of Ave Maria. The one most people think of is by Schubert but Charles Gounod wrote one as well. I have found that Schubert's works a little better if you won't have an accompanist. There are many different editions but you can always cut the difficult sections out. Traditional church hymns such as Allelluia! Sing to Jesus; All Creatures of Our God and King; Be Thou My Vision; Praise to the Lord, the Almighty; Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (Ode to Joy); or any others you particularly like make a tasteful addition as well. They are also easy to play and highly appropriate. Ask your sister what she would prefer.
Reply:The love theme from the Godfather. It is quite acceptable for said occassion, and works wonders without being overly complicated.
Reply:A Bartok Dirge might be effective.
Reply:Congratulations!





There are some recorder pieces that are easy violin solos. You can check out the music store for recorder books.





I also like songs from musicals like "Memory" and some beautiful fiddling tunes that are slow, like from Ireland. Can't think of the names at the moment. Also, some songs from Lutheran hymnals can be good melodies, like, "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring."
Reply:how about the theme of the movie ice castles which is the song look into the eyes of love " awsome song.
Reply:well I would suggest either Ave Maria (not sure how that would sound on violin) or Canon in D : )

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