I have been working towards my Master’s Degree for two years now at CSULB and time has finally come for me to graduate. In order to do so, I must present a graduate recital showing what I’ve learned and what I’m capable of doing. This Master’s recital is it! The  performance will feature the Bob Cole Conservatory Chamber Choir, Collegium Musicum, as well as the Long Beach Polytechnic High School’s Orchestra. We will be performing Monteverdi’s Beatus Vir I, Bach’s Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf, three madrigals by William Hawley, Whitacre’s With a Lily in Your Hand, and finally the incredible Polovetsian Dances by Alexander Borodin.

But that’s not all!!!…..Brian Dokko, who is also a Master’s candidate will be presenting his Master’s recital in conjunction with mine. His recital will also feature the LB Poly Orchestra, Collegium Musicum, as well as the Bob Cole Conservatory University Choir. They will be performing a range of works culminating with the beautiful Serenade to Music by Ralph Vaughan Williams.

The two recitals will be performed back-to-back with a brief 15 minute intermission.

The concert is FREE!!!!!

Where: Daniel Recital Hall in the CSULB Music Department

The Men’s Chorus will be performing a variety of music, from 12th century songs to contemporary a cappella numbers, including works by Forneste,
Schubert, Monteverdi,  Caccini, PDQ Bach, and more. In addition, it will feature soloists and smaller ensembles from within the chorus as well as
guess instrumentalists. This concert will be in combination with the CSULB Women’s Chorus.

Don’t miss this evening!!! It will keep you laughing and on your toes.

For tickets call (562) 985-7000 or buy at the door. $7 students, $10 everybody else

I put together this page to help couples choose music for their Catholic wedding/ceremony. Below you will find the most common music used at weddings. I am still in the process of putting together recordings and will try to update this as much as possible. In the meantime, my recommendation is to type the title of a piece into Amazon and listen to a 1 minute clip of it. It should give you enough of an idea to decide whether you like it or not.

The list below includes “Classical” music and music which can be found in various Catholic music books. Keep in mind, these songs are merely suggestions and if you have something else you like, it can probably be put into the mass as long as it is approved. This list also includes Spanish selections which can work for a bilingual Mass or a Spanish mass.

If you are looking for an organist, pianist, or singer at your wedding, feel free to contact me, but please do so in advance. (My rates are $150 to just play or just sing. If you would like me to sing AND play, the rate will be $225. These rates are for weddings in the Orange County area. A small additional fee will apply for weddings outside of Orange County)  If you want additional instruments at your wedding such as harp, trumpet, violin, flute, etc, I can find you someone who I have worked with and who will be able to provide music for your special day. (The fee for each additional instrumentalist is $150. An additional fee will apply for weddings outside of Orange County).

And as always, please contact me if you have any questions, concerns, etc.

Bridal Party Procession (Optional Mother’s Procession)
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring by J. S. Bach
Prelude in C by J.S. Bach/Ave Maria by Gounod
Ave Verum Corpus by W. A. Mozart
Air in G by J.S. Bach
Canon in D by J. Pachelbel
(Spanish) Dios es Amor, Luna
Bride’s entrance:
Bridal Chorus by R. Wagner**(Some Catholic Churches do not allow this piece, so please check with your wedding coordinator or Pastor)
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring by J.S. Bach
Trumpet Voluntary by J. Clarke
Trumpet Tune by H. Purcell
Bridal Chorus by R. Wagner
Rondeau by Mouret
(Spanish) Este Es El Dia, Rosas
Responsorial Psalm:
Psalm 118: This is the Day by Michael Joncas found in church Music book (Breaking Bread book)
Psalm 34: Taste and see the goodness of the Lord
Psalm 116: Our Blessing Cup
Psalm 33: The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord
(Spanish) Salmo 26: El Senor es Bueno (FYC#515)
(Spanish) Salmo 32
(Spanish) Salmo 33
(Spanish) Salmo 42: Como Busca La Cierva, Gonzales
(Spanish) Salmo 102
(Spanish) Salmo 127

Gospel Acclamation (Alleluia):
Celtic Alleluia with verse “I give you a new commandment says the Lord, love one another as I have loved you”.
(Spanish) Aleluya FYC #606
Ephesians 1:17-18
Colossians 3:15.16
John 13:34
John 14:23
Lighting of the Unity Candle:
Soft instrumental music
As We Celebrate by Landry
Companions on the Journey, vs. 2 & 4 (Landry)
In Christ There Is No East or West
(Spanish) Danos Tu Luz, Espinosa
(Spanish) Senor, Tu Eres Nuestra Luz, Gabarain
Offertory/Preparation of the Gifts or Communion:
Banquet of Love
Blest Are They
Eye Has Not Seen
Gift of Finest Wheat
God is Love
In Perfect Charity
Lord of All Hopefulness
Love Divine, All Love Excelling
Love One Another
Love Which Never Ends
My Soul Rejoices
No Greater Love
O Santisima
One Bread, One Body
Our Blessing Cup
Panis Angelicus by Cesar Franck
Prayer of St. Francis
Song of the Body of Christ (Bilingual)
The King of Love My Shepherd Is
This is the Day
Where Love is Found
Where Charity and Love Prevail
Where There is Love
You Are Mine
(Spanish) Amar
(Spanish) El Amor No Pasara
(Spanish) El Amor Nos Unio
(Spanish) Bendito, Bendito
(Spanish) Dios es Amor
(Spanish) Si Yo No Tengo Amor
Flowers to the Virgin:
**Ave Maria by Franz Schubert
Ave Maria by Bach/Gounod
Hail Mary, Gentle Woman
Hail, Holy Queen
On This Day, O Beautiful Mother
(Spanish) Dios Te Salve, Maria
Exit/Recessional:
Wedding March by F. Mendelssohn (**(Some Catholic Churches do not allow this piece, so please check with your wedding coordinator or Pastor)
Trumpet Voluntary by J. Clarke
Trumpet Tune by H. Purcell
Ode to Joy (Himno de Alegria) by L. Beethoven
Finale from Water Music by G.F. Handel
Rondeau by J. Mouret (from Masterpiece Theater)
(Spanish) Arriba los Corazones
(Spanish) Demos Gracias al Senor
Mass Settings:
Corpus Christi Mass (During Lent) – Can be done in Spanish
Creation Mass by Haugen
German Mass by Schubert
Mass of No Greater Love by Joncas
Heritage Mass
Missa Emmanuel (During Advent) – Can be done in Spanish
(Spanish) Misa del Pueblo Inmigrante

For a preview of the Men’s Chorus, check out their videos in the media section of this website.

When: Sunday April 26th, 4:00pm

Where: Bay Shore Community Church
5100 The Toledo
Long Beach, CA 90803

Who: CSULB’s Bob Cole Conservatory Men’s Chorus & Women’s Chorus

Tickets: Tickets are $10/$7 for students and will be sold at the door only.

For more information, please use the contact form.

When: Sunday, April 19th, 4pm

Where: Carpenter Performing Arts Center at Cal State Long Beach (corner of Atherton & Palo Verde)

Tickets: Call (562) 985-7000 $15/$10 (students)