Mendelssohn Wedding March with Fanfare — Orchestra & Choir Sheet Music
The definitive recessional — Mendelssohn’s Op. 61 with full trumpet fanfare, arranged for Orchestra & SATB Choir by Paul Lorenz
Edition facts
Wedding March (with Fanfare) by Mendelssohn Bartholdy, arranged by Paul Lorenz (Orchestra & Choir edition): full score (5 pages) and separate parts (13 pages), delivered as a PDF (A4) for instant download, €39.90.
- Instrumentation
- Flute · Trumpet (2), Trombone · Timpani · Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Double bass
- Pages
- 18 pages — full score (5) + separate parts (13)
- Tempo
- ♩ = 90
- Edition
- 2025
- Format
- PDF, A4, instant download
Read from the PDF you download.
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.
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Orchestra & Choir
€39.9018 pages: score + parts · PDF (A4)
Every part also for other instruments – included ↓
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.
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Parts for your instrumentation
Every instrumental part of this edition is also available for other instruments – included in the price. Transposed, in the right clef, checked for range and breathing.
| Original part | Also available for |
|---|---|
| Flute | Oboe, Clarinet in B♭, Violin, Horn in F, Viola |
| Trumpet in B♭ I | Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in B♭, Soprano saxophone in B♭, Violin, Alto saxophone in E♭, Horn in F, English horn in F, Viola |
| Trumpet in B♭ II | Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in B♭, Soprano saxophone in B♭, Violin, Alto saxophone in E♭, Horn in F, English horn in F, Viola |
| Trombone | Viola, Cello, Double bass |
| Violin I | Clarinet 1+2 in B♭, Horn 1+2 in F, Viola |
| Violin II | Viola |
| Viola | Violin, Cello |
| Cello | Alto saxophone in E♭, Horn in F, English horn in F, Viola, Tenor saxophone in B♭, Trombone, Euphonium, Bassoon, Bass clarinet in B♭, Double bass |
“1+2”: a part divided for two players. Where the original part has double stops or chords, two wind players share the notes – marked “div.” and “a 2”.
Buy. After your purchase you receive your personal link to the Part Configurator by e-mail.
Choose part and instrument. For example the Trumpet in B♭ I part as Alto saxophone in E♭.
Download the PDF. The first time a part is requested it takes about a minute to set; after that it is ready at once – with your name as the license notice.
How the Part Configurator works →Need a different instrumentation? After your purchase you can send Paul Lorenz a request.
Quality in detail
- 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: Every instrumental part is also available for other instruments — the trumpet part for alto saxophone, for example — through the Part Configurator included with your purchase. Need the choir removed or a key change? Contact us for tailored adjustments.
Wedding March (with Fanfare) sheet music at a glance
| Song | Wedding March — Felix Mendelssohn, from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Op. 61 (1842); public-domain composition |
| Arrangement | Full orchestra with SATB choir, opening with the complete trumpet fanfare |
| Arranger | Paul Lorenz — arrangements recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road |
| Scoring | Full A3 conductor’s score + all individual orchestral parts + SATB choir parts |
| Difficulty | Grade 4 — intermediate to professional ensembles |
| Format | High-resolution 600 DPI PDF, MOLA-compliant engraving — instant download, print- and tablet-ready |
| Licensing | Public-domain work; arrangement licensed for performances by the purchasing ensemble; standard PRO reporting by the organiser |
| Price | €39.90 |
Is this edition right for you?
Program this arrangement when the recessional needs to land as an event, not a background cue. This edition is written for:
- Professional wedding and ceremony ensembles who need the full fanfare notated exactly as Mendelssohn wrote it
- Semi-professional civic and concert orchestras wanting a rehearsal-ready score with clean page turns and measure numbers
- Orchestra-and-choir performances where the integrated SATB parts turn the March into a ceremonial statement
- Conductors booking urgent ceremonies who need the complete package the moment they purchase
Need a transposition or a different voicing? Paul Lorenz adapts it on request — just ask before you buy.
What you receive
- The full A3 conductor’s score, with the trumpet fanfare fully notated
- All individual orchestral parts — strings, woodwinds, brass, timpani and percussion — plus SATB choir parts for soprano, alto, tenor and bass, individually extracted
- High-resolution PDFs, delivered instantly and yours to keep — no rental
Programming Wedding March (with Fanfare)
This is a recessional that opens on its strongest gesture — the four-bar brass fanfare is the entire dramatic contract, so give the trumpets room and let the silence before it do half the work. Placed at the close of a ceremony, it releases the room; placed in a concert programme, it pairs naturally with the rest of Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream incidental music or other celebratory processionals. With the SATB choir engaged, the March swells from accompaniment into a full ceremonial climax; taken as pure orchestra, it stays lean and immediate. Explore the related arrangements below to build the rest of the programme.
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Wedding March (with Fanfare) sheet music — 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 the licence to print parts for your ensemble and perform this arrangement with the purchasing ensemble. 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. Your purchase includes the licence to perform this arrangement with the purchasing ensemble and to print parts for it — weddings, ceremonies and concerts included. Any reporting of the public performance to a performing-rights society (GEMA/AKM/SUISA, or ASCAP/BMI/PRS elsewhere) is handled by the organiser as usual. For commercial recordings or broadcast, please contact us directly.
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.
Can I play the Trumpet in B♭ I part on Alto saxophone in E♭?
Yes. The Part Configurator is included in the price: the Trumpet in B♭ I part is also available for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in B♭ and Soprano saxophone in B♭ and 5 more instruments – transposed, in the right clef, checked for range and breathing. You receive the link by e-mail after your purchase.
Which parts are available for other instruments?
8 instrumental parts for 16 instruments in all. The overview “Parts for your instrumentation” on this page lists every original part with its instruments. For a different instrumentation you can send Paul Lorenz a request after your purchase.
Am I allowed to use the re-scored parts?
Yes. Parts from the Part Configurator belong to the edition you bought and are covered by the same license – for your ensemble, with the same rights of use. Every part carries the notice “Licensed to …” in its footer. For public performances the organiser registers the performance with the collecting society as usual (e.g. PRS, ASCAP/BMI, GEMA).