A piece can hold a particular meaning.

Begin with the moments in the ceremony and the people who guide them. The actual musicians and ceremony organiser must confirm what is supported and appropriate.

A programme,
in your order.

Arrange sample musical moments, then read the occasion as a printed programme. The real musicians confirm pieces and arrangements.

Ensemble direction

The running order

Use Move earlier or Move later. Remove a moment, or add it again below.

  1. 01

    Arrival & welcome

    Music alongside greetings and the room settling.

  2. 02

    A moment to listen

    A focal performance with space for shared attention.

  3. 03

    A departure

    A closing transition and a clear final cue.

The Second SetSample programme
A reception

Duo direction

  1. Arrival & welcome
  2. A moment to listen
  3. A departure

Musical intentions for discussion.
Pieces, duration and performers to be agreed.

Your working programme
A reception / Duo direction / 1. Arrival & welcome → 2. A moment to listen → 3. A departure. Pieces, durations, rights and performers remain to agree.Review the occasion brief

A planning study. No set list, rights, performer or date is confirmed.

A ceremony conversation

  1. Map the moments

    Identify where music is being considered: arrivals, an entrance, a pause, a signing or a departure. These are prompts, not a required ceremony structure.

  2. Discuss the requests

    Share the pieces or musical feelings that matter to you. Ask the musicians about supported arrangements and any preparation needed.

  3. Agree the cues

    Identify who signals each moment and how the musicians connect with the person leading the ceremony.

  4. Review the setting

    The venue and musicians should agree performance position, practical requirements and any restrictions affecting the programme.

Questions for the ceremony note

Tick the points you have considered. This is a local working list.

0 of 5 points noted

Give the meaning a place in the brief.

The occasion note holds personal requests alongside the room and running order.

Prepare a ceremony conversation