Christopher Graham
Organist and Pianist for Funerals
When celebrating the life of a loved one, you have the freedom to choose what kind of music you would like – traditional or contemporary . . . religious or non-religious. Discuss your preferences for the funeral service with the celebrant, funeral director or Christopher directly. We can help you choose the music if you would like to discuss ideas.
Singing Hymns and Songs optional
Families can choose whether or not they would like congregational singing. Here’s a list of some of the most popular, well-known hymns and songs ideal for funeral services.
Hymns and Songs Religious
Amazing Grace
Abide With Me
The Lords My Shepherd
Guide me, O Thou Great Redeemer
How Great Thou Art
Songs Semi-Religious
All Things Bright And Beautiful
Morning Has Broken
Jerusalem
"And Did Those Feet"
Songs Non Religious
You Raise Me Up
Hallelujah
What A Wonderful World
Organ and Piano Solo Music
The following lists are a representative collection of some of the most popular music played as piano or organ solos at funeral services. The choice is always up to the family whether or not they would like solo music played before, during, and at the conclusion of the funeral service (99% of families do), and if so, whether they would like religious or non-religious music, contemporary or traditional.
Each audio is a brief sample of the music. Any audio suggested can be placed anywhere in the funeral ceremony. New audios are constantly being added.
Music Before the Service Begins
Organ
Ave Maria (Schubert)
Ave Maria (Bach – Gounod)
Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring (Bach)
Panis Angelicus (Franck)
Piano
Over The Rainbow
Wind Beneath My Wings
Memory from Cats (Webber)
Fur Elise (Beethoven)
My Heart Will Go On from Titanic (Celine Dion) - Audio Coming Soon
Music during a peaceful time of Reflection
Organ
Largo (Handel)
God Be In My Head
Piano
Cavatina From Deer Hunter
Moonlight Sonata 1st Mvt. (Beethoven)
Gymnopedie No.1 (Satie)
- Audio Coming Soon
Meditation from 'Thais'
- Audio Coming Soon
Claire de Lune (Debussy)
- Audio Coming Soon
Music at the Conclusion of the Funeral Service
Organ
Hornpipe From Water Music (Handel)
Nimrod (Elgar)
Jerusalem (Parry) - Audio Coming Soon
Piano
Cavatina From Deer Hunter
Time To Say Goodbye – Audio Coming Soon
Catholic Requiem Mass
With 25 years’ experience in the Catholic church, Christopher Graham specializes in playing for the Catholic Requiem Mass, both traditional and contemporary music. He is an organist at St Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral in Auckland.
Popular Hymns and Songs for Catholic Funerals
Here I am, Lord
The Lord’s My Shepherd
Come As You Are
How Great Thou Art
I Come to the Garden Alone
Christopher Graham can also provide the music for The Liturgy of the Eucharist if the family so desire. The sung reponses are: ‘Holy, Holy, Holy’ (Sanctus), ‘The Memorial Acclamations’, ‘The Great Amen’, and ‘Lamb of God'(Agnus Dei). They can be either spoken or sung at the family’s discretion.
Venues and Instruments
Most venues have a good organ, piano, or keyboard. For any venue that may not have an instrument or one suitable for the occasion, Christopher Graham can bring his own keyboard and sound system.
Christopher Graham is a Registered Invocare Supplier in New Zealand.
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