Christopher Kraus Music

Weddings and funerals

Music and advice on service construction for weddings, funerals and other significant observances.

Christopher Kraus at the organ console

As an experienced liturgical musician, I am able to provide music and advise on service construction for weddings, funerals or other significant observances.

The organ, as the “king of instruments”, is able to provide a wide range of colour and emotion to help celebrate or commemorate significant events. It is also an excellent choice for leading corporate worship with hymns.

Piano can provide a more nuanced perspective, particularly in more intimate spaces, and is easily combined with other instruments in both traditional and contemporary ensembles.

Collaborating with one or more additional musicians in an ensemble can really set your service apart musically. Leverage my network for strings, brass, vocalists or other soloists as needed.

Service fees

  • $250 Provide all service music: hymns, prelude and postlude, special music. Selections made by the organist or provided to the organist in advance.
  • $325 Provide all service music: hymns, prelude and postlude, special music. Collaborate with and/or recruit additional musicians (their fees not included), and attend any applicable rehearsals. Includes a 30-minute consultation to help you select music for your ceremony.