Baptisms

Music for baptismal services may include prelude music, an opening hymn, a special musical selection, interlude music or hymn singing while participants dress, a closing hymn, and postlude music. Well-known hymns and Primary songs are most appropriate.

Weddings

Music for a wedding ceremony that is held in a home or Church building might include prelude music, hymns, special musical selections, and postlude music. When a wedding ceremony is held in a Church building, a wedding march is not appropriate.

Funerals

Music for funerals might include prelude music, an opening hymn, special musical selections, a closing hymn, and postlude music. Simple hymns and other songs with gospel messages are most appropriate for these occasions. Opening and closing hymns are usually sung by the congregation.

Activities

When stakes, wards, quorums, or auxiliaries plan activities that will include music, they can get help from the stake or ward music chairman and from the stake or ward activities music specialists. These music leaders may be asked to organize or recommend music for road shows, cultural arts evenings, dances, choral groups, and other programs. These music leaders also may work with youth leaders to recommend meaningful music activities for youth.

Some cultural and recreational music may be presented in the chapel on weekdays. Often, however, the cultural hall is a more appropriate setting for such music. Local priesthood leaders resolve questions about what music is appropriate for the chapel. Applause is usually not appropriate in the chapel.

For information about calling activities music specialists, see "Stake Activities Music Specialist" and "Ward Activities Music Specialist."

Dances
The Church Handbook of Instructions sets forth policies regarding the music to be used in Church-sponsored dances for youth and adults. Lyrics and music should contribute to an atmosphere where the Spirit of the Lord can be present. Persons who provide music must follow Church standards when performing for Church activities. For further information, see "Activities," section 10 of the Church Handbook of Instructions, Book 2: Priesthood and Auxiliary Leaders (1998), page 277.