The parish music director is responsible for decisions about these matters. You are welcome to suggest pieces of your own choosing, or song suggestions of both traditional and contemporary pieces are available if you would like them. If a singer is desired, we strongly recommend that you choose a professional. The names of professional singers are available, if you are interested. If you are bringing in your own singer, try to obtain a list of songs in that person's repertoire from which choices can be made.
Most singers prefer to sing no more than five or six solos.
The parish music director cannot accept responsibility for teaching songs to the soloist prior to the wedding day. Our organ has a built-in transposer which is a great help in getting pieces in the right key for each singer. Limited microphone facilities are available both in the choir loft and in the sanctuary. St. Xavier is fortunate in having a fine pipe organ. We also have a Steinway studio-upright piano on the main floor of the church near the sanctuary.