Kareni Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I have been working on a graduation program for our local homeschooling resource center. (This is the paper program that will be handed out.) I'm trying to use less formal language than processional, recessional, etc. I'd like to include on the program the music that will be playing before the formal program begins (i.e., the music that will be playing as the audience enters and gets seated). Any ideas? "Prelude" is a little too formal. "Coming together music" doesn't quite work to my ear. "Gathering music" sounds a little off. I'd appreciate hearing your ideas. Also, in lieu of processional, I'm thinking of using "Entrance of the graduates". Ideas for a phrase to use as they depart would also be appreciated. "Departure of the graduates" or "Exit of the graduates" sounds so ... final. (I just may end up going with those formal terms after all!) Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 Still hoping for some input .... Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delighted3 Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 We used the formal terms for lack of other ideas, but our music was very informal chosen by the kids graduating. In my opinion, you should make it your own combo of traditional/non-traditional. For example, the program could read like this: Prelude: name and artist of song Processional: name and artist of song HTH, Joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 Thanks for answering, Joy! I may end up going that route, but I'd still love to hear if others have any suggestions .... Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 One can never go wrong by using the formal, accepted terms or formats for a ceremony. A graduation is a ceremony to mark a special occasion; it's a ritual, and rituals follow a set format. This particular ritual, like many, serves no practical purpose - - it is purely ceremonial, it fills a need for recognition and ritual, and I find that, no matter what they say beforehand, people always appreciate a more formal tone, rather than a casual one. It adds to the drama of the occasion. Prelude, processional, recessional, etc are the proper terms to use; I'd stick with them! When one is getting all misty-eyed about the future, it's best to do so in a formal venue ;). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 One can never go wrong by using the formal, accepted terms or formats for a ceremony. A graduation is a ceremony to mark a special occasion; it's a ritual, and rituals follow a set format. This particular ritual, like many, serves no practical purpose - - it is purely ceremonial, it fills a need for recognition and ritual, and I find that, no matter what they say beforehand, people always appreciate a more formal tone, rather than a casual one. It adds to the drama of the occasion. Prelude, processional, recessional, etc are the proper terms to use; I'd stick with them! When one is getting all misty-eyed about the future, it's best to do so in a formal venue ;). :iagree::iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 Thank you all for your input. I went back to the traditional after all; I guess it is traditional for a reason. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.