Dirge & Hymns
Music of Mourning and Meditation
Traditionally performed at the close of the funeral, accompanying the casket to the grave and at graveside. It is also often performed during a funeral or memorial service, as part of the service, joined by the congregation as a hymn, or as music for meditation. Examples:
Amazing Grace
In The Garden
Just A Closer Walk With Thee
The Old Rugged Cross
Sweet Sweet Spirit
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
We Shall Overcome
March & Second Line
Music of Transition
Traditionally performed upon departure from the grave, leading a march back to the meeting hall (or just out of the cemetery). It is music of praise for the lost brother or sister, and celebration for those who must carry on with the business of living. Examples:
When The Saints Go Marching In
Oh, Didn’t He Ramble
Muskrat Ramble
Panama
Fidgety Feet
High Society
South Rampart Street Parade
Traditional Dixieland/Blues
Music of Celebration
Following the funeral or memorial it is time to shed the burden of loss. Some may go home and reflect, but for others it is a social time. If continuing the celebration of life is what's called for, the uplifting, toe-tapping style of dixieland music is the perfect soundtrack. Examples:
Basin Street Blues
Wabash Blues
Weary Blues
Darktown Strutters Ball
Maple Leaf Rag
Original Dixieland One-Step
Tailgate Ramble
Tiger Rag