How do I write song writer and performer on the program?

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How do I write song writer and performer on the program?

posted 3 years ago in Paper

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Cricket July 26, 2008 Chicago

Four songs are being played by my ceremony, from Johnny Cash to Beethoven, and they are being performed by a friends/family.

So, how do I list this on the program?

For example:

Ave Maria, written by Franz Schubert, performed by John Smith

(That doesn't seem like it would look good)

How is this done typically?

3 years ago

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July2008Bride July 12, 2008 Colorado

I would leave out the "written by" part and just put "Performed by John Smith"

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NiftyBa May 24, 2008 Orlando, FL

In my program, I would have written it as...

Ave Maria / Franz Shubert

Performed by John Smith

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GorgesViola 10/26/08 Ithaca, NY

Usually you leave out both "written by" and "performed by" - you can put the performer's name in italics or boldface underneath. Make the title left-justified, composer/songwriter right-justified, and performer's name centered on the next line. This is pretty "clean-looking" and is how it's often done in concert programs, which is I think the format you're looking for.

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