It is one of the joys of a composer to be able to respond through music to significant events. This music was inspired by the composer’s brother announcing his engagement. The piano piece that ensued, Petrus Aemeliam Deamat, was performed during the signing of the registry at their wedding. Composed & performed by Jonathan Billingham.

Composed & performed by Jonathan Billingham. The introduction to this waltz, in common time, acts as a call to the dance floor before transitioning to a 3/4 time signature, indicating the beginning of the bridal waltz. The music interweaves the composer’s own love story as it was composed for his bride, Linda.