From the perspective of a listener rather than performer, my view is that a voluntary should take into account to some degree at least, the nature of the service which preceeded the intended voluntary. Some pieces will be fairly safe regardless, whereas others may be considered risky.
If by choosing Lefebre-Wely you cause a few smiles then you have at least made contact with your audience or congregation, LW's music is not my choice but can be rather amusing, this can be a welcome break if the service felt more like a community punishment order! On the lighter side of the voluntary you could of course go english, how about;
Trumpet Sonata in D - Henry Purcell (nice version of this on CD by Paul Derrett on Bridlington Priory)
Festive March - Henry Smart
Festal Flourish - G Jacob
Fantasia in D Minor - C V Stamford (one for colourful registration!)
Suggestion! Why not just say on any notices - 'Organ Voluntary' That way your choice will be a surprise. If you have stated what you are going to play then you are stuck with it even if at the time you don't feel like playing it.
Matthew G
