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On WeddingWire since 2007

Music for the Moment is a string ensemble providing elegant music for weddings and other special events throughout the New York-New Jersey-Pennsylvania-Connecticut area. From a string quartet, trio, violin-cello duo, or a solo instrumental, these musicians provide a beautiful, traditional or contemporary sound for any ceremony, reception, or cocktail hour. Whether you desire classical favorites or the newest releases, Music for the Moments' talented musicians can play it for your special day. While they are based in New Jersey, they travel to New York and Pennsylvania for weddings, parties and other occasions.

Services Offered

These professionals boast an extensive musical selection. While they can provide the typical string instruments like the violin and cello, they can also offer other instrumentailists. Other services include:

  • NEW! Solo Violin with background tracks!
  • Song requests
  • Custom song arrangements
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Acoustic or amplified
  • Flexible packages
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$270

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$945

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learn New Songs
Reception Music

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo
Instrumental - Duo
Instrumental - Trio
String - Trio
String - Quartet
String - Quintet
Soloist / Vocalist

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6

What instruments does your group play?

Cello
Guitar
Harp
Piano
Viola
Violin

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Learn New Songs
Liability Insurance
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
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Reviews of Music for the Moment

4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
132 Reviews
99% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Music for the Moment is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours. Karen and her team are praised for their talent, responsiveness, and professionalism. They have a wide selection of songs to choose from and are willing to accommodate special requests. The music provided by Music for the Moment is described as beautiful, romantic, and perfect for creating a magical atmosphere at weddings.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Music for the Moment is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours. Karen and her team are praised for their talent, responsiveness, and professionalism. They have a wide selection of songs to choose from and are willing to accommodate special requests. The music provided by Music for the Moment is described as beautiful, romantic, and perfect for creating a magical atmosphere at weddings.

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Marykate C. Sent on 11/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible musicians

I cannot recommend music for the moment enough! We reached out to them for our November 2023 wedding at the pleasantdale chateau. They were lovely to work with. Very quick to respond, accommodating with song requests, and also helped us map out our ceremony with timing. They sounded beautiful on the day of and really made our day special. Our guests also raved about them! Several guests came up to me and said they were incredible and asking for their info for their next event. I’m so happy we booked music for the moment and I would highly recommend you do too!!
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Janet G. Sent on 11/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Ceremony

Having a violin a harp at the ceremony was the perfect touch and a dream come true. Karen was the best to work with. Thank you for everything.
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Chelsea R. Sent on 11/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing musicians!!

Karen and her team were incredible!!! We had them play at our ceremony and cocktail hour, and they sounded absolutely amazing. Karen was so accommodating (I struggled to pick some songs), and she helped me figure out what to play and offered some suggestions. I debated on even having live music, and I am just so glad that I did. It made our ceremony and cocktail hour so much more romantic, intimate, and upscale. I would recommend Karen and her team to everyone, and if you’re not sure whether or not you want live music for your ceremony, GO FOR IT, and hire Music for the Moment! They are so amazing.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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Team

Karen Kamp
Karen Kamp
Owner/Manager

Karen was raised in New Jersey and as a teenager began studying violin seriously. She earned a Bachelor of Music in violin performance from Ithaca College. While living in St. Louis, MO, she was the leader of the Canterbury String Quartet which played many venues such as the Old Courthouse doing a special Thomas Jefferson program and for numerous weddings and special events. Karen has played with Music for the Moment for many years. She recently took over the business from the founder, Deena Leff. Karen performs with many local orchestras and teaches violin and viola. Playing weddings always reminds Karen of her own wedding and how happy she was that day. (And ever since!)

Linda  Howard
Linda Howard
Violinist

Linda was born in Puerto Rico, raised in Texas, and graduated high school from the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan. After receiving her Bachelor and Master of Music Degrees in Violin performance, she toured the United States and Europe with Broadway shows and performed with Hotel Nidom string quartet in Hokkaido, Japan. Linda joined Music for the Moment in 2009. She has played violin with the Princeton Symphony for many years and teaches strings at Johnson Park Elementary in Princeton. Her favorite hobby is sailboat racing.

Madeline Schneider
Madeline Schneider
Cellist

Madeline was born in Los Angeles, California where she began her cello studies at age 9. She moved with her family to New York when she was a teenager and attended the High School of Performing Arts in NYC. She graduated from the Manhattan School of Music with a B.A. in Cello Performance.

She is a former member of the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra. She has played with the Staten Island Chamber Music Players String Quartet, Serenade Series and Musical Chairs Chamber Ensemble. She is principal cellist with Orchestra of St. Peter By the Sea and has played with Music for the Moment for many years, performing in some of the prettiest venues in the area.

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Stroudsmoor Country Inn Stroudsmoor Country Inn Hotel Weddings

Music for the Moment String Ensembles is a group of highly trained and talented musicians. Their knowledge of music and skills as musicians have earned them a place on the Stroudsmoor list of recommended professionals.

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