What we can do for your wedding or event
Who We Are
Music for the Moment is a string ensemble providing an elegant ambiance and beautiful music for weddings and other special events throughout New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and the New York Metro area.
From a string quartet (two violins, one viola and one cello), string trio (violin, viola and cello), violin-cello duo, or a solo instrumentalist, these musicians provide a beautiful acoustic sound for your ceremony, reception or cocktail hour.
Whatever your musical taste is: classical music, current hits, the American Song Book, or your favorite romantic songs, Music for the Moments' talented musicians can tailor the musical soundtrack for your special day.
Music For The Moment celebrates diversity and inclusion. We work with couples of all faiths and orientations.
Services Offered:
Our professional musicians play from an extensive musical collection. We add new selections upon request. While we provide string instruments such as violin, viola and cello, we can also offer harp, trumpet, flute, and vocalists upon request. Prices vary by the solo artist.
Other services include:
Phone consultation
Song requests
Customized playlists
Wedding Ceremony: prelude, processional, recessional, special music
Cocktail Hour music: beautiful background music so your guests can enjoy socializing
Rehearsal dinner
Fully Insured Fully Vaccinated: We follow all local, state and CDC guidelines
For outdoor events with no cover: Even one drop of rain forces us to stop because rain can cause significant damage to expensive instruments, music, and other equipment. The same applies to excessive heat conditions (over 90F, in direct sunlight) or cold weather (under 58F). Outdoor events should have an alternative option in case of inclement weather.
Music For The Moment will coordinate with your wedding planner and venue to make sure everything goes smoothly on your wedding day. Leave the logistics to us!
Our Team
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Karen Kamp
Owner-Manager Karen also plays Violin and Viola with the group
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. Karen played with the Albany Symphony Orchestra for 5 years.
While living in St. Louis, MO Karen was the leader of the Canterbury String Quartet which played many venues such as the Old Courthouse doing special programs and for many weddings and special events. She also freelanced, playing for many ballet companies, symphonies, shows and such performers as Luciano Pavarotti, Natalie Cole, The Moody Blues, Rod Stewart and The Young Messiah.
Since her return to New Jersey Karen has played with Music for the Moment for many years. She recently took over the business form the founder, Deena Leff. She has performed freelance at NJPAC, Papermill Playhouse (Nutcracker), Mayo Performing Arts Center, Count Basie Theater, PNC Arts Center, and at Carnegie Hall. Karen also plays with orchestras including the Riverside Symphonia and the Plainfield Symphony.
Karen is married to Tom Kamp, a trombonist and author.
Playing weddings always reminds Karen of her own wedding and how happy she was that day.
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
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.
Karen Schaberg
Violinist
Karen earned her Bachelors and Masters in Violin Performance from Montclair State University. For over thirty years she has had a successful freelance performance career. She has played with the New York Philharmonic, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Harrisburg Symphony, New Philharmonic of New Jersey, Westfield Symphony, New Jersey Festival Orchestra, Masterworks Chorus and Orchestra and Saint Cecilia Chorus and Orchestra. She has also played solo violin at Papermill Playhouse and frequently plays with travelling artists such as Johnny Mathis, Jackie Evancho and Mannheim Steamroller.
She has played with Music for the Moment for over 10 years. Karen currently teaches strings in the Mendham Township school system.
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