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The Practitioners of Musick present “The Ingenious Mr. Hopkinson” at the Sussex County Main Library in Newton, New Jersey on Saturday April 13th 2024 from 2 to 4 pm

Posted on March 30, 2024 by John & Donovan

In addition to being a member of the Continental Congress and a signer of the Declaration of Independence for New Jersey, Francis Hopkinson (1737-1791) was also an inventor, designer, accomplished poet, and multi-talented musician who has been credited as the … Continue reading →

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The 1740 Abraham Staats House – A Dutch Musical Miscellany

Posted on January 24, 2024 by John & Donovan

The Practitioners of Musick offer a program at the Abraham Staats House in South Bound Brook, New Jersey [March 23rd, 2024] that reflects both mid -to – late 17th and 18th century Dutch and English popular music of the sort … Continue reading →

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The Practitioners of Musick and the American Friends of Lafayette.

Posted on November 30, 2023 by John & Donovan

The Practitioners of Musick announce a collaborative involvement with both National and New Jersey State Committee’s charged with supporting in myriad educational endeavors, especially for children in the classroom , the American Friends of Lafayette celebrations that are attendant in … Continue reading →

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Patriots Week Colonial Ball – Historic Masonic Temple, Trenton NJ

Posted on November 28, 2023 by John & Donovan

The “Patriots Week Colonial Ball”, sponsored by the Old Barracks Museum, returns December 29th 2023 at The Historic Masonic Temple 100 Barrack Street in Trenton, New Jersey.  The Colonial Ball [running from 7 to 10 pm ]  is your chance to mingle with the … Continue reading →

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Harvest Festival – Morven Museum & Garden

Posted on November 28, 2023 by John & Donovan

On Saturday, October 28th 2023 The Practitioners of Musick participated in the “Harvest Festival” at historic Morven Museum & Garden in Princeton, New Jersey.  Morven [meaning “big hill” in Gaelic] is recognized as a National Historic Landmark. Many visitors were able to Fall back … Continue reading →

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Tavern Night – Old Barracks Museum

Posted on November 28, 2023 by John & Donovan

 “Tavern Night” returned to the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton, New Jersey on Friday, September 8th 2023 an  esteem’d celebration of Colonial American History.  Guests enjoyed savory foodstuffs and artisanal style beer and porter while being immersed in the setting of an 18th century tavern.  All manner of felicitous amusement … Continue reading →

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“Striking Beauty” New Jersey Tall Case Clocks 1730-1830

Posted on June 29, 2023 by John & Donovan

Join the Practitioners of Musick and members of the vocal ensemble Mostly Motets led by Timothy Carpenter in a program of music in association with the Morven Museum and Garden current exhibition “Striking Beauty” New Jersey Tall Case Clocks 1730-1830. … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Fanlight – Music in Georgian Dublin

Posted on June 14, 2023 by John & Donovan

Concert-going in Dublin in the 18th century was very much part of the social life in the Irish capital. Given that Ireland was on the periphery of Europe, it could well be imagined how Dublin, in particular, was unlikely to … Continue reading →

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Music for the Washington Family

Posted on December 13, 2022 by John & Donovan

“Nothing is more agreeable and ornamental than good music” – George Washington [June 4, 1777]. On December 8th, 2022 The Practitioners of Musick appeared in a special private performance for the annual George Washington Council dinner at The Museum of the American Revolution … Continue reading →

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“A Profound Love” of Musick – Queen’s College’s Queen Charlotte in Education and the Arts

Posted on December 13, 2022 by John & Donovan

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey was born on November 10, 1766 when, following a petition drafted, circulated, and submitted by Old Dutch Parsonage’s Rev. Jacob Rutsen Hardenbergh. William Franklin, Royal Governor of New Jersey and Benjamin Franklin’s son, … Continue reading →

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