Author Archives: John & Donovan

Old Barracks – Trenton, New Jersey

Posted on October 26, 2020 by John & Donovan

October 10, 2020 – The Benefit Telethon. [1pm to 5pm] As a fund raising project the historic Old Barracks in Trenton hosted a hybrid program of live and virtual programming. The telethon featured interpreters and re-enactors associated with the Old  Barracks Museum. … Continue reading →

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Rockingham – Kingston, New Jersey

Posted on October 26, 2020 by John & Donovan

While the house remains closed during this Covid-19 period,  innovative programming continues under the direction of Curator Lisa Flick and Rose Maguire the  President of the Rockingham association. On September 19, 2020 [ from 1pm to 3pm} at  Rockingham Historic site John … Continue reading →

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Patriot’s Week Colonial Ball

Posted on January 1, 2020 by John & Donovan

John performs at 2019 Patriot’s Week Colonial Ball.

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Rockingham: CANDLELIGHT HOLIDAY TOURS

Posted on December 3, 2019 by John & Donovan

Sunday, December 8th, 11 am – 4 pm RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Have you heard of Martha Washington or Abigail Adams, maybe Phyllis Wheatley or Patience Wright? What about Mumbet, Nanye’hi or Sarah Bradlee Fulton? Rockingham will be presenting its annual Candlelight … Continue reading →

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The Practitioners of Musick present “Caledonia – A Scots Musical Entertainment” to honor the 300th Anniversary of the William Trent House 1719-2019

Posted on December 3, 2019 by John & Donovan

The Trent House Association presented The Practitioners of Musick in a performance honoring the Scottish heritage of William Trent and celebrating the 300th anniversary of the house he built at the Falls of the Delaware in 1719. The program, “Caledonia,” … Continue reading →

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Highlights of Fall 2019

Posted on July 24, 2019 by John & Donovan

For September 13th, 2019  John Burkhalter of The Practitioners of Musick performs  English Country Dance music for TAVERN NIGHT at The Old Barracks in Trenton  http://www.barracks.org/tavern-night.html  September 28th , 2019 The Practitioners perform at John Witherspoon’s house  TUSCULUM in a … Continue reading →

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John Burkhalter with the Old Barracks Fife and Drum Corps

Posted on July 21, 2019 by John & Donovan

The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia – Saturday, July 20th 2019.  The corps performed marches and other military music drawn from original 18th century printed music in John’s extensive collection. About the Fifes & Drums of the Old … Continue reading →

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Channel Crossings – Featured at Little Church Around the Corner, NYC

Posted on July 13, 2019 by John & Donovan

On June 4th, 2019, The Practitioners of Musick were again invited to repeat their program of English and Dutch music entitled “Channel Crossings”.  The keyboard/continuo parts were performed using a recently-acquired two-manual Sutherland harpsichord, as well as with the church’s … Continue reading →

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Rockingham: Annual Holiday Candlelight Tour

Posted on January 19, 2019 by John & Donovan

December 9th, 2018: John Burkhalter of The Practitioners of Musick in the fancy parlour of Historic Rockingham for the annual Holiday Candlelight Tour. The theme: “Animals Domestic and Otherwise as well as Pets” that were known in the Washington Household at … Continue reading →

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CHANNEL CROSSINGS The Dutch / English Connection

Posted on September 29, 2018 by John & Donovan

The Practitioners of Musick created a special program entitled Channel Crossings: The Dutch/English Connection for presentation at the beautiful  gothic chapel at Princeton University.  It was exceeding appropriate that we were able to use this elegant chamber organ which was … Continue reading →

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