Category Archives: Historic Locales

“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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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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Practitioners provide period music for “Ten Crucial Days” smartphone app.

Posted on April 6, 2022 by John & Donovan

Crossroads of the American Revolution – Self Guided Tour More battles and skirmishes took place in New Jersey during the American Revolution than any place else in the 13 original states. Accordingly, Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage area was … Continue reading →

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The Two Georges – Comparing George III of England and General & President George Washington

Posted on February 27, 2022 by John & Donovan

In this video presentation, the Practitioners of Musick makes a musical and historical comparison between two significant figures during the American Revolution, General and President George Washington, and George III, King of England. Video Presentation: The Two Georges

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Nothing More Agreeable

Posted on November 18, 2021 by John & Donovan

On Saturday, November 20th at 7 PM the Rockingham Association presented The Practitioners of Musick in a virtual program entitled “Nothing More Agreeable – Music in the Washington Family”. In a document dated June 4, 1777 General George Washington wrote, … Continue reading →

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Musick at Historic Walnford, New Jersey

Posted on May 20, 2021 by John & Donovan

John Burkhalter of the Practitioners of Musick entertains visitors to the commodious 1773 house built by prosperous merchant trader and Philadelphia Quaker, Richard Waln. Waln house is one of many structures that comprises historic Walnford a commercial village complete with … Continue reading →

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2021 Princeton Festival set for June 2 – 20

Posted on May 20, 2021 by John & Donovan

Additional opportunities to enjoy and learn about Early Music will be offered during the Princeton Festival, mostly offered online but with a few live events scheduled to be held at Morven. John Burkhalter of the Practitioners of Musick will present … Continue reading →

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Hogmanay presented by the Trent House Museum – Dec. 26 at 1:00 PM

Posted on December 10, 2020 by John & Donovan

Hogmanay is the traditional Scottish celebration of the New Year and annually the Trent House Museum recognizes the heritage of William Trent, who immigrated to the English colonies from Scotland in the late 1600s, with our own version of the … Continue reading →

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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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