Category Archives: Historic Locales

The Taylor-Butler House

Posted on June 4, 2017 by John & Donovan

On June 3rd, 2017, The Practitioners of Musick were invited to present a program based on the musical world and reign of George III and Queen Charlotte. This presentation was made possible owing to the generous assistance of the Monmouth … Continue reading →

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Period Dress

Posted on May 19, 2017 by John & Donovan

On April 21st, 2017, The Practitioners of Musick attended a conference entitled “The Art of Period Dress”.  In photo, John speaks with Mark Hutter, tailor, of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.  The conference was held at the historic courthouse in Flemington, … Continue reading →

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Sacred Harmony at Morven in Princeton, New Jersey

Posted on March 17, 2015 by John & Donovan

SACRED HARMONY was published in Philadelphia by Benjamin Carr in 1803.  Much of the music from that collection was performed under the auspices of the Practitioners of Musick who have an original copy.  In the photo above, girls from Princeton … Continue reading →

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State House – Trenton, NJ

Posted on July 16, 2014 by John & Donovan

The Practitioners of Musick were delighted to offer musical entertainment on the occasion of the 350th anniversary of the establishment of the colony of New Jersey.  The congratulatory speech given by the Constable of the Isle of Jersey (from which … Continue reading →

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Rockingham – Kingston, New Jersey

Posted on January 6, 2013 by John & Donovan

Rockingham, also know as the Berrien Mansion, served as headquarters in 1783 for General George Washington as he wrote his farewell address to the Continental Armies. The General and Mrs. Washington lived at Rockingham while the Continental Congress met in … Continue reading →

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Marlpit Hall

Posted on June 2, 2012 by John & Donovan

June 2, 2012 Saturday 1:00 PM -4:00 PM Marlpit Hall 137 Kings Highway Middletown, NJ A Celebration of the Birthday of King George III -presented by John Burkhalter & Donovan Klotzbeacher  MARLPIT HALL built in 1756 was the home of a … Continue reading →

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Kilkenny House, Cranford NJ

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Don

On March 21, 2012, The Practitioners of Musick gave a presentation concerning music in 18th-century Dublin. The talk was enhanced by illustrations and a relevant musical entertainment.      

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