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A Presentation at Looking Glass Pond

Posted on October 13, 2026 by John & Donovan

On Saturday evening, October 10th 2026, the Practitioners of Musick presented a program at Salon  33 (Looking Glass Pond), Princeton Jct., N.J. The Concert was named “Ageeable Accomplishment – Music in 18th Century America” featuring works by Francis Hopkinson, George Frideric Handel, Thomas Augustine Arne, … Continue reading →

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John Burkhalter performs period music at Morven

Posted on September 28, 2026 by John & Donovan

John Burkhalter of The Practitioners of Musick performs in the galley devoted to Francis Hopkinson part of Morven’s current exhibition of The Five New Jersey Signer’s of the Declaration of Independence. PRINCETON 1776 FESTIVALSaturday, October 3rd 202612pm to 3pm55 Stockton … Continue reading →

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Tavern Night at The Old Barracks

Posted on September 25, 2026 by John & Donovan

John Burkhalter a member of The Practitioners of Musick performed during Tavern Night  on Friday Evening September 18th 2026.  He was joined by guest violinist Michael Bell in a series of 18th century English Country Dances led by Dance Mistress Fiona … Continue reading →

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Old Barracks Tavern Night

Posted on September 5, 2026 by John & Donovan

You are invited to step back in time on Friday September 18th, 2026 at 7:00pm  as the Old Barracks Museum transforms into an 18th-century tavern for Tavern Night. Enjoy savory hors d’oeuvres and an open beer and wine bar, all while … Continue reading →

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“Nothing More Agreeable”: George Washington’s “Good Music”

Posted on September 5, 2026 by John & Donovan

September 12, 2026  3:00 pm The Practitioners of Musick, drawing from research in manuscript documents and rare books and playing period instruments, present a lecture and musical entertainment of music the Washingtons knew.   Call (609) 683-7132 or  email Rockingham1783@dep.nj.gov for more information.  Free Registration Online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nothing-more-agreeable-george-washingtons-good-music-tickets-1996236288476?aff=oddtdtcreator 

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Road to Liberty – Through Their Eyes

Posted on June 24, 2026 by John & Donovan

John Burkhalter of The Practitioners of Musick served as a music consultant for the PBS Documentary “Road to Liberty Through Their Eyes”. Produced by Jill Hargraves and Janice Selinger of Eaglevision Productions Inc. “Road to Liberty” is a truly remarkable … Continue reading →

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Burlington County Celebrates America

Posted on June 7, 2026 by John & Donovan

The Practitioners of Musick will present a chamber concert featuring the personalmusical favorites of a number of America’s “Founding Families”. This performance brings to life, in particular, repertory drawn from the private libraries of Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and George … Continue reading →

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The Ingenious Mr. Hopkinson (Morven)

Posted on April 28, 2026 by John & Donovan
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Historic Walnford House 2026

Posted on April 28, 2026 by John & Donovan
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The Ingenious Mr. Hopkinson – Morven Museum

Posted on April 21, 2026 by John & Donovan
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