Author Archives: John & Donovan

Jane Austen – Princeton Public Library

Posted on November 24, 2025 by John & Donovan
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Scots Musical Celebration of Wallace House’s 250th

Posted on September 29, 2025 by John & Donovan

The Practitioners of Musick ‘resolve’ the musical ‘bands which have connected’ Scotland and America, following John Wallace from Scottish Lowlands to Somerset County through Philadelphia in this Scots Musical Celebration of the Wallace House’s 250th Birthday. The performance on November … Continue reading →

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Practitioners of Musick – a “Proud Partner” of RevolutionNJ!

Posted on September 13, 2025 by John & Donovan
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A Concert of Musick at the Rockingham Historic Site

Posted on September 9, 2025 by John & Donovan

Saturday, September 27th, 2025 – 4 pmThe performance at the Kingston Presbyterian Church “That very healthy & fine situated farm Rockingham . . .” is how Margaret Berrien described the property in a listing for sale in 1783. At that … Continue reading →

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The Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route

Posted on July 22, 2025 by John & Donovan

The Practitioners of Musick performed as part of a program at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, Saturday July 19th 2025 celebrating the “Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route. “Of the happiness I have enjoyed in our private friendship. The remembrance of which … Continue reading →

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The Practitioners of Musick perform at historic Walnford

Posted on May 29, 2025 by John & Donovan

On Sunday, May 18th, 2025, The Practitioners of Musick performed at Walnford, a 36-acre site listed on the State of New Jersey and National Register of Historic Sites. The commercial village that grew on this site began in 1734 with … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Fanlight: Music in Georgian Dublin

Posted on April 19, 2025 by John & Donovan
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“The Lord of the Manor” performed by Brandywine Baroque

Posted on April 19, 2025 by John & Donovan

The happy gathering of musicians associated with the Brandywine Baroque performances March 14-16 , 2025 of “The Lord of the Manor” by William Jackson in collaboration with General John Burgoyne . The Brandywine Baroque production was produced from the harpsichord/vocal score and … Continue reading →

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Pre-Concert Talks: “The Lord of the Manor”

Posted on March 2, 2025 by John & Donovan

John Burkhalter, Independent Scholar and member of The Practitioners of Musick, presents pre-concert talks for The Brandywine Baroque performances of “ The Lord of the Manor,” March 14th through March 16th, 2025 William Jackson (1730-1803) composed “The Lord of the … Continue reading →

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A PRACTITIONERS OF MUSICK PRESENCE – PATRIOTS WEEK 2024 COLONIAL BALL

Posted on January 17, 2025 by John & Donovan

On December 27th, 2024 a festive Colonial Ball, sponsored by The Old Barracks Museum, was held in the commodious space of the Historic Masonic Lodge in Trenton, New Jersey. The Colonial Ball has pride of place as a major celebration during the annual “Patriots Week” in commemoration  of General George … Continue reading →

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