Author Archives: John & Donovan

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

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

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

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

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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Practitioners of Musick featured in Boston Early Music Festival “Fringe Concert” Series

This program was featured on June 17, 2021 as part of the Boston Early Music Festival Fringe Concert series.     In America throughout the 18th century amateur music making was an accomplishment through which good manners, taste, and politeness could be displayed … Continue reading

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

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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BRANDYWINE BAROQUE LECTURE AT FLINTWOODS – Wilmington, Delaware

On Sunday November 1, 2020 at 3pm,  John Burkhalter [of The Practitioners of Musick]  presents for Brandywine Baroque a lecture entitled:  “Catherine (Kitty) Clive ~ Her Look is Measure and Her Action Sound”. The virtual lecture highlights the extraordinary theatrical and musical career of … Continue reading

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Old Barracks – Trenton, New Jersey

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

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

John performs at 2019 Patriot’s Week Colonial Ball.

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