Author Archives: John & Donovan

Tavern Night – Old Barracks Museum

Posted on November 28, 2023 by John & Donovan

 “Tavern Night” returned to the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton, New Jersey on Friday, September 8th 2023 an  esteem’d celebration of Colonial American History.  Guests enjoyed savory foodstuffs and artisanal style beer and porter while being immersed in the setting of an 18th century tavern.  All manner of felicitous amusement … Continue reading →

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“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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Beyond the Fanlight – Music in Georgian Dublin

Posted on June 14, 2023 by John & Donovan

Concert-going in Dublin in the 18th century was very much part of the social life in the Irish capital. Given that Ireland was on the periphery of Europe, it could well be imagined how Dublin, in particular, was unlikely to … 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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“A Profound Love” of Musick – Queen’s College’s Queen Charlotte in Education and the Arts

Posted on December 13, 2022 by John & Donovan

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey was born on November 10, 1766 when, following a petition drafted, circulated, and submitted by Old Dutch Parsonage’s Rev. Jacob Rutsen Hardenbergh. William Franklin, Royal Governor of New Jersey and Benjamin Franklin’s son, … Continue reading →

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Gainsborough and His Circle of Musical Friends

Posted on December 13, 2022 by John & Donovan

On the weekend of October 14-16, 2022 for Brandywine Baroque under the direction of Karen Flint of Wilmington, Delaware, John Burkhalter, Practitioner of Musick and Independent  Scholar, presented the illustrated lecture “Gainsborough and His Circle of Musical Friends.” Gainsborough’s varied musical interests are … 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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Theatre & Musical Activity in Dublin During the Time of Richard St. George

Posted on April 5, 2022 by John & Donovan

 On Wednesday, December 4th 2019  John Burkhalter of the Practitioners of Musick in association with the Museum of the American Revolution exhibition presented an illustrated lecture focusing attention on the rich array of theatre and musical activity in Dublin during the the time of Richard St. … 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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