Author Archives: John & Donovan

“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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Musick at Historic Walnford, New Jersey

Posted on May 20, 2021 by John & Donovan

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

Posted on May 20, 2021 by John & Donovan

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

Posted on May 20, 2021 by John & Donovan

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

Posted on December 10, 2020 by John & Donovan

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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