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John Burkhalter with the Old Barracks Fife and Drum Corps

Posted on July 21, 2019 by John & Donovan

The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia – Saturday, July 20th 2019.  The corps performed marches and other military music drawn from original 18th century printed music in John’s extensive collection. About the Fifes & Drums of the Old … Continue reading →

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Channel Crossings – Featured at Little Church Around the Corner, NYC

Posted on July 13, 2019 by John & Donovan

On June 4th, 2019, The Practitioners of Musick were again invited to repeat their program of English and Dutch music entitled “Channel Crossings”.  The keyboard/continuo parts were performed using a recently-acquired two-manual Sutherland harpsichord, as well as with the church’s … Continue reading →

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Rockingham: Annual Holiday Candlelight Tour

Posted on January 19, 2019 by John & Donovan

December 9th, 2018: John Burkhalter of The Practitioners of Musick in the fancy parlour of Historic Rockingham for the annual Holiday Candlelight Tour. The theme: “Animals Domestic and Otherwise as well as Pets” that were known in the Washington Household at … Continue reading →

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CHANNEL CROSSINGS The Dutch / English Connection

Posted on September 29, 2018 by John & Donovan

The Practitioners of Musick created a special program entitled Channel Crossings: The Dutch/English Connection for presentation at the beautiful  gothic chapel at Princeton University.  It was exceeding appropriate that we were able to use this elegant chamber organ which was … Continue reading →

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At Washington’s Crossing Historic Park

Posted on April 29, 2018 by John & Donovan

The Practitioners of Musick  presented a program at Washington’s Crossing, PA, which featured period dance with the Germantown Colonial Assembly as well as vocals by Rebecca Mariman who sang political broadsides and theater songs.

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The Historic Cranbury Inn

Posted on April 19, 2018 by John & Donovan

On April 14th, 2018, a program was offered to the Francis Hopkinson Chapter of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) at the famous Cranbury Inn.  The program focused on musician and composer, Francis Hopkinson, who was very active politically as well as … Continue reading →

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Jacobus Vanderveer House

Posted on November 2, 2017 by John & Donovan

The Practitioners of Musick will appear at the Jacobus Vanderveer house on December 1st, 2017.  This will be part of the 15th Annual Colonial Christmas celebratory activity. The Jacobus Vanderveer House interprets Dutch colonial life in America as well as the stay … Continue reading →

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Musical Life in Colonial Philadelphia

Posted on October 19, 2017 by John & Donovan

October 13, 2017 – The Practitioners of Musick presented a program at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit in Harleysville, Pennsylvania, which focused on the musical life of 18th-century Philadelphia. In the image below, John Burkhalter and Donovan Klotzbeacher … Continue reading →

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Tavern Night at the Old Barracks

Posted on September 18, 2017 by John & Donovan

TRENTON, NEW JERSEY – Friday, September 15th, 2017 marked an evening of Colonial revelry, which included food, drink and dance, to benefit the Old Barracks Museum (built in 1758). 18th-century English Country Dance was under the direction of Sue Dupre.  Musical selections … Continue reading →

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The Taylor-Butler House

Posted on June 4, 2017 by John & Donovan

On June 3rd, 2017, The Practitioners of Musick were invited to present a program based on the musical world and reign of George III and Queen Charlotte. This presentation was made possible owing to the generous assistance of the Monmouth … Continue reading →

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