Author Archives: John & Donovan

The Taylor-Butler House

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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Period Dress

On April 21st, 2017, The Practitioners of Musick attended a conference entitled “The Art of Period Dress”.  In photo, John speaks with Mark Hutter, tailor, of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.  The conference was held at the historic courthouse in Flemington, … Continue reading

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Sacred Harmony at Morven in Princeton, New Jersey

SACRED HARMONY was published in Philadelphia by Benjamin Carr in 1803.  Much of the music from that collection was performed under the auspices of the Practitioners of Musick who have an original copy.  In the photo above, girls from Princeton … Continue reading

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State House – Trenton, NJ

The Practitioners of Musick were delighted to offer musical entertainment on the occasion of the 350th anniversary of the establishment of the colony of New Jersey.  The congratulatory speech given by the Constable of the Isle of Jersey (from which … Continue reading

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Handel-At-Home Presented

The Practitioners of Musick performed an All-Handel concert at a lovely, mid-18th century, rural home in Hopewell, NJ on May 19th, 2013.  The audience consisted of members of the Bibliophiles Club of the Friends of the Princeton University Library.

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Britannia’s Invitation

Britannia’s Invitation Oft has it been said that British music experienced a decline at the outset of the eighteenth century. It was precisely for the rejection of this notion that two private collectors in America set about gathering together a … Continue reading

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Peacock Press

Peacock Press (JPH) facsimile editions Peacock Press, operated by Jeremy and Ruth Burbidge, bought John and Jenny Edmonds’ retail business, JPH (Jacks, Pipes, and Hammers). Peacock Press continues to publish in facsimile some of the wealth of neglected music by … Continue reading

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Rockingham – Kingston, New Jersey

Rockingham, also know as the Berrien Mansion, served as headquarters in 1783 for General George Washington as he wrote his farewell address to the Continental Armies. The General and Mrs. Washington lived at Rockingham while the Continental Congress met in … Continue reading

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Fenton House

Since 1952, Fenton House in Hampstead, London has been home to one of the most important collections of early keyboard instruments in Europe. Cared for by the National Trust of Great Britain, the collection was assembled during the early decades … Continue reading

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1704 Deerfield

In the predawn hours of February 29, 1704, a force of about three hundred French and Native allies launched a daring raid on the English settlement. A hundred and twelve men, women, and children were captured and taken on a … Continue reading

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