Category Archives: Featured Programs

Beyond the Fanlight: Music in Georgian Dublin

Posted on April 19, 2025 by John & Donovan
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“The Lord of the Manor” performed by Brandywine Baroque

Posted on April 19, 2025 by John & Donovan

The happy gathering of musicians associated with the Brandywine Baroque performances March 14-16 , 2025 of “The Lord of the Manor” by William Jackson in collaboration with General John Burgoyne . The Brandywine Baroque production was produced from the harpsichord/vocal score and … Continue reading →

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Pre-Concert Talks: “The Lord of the Manor”

Posted on March 2, 2025 by John & Donovan

John Burkhalter, Independent Scholar and member of The Practitioners of Musick, presents pre-concert talks for The Brandywine Baroque performances of “ The Lord of the Manor,” March 14th through March 16th, 2025 William Jackson (1730-1803) composed “The Lord of the … Continue reading →

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Music Lafayette Might Have Heard in Trenton

Posted on December 25, 2024 by John & Donovan

In December 1784, for several days, the Marquis de Lafayette visited Trenton at that time the new nation’s capital, where he was received by Congress and the New Jersey Legislature. On Sunday, December 29, 2024, the Trent House will present … Continue reading →

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A 1774 Tavern Concert and Dance Assembly

Posted on September 30, 2024 by John & Donovan

You’re invited to an evening of eighteenth century music and dance on Friday, November 8th, 2024 with the Historical Society of Princeton and Morven Museum & Garden. Arranged by The Practitioners of Musick and taking place in Morven’s Stockton Education … Continue reading →

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The Practitioners of Musick present “The Ingenious Mr. Hopkinson” at the Sussex County Main Library in Newton, New Jersey on Saturday April 13th 2024 from 2 to 4 pm

Posted on March 30, 2024 by John & Donovan

In addition to being a member of the Continental Congress and a signer of the Declaration of Independence for New Jersey, Francis Hopkinson (1737-1791) was also an inventor, designer, accomplished poet, and multi-talented musician who has been credited as the … Continue reading →

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Patriots Week Colonial Ball – Historic Masonic Temple, Trenton NJ

Posted on November 28, 2023 by John & Donovan

The “Patriots Week Colonial Ball”, sponsored by the Old Barracks Museum, returns December 29th 2023 at The Historic Masonic Temple 100 Barrack Street in Trenton, New Jersey.  The Colonial Ball [running from 7 to 10 pm ]  is your chance to mingle with the … 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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“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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