The Ministers of Apollo, founded in 2007, recreate an authentically dressed eighteenth century chamber concert. Historically informed performances delight audiences with original music and sights popular in the American or British home ca. 1776.
Listen and see sonatas Thomas Jefferson and his daughter played at leisure, songs composed by Francis Hopkinson (one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence), dance tunes performed in New York City during the British occupation, and much more.
The Ministers of Apollo deliver refined entertainment by classically trained musicians, and incorporate researched detail in culture and dress. Truly an ornament to dinner parties, historic sites, weddings, fundraisers, historical society functions, school programs, and any other social gathering.
We would Be Honoured with your Presence at the following Concerts:
*DATES HAVE BEEN CHANGED*
April 7th, 2013, 2:30pm
Dey Mansion Historic House
199 Totowa Road, Wayne, NJ, 07470
A benefit concert for the Dey Mansion. Followed by reception.
Reservation Required, $17/person
Please contact the Dey Mansion Historic House: 973-696-1776
April 21st, 2013, 1:30pm
Wood-Ridge Historical Society
111 First Street
Wood-Ridge, NJ, 07075
Please call for details/reservations
201-939-0202
May 11, 2013, 7:00pm
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
690 Route 9W, Fort Montgomery, NY, 10922
845-446-2134
Reservations Required
Britons, Strike Home!
Vocal and Instrumental Music Popular among the British During the War for American Independence
This concert will showcase musical selections that were performed in British occupied cities, with background discussion including anecdotal evidence and references from colonial newspapers. The British hosted lavish parties, balls, and concerts which often contrasted significantly with their enemy’s entertainments.
May 25th, 2013, 5:15pm
Cragsmoor Free Library
355 Cragsmoor Rd, Cragsmoor, NY 12420
Please call for reservations
845-647-4611
May 26th, 2013, afternoon
Newport Historical Society
82 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840
401-846-0813
Performance featuring the Orange County Militia Drum and Fife Band
June 1, 2013
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
845-446-2134
Orange County Militia Drum and Fife Band will be performing demonstrations throughout the day.
June 29th, 2013
Blauvelt Free Library
541 Western Highway, Blauvelt, NY, 10913
845-359-2811
O.C.M. Drum and Fife Band concert for the 4th of July celebration
August 18th, 2013, afternoon
Dobbs Ferry Historical Society
12 Elm St Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
914-674-1007
Parade with fife and drum, followed by a chamber music concert
August 31, 2013, 7:00pm
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
845-446-2134
Reservations required
Down With This Earthly King
Music Performed by the Rebellious Americans During the Revolutionary War
Although much of America’s musical culture was directly influenced by British tastes during this period, some uniquely American styles of composition began to develop in the latter part of the eighteenth century. This performance will include music imported from Great Britain, as well as selections from American manuscripts and publications.
September 14th, 2013, 3:00pm
Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
845-446-2134
Reservations required
The Harmony of War
Fife and Drum Music in America
Performed by members of the Orange County Militia Drum and Fife Band, this outdoor concert will feature military music in America from the birth of our nation to today. Several selections from important eras i.e. the Revolution, War of 1812, etc. will demonstrate how this art form developed in both military and civilian contexts.
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CD recording coming soon.
Our music is one of the recorded tracks on the Constitution Island museum's orientation film at West Point, featuring a harpsichord and violin sonata by J.C. Bach
We have been featured under our old name "Cecelia and Genesius" on the front page of the August 2008 Bergen Record's entertainment section.
Photos credited to: Newport Historical Society, Sean Dermond, Rebecca Fifield, Amy McCoy, Vivian Davis, John Parkhurst, Doumina Stewart, Maggie Corlett
