David & Ginger Hildebrand: Past Events
2024 Mount Vernon Events
STEAM Teacher Workshop - Music of the 18th Century
21 Feb. - 5:30pm
Join Education staff and K-12 teachers from across the DMV to explore the many connections between STEAM and the history of George Washington’s Mount Vernon through 18th century musical performances and a closer look at colonial instruments.
George Washington Teacher Institute
David and Ginger will be teaching sessions at three George Washington Teacher Institute programs in summer 2024. All programs are by advance registration:
The Great Experiment: George Washington and the Founding of the U.S. Government
12 June - 7:00pm
Music of the Presidency
George Washington at War: From Solider to Commander in Chief
26 June - 6:30pm
Music of the American Revolution
David only
The Worlds of Martha Washington and the Women of the 18th Century
1 Aug. - 6:30pm
Music of Martha Washington's Time
Society for Historians of the Early American Republic Annual Meeting
19 July, 4:15-6
David Hildebrand will appear as part of a roundtable alongside Mount Vernon Center for Digital History Manager Dr. Alexandra Montgomery, Dr. Nora Slonimsky and Dr. Adam Rosado from Iona University in New Rochelle, and several scholars of Early American Music for a roundtable discussion on "Composing the Early Republic: Music and Community-Making in Early America and Today.” Among other topics, the roundtable will discuss the work the CMI and collaborations with the students and staff of Iona.
Other 2024 Events
March 7: Clifton, VA - St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic School "Music of Colonial Virginia" (at 9 and 10 am, not open to the general public, solo David)
March 10: Clifton, VA - St. Andrew the Apostle Church "Music of Early America" 4 pm
March 16: Annapolis, MD - "Poets and Musicians" - Ginger with Carolyn Surrick, V.P. Loggins and Stewart Moss.
March 17: Bethesda, MD - "Poets and Musicians" - Ginger with Carolyn Surrick, V.P. Loggins and Stewart Moss.
April 6: Piney Point, MD – “Rebels & Redcoats” (American Revolution 250th event) at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum (performance times TBA).
April 13: Washington, DC – at Army/Navy Club (private).
April 22: Annapolis, MD - The Key School - "Music of Colonial Annapolis" (not open to the public).
May 19: Crownsville, MD – Trio Galileii House Concert (Ginger & Carolyn Surrick).
June 11: Washington, DC - Anderson House - The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati "Music for the Lafayette 200" 6:30pm.
July 23: Erie, PA - The Jefferson Educational Society of Erie - "Music of the American Revolution - a 250th Anniversary Concert" 6 pm.
August 31 & September 1: Benedict, MD “Sunflower Festival” at (performance times tba).
Sept 14: Henricus Historical Park, Chesterfield VA – Celebrating the 275th anniversary of Chesterfield County, Virginia - "Music of Colonial Virginia" (sets at 11:15 am and 2 pm).
Nov 12: Virtual - Lecture, "Lafayette's Musical Reception: Annapolis, 1824," sponsored by Historic Annapolis.
Nov 13: Washington, DC - La Maison Française, Reception for Music for La Fayette: 200th; 7:00 pm.
Nov 14: Charlottesville, VA – The Rotunda, University of Virginia, Celebrating the 200th anniversary of General Lafayette’s Visit; 7 pm.
Dec. 14: Annapolis, MD – Chesapeake Children’s Museum, special programs for young people in celebration of the 200th anniversary of General Lafayette’s Visit; 2 and 3 pm.
Dec. 15: Annapolis, MD - Old House of Delegates Chambers of the Maryland State House - "Music for the Lafayette 200" - 2:30 pm (open to the public, but seats are limited).
2023 Events at Mount Vernon
Library 10th Anniversary Gala
September 30, 2023: As part of the celebrations surrounding the Washington Library's 10th anniversary, Dr. David Hildebrand will give a special performance in the mansion using a reproduction of Nelly Custis's harpischord.
NSO at Mount Vernon
Dr. David Hildebrand will be lecturing at Mount Vernon in early 2023 as part of the National Symphony Orchestra and Mount Vernon series on the following dates:
January 31, 2023: Nelly's Harpsichord and other Instruments at Mount Vernon
February 28, 2023: Gen. Washington and Military Music
March 28: Mount Vernon: Music in the Domestic Setting
Click here to purchase tickets and for more information.
George Washington Teacher Institute
David and Ginger will be teaching sessions at two George Washington Teacher Institute programs in summer 2023. Use the links below to learn more and apply:
Martha Washington and the Women of the 18th Century
6/15/2023 - 6:45-7:45 pm
Music of Martha Washington’s Time
The Great Experiment: George Washington and the Founding of the U.S. Government
6/21/2023 - 6:30-7:30 pm
Music of the Presidency
Other 2023 Events
September 2-3: Southern Maryland Sunflower Festival, Serenity Farm, Benedict MD. Performance times TBA.
July 27: The Jefferson Educational Society, Erie, Pennsylvania. "Music of the American Revolution." 7 pm
May 25: Southern Maryland National Heritage Area: Launch and Celebration Program. 11am to 12 noon, 1 to 3 pm. Piscataway Park (National Colonial Farm), Accokeek, MD.
April 16: David and Ginger will be performing at the Culpepper Baptist Church at 4pm as part of the Culpepper Concert Series.
