The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-09-19


even to examine any books that were no,
issued in patent notes, Hence their tastes
have bordered upou vulgarily, and their
means Of access to good works and authors
entirely cut off, while the productions OF
scientific vocalsts have been confined to
the Better educated portions of cur country.
And that all things night conform together,
we have been imposed upon BY set of
teachers although deficient in that knowi-
edge Of the science which is REQUESTS 10
impart the necessary information knowing
butlittle, and teaching nothing. In this or.
der of things, the condition of the sciene
would not be improved, though it were
taught for ten thousand years in succession.
The vulgarity Of the books and teachers
have produced indifference and neglect in
the people, and our singng-schosis have
become little else than places of disgraceful
gatherings; no one caring whether he ac-
quiled any information or not.
1t is universal practice among these
teachers to begin their shcools with singing,
and end shem with singing; and never more
than few times in the course Of the school
pretend to lay before them any rules, and
many wiI be attendants for several quarters
an not az much as know the different guam
ties Of time belonging to the several notes
II has been thought By many, that but
slight knowledge Of the elements was ne
ce'sary for ordinary purposes, " AaffE6GgSet6er
perleneao q fSfF considerable information
and practice is necessary, before person
can acquire the habit Of striking any sound
in piece Of strange music according TO the
notes before him. Moreover, to have
knowledge of the different notes, is not SUI!
dclent to direct person TO keep correct
-lme, for we even notice deficiencies in ma
ny who are called good teachers. l, is in
'act one of the greatest difficulties to ove,
'ome' and requires great pains, and perse-
'erng diligence in teachers, if they wish
heir school to excel in this departments; and
with the greatest care and perseverance, it |
S scarcely possible to attain the object, un-
ess some instrument be used 10 malk the
lme, from which they cannot vary.
Since the education of the young, seems
be an object TO which greater attention is
'aid in our own section of the country, than
former years, we may begin to entertain
lively hope, that the way is opening for
MS accomplishing science; for it is noyer
lught with effect to the ignorant.
We can conceive Of no plan better calcula-
I'd oaugmcn THE interests Of this department
science, than the formation of a society.
'hough not such a society as we have frc- ;
aently seen formed, composed of each,
nd every one, that would bu: consent to ,
ave their names entered; for we have nev- :
seen them prove beneficial, but always
rmlnaled after a very short period, with 9
1t the least improvement. But we would !
y' let a competent instructor be employed c
r a length of time suficent that a num- q
n attain considerable proficiency in vocal n
uslc, so as 10 pSs certain examiFaton, q
qulrng them TO answer ceuain questions, q
IA perform certain exercises Of the voice. h
hlch shaIi be superintendent by the pres- 81
mt and other officers Of the society, and ir
rect2d by the constitution; aad admit new Y
ombers no faster than they attain this GER .,
n degree, which will preserve the socie- Il
pure, and enable it to perform its music ~
Ihout being annoyed with imperfect =,
unds, and distraction Of time. The names p.
the remaindar, who arc under instruc- III
ms, might be registered in the society as y,
ndldate members, but not allowed to en- m
the privileges Of those in full member l.,
p. Another class might also be added, ne
imposed Of such as have heretofore made mn
'anccs in music, but who cannut be de- arr
nded upon to attend all the meetings OF 70,
society, which class might be denomna- ed
honorary members. &C.,
A society formed upon such principles, tul