Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-05
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or. JOHNsBURY ACADEMY OF MU-

ct. JOHNSBURY ACADEMY OF MU-
~ SIC.-lho St. Johnsbury Academy Of Music Is To-
Gated In the pleasant Village Of ST. Johnsbury, W. hav-
ing special act Of incorporation granted by the Legisa-
turc Of Vermont establishing the School upon perma
nent basis The design Of this institution Is TO afford
the most thorough musical educauon At an expense very
much less than has been used where similar advantages
could be enjoyed Very many persons possessing the n
talents have been deferred from yng Music as
profession, account Of the enormous expense which
has hitherto attended such course Of study.
THE ST. JOHNsBURY ACADEMY OF MUSIC
offers advantages and facilities Of the highest order, at
from oneour,h to onethrd the expense attending such
a course Of study, IL pursued at Boston New York.
For the benefit Of Teachers and all others DESTROYS Of at
tanning superior excellence in the science Of Music both
performers and theorists, Collegiate and Normal
course is pursued embracing period Of four years
The first year is devoted to thorough course Of ocmen-
tary study using as text books only the works Of me
celebrated Masters, which, having been thoroughly
tested bear the stamp " superior excellence Pupils de-
voting all their time to music, usually practice the PA
no, Organ, (or whatever instrument they may profer)
from four to six hours per day practice vocal studies
one to two hours devote one hour to the study Of ha-
mouy Each pupil is required to study the Piano sui-
foienty accompany we'll Pupils in thorough bass
are required TO play church music daily exercise
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
is taught exclusively by private lessons, two lessons per
week being the usual allowance. The study Of harmony
and composition is taught in several classes with daily
Rotations Private lessons are given 20 advanced pu-
pills in singing. Nooaizing is also taught n several
classes with daily Rotations.
The Male Principal having been connected with some
Of the best Bands and Orchesas in New York and BOs
ton considerable portion Of the last twelve years is pre-
pared 20 teach all the various
BAND AND ORCHESTRA INSTRUMENTS.
Besides the various lessons and class exercises TO
which pupils attend, Public Rehearsal is given every
Saturday afternoon by the pupils, who all required TO
attend and take part in the exercises their parents
and few friends only, being present In addition,
MUSICAL sOIREE
is given twice during each quarter, large audience be-
ing present Tho year is divided into four terms Of ceV
weeks each.
Pupils graduating with honor will be guaranteed good
situations Teachers. Tho following prizes will be dis
thntcd among each Of the graduating classes at the
the i term Of each year, pupils graduating must have
completed the fun course Of study
LIST OF PRIZES
Piano Fortc-lst honor Gold Medal 2d do, Silver
Medal 3D. do, Bronze Medal; ih do, Diploma.
Organ-lst honor. Gold Medal % do. Silver Medal
81 do, Bronze Medal. ith do, Diploma.
suging-lst honor. Gold Medal; I'd do Silver Me
dial Sd do Bronze Medal ith do, Diploma.
Harmouy--lst honor. Gold Medal "a do, Silver Ne
dali 81 d. Bronze Medal 4th do, Diploma.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERsHrr.
Pupils to be admitted to the School must possess
good moral character fair musical ability must yield inn
pcit obedience to the laws and regulations Of the school
TUITION.
fIdyabie Invariably at 0rbore Hcmide Of cuch term
De preferred. $1,000
Singing, including study Of the voice, Ballad Sing
ing, Sacred Music aud Operate Selection, 1000
/ Thorough Bass, Harmony and Composition, 1000
] Or Normal Course, including all the above, - 0l
board, including room, fire, lights and washing, S25J
TO $500. Rent 1T Piano, 5000. Pupils furnish then
own books aud music.
N MRS i. cL4 A. Clarke, Principals.