Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-03-18
On. JOHNsBURY ACADEMY OF MU-


/ - SIC-Ihc st. Johnsbury Academy Of Music is To-
Gated in the pleasant Village Of St Johnsbury, w. hay
ing special act of Incorporation granted by the Legsla
turc o. Vermont, establishing the School upon perma
uent basis The design of this institution is afford
the most thorough musical cducaon expense very
much less than has been used where similar advantages
could he enjoyed Very many persons possessing the f.
nest talents have been deferred from studying Music
profession, account Of the enormous expense which
has hitherto attended such a course Of study
THE ST. JOHNSBURY ACADEMY OF MUSIC
offers advantages and facilities Of the highest order, ut
from oneourth to onethd the expense attending such
course of study If pursued at Boston or New York
For the benefit Of Teachers and all others DESTROYS Of
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 of elemen
tary study, using text books, only the works of the
most celebrated Masters, which, having been thoroughly
tested bear the stamp OF superior excellence Pupils de-
voting all their time 10 msc usually practice the PA
no. Organ, (or whatever instrument they may prefer
from four six hours per day practice vocal studies
10 two hours devote hour to the study Of haT
mony Each pupil is required to study the Piano suf-
fcienty TO accompany we'll Pupils in thorough bass
required To play church music as daily exercise
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
taught exclusively by private lessons lessons per
week being the usual allowance. The study of harmony
and composition is taught in several classes with daily
recititous. Private lessons are given 10 advanced pu
pills in singing Nocalilng is also taught in several
classes with daily Rotations.
/ The Male Principal having been connected with
fthe best Bands and Orehestras in New York and os
ton considerable portion Of the last twelve years pre-
pared 70 teach all the various
BAND AND ORCHESTRA INSTRUMENTS.
Besides the various lessons, and class exercises, 10
which pupils attend Public Rehearsal is given every
Saturday Afternoon by the pupils who are all required to
attend aud take part the exercises, their parents
aud few friends only, being present In addition,
MUSICAL SOntEE
is given twice during each quarter, large audience be-
ing present The year divided into four terms Of elcy
en- weeks each.
Pupils graduating with honor viii De guaranteed good
situations Teachers, The following prizes will be dis
tI saA. f1tasr laaf a.
nual commencement which will take place at the close Of
the fan term Of each year pupils graduating have
completed the fun course Of stildy)
LIST OF PRIZES.
Piano l0Itc--lst Ann1r, Gold Medal ID do, Silver
Medal 3l do, Bronze Medal ith do, Diploma.
Organ--lst honor Gold Medal I'd do, Silver Medal
81 do, bronze Medal; lth do, Diploma.
singng-lst honor, Gold Medal ID do, Silver Ne
dal sd do, Bronze Medal 18th do Diploma.
harmony--lst honor, Gold Medal, ID do, Silver Me-
DAT 81 do, Bronze Medal 4th do, Diploma.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERsHIP
Pupils 90 be admitted 10 the School must possess n
good moral character fair musical ability yield Inn
pic obedience To the laws and regulations of the school
TUITION
(Payabie arariabiy at orbetore Mcmde Of each term
Piano Forte, Organ, or any instrument that may
preferred, $1,000
Singing, including study " tho voice, Ballad Sing
ing, Sacred Music and Operate Selection, 1910
Thorough Bass, Harmony and Composition, 1000
Or Normal Course, including all the above 20 90
Board, including room, fire, lights aud washing, 81 80
TO 500 Rent uf Piano. sj,OO. Pupils furnish their
own books aud music
c. II, CLARKE, ln-
MRS. Q. Ii. CLARKE, H'"oTAN'
ST, Johnsbury, VT, Jan. L. 1859 2877