Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-06-24
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or. JoHNsBURY ACADEMY OF MU-

ct. JOHNSBURY ACADEMY OF MU-
~ stC.-Thc 81. Johusbury Academy Of Music is lo-
Gated in the pleasant Village Of ST. Johnsbury W. hav
ing special act Of incorporation granted hy the Lcgsla
turc Of Vermont establishing the School upon pcrma.
nont basis. The design Of this institution IS TO afford
the most thorough musical education at an expense very
much less than has been used where similar advantages
could be enjoyed Very many persons possessing the fl
nest talents have been deferred from studying Music
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 oneourth onc-third the expense attending such
n course Of study If pursued at Boston New York
For the benefit " Teachers, and a others DESTROYS Of at
tanning superior excellence in The science of Music oot9
performers and theorists a Collegiate and Normal
course Is pursued, embracing period of Tour years
The first year Is devoted thorough course Of ccmcn-
ary study using as text books only the works OF ne
most celebrated Masters which, having been thoroughly
tcstcd bear The stamp " superior excellence Pupils de-
voting all their time to music usually practice the fia-
no. Organ Tor whatever instrument they may profer)
from four to six hours per day practice vocal studies
one to two hours devote hour 70 The study uf har
mony Each pupil is required to study The Piano suf-
fcenty accompany we'll Pupils IN thorough bass
are required TO play church music as daily exercise
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
is taught exclusively by private lessons two lessons per
week being the usual allowance The study OF harmony
roctaous. Private lessons given to advanced pu-
pills ia singing Nocaizing is also taught IN several
classes with daily rocitatiOns.
The Male Principa having been connected with some
Of the best Bands and Orchctras n New ork and bos
ton considerable portion Of he last twelve years pre-
pared to teach al the various
BAND AND ORCHESTRA INSTRUMENTS
Besides the various lessons, and class exercises, 90
which pupils attend, Public Rehearsal is given every
Saturday afternoon by the pupils who are all required to
acud and take part u the exercises, their parents
and a few friends only, being present La addition,
MUSICAL, SOtREE
is given twice during each quarter large audience be-
jung present The year is divided into our terms of clcv-
weeks each.
Pupils graduating with honor will be guaranteed good
situations Teachers The following prizes will be dis
tbuiod among each Of the graduating classes the
nual commencement which will take place the close Of
the fall term Of each year. pupis graduating must have
completed The fun course Of study.l
LIST OF PRIZES.
Piano toric--lst honor. Gold Medal I'd do, silver
Medals Sd do, Bronze Medal; lth do., Diploma.
Organ-lst honor Gold Medal "a do, Silver Medal
81 do, Bronze Medal ih do., Diploma.
Nmgug-lst honor. Gold Medal. 81 do., Silver Me
dal 80 do, Bronze Medal; ith do. Diploma.
Harmony list honor Gold Medal 2d dos Silver Me
dial 3D. do Bronze Medal Ith do, Diploma.
QUALIFICATIONS ron MrNHEH>HIr
Pupils go boz admitted 90 thc School must possess a
gond moral character. f musical ability must yield im-
pgit obedience TO the laws and regulations OF the school
TUITION.
fFaYaoc Rr0ti1biy at 0rbcf0rc Hcmide Of each tcrB
Piano Forte, Organ or amy instrument that may
Dc preferred $1,000
Singing, including study Of the voice. Ballad Sing
ings Sacred Music and Operate Selection, 1000
Thorough Bass, Harmony and Composition, 1000
Or Normal Course, including al the above % 90
b1afu including room, fire, lights and washing, got
to $500. Rent Of Piano. sou. Pupils furnish their
own books and music
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