Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-07-29
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7. JoHNsBURY ACADEMY OF MI

ct JOHNSBURY ACADEMY OF MU-
- sIC-1he st. Johnsbury Academy Of Music is To-
Gated in the pleasant Village Of ST. Johusbuy Vt, hav-
ing special act Of incorporation granted by the Legsa-
ture Of Vermont establishing the School upon perma.
nent basis The design Of this institution is TO afford
the most thorough musical education al an expense very
much less than has been used where similar advantages
could De enjoyed Very many persons possessing the H.
nest talents have been deferred from studying Music as
profession, on account u 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 at
from oneourth 10 one-thrd the expense attending such
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
s. performers and theorists a Collegiate and Normal
course is pursued embracing period Of four years
The first year devoted 10 thorough Of clemcn-
tary study using text books only the works Of the
celebrated Masters which, having been thoroughly
tested bear the stamp Of superior excellence. Pupils de-
voting oil their time to music usually practice the Pa
no, Organ, Tor whatever instrument they may prefcr)
FROM four 90 six hours per day practice vocal studies
one TO two hours devote one hour to the study Of mar
mony Each pupil is required 10 study the Piano suf-
hcently 10 accompany we'll Pupils In thorough bass
required 20 play church music a daily exercise.
Instrumental MUSIC
is laugh, 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 given TO advanced pu-
pills in singing. Nocalizng is also taught in several
classes with daily Rotations
The Malc Principal having been connected with some
VI Che best Bands and Orchcsras Ia New 0r and bos
ton considerable portion Of the last twelve years is pre-
pared TO 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 10y the pupils who all required to
attend and take some part ia 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 The year divided into four terms Of Glow
weeks each.
Pupils graduating with honor will be guaranteed good
situations Teachers. The following prizes will be ds
ubuted among each Of the graduating classes at the
the f term Of each year, pupils gradu ang must have
completed the full course Of study)
LIST OF PRIZES
Piano fortc-lst honor, Gold Medal ID do, Silver
Medal 81 do, Bronze Medal, ith do. Diploma.
Orgau-lst honor. Gold Medal Cd do. Silver Medal
/ Sd do, Bronze Medal; ith do, Diploma.
Siugiug--lst honor. Gold Medal; I'd do Silver Me-
dial 81 do, Bronze cda Attn do, Diploma.
Harmony-lst honor, Gold Medal ID do, Silver Me-
Dial 81 do, Bronze Medal fth do, Diploma.
QUALIFICATIONS FoH MEMBER-tuP.
Pupils 10 be admitted 10 the School must possess
good moral character fair musical ability. yield inn
pct obedience to the laws and regulations Of the school
TUITION.
CPayabe Htariaby at orbqoro heRdaieo Of each term
Piano Forte, Organ, or any instrument that may
oe preferred $1,000
Singing. including study Of the voice. Ballad Sing
ing Sacred Music and operate Selection, 1000
Thorough Bass, Harmony and Composition, 1000
/ Or Normal Course, including all the above, - O0
Board, including room, fire, lights and washing, 81
to sou Rent Of Piano, 5000. Pupils furnish their
own books and music
MRS. C. Il. CLARKE, i'"'p"'''
! St. Johnsbury, VT, Jan. L. 1859 2G77