Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-03-11
Tho Vermont Genital railroad Company, ct ais.

ct JOHNSBURY ACADEMY OF MI
- SIC-rhc St. Johnsbury Academy Of Music is lo-
Gated boo the pleasant Village OF st. Juhnsburv Vt, hay-
ING spoca act OF incorporation granted by the Legisa
turc of Vermont establishing the School upon perma
ncnt basis The design Of this institution is 70 afford
the thorough musical education, az an expense very
much less than has been used where similar advantages
could bee 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. JOIINSBURY ACADEMY OF MUSIC
offers advantages and facilities Of the highest order, at
from oncourth TO onc-hlrd the expense attending such
a course OF study II pursued at Boston or 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 aud Normal
course is pursued embracing period Of four years.
The first year is devoted thorough OF ecnen-
tlrv study, using 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 90 music, usually practice the Pa
no, Organ. (or whatever instrument they may prefer
one 70 two hours devote one hour to the study OF har-
mouy Each pupil is required 20 study the Piano suf-
fcieutly accompany wen. Pupils in thorough bass
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
rectaous. Private lessons are given TO advanced pu-
pills in singing Nocnlizng is also taught in several
classes with daily Rotations.
The Male Principal having been connected with some
of the best Bands and Orchestras in New York and Dos
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 by the pupils, who all required to
attend and take some 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 The year is divided into four terms Of eley-
en- weeks each.
Pupils graduating with honor will be guaranteed good
situations Teachers The following prizes will be dis
trhutcd each OF the graduating classes az the
nual which will take place at the close Of
the fan term of each year, pupils graduating must have
completed the full course Of study.l
LIST OF PRIZES
Piano Forte-lst honor. Gold Medal ID do, Silver
Medal Sd do. Bronze Medal 9Th do Diploma.
Organ-lst honor, Gold Medal ID do, Silver Medal
Sd do, Bronze Medal ith do Diploma.
Snging-lst honor, Gold Medal I'd do, Silver Me-
dial Sd do. Bronze Medal 4th do, Diploma.
Hnmony-lst honor, Gold Medal; ID do, Silver Me
dal Sd do, Bronze Medal; 4th do, Diploma.
Qualification FOR MEMRERsHr.
Pupils be admitted to the School must possess a
good moral character fair musical ability must yield i'm
pct obedience to the laws and regulations of the school
TUITION.
CPaya5e braeiaby al orbGore the mdde Of each tcrH)
Piano Forte, Organ, or any instrument that may
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 a Normal Course, including all the above, 20 90
Board, including room, fire lights and washing, 800
to $500. Rent Of Piano, $500 Pupils furnish their
own books and music.
Il MRS 4. G G Il. clarke. Principals.
st. Johnslnry, VI, Jan. l, 1859 2671