Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-09-16
II. JoHNsBURY ACADEMY OF MU-

| ct JOHNSBURY ACADEMY OF MU-
| ~ SIC-The ST. Johnsbury Academy Of Music is To-
Gated in the pleasant Village Of St. Johnsbury. VT hav
ing special act Of Incorporation granted by the Legs
ture of Vermont, establishing the School upon perna
nent basis The design Of this institution is to afford
the most thorough musical education at expense very
much less than has been used where similar advantages
could he enjoyed very many persons possessing the fl
nest talent, have been deferred from studying Music
profession ON 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,
from oncourh TO onethrd the expense attending such
a OF study, If pursued at Boston New York.
For the benefit Of Teachers and all others desous Of at
tanning superior excellence in the science Of Music both
as performers and theorists, Collegiate and Normal
course is pursued, embracing period of four years
The first is devoted to thorough Of eemen
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 to music usually practice the PA
Organ, Tor whatever instrument they may prefer
from four to six hours per day practice vocal studies
one to two hours devote hour to the study Of har
mony Each pupil is required to study the Piano sui-
hciently accompany we'll Pupils in thorough bass
required TO play church music daily exercise.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
is taught exclusively by private lessons, two lessons
week being the usual allowance. The study Of harmony
and composition is taught in several classes with daily
reeitaons Private lessons are given to advanced Pu,
pills in singing, Voealizing is also taught in several
The Male Principal having been connected with
Of the best Bands aud Orchcstas in New York aud Bos
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 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 divided into four terms Of elcs
weeks each. Pupils may enter the school at any time
Pupils graduating with honor will be guaranteed good
situations Teachers. Prizes will be distributed among
each Of the graduating classes at the annual commence
which will take place at the close Of the fall term Of
each year. pupils graduating must have completed the
full course Of study
QUALIFICATIONS FoR MEMBERSHIP
Pupils TO be admitted to the School must possess
good moral character fair musical ability must yield im
pet obedience the laws and regulations Of the school
TUITION
playable Invariably ut Oybe0ro Tie middle Of each orH)
Piano Forte Organ, or any instrument that may
preferred, $1,000
Singing including study Of the voice, Ballad Sing
ing, Sacred Music and Operaiic Selection, 1000
/ Thorough Bass Harmony and Composition, 1000
Or Normal Course, including all the above, % 90
Board, including ROOM hre, lights and washing, 81 80
to $500. Rent q Piano, 500. Pupils furnish their
own books and music.
/ Q. H. CLARKE, o,.,,
MRS c. II. CLARKE, ''""p""'
J. II. PADDOCK,
Late Organist at Rev. Mr.. Lords Church,
Montpelier VI, Assisfants.
I JOHN D. WOHCESIER,
Pupil Of the celebrated Leonhard.
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