Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-20
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ct. JOHNSBURY ACADEMY OF MU-
~ SIC.-rhe ST. Johnsbury Academy Of Music is To-
Gated in the pleasant Village Of St. Johnsbury VI, hav-
ing special act Of incorporation granted oy the Leslsa
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 be enjoyed Very many persons possessing the IL
nest talents have been deferred nom studying Music
profession, account Of the enormous expense which
has hitherto attended such acourse Of study.
THE ST. JOHNSBURY ACADEMY OF MUSIC
offers advantages and facilities Of the highest ORDER at
from onefourth to onehird the expense attending such
course Of study, II pursued at Boston or Now York
For the benefit Of Teachers and all others DESTROYS u at
tanning superior excellence IN the science Of Music both
as performers and theorists a Collegiate and Normal
course is pursued embracing period Of four years
The first year is devoted 20 thorough " eemen
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 all their time 10 music usually practice the Pa
Organ, (or whatever instrument they may prcfcr
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 suf-
fciently accompany we'll 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
aud composition is taught n several classes, with daily
Rotations Private lessons given TO advanced pu-
pills in singing Nocalizng is also taught in several
classes with daily recitations.
The Male Principal having been connected with some
Of the best Bands aud Orchcsras in New York and Bos
ton considerable portion u 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 are all required to
attend and take part the exercises their parents
and few friends only, being present In addition, a
MUSICAL SOIREE
is given twice during each quarter, large audience be
ing present The year is divided into four terms Of eev
en- weeks each
Pupils graduating with honor will be guaranteed good
situations Teachers The following prizes will be dis
butcd among each Of the graduating classes At the an
the fall term Of each year. pupils graduating must have
completed the full course Of studyl
LIST OF PRIZES.
Piano Forte-lst honor, Gold Medal ID do, Silver
Medal Sd do, Bronze Medal 4th do, Diploma
Oran-lst honor, Gold Medal ID do, Silver Medal ;
ID do, Bronze Medal; lth do, Diploma
Smgug-lst honor. Gold Medal I'd do, Silver Me
dial 3D. do, Bronze Medal; 4th do, Diploma.
Iiamony-lst honor, Gold Medal ID do, Silver Me
dal; Sd do, Bronze Medal; 4th do, Diploma.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP.
Pupils 10 be admitted 10 the School must possess a
good moral character fair musical ability must yield i'm
pc obedience to the laws and regulations Of the school
TUITION
fPayabie nraiabiy al r5tore Memiddc each terD)
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, 20 90
board, including room, fire. lights and washing - 30
to $500 Rent of Piano. $500. Pupils furnish their
own books and music
c. II. CLARKE, (p.-.,
MRS. G. II. CLARKE, '"''I''N'
St. Johnsbury, VT, Jan. l, 1859. 2G.77
DIAN GEO. w. WILDER.
l. STATE STREET, MONTPELIER,
Is Agent for the sale Of
HALLET, DAVIS & CO.'S
CELEB RATED PIANOS.
ltis generally acknowledged that the Pianos man.
ufactured by HALLEr, DAVIS * Co.. are uuryacd in
America II not in the world, for
ELASTICITY orrorcH ,BIJLLiANcY ANDruHrY OF roNE.