Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-03-25
CT. LOHNSBURY ACADEMY OLE MI

CT. JOHNSBURY ACADEMY OF MU-
- SIC.-The st. Johusbury Academy Of Music is To-
Gated in the pleasant Village Of St Johnsbury, W.T. hav
ing special act OF Incorporation granted by the Legsa
tire Of Vermont establishing the School upon perma
ncnt 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 f.
nest talents have been deferred from studying Music
profession, account Of the enormous expense which
has hitherto attended such a course Of study
TIE ST. JOHNSBURY ACADEMY OF MUSIC
offers advantages and facilities Of the highest order,
from one-fouh onethd the expense attending such
a course OF study, II 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
performers and theorists. Collegiate and Normal
course is pursued embracing period Of four years
The first year is devoted thorough course Of elemen-
tary study using text books, only the works Of the
most celebrated Masters, which, having been thoroughly
tested. bear he stamp Of superior excellence Pupils de-
voting nll their time 10 music, usually practice the Pia
no, Organ, lur whatever instrument they may prcfcr
from four TO six hours per day practice vocal studies
one TO two hours devote one hour TO the study Of har
mony Each pupil is required to study the Piano suf
are required to play church husic as q daily exercise.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
is taught exclusively by private lessons lessons per
week being the usual allowance The study of harmony
and composition is taught in several clases, with daily
recitltous. Private lessons given advanced pu-
pills in singing Noclizng Is also taught in several
classes with daily Rotations.
The Male Principal having been connected with some
Of the best Bands aud Orchesuas n New York and Bos
ton considerable portion OF the last twelve years pre-
pared 70 teach an the various
BAND AND ORCHESTRA INSTRUMENTS.
Besides tle various lessons and class exercises, To
which pupils attend, a Public Rehearsal is given every
Saturday afternoon by the pupils, who all required
attend, and take 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 Is divided into four terms Of eley
weeks each
Pupils graduating with honor will be guaranteed good
situations as Teachers The following prizes will be dis
huicd among each of the graduating classes the an
nual commencement which will take place at the close Of
the fall term Of each year. pupils graduating have
completed the fun course Of studyl
LIST OF PRIZES.
Piano Forte-lst honor Gold Medal "a do, Silver
Medal ID do, Bronze Medal lth do, Diploma.
Organ-lst honor Gold Medal "a do, Silver Medal
I'd do Bronze Medal ith do, Diploma.
Singug-lst honor, Gold Medal 2d do, Silver Me-
dial I'd do, Bronze Medal fth do, Diploma.
liarmony-lst honor, Gold Medal ID do, Silver Me-
dal 3D. do, Bronze Medal; ith do, Diploma
QUALIFICATIONS FOR MrNnEnsHIp.
Pupils To be- admitted 10 the School must possess
good moral character, fair musical ability. yield i'm
plot obedience the laws and regulations Of the school
TUITION.
CPayabis hara'ahg at oybqore Momidde Of each TERM
Piano Forte, Organ, or any instrument tina, 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 Normal Course, including all the above, 20 90
Hoard including room. fire. lights and washing, $500
to $500. Rent Of Piano, 500 Pupils furnish their
own books and music.
MRS, c. II. CLARKE, fF"or~"
ST. johnstury, W., Jan |, 1859. 2677