Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-06-03
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tT. JOHNSBURY ACADEMY OF MU-

CT. JOHNSBURY ACADEMY OF MU-
~ slC.-lhe ST. Johnsbury Academy Of Music is lo-
Gated n the pleasant Village OF ST. Johnsbury VI, hey-
ing special act Of Incorporation granted BY the Logsa
turc Of Vermont, establishing the School upon perma-
ncnt basis. The design Of this institution s 70 afford
the most thorough musical education atan expense very
much less than has been used whore similar advantages
could De 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
THE ST. JOHNSBURY ACADEMY OF MUSIC
offers advantages and facilities Of the highest order at
from onc-ourth one-thrd the expense attending such
course OF study, 4 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
as performers and theorists Collegiate and Normal
course is pursued, embracing period Of four years.
The first year is devoted 10 thorough Of ocmcn-
mry study using as text books, only the works Of the
most celebrated Masters which, having been thoroughly
tested bear the stamp of superior excellence Pupils de-
voting oil their time 90 music, usually practice the Pia
no. Organ, (or whatever instrument they may prefer
nom four 70 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 studyihc Piano suf-
hoiently 10 accompany we'll Pupils IN thorough bass
are required TO play church music daily exercise
instrumental MUSIC
Is taught exclusively by private lessons lessons per
week being the usual allowance. The study Of harmony
ana composition is taught in several classes, with daily
Rotations Private lessons are given advanced uu-
pills in singing. Nocalizing is also taught in several
classes with daily rocitatious.
The Male Principal having been connected with some
Of the best Bands and Orchc,tas in New York and Bos
ton considerable portion Of the last twelve years is pre-
pared Co teach an the various
BAND AND ORCHESTRA INSTRUMENTS.
Besides the various lessons, and class exercises
which pupils attend, Public Rehearsal Is given every
Saturday afternoon by the pupils, who an required TO
attend and take some part in the exercises their parents
and a few friends only, being present In addition,
MUSICAL SOtREE
Us given twice during each quarter large audience be-
ing present The year is divided into four terms OF clc,
en- weeks each.
Pupils graduating with honor will be guaranteed good
situations as Teachers The following prizes will be dis
n9ted among each OF the graduating classes at the an
nua commencement which will take place at the close Of
the fall term Of each year. pupils graduating must have
completed the full course of studyl
LIST OF PRIZES.
=, Piano Fore-lst honor, Gold Medal 81 do, Silver
Medal ID do Bronze Medal lth do, Diploma
Organ-lst honor, Gold Medal I'd do.. Silver Medal
Singng-lst honor, Gold Medal "a do, Silver Nc
DIAL Sd do.' Bronze Medal An do, Diploma.
llomony-lst honor, Gold Medal. 2d do, Silver Ne
dai 3D. do.' Bronze Medal ith do Diploma.
QUALIFICATIONS rou MENulusiup
Pupils to be admitted 90 The School must possess
goo moral character ir musical ability must yield inn
pia obedience TO the laws and regulations ,o school
TUITION
Dayabfe Hrayia5ly at r5etoye hemjdde Of cchteyBi
Piano Forte Organ, or any instrument that may
no preferred, $1,000
Singing. Including study Of the voice. Ballad Sing.
m ing, Sacred Music and Operate Selection 1000
Thorough Bass, Harmony and Composition, 1000
or q Normal Course including ul the above, ~ 90
Board, including room, fire. lights and Washing - 80
to $500 Rent Of Piano 5000. Pupils furnish their
own books and music.
MRS Is. e G. Il. CLARKE Principals.
ST. Johnshury, w., Jan. !, 1859 2i77
DIANOS.-GEO. W. WILDER,
A STATE STREET, MovrrT1iER,
is Agent fer the sale of
HALL EFT, DAVIS & CO.'S
CELEBRATED PIANOS.
lis now generally acknowledged that the Pianos man
O. Oh 900 lad Dol