Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-01-21
or JOHNSBTRY ACADEMY OF MU-

CT. JOHNSBURY ACADEMY OF MU-
- SIC.-The St. Johusbury Academy Of Music is To-
Gated in the pleasant Village Of St. Johnsbury. w. hav
np special act Of incorporation granted by the Legsa
turc Of Vermont establishing the School upon perma
ncnt basis. The design Of this institution is TO afford
the thorough musical educaon at an expense very
much less than has been used where similar advantages
could be enjoyed Very many persons possessing the r.
nest talents have been deferred from studying Music
profession. 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 one fourth to one-thrd the expense attending such
a course Of study il 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
as performers and theorists, Collegiate and Normal
course is pursued embracing period Of four years
The FIRST year is devoted thorough course Of eemen-
tarv study, using text books only the works OF tho
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-
no Organ Tor whatever instrument they may prefer,
from four six hours per day practice vocal studies
one to hours devote hour to the study Of har
many Each pupil is required TO study the Piano suf-
fcently TO accompany well. 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
and composition is taught in several classes, with daily
Rotations Private lessons given to advanced pu-
pills in singing. Vocalizng is also taught in several
classes with daily recitations.
The Male Principal having been connected with some
Of the hest Bands and Orehetras in New York and Bos-
ton considerable portion Of the last twelve years pre-
pared to teach ali the various
BAND AND ORCHESTRA INSTRUMENTS,
Besides the various lessons aud class exercises, 70
which pupils attend. Public Rehearsal is given every
Saturday afternoon by the pupils who are all required TO
attend and take part ia the exercises Their parents
and a few friends only being present. In addition, a
MUSICAL sOIREE
is given twice during each quarter. large audience be-
ing present The year divided into four terms OF eley-
weeks each
Pnps graduating with honor will he guaranteed good
situations Teachers. The following prizes will be dis
trbuted among each Of the graduating classes at the
nual commencement which will take place at the close OF
the fall of each year pupils graduating must have
completed the full course Of study
LIST OF PRIZES.
Piano Forte-lst honor, Gold Medal ID do, Silver
Medal 3D. do Bronze Medal ith do, Diploma
Orean--lst honor, Gold Medal I'd do Silver Medal ;
Sd do Bronze Medal 4th do Diploma.
Singng--lst honor. Gold Medal; I'd do, Silver Me-
dial; Sd do, Bronze Medal Attn do, Diploma.
Harmony-lst honor Gold Medali I'd do, Silver Me
da; Sd do, Bronze Medal ith do, Diploma.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP.
Pupils to be admitted to the School must possess a
good moral character fair musical ability must yield i'm
pcit obedience the laws and regulations OF the school,
TUITION.
CPayabie inrariaby at orbeore the middle Of each term
Piano Forte, Organ, any instrument that may -.
preferred, SlODO
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, ~ 90
Board including ROOM fire, lights and Washing ~ 90
to $500. Rent Of Piano, 500. Pupils furnish their
own books aud music.
MRS. c. II. CLARKE, '''t I'''
st. Johnsbury, Vt, Jan !, 1888. 26'71