Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-02-18
CT. JOHNSBURY ACADEMY OF MU.

st. JOHNSBURN ACADEMY OF MU-
- SIC.-The St Johnsbury Academy of Music is To-
Gated in the pleasant Village Of St Johusbury VT hav-
ing special OF incorporation granted by the Legisa-
ture Of Vermont, establishing the School upon perma-
nent basis. The design Of this institution is to afford
the thorough musical education at expense very
much less than has been used where similar yantages
could be enjoyed Very many persons possessing the fl
nest talents have been deferred from studying Music
profession, 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, at
from oneourth 10 onehrd the expense attending such
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
a. performers and theorists, Collegiate and Normal
course is pursued embracing period Of four years.
The first year devoted thorough Of elemen-
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 fia-
no. Organ, Tor whatever instrument they may prefer
from four TO- six hours per day practice vocal studies
one % hours devote hour 10 the study Of har
mony Each pupil is required 10 study the Piano suf-
hcicuty 20 accompany we'll Pupils IN thorough bass
required to play church music daily exercise.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
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
recitaons Private lessons are given advanced pu-
pills in singing Nocaizing is also taught in several
classes with daily Rotations.
The Male Principal having been connected with some
OF the pest banus ana pfchestlaA IN new Otk ana Dos
considerable portion OF 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 all required to
attend and take 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 is divided into four terms Of elev
weeks each.
Pupils graduating with honor will be guaranteed good
situations Teachers The following prizes will be dis
trihued among each of the graduating classes the
the f term Of each year, pupils graduating must have
completed the full course Of study.)
LIST OF PRIZES.
Piano F0rte-lst honor, Gold Medal I'd do, Silver
Medal Sd do, Bronze Medal ith do, Diploma.
Organ-st honor, Gold Medal I'd do, Silver Medal !;
Sd DO, Bronze Medal ith do, Diploma
Sngiug-lst honor, Gold Medal "a do, Silver Me
dial 3D. do, Bronze Medal 4th do, Diploma.
Hamony--lst honor, Gold Medals "a do. Silver Me-
dul ID do, Bronze Medal 4th do, Diploma.
QUALIFICATIONS ron MEMBERSHIP.
Pupils to be admitted the School must possess a
good moral character fair musical ability must yield inn
po obedience to the laws and regulations Of the school
TUITION.
Payabk Hrariablya At rbsfoye hemdde Of each term,
Piano Forte, Organ, or any instrument that may
preferred, $1,000
Singing, including study Of the voice, Ballad Sing
ing, Sacred Music aud Operate Selection, 1000
Thorough Bass, Harmony and Composition, 1000
Or Normal Course, including all the above, % 90
Board, including room, fire. lights and washing $500
to $500 Rent of Piano, $500. Pupils furnish their
own books and music.
MRS G. II. CLARKE, f''"''pa"'
St. Johuslriry, W., Jan !, 1889. 2G'T