Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-11-04
ST. JOHNSBURY
ACADEMY OF MUSIC.

THE St. hnsbury Academy of Music is located in the
l. pleasant Village Of St. Johnsbury, VT, having a
special act Of incorporation granted by the Legislature of
Vermont establishing the School upon permanent basis
The design of this institution to aore the most thorough
musical education at expense very much less than has
been usual where similar advantages could be enjoyed
Very many persons possessing the finest talents have been
from studying music profession account
of the which has hitherto attended such
course of study.
The st. Johnsbury Academy Of Music offers advantages
and facilities ofthe highest order, at from onefourth to
onethrd the expense attending such of study If
pursued at Boston or New York. For the benefit Of
Teachers and all others DESTROYS of attaining 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 to thorough course Of elementary study using
text books, only the works Of The most celebrated
Masters which having been thoroughly tested, bear the
stamp Of superior excellence Pupils devoting all their
time to music usually practice the Piano. Organ, Tor
whatever instrument they may pree from four to six
hours per day practice vocal studies to two hours
devote hour to the study of harmony Each pupil Is
required to study the Piano sufficiently to accompany
we'll Pupils In thorough bass required to play church
music as q daily exercise.
Instrumental music is taught exclusively by private
lessons two lessons per week being the usual allowance
The study of harmony and composition taught several
classes, with daily rectatons Private given
to advanced pupils in Singing VOcalizng is also taught
in several classes with daily Rotations.
The Male Principal having been connected with some Of
the best Bands and Orchesras in New York and Boston
considerable portion of the last twelve prepared
to teach all the various BAND AND ORCHESTRA Instru
ments.
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 being present The year is divided into
four terms of eleven weeks EACH Pupils may enter the
School at any time.
Pupils graduating with honor will be guaranteed good
situations Teachers Prizes will be distributed among
each of the graduating classes at the annual commence
ment which will take place at the close CT the fall term OF
each year, (pups graduating must have completed the
full course of study.)
QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP.
character, fair musical ability and yield implicit
obedience to the laws and regulations of the school.
TUITION.
Playable Invariably at before the middle of each term
PIANO Forte, ORGAN, or any instrument that may
be preferred, $1,000
SINGING including study of the voice, BALLAD SING
ING, SACRED Music and OPERATE SELECTIONS, 1000
THOROUGH BASS HARMONY and COMPOSITION, $1,000
Or a NORMAL COURSE including all the above, 20,0C
Board including room, fire, lights and washing, $3.50
to $500. Rent Of Piano $500. Pupils furnish their
books and music.
MRS NJ s. e G. A. GElaRKE, Principals.
J. H. PADDOCK (Late Organst at Rev.
Mr.. Lords Church, Montpelier, Vt.) ,.,
JOHN o. WORCESTER, Pupil of the cele- ASs' B.
brated Leonhard)
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