Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-06-17
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NSBtrRY ACADEMY OF MI.

st. JOHNSBURY ACADEMY OF MU-
~ s1C-fhc ST. Johnsbury Academy Of Music Is To-
Gated n The pleasant Village Of St. Johnsbury, VT hav-
ing special act Of incorporation granted by the Legsa-
Of Vermont, establishing the School upon perma-
nent basis The design Of this institution is TO afford
the most thorough musical oducaton at expense very
much less than has been used where similar advantages
could be enjoyed Very many persons possessing the H.
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.
from one-fourh to onethrd the expense attending such
O 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
as performers and theorists, Collegiate and Normal
course is pursued embracing period Of four years
The first year is devoted thorough course Of olcmen
tary study using text books, only the works Of the
celebrated Masters which, having been thoroughly
tested, bear the stamp of superior excellence. Pupils de-
voting all their time to music, usually practice the Pia
no. Organ, Tor whatever instrument they may prcieiD
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 10 study the Plano suf-
hcienty TO accompany well. Pupils n thorough bass
are required 20 play church music daily exercise.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
is taught exclusively by private lessons two lessons per
week being the usual allowance The study Of harmony
and composition Is taught ia several classes with daily
Rotations Private lessons are given 20 advanced pu-
pills IN singing Nocazing is also taught n several
classes with daily rccitatons.
lhc Male Principal having been connected with some
Of the best Bands and Orchstas n New York and Bos-
ton 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 are all required to
attend and take part 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 clcv-
en weeks each.
Pupils graduating with honor will he guaranteed good
situations Teachers. The following prizes will be dis
tuhuod among each OF the graduating classes a the an
the fall term Of each year, (pups graduating must have
completed the fun course Of study)
LIST OF PRIZES
Piano Forte-lst honor, Gold Medal; ID do. Silver
/ Medal 3D. do, Bronze Medals 9Th do, Diploma.
Organ-lst honor, Gold Medal I'd do, Silver Medal
/ Sd do, Bronze Medal ith do Diploma.
Suging-lst honor. Gold Medals I'd do Silver Ne
dal Sd do Bronze Medal; 4th do. Dipomu.
Harmony-lst honor, Gold Medal, "a do, Silver Ne
/ dali Sd do, Bronze Medal lth do, Diploma.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP
Pupils 10 De- admitted 90 the School must possess a
good moral character fair musica ability must yield inn
pcit obedience to the laws and regulations Of the school
TUITION.
fPdyabhe mrariaby at rbetore eDadieo Of each toro
Piano Forte, Organ, OF any instrument thar 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, ~ 0l
BOARD lnelnung room, hte, lights and washing, sol
/ TO $500. Rent Of Piano, $500. Pupils furnish thcii
own books and music.
c. Ii. CLARKE, 1D.
MRS. G. II. CLARKE, s i''''F'''
st. Johusbury, VT, Jan. /. 1859. 2G77
DIAN GEO. w. WILDER,
L STATE STREET MONTPELIER
Is Agent for the sale Of
HALLET, DAVIS a CO.'S
/ CELEBRATED PIANOS.
1t is now generally Acknowledged thatthc Piano, man
uilctured By HALLET. DAVIS d co.. are uuri,allcd il
America, II not iu the world for
ELASTICITY rorcuDuI1IANcYA AND ruRIr, or TONE
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ron SALE AND TO LET.
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GEO. w. WILDERS MUSIC ROOMS.
No. u STATE ST, MoNrrELtrR Vi.