Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-01-14
CT. JoHNsBURY ACADEMY OF MU-

ct. JOHNSBURY ACADEMY OF MU-
- SIC.-Ihc ST. Johnsbury Academy OF Music is To-
Gated in the pleasant Village Of ST. Johusbury, VT hay
ing special act Of incorporation granted by the Legsla
ture Of Vermont, establishing the School upon perma
ncnt basis The design Of this institution 10 afford
the most thorough musical education at an expense very
could be enjoyed Very many persons possessing the IL
nest talent, have been deferred from studying Music
profession on 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 ouefouIh to onethd the expense attending such
a Of study. il pursued at Boston New York.
For the benefit " Teachers, and all others DESTROYS of at
tauing 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 eemen
tlry study using 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 fia-
Organ. Cor whatever instrument they may prefer)
from four to six hours per day; practice vocal studies
to hours devote hour the study Of har
mony Each pupil is required to study the Piano suf-
hcieny accompany we'll Pupils in thorough bass
required 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 in several classes with daily
Rotations Private lessons given TO advanced pu-
pills in singing Nocazing is also taught IN several
classes with daily Rotations.
The Male Principal having been connected with some
Of the best Bands and Orchestras in New York and Bos
considerable portion Of the last twelve years is pre-
pared % teach all 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 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 divided into four terms OF eley-
weeks each,
Pupils graduating with honor will be guaranteed good
situations Teachers The following prizes will be dis
trhued among each Of the graduating classes at the
nual commencement which will take place at the close Of
the fall term 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 Sd do Bronze Medal 4h do, Diploma,
Organ-st honor, Gold Medal ID do, Silver Medal I;
Sd do, Bronze Medal ith do. Diploma.
Snging-lst honor. Gold Medal I'd do, Silver Me-
dial 30 do, Bronze Medal 4th do Diploma.
Hamony-ls honor, Gold Medal % do, Silver Me
dal; Sd do, Bronze Medal 4th do, Diploma.
QUALIFICATIONS FoR MEMBERSHIP.
Pupils to be admitted to the School must possess a
good moral character fair musical ability, yield i'm
pc obedience TO the laws and regulations Of the school
TUITION.
CPayabie nrarablya at or6eore Memiddieo each term
Piano Forte Organ, any instrument that 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, 20 90
Board, including room, fire, lights and washing $3.50
TO $500. Rent Of Piano, $500. Pupils furnish their
own books and music.
MRS Q. ii. cGARKE, Principals
St. Johnsbury, VI, Jan l, 1859. 26'77