Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-09-23

CT. JOHNSBURY ACADEMY OF MU-
~ SIC.-1he st. Johusbury Academy Of Music is lo-
Gated ia the pleasant Village of ST. Johnsbury Vt, hav-
ing special act Of Incorporation granted 10y the Leusa-
Of Vermont establishing the School upon perma-
nent basis The design OF this institution is TO afford
the most thorough musical education at an expense very
much less than has been used where similar advantages
could be enjoyed Very many persons possessing the f.
nest talents have been deferred from studying Music
profession Of the enormous expense which
has hitherto attended such a course Of study.
TIE ST JOHNsBURY ACADEMY OF MUSIC
offers advantages and facilities Of the highest order
from onciourh 60 one-thrd the expense attending such
course Of study, II pursued at Boston New York
For the benefit u Teachers and all others DESTROYS Of at
tanning superior excellence in the science Of Music, both
performers and theorists, Collegiate and Normal
course Is pursued emhraCing period OF four years
The FIRST year is devoted thorough Of ermen-
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 10 music, usually practice the PA
no. Organ COR whatever instrument they may prefer
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 to study the Piano suf-
ieenty accompany well. Pupils in thorough bass
required to play church music a 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 90 advanced pu-
pills in singing. Vooalizng is also taught in several
classes with daily Rotations.
The Male Principal having been connected with some
Of the best Bands aud Orehesras in New York and Bos
ton considerable portion Of the last twelve years is pre-
pared 20 teach all the various
BAND AND ORCHESTRA INSTRUMENTS.
Besides the various lessons aud 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, a
MUSICAL SOIREE
is given twice during each quarter, large audience be-
ing present The year is divided into four of ees
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
which will take place at the close Of the fall term Of
each year, pupils graduating must have completed the
full course Of study.1
QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP.
Pupils to be admitted 10 the School must possess a
good moral character r musical ability, must yield inn
poit obedience to the laws aud regulations of the school
TUITION.
fPayable inrarobya bcfore MemiddeQf each term
Piano Forte, Organ, or any instrument that may
Oe 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, p 90
Board including room, FIRE, lights aud washing, $500
S3.Ol. Rent Of Piano. 500. Pupils furnish their
own books and music
G. II. CLARKE, (n..,,
MRS. O. IA. CLARKE, '"'f"'''
j. II. PADDOCK,
Late Organist at Rev. Mr.. Lords Church,
Montpelier, Vt, ASsisfantS.
JOHN O. WORCESTER,
Pupil Of the celebrated Leonhard.
st, Johnsbury, W., Sept. |, 1859. 2677