Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-02-04
IN InHNsBrRY ACAnEMY OE M.

CT. JOHNSBURN ACADEMY OF MI
- SIC--rhe 81. Johnsbury Academy Of Music is To-
Gated IA thc pleasant Village of ST. Johnsbury Vt, hav-
ing special act OF Incorporation granted by the Legisa-
turc OF Vermont establishing the School upon pcma-
ncnt basis The design of this institution is 10 afford
the most thorough musical education, an expense very
much less than BIAS been used where similar advantages
could be enjoyed Very many persons possessing the IL
nest talents been deferred from studying Music
profession account Of the enormous expense which
has hitherto attended such a course OF study.
THE ST. JOHNsBURY ACADEMY OF MUSIC
offers advantages and facilities Of the highest ORDER at
from neiourth 10 onethrd the expense attending such
course OF study Il pursued at Boston OF New York
For the benefit Of Teachers and all others DESTROYS of
as performers aud theorists, Collegiate and Normal
course is pursued, embracing period Of four years.,
The first l., devoted thorough of Cemcn
iary study using as text books only the works Of the
most celebrated Mascrs, which, having been thoroughly
tested bear the stamp OF superior excellence Pupils de-
voting n their time TO music, usually practice the Pa-
no. Organ Cor whatever instrument they may prcfer)
from four 10 six hours per dag practice vocal studies
ono 10 two hours devote one hour 10 the study Of har
mouy Each pupil Is required % study the Piano suf
hccutly 90 accompany we'll. Pupils m thorough bass
required to play church music daily exercise
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
is taught exclusively hy private lessons lessons per
week being the usual allowance. The study of harmony
and composition Is taught several classes, with daily
rccauons. Private lessons are given to advanced pu-
pills ia singing. Nocdizng IS also taught IN several
classes with daily rccatous.
The Male Principal having been connected with some
Of the hest Bauhs aud orchcsras m New nk ana Dos
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 hy the pupils who all required
attend and take part n the exercises their parents
and few friends only being present In addition,
MUSICAL sOmEE
given twice during each quarter, large audience be-
ing present The year divided into four terms of eler-
en- weeks each
Pupils graduating with honor will be guaranteed good
situations Teachers. The following prizes will be dis
tubutcd among each Of the graduating classes at the
nua commencement which will take place at the close Of
the ian term " each year, pupils graduating have
completed the full course 81 study)
LIST or PRIZES.
Piano Fore--lst honor. Gold Medal % DO, Silver
Medal 3l do bronze Medal ith do, Diploma.
Organ--lst honor, Gold Medal I'd do, Silver Medal;
3d do Bronze Medal 4th dos Diploma.
Siugng-lst honor, Gold Medal ~ do Silver Me
dial Sd do, Bronze Modali an do, Diploma
Hamony--lst honor Gold Medal "a do Silver Nc
DIAL Sd do, Bronze Medal 4th do, Diploma.
QuAuWIcArioss FOR MEMBERSHIP,
Pupils To be admitted to tho School must possess a
good moral character fair musical ability yield i'm
pc obedience To the laws and regulations Of the school
TUITION.
fPdgi Rrariabiy at orbgoto The middle Of each fera')
Piano Forte, Organ, or amy instrument that may
ne preferred. $1,000
Singing, including study Of the voice Ballad Sing
ing Sacred Music and Operate Selection, 1000
Thorough Bass, Harmony and Compassion, 1000
Or Normal Course, including an the above, 20 90
Beard including ROOM fire. lights and washing, 500
to 500 Rent Of Piano, $500. Pupils furnish their
own books and music,
II MRS 4. cLA H. CLARKE, Principals
20 $50 % fsF " lHH : 'f'fi 30 "