Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-04-22

CT JOHNSBURY ACADEMY OF MI
- SIC.-Thc st. Johnsbury Academy Of Music is To-
Gated in the pleasant Village Of ST. Johnshury, W. hav
ing special Of incorporation granted by the Legsa
Of Vermont, establishing the School upon perma.
ncnt basis The design Of this institution is 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.
talents have been deferred from studying Music
profession, on 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
from onc-iuurh to one-thrd the expense attending such
a Of study, if 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
performers and theorists, Collegiate and Normal
course is pursued embracing period OF four years
The FIRST year is devoted thorough Of eemen-
ary 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 her time 70 music usually practice the PA
no, Organ Cor whatever instrument they may prcfer)
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
fcently 10 accompany well. Pupils In thorough bass
required 10 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
rccitations Private lessons given IN advanced pu-
pills in singing. Nocalizing is also taught in several
classes with daily recitatious
The Male Principal having been connected with some
OF the best Bands and Orchcsuas in New ork and Bos
ton considerable portion 0t the last twelve years 10 pre-
pared to teach all the various
BAND AND ORCHESTRA INSTRUMENTS.
besides the various lessons and class exercises, 10
which pupils attend, Public Rehearsal Is given every
Saturday afternoon by the pupils, who all required TO
aeud and take some part the exercises their parents
and few friends only being present. In addition,
MUSICAL sOIREE
is given twice during each quarter large audience he
ing present The year is divided into four terms Of eloy
en- weeks each
Pupils graduating with honor will be guaranteed good
situations Teachers The following prizes will be dis
tbuted 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 I'd do, Silver
Medal Sd do, Bronze Medal 4th do, Diploma
Organ-lst honor, Gold Medal ID do. Silver Medal ;
Sd do, Bronze Medal 4th do, Diploma
Singing-lst honor Gold Medal 2d do, Silver Me
dial 81 do Bronze Medal; iti do, Diplon,c
Harmony-lst honor, Gold Medal; ID do, Sii,cr Me-
dali Sd do Bronze Medal 4th do, Diploma.
QUALIFICATIONS ron MEMBERSHIP
Pupils 20 be admitted 10 the School must possess a
good moral character fair musical ability must yield inn
pci obedience the laws and regulations the school
TUITION.
CPayabie inraray al On bctoyc Me middeQf each term
Piano Forte Organ, or any 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 Composition, 1000
Or Normal Course, including AL the above, 20 90
Board, including room, fire, lights and washing. $3.50
to S5Ol. Rent Of Piano, SouO Pupils furnish their
own booka aud music.
c. II. CLARKE, (p.s..,.,.
Mrs. G., II. CLARKE, ''""I"'''
St. Iohnsbury, ", Jan. l. 1852 1917