Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-08-26
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CT. JoHNsBURY ACADEMY OF MU'

CT. JoHNsBURY ACADEMY OF MU-
~ SIC.--1he St. Johnshury Academy u Music Is To-
Gated in the pleasant Village Of ST. Johnsbuy' ". hay
ing special Of incorporation granted by the Legsia
ture OF Vermont, establishing the School upon pefmA
nent basis The design Of this institution is 20 AFFORD
the most thorough musical education, expense very
much less than has been used where similar advantages
could be enjoyed Very many persons possessing me n
nest talents have been deferred fom studying Music ns
profession account Of the enormous expense "meh
has hitherto attended such a COURSE Of study
THE ST. JoHNsBURY ACADEMY OF MUSIC
offers advantages and facilities Of the highest order az
from ne-ourth onc-thrd the expense attending such
a course Of study II pursued at Boston New York
For the benefit u Teachers ana an others desfous o. ~
tanning sncror excellence in the science Of Music, both
as performers and theorists Collegiate and Normal
coursc is pursued, embracing period OF Tour years
The first year devoted thorough course Of olemen-
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 TO music usually practice inc IA
no. Organ Cor whatever instrument they may prcier)
from four TO ak hours per day practice vocal studies
10 hours devote one hour 10 The study Of haT
mony Each pupil is required to study the Piano suf-
hcicntly 70 accompany well. Pupils In thorough bass
arc 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 In several classes, with daily
t,cuuons. Private lessons gten go advanced pu-
pills in singing. Nocalizng Is also taught in several
classes with daily Rotations.
Tho Male Principal having been connected with some
Of hc best Bands and Orchosuas in 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 yaroun lessons, and class exercises, to
which pupils attend Public Rehearsal is given every
Saturday afternoon by the pupils who all required 10
attend and take part u the exercises their parents
and a few friends only, being present lu addition
MUSICAL sOlREE
s given twice during each quarter, large audience be-
ug present The year Is divided into four terms OF ccy
l ca weeks each.
Pupils graduating with honor will be guaranteed good
situations Teachers. The following prizes will be dis
uiOlol among each of the graduating classes at the
nu commencement which will take place at the close Of
tie fall term Of each year, pupils graduating must have
completed The fuli course Of study.)
LIST or PRIZES
Plano Fonc-lst honor, Gold Medal I'd do, Silver
Medal Oh do Bronze Medal; ith do. Diploma
Organ-lst honor, Gold Medal 2d do. Silver Medal
30 do, Bronze Medal; 9TH do, Diploma
sngiug-lst honor. Gold Medal "a do Silver Me
Dial Sd do, Bronze Medal; 4th do. Diploma.
Harmony-lst honor Gold Medal, ID do Silver Me-
dali 81 do, bronze Medal 9Th do, Diploma.
QuALirIcArIoNs ron MENnERsHr.
Pupils 60 be admitted 60 the School must possess
good moral character iir musical ability must yield i'm
pct obedience to the laws and regulations Of the school
TUITION.
fFdydbie Hroria5y az orbgoyc Mcmdicof each term
Piano Forte Organ, or any instrument that may
uc preferred, $1,000
Singing including study Of the voice, Ballad Sing
ing, Sacred Music aud operate selection, 1000
Thorough Bass, Harmony aud Composition, 1000
! Or Normal Course, including al the above, ~ 90
B'afd, Including room, Are lights and washing, 50 80
| to siO, Rent Of Pino, $500. Pupils furnish their
/ own books and music,
c. ii. CLARKE, n,.
MRS. G. II. CLARKE, f'''4"N'
st. Johnshuiy, VI, Jan. l. 1852 2G77