The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-29

there will be a Normal School of music located
at Ashland, and that during the coming sum
mer, there is no doubt. Who the Faculty OF
Teachers will be, will be shown in the circular
of the Institute but this much / will venture
to say, that the Faculty will be composed Of
some of the most eminentC Composers and Teach.
ers in the Union. For the benefit of those
who may not know what is really meant by a
Normal Musical Institute, 1 will venture to give,
without asking permission, q general descrip-
ton of what constitutes the Faculty, and the
course generally pursued in such schools, and
will be pursued in our school when established
First, the teachers at such schools are generally
persons who have devoted their whole time
and talents to the subject of music, and have
become celebrated for their compositions, and
as teachers of vocal and Instrumental Music
Such men as DIR. Lerwell Mason, VIM. B.
Bradbury, George James Webb, Carlo Bassini,
DR.. Clara Beames, &C., &C., whose instructions
are sought by all advanced singers and perform
ers who wish to perfect themselves in the art
of singing and executing on the Piano or or
gan. The object of such an Institute is to
bring within the reach of all classes of pupils
the advantages to be derived from the highest
order of talents employed as teachers. By
bringing them all to one point, they all receive
at the same time the same instructions that a
private pupil would receive were he to spend
his hour with his teacher alone, aud a vast sa-
wing in expense. Ordinarily our singers and
singing teachers who want to make greater
proficiency in the art, are under the necessity
of going to New York, Boston or wherever the
most eminent teachers reside, to put themselves
under their instructions, and then, generally
if they pursue more than one branch of study
they must employ a teacher for each study. If,
their object is to perfect themselves as Vocal
lists they will employ a teacher who makes that
his special business. If the Piano or Organ
is the instrument desired, the same course is
to be taken-making it very expensive both
in time and money, besides the absence at such
a distance from home. All this is obviated by
the Normal Schools. The teachers of the var
ious departments are employed to come here
and meet a hundred or more Students in the
class at once, at a mere nominal price to the
pupil, and every pupil has the advantage of
in every branch tau" hit, and also
the company and aid of one another.
The course of instruction generally pursued
in such schools are,
First-Instructions in elementary music
This class generally receive very thorough
drilling;
I'd. Instructions in advanced practice, for
those who read music somewhat readily. This
class generally embraces instructions in mark
ing time, Cor Rhythm) in all its forms and
varieties, with the different scales, Major and
Minor, &C., &c.
3D. Harmony and Composition.-This i'm
portant branch is generally very thoroughly
and the students are required to COM
pose and have their errors pointed out.
4th. "MnsicH Reading."-Such as Glecs,
Oratorios, operate music, Solos, Quotes, Trios,
Quartettes; and practice in the most diff cult
compositions of the ancient and modern mas
is given daily.
5th. Model Choir Singing, both for small
md large choirs.
9th Gos FIR Observation-Disclosures in this
class consist generally in teaching Teachers
how to teach, and the best method of present.
ng their subject before their pupils. A very
important class indeed, and all of our country
should avail themselves of the oppor-
unity.
In addition to the above. there will be a
of instruction in Elocution by a first
lass teacher, which of itself is a very import
INT item, not only for singers but for all stu
tents and public speakers. Any person enter
ng as a member of the school is entitled to the
in any and all of the branches
The term generally of such schools is from
to three months, or from eight to ten
Teeks. Private lessons can be taken in any
ranch at the rooms of the professors.
Occasional public concerts will be given at
uch times as the surrounding circumstances
nay indicate.
Now, are not these privileges that should be
after eagerly by all who take an inter- ,
st in music, and is not such an institution one
hat our citizens ought earnestly desire to bein
ur village? 1t will not be a mere passing
matter, but d permanent institution,
ringing every season with the opening of
ummer two OF three
lain with us during the term of the school.
t will not only benefit those who are immedi-
connected with the institute as scholars,
ut the whole community will share in the ad-
antages to be derived from such a school.
'ur merchants, landlords, mechanics, board
lghouse keepers, and all classes of business in
ur village will reap benefit from such an in
and those who attend the school will
'ceive as much instruction during its term
nd as many lessons as a private pupil would :
during a year under their teacher.
Will not our citizens put their shoulders to
lie wheel and help to move the car? Let ev. r
y one do something toward advancing the r.
Iterest of the Institute thereby helping to D