New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-24
THE NATIONAL CONSERVATORY OF
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When the National Conservatory Of Music OF
America was Incorporated under the laws or
the State Of New-York in 1855 and later on. IN
1891. chartered by the Congress OF the United
States. its purpose and scope were we'll defined
All persons. without regard to race. creed or
I color are admitted ~ the classes Of the insti-
tuition for moderate sum. and II unusually
gifted receive their tuition free
To-day tho National Conservatory possesses
advantages without parallel IN the country
Its faculty 81 ffty-seven members contains most
distinguished names Rafael Joseffy. at the
head Of the piano classes. is among the most
renowned Of living pianists. and he has the CO.
operation Of Miss Adele Margulies. Leo Schulz
the violoncello virtuoso and other capable
teachers.
Leopold Lichtenherg presides over the violin
department. and his reputation as an artist Is
international NJ Victor Capoul. himself an
opera singer o. Partisan experience. is the chief
OF the operate classes. and Gustav Hnrchs
conducts the pupils orchestra the latter de-
partment being special feature OF the school.
wherein a young man NAV NJ himself for an
orchestral career All instruments are taught
at the National Conservatory. and by the most
conpetent masters Special attention is paid
70 solfegpio 10 the study OF choral music and
musical history.
The institution has over six hundred pupils
drawn from every State and Territory in the
Union and eac1 one had 10 pass preparatory
examination before admission. Over two thou
sand pupils Of the National Conservatory are
now honora bly, pursuing the profession OF music
IN this country ard they received their entire
musical education at this institution. an inst-
tuition. be it said. that was planned and Is con
Quoted lines absolutely free from CONNER
cial speculation. -
The founder and president. Mrs Jeanette NJ
Thurbcr therefore feels emhodened 10 call the
attention Of al, thoughtful parents and guardians
to the UNIQUE advantages offered by the Ma
tional Conservatory for a thorough musica edu-
cation. The profession OF music in America IS
now denifed and lucrative one ana Win
the keen competition and development or native
talent II behooves all parents interested In the
musical welfare Of their children Or charges to
place them where absolutely tho best education
may he secured at nominal outlay
Little need then with the opportunities or
rered by the National Conservatory. Of facing
the perils and uncertainties OF study abroad.
The National Conservatory Orchestra Is now
on high artistic plane The series Of concerts
being given at the Madison Square Garden Con
cert Hall are successful. The orchestra IL com
posed Of pupils Of the schools. assisted by tneN
professors Solo singers and performers OF re-
noun participate in these concerts. which are
the means Of stimulating the musical amnitlons
OF the young people and may also ne considered
as the nucleus OF a permanent American or
chestra- $500
MdrRuleS, LeOpOld LlCnlcnUcle' bV' 'i"'"'
Mrs julia L. Wyman. Victor Capoul. Gustave
Hnrichs. Henry T. Fnck. James g. Huneker'
Max Spicker and others
The dates Of the semi annual entrance ex-
amna lions are as follows: 81,
Piano and organ Tuesday, January 3, 10 A. m
to 10 m and to p. m: violin. viola, celio
contrabass harp Wednesday. January 4. III
a m to - m. and ali other orchestral instru-
ments from to p. m: singing; THURSDAY
January Z from a. m. 10 l. m. : 10 p m.
and 3 70 10 D. m: children's day. Saturday.
January Z piano and violin a. m. 10 u m