The Newtown bee., 1901-03-01
FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
BROOKFIELD.
THE H. W. GREENE SUMMER SCHOOL
OF MUSIC.

THE H. W. GREENE SUMMER SCHOOL
OF MUSIC.
The annual sessions of the H. w.
Greene Summer School have been held
in New York until last season, when
in response to the suggestion of a num-
Der of it's patrons it was thought best
to afford the additional advantage of
quiet country life, where distractions
could not exist and rest and nourish-
ment would be assured. To accomplish
this, Mr. Greene has acquired a num-
Der of houses in Brookfeld. 1t is a
quiet and charming country village,
less then two hours from New York
by rail, fortunately located on a south
ern spur of the famous Berkshire hills,
only short drive from the beautiful
Housatonic river. The school stands
on spot 500 feet higher than New
York City, and is ten degrees cooler.
The scenery cannot be exceled. Pure
water and delightful air, free from
damp fog and mosquitoes are not the
least among many features favorable
to health and progress. An abundance
Of rich milk, fresh fruit and vegetables
| and the usual complement of out door
activity, such as walks, drives, and
healthful sport are among the attrac-
lions here which city life can not pro-
vide. The II. w. Greene Summer
School has become one of the recog-
nized educational institutions Of the
North and East The plan on which
it is conducted recommends, itself es-
pecially to teachers, who are holding
positions Of responsibility, not only as
a thorough Normal school, but also as
an opportunity for recreation, which
is not afforded by other institutions of
it's class. The management does not
endorse the forcing process as vaca-
ton for hard working teachers. Theii
system will appealto the thoughtful zas
a wise departure from the old high
pressure principle of crowding over
tired nerves by severe study when rest
is quite as needful. They give in.
struction in such way and under such
conditions that the demands of our
students for new ideas are fully met
while entire relaxation and recupera
ton go hand in hand with their pro-
gress. The school is unique to the ex
tent that the work is so adjusted that
material Of great value, both techni
and theoretical is made available fol
teachers through the medium Of
! lessons, lectures, talks, and illustra
tions without the necessity for arduou!
practice. In other words, the fire.
luency of the pupils contact, with the
teacher, and the fund of excellent ma
Lerial that is offered, enables student!
to carry away with them valuable sug
gestions which they can work out il
their practice and teaching during thu
entire year. Mr. Greene desires to EN-
phasize the seriousness Of his purpos'
to make the Brookfeld Summer Schoo
one of the most important and valu
able institutions of the state. Will,
students and teachers are expected
from long distance, local patronage
and endorsement will form substan
tial background to the work, and mus
certainly result fayorably in it's infu
ence upon musical thought and activi
; ty in this vicinity. Doyourea1ize tina
) we are bringing within your reach, 70
six months of the year, the best musi
cal advantages that the Metropolis
affords, and at one-half or New. Yorl
prices. No expense is being spared TO
thorough equipment in the work; Their
are already provided three separate
houses for the convenience of studies
practice rooms, and boarders, and plan
are matured to add to them as necessi
J ty requires. Those who can more con