The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-24

occasioned genuine astonishment and
admiration in the minds OF all who are
acquainted with It, The results OBJ
| tained with pupils of all ages, down to
little children six years of age, are pro-
Noking comparisons in the minds OF the
public that are not complimentary to
the old systemless methods Of teach
ing. The instruction in Course a is
given in classes. All the conditions be-
ing favorable the larger class is to be
preferred to the smaller. The aim of
all instruction should be to make the
student independent, to compel him to
think for himself. In class instruction
this is Imperative, and for this reason
class instruction is more successful
Is private instruction.
Course B.--$45, September to June:
payable in three instalments of $l5
each. This is an inexpensive course
for adults and Juveniles. Students who
have been promoted from Course A, or
new students who enter the Conserva-
tory with any degree of proficiency be-
yond the beginners stage, may take
up the study of Course B. Pupils in
this course receive two lessons each
Week-one hour in pianoforte playing,
and one hour in fundamental training,
transposition, keyboard harmony, or
sight playing. Since the students in this
course are more advanced technically
and musically, greater amount of in
diVidual attention to each pupils needs
is required; consequently the lessons in
pianoforte playing are limited to four
pupils. students may remain in Course
b as long as they choose.
Course C.-$6O, September to June:
payable in three instalments of $50
each. Pupils in this course receive two
lessons each week as follows: One
private lesson in Pianoforte Playing,
and one lesson in Fundamental Train
ing. Sight Playing, etc. Course G is
intended for pupils who have been for
one or two years in Course l3, yet it Is
sometimes taken in place of Course B
by pupils who require special training
In certain directions. Students may re-
main in Course G as long as they
choose.
Course D,-sC3, September to June;
payable in three instalments of sci
each. This course is intended for
adults and provides three lessons each
week; therefore a greater amount of
time Is available for vital subjects con-
nected with pianoforte study. Stu
dents who may prefer private lesson
in Pianoforte playing instead of the les
son in class of four will find their de- |
sire met under Course T.. Course d |
comprises: One hour per week in class |
of four in pianoforte playing. Two |
hours in general training, in which the |
subjects of fundamental training, sight |
playing, keyboard harmony, transposi- |
tion, technique, musical history and |
musical analysis are selected according |
to the advancement of the student.
Course E-$S4, September to June:
payable i'm three instalments of $2s |
each. Course Il differs from Course d |
only In providing a weekly private les
son in pianoforte playing instead of
lesson In class of four. The two hours
weekly in General Training are precise
ly the same. This course, or Course d,
will meet the wants of those who can
not enter the full course, yet are de-
sirous of making as rapid progress as
possible towards graduation.
Course F-S120, September to June;
payable in three instalments of $40
each. This Is a full course for adults
and Is arranged with especial reference
20 prospective professionals and those
who desire 10 attain to a high degree
of musical proficiency. The course
One private Planoforte les