Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1911-01-19
THE VALUE OF A MUSICAL EDUCATION

education great and far reaching and
really be estimated Music the "open sesame to
many DOORS least which those leading social and
commercial advantages.
musical education the development of
fingers. 1t is the broadening and deepening OF all intel
ectua powekeenness aertness and reasoning The study
of harmony the theory music exactng the study
Mathematics and develops the reasoning in like de-
gree.
musical education foundation laid fair
knowledge other studies and must be supplemented by Ian
guage and historical work mind which has not studied and
comprehended the great ethical principles cannot interpret the
great ineligible way There wide literature
music great that of the worlds poets a7d philosophers
study of the noble of music is nothing unless
supported by good general education.
l. PIANO FORTE COURSE
The course is divided grades The required for
completion will depend upon the talent and application the
pupil.
Harmony, Musical History and Voce.ar required Ensemble
work both in sight reading and mastering concerted works is
expected
Careful given the laying of a thorough founda
technique and much attention given tone production
The habit of intelligent and careful practice and study is in
upon The foundation established the musical education
of the pupils continued with much attention to detail and to
study the limits of the will permit Such
classic and romantic composers chosen will
develop student technically and muscay to the best adj
vantage
While correct habits and methods ncucated
ualiy of the student developed as far as possible.
H. VOCAL COURSE.
This course comprises Culture, Harmony Musical His
tory and Panofoe grades and II, and Ensemble Singing
Vocal work divided into five grades corresponding
Piano Course but definite time fixed for the completion
any grade course the talents and application of the
student determine the rapidity of his progress.
The purpose department cultivate the art of
ing physiologcay aeshetcaly At the time
thing beyond technical skill arrived at in that musician
of singing together with appreciation of and ability
of the great masters earnestly Strven for
The Ogen method developed from the Lamper and the War
dot Garcia system OF instruction, is used.
COLLEGE CHURCH CHOIR.
Practical ensemble singing is required of advanced
Culture and Public School Music in connection
with regular attendance the College Church Choir
Sophomores Seniors of the College may elect this
week.
THE CHORAL UNION
The Choral Union prepares for public performances chorse
cantata and selections from the and oaoros
to all students Entrance tests to quality of voice
and ability to required of ALL Credit will be given
for regular attendance at chorus practice
HARMONY AND MUSICAL HISTORY.
Classes subjects open students who have
tered upon the third grade.
Harmony-Two years.
Musical History-One year.
Frequent and tests required and examinations
given of each semester Candidates for graduation
required pass satisfactory examination in all of these
subjects.
PUBLIC SCHOOL MUSIC.
The object of this course is quail
flied for the of music in the public schools To
ceve diploma students had two years of Harmony
and at least two years Voice and Piano. year History
Of Music and Psychology pursued the kindergarten Course
Graduates this will receive certificate from the
State emitting them to teach in the public schools.
SIGHT SINGING.