Ithaca College - Cayugan Yearbook (Ithaca, NY)

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22 YEAR BOOK OF THE Conservatory offers the instruction of the regular course, as indicated later, at about one-third reduction from the regular rates charged for special instruction in each given subject. It Will be noted that these courses include private and class, theoretical and prac- tical instructiong in fact all the desirable elements of a complete musical education. ' Special courses of instruction, however, are of- fered to those who prefer to devote a less amount of time to their study, and to those Who desire only par- ticular courses for reasons of personal culture, In such cases the student may register at regular rates for Whatever instruction he may desire, and, as far as possible, with the teacher he may select. The theoretical, history and ensemble course, also included in the regular courses are taught in classes of four or more 5 although these subjects may also be studied, by special arrangement, in private instruc- tiong but in such case the student would be obliged to pay an extra fee amounting to the private lesson tui- tion rate for the teacher concerned. Lectures are given during the year on the follow- ing subjects: Musical History, the Violin, Voice Cul- ture, the Pianoforte, Acoustics, Musical Esthetics, etc. A very important part of the student's instruc- tion is that derived from the regular Faculty and Stu- dents' Concerts held throughout the year. Unusual opportunities are also presented of hearing the World's greatest artists, through the concert courses conducted 1n Conservatory Hall, at Cornell University and at the Lyceum Theatre. THE PREPARATORY SCHOOL To meet an ever increasing need for more thorough and broader musical training of children and beginners in music the Preparatory School of the Ith- aca. Conservatory offers uniquely exceptional oppor- tunities at a verylow rate of tuition. Special practice recitals, and public performance occur Weekly for the students in this department. Every pupil is en- X

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ITHACA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC 21 6. No credit will be granted for the first year of practice unless the pupil, either previous to such practice or during the time of such practice, has taken the course in elementary theory and has passed the Regents examination in this subject. No credit will be granted for the second year of practice unless the pupil, either previous to or during the time of such second year of practice, has taken the course in ear training and melody writing and has passed the Regents examination in this subject. No credit will be granted for the third year of practice un- less the pupil, either previous to or during the time of such third year of practice, has taken the course in elementary harmony and has passed the Regents examination in this subject. EXAMINATIONS Semi-annual examinations shall be given by a board of three examiners appointed by the principal of the school. Ex- aminations shall include work in the grade in Which the pupil has been placed, as followsg At least two scales ofarpeggiosg one study, two pieces. A piece of lower grade should be re- quired for sight reading. The examiners shall mark independently upon the follow- ing basis: Technic, 50 pointsg interpretation, 30 pointsg sight reading, 20 points. The passing mark is 75. CREDITS Three counts will be allowed for 6 hours' practice and one lesson a week for a school year. Four counts will be allowed for 8 hours' practice a Week and one lesson a week for a school year. A final claim for credit must be made at the end of the year's work on a blank which will be furnished by the Depart- ment. INSTRUCTION EGULAR AND SPECIAL COURSES-All students desiring a thorough course of instruction or ex- pecting later to take up the Work professionally, are urged to register for the Regular Course of In- struction in their department as outlined later in this book. These courses of instruction have been ar- ranged by the faculty as the result of years of practical experience and should develop and prepare the stu- dent in a most thorough manner. As a further in- ducement to students to enter the regular courses, the

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ITHACA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC 23 couraged to perform at those recitals as often as pos- sible in order that a certain confidence in public play- ing will have been gained during those years when the child is naturally least self-conscious. The Regular Course of study fully prepares for the regular academic Work. The work in theory covers Regents requirements in this subject includ- ing cleffs bass, treble, and tenorg drill on note read- ingg theory and drill on time and rhythmg the con- struction and signature of major, minor, and chro- matic scales, musical terms, signs, and embellish- ments, intervals, etc. The Sight Singing and Dicta- tion Classes quicken the musical hearing, enabling the students to place the pitch of musical tones ac- curately. This training is indispensable to a musi- cian. The class in elementary harmony is a prepara- tiontfor this difficult branch in the academic depart- men . SPECIAL INSTRUCTION Beside the regular course of study special stu- dents are accepted in any subject in which they are interested and thorough instruction given, the price of lessons depending on the teacher chosen. Free Advantages Everyone registered in the Preparatory or Inter- mediate Department at the Conservatory is entitled to the following privileges: Orchestra, Chorus, Folk Dancing Class, admission to all Student Recitals and the privilege of playing in them when prepared, and ad- mission to all Faculty Concerts. Also any enrolled student has all the social advantages of the Depart- ments, such as admission to membership in the Juve- nile Musical Club and the privilege of attending all parties, such as the HalloWe'en Party, Christmas Party, or May Party. The following graduation course in the Prepara- tory Department must be completed before the stu- dent can receive an absolute classification as a Fresh-