Ithaca College - Cayugan Yearbook (Ithaca, NY)

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1 26 YEAR BOOK OF THE Post-Graduate Courses The Ithaca Conservatory awards two special di- plomas for post-graduate workg one for teachers and one for artists. While the time necessary for the com- pletion of these courses may be approximately stated as one year for the teachers and two years for the artists course, it depends largely upon the talent and diligence of the individual student. The test of abil- ity in the teachers' post-graduate course will be evi- dences shown of unusually clear understanding of the general principles governing the acquisition of tech- nique and styleg a sound and thorough knowledge of the literature of music and its special uses in teachingg an intellectual and analytically critical attitude to- wards the whole art of musicg and a sympathetic un- derstanding of the needs of less advanced students. Artists' diplomas will be granted only to students who have proven their ability in successful recital work both as soloists, ensemble players and accompa- nists. The capacity to interpret musical compositions of importance .successfully Without the aid of a teacher will be considered a test of eligibility for an artist's diploma. Diplomas are granted on the satisfactroy comple- tion of any of the full courses. Certificates are granted upon the satisfactory completion of certain grades of courses. l

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ITHACA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC 25 partment, the second term, and three of the regular classes for the Freshman year, besides the regular free advantages offered to all students in the Con- servatory. Since it is now possible to cover a full term of academic Work in the summer, many students prefer to do all the class Work required in the third or sum- mer term and take their private Work during the school year, thus having more time for practice and less conflict with school Work. This seems to be an excellent plan when it can be done in that Way. Un- der any plan, however, when one term's academic class Work has been covered and the corresponding private Work, the pupil is entitled to a Grade I In- termediate Department Certiiicate and When the first year academic Work is completed in full, a cer- tificate completing the Intermediate Department is granted. X Certificates are granted upon the completion of the Preparatory Department, upon completion of the Intermediate Department, and also upon the com- pletion of each grade-in these departments. A special catalogue dealing in detail with the Preparatory and Intermediate Schools, will be sent to any address upon request. ACADEMIC SCHOOL Graduation All of the Academic Courses have been arranged on the credit basis and graduation will be granted when the required number of credits are secured. This plan of graduation is now in use in nearly all of the colleges, universities and higher schools of learn- ingg and the Ithaca Conservatory of Music has adopted the same in order that the courses in music and other Conservatory studies may also be properly standardized. Each credit represents one class period per week successfully carried through one term of seventeen rcveeks. Double credit is allowed for private instruc- ion.

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ITHACA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC 27 MUSIC FESTIVAL h a n d I SIX-DAY COMMUNITY INSTITUTE At the Ithaca Conservatory and Affiliated Schools April 20 to April 25, 1925 For Teachers of Music, Elocution, Dramatics, Public School Music, Physical Education, Dancing. For Choir Leaders, Band Leaders, Orchestra Leaders, Community Leaders, Club or Society Presi- dents. For Preachers, Community Workers, Lawyers, Public Speakers, Athletic Coaches, Playground Di- rectors, Piano Tuners. Sessions will be held each day from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 1:30 to 4:00. f There will be daily band concerts by the Ithaca Conservatory Band or Orchestra under the direction of Patrick Conway. Dramatic Readings from the Modern Drama will be given each day by George C. Williams. P The School of Physical Education will also pre- sent Exhibition Programs, Basketball Games, Athletic Contests, etc. - Evening Programs will include an Oratorio by the Conservatory Chorus, a Play by the Dramatic Depart- ment, a Popular Lecture, a concert by the Conserva- tory Faculty, a Recital by the Conservatory Students and a Reception to Institute Guests by the Conserva- tory Officers and Faculty. Six Courses of Instruction will be offered. Those attending the Community Institutevvill register for one of these courses, but, when desired, one may sub- stitute sessions in any of the other courses. All ses- sions in any of the following courses are available to each person registering for the Community Institute. The Institute Instructors will include prominent members of the faculty of the Ithaca Conservatory of Music and Affiliated Schools, supplemented by several prominent speakers and educators from other institu- ions.