Piedmont High School - Summit Yearbook (Lawndale, NC)

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14 Piedmont High School work. A beautiful diploma is awarded to those who complete the first book of the course; and seals, to be attached to the diploma, are given on the completion of each additional book of the course. The following students received diplomas in this de¬ partment in the past session: Michael Hugh Austell, Hoyt Carson Dixon, Douglas Hezekiah Peeler, Miss Ver- tie Roxana Downs, Miss Ollie Mae Gold, Miss Lois Smith, Miss Sallie Workman, Miss Dennice Yelton, Miss Lois Yelton. Music The Music Department will be in charge of those who are thoroughly proficient in this branch, and no pains will be spared to make this part of the work equal to any other department of the school. This course is broad and thorough. The School recog¬ nizes the need of the best instruction for beginners, as well as for the more advanced pupils, thus insuring a good foundation. Public recitals are given during the term. In these, all the students of music take part. They are thus stimulated to greater effort and become accus¬ tomed to appearing in public. It has not been deemed advisable to adopt any set of studies to be used arbitrarily, but rather to select a course to suit the needs of the in¬ dividual pupil. However, a general outline of the plan of study may be given. Primary Includes a thorough foundation in Technic. In this is taken up the keyboard, staff, rythm, formation of scales and simple studies and pieces.

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Lawndate), North Carotin a 13 In the first year Ancient History will be studied and Mediaeval and Modern History will be begun. In the second year Mediaeval and Modern History will be completed and English History will be begun. In the third year English History will be completed and the History of the United States will be carefully studied. In the fourth year the History of North Carolina will be studied with care. Bible Systematic Bible study has been carried on at Pied¬ mont for several years. The purpose of this study is to give to the student a first-hand knowledge of the things recorded in the Scriptures. The method used is an actual study of the Book itself; not facts about the Bible but facts from the Bible; not a system of interpretation but a regular, definite study of subject-matter. The regular classes meet daily throughout the entire session. The work in Course 1, Old Testament, is required of all grad¬ uates, and during the years 1912-1915 will form a part of the regular college entrance requirements in English Literature. Course 1.—The historical parts of the Old Testament are studied in chronological order with incidental refer¬ ences to the Psalms and the Prophets. Course 2.—A systematic study of the historical parts of the New Testament with incidental references to the Epistles is offered to such as desire to do special work in the Bible, and may be used as a substitute for Political Economy or German in the regular course of study as outlined in this catalogue. Course 3.—Sunday School Pedagogy. This is a special course and is open to all students who desire to take the

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Lawndale, North Carolina i5 Intermediate Continues the study of Technic, Studies and Sonatinas sleeted from Czerny, Duvernoy, Loeschorn, Bertini and others, as well as easy pieces by classical and modern composers. Advanced Includes the study of Technic in all the forms; Inven¬ tions of Bach; Etudes and Studies by Czerny, Heller, Berens Cramer and others; easy Sonatas and Pieces by standard composers. Voice Many people go away to school and spend several years in study and when they return, if called on to sing or to conduct a song service, are not prepared to do so. Feel¬ ing the great need of the church for leaders of vocal music, it is our aim to prepare men and women for prac¬ tical work in Gospel Song. We also seek to lay the foundation for the making of artists of our pupils. Vocal Teaching There is a great demand for young men who are able to lead in song. The field is great for those who are pre¬ pared to teach vocal classes. It is our purpose to train young men for this work. Classes in Harmony, Chorus, and Sight Singing will be organized if desired. Young men, make yourselves more useful by becoming good singers. Root’s Methodical Sight Singing and Greene’s Stan¬ dard Grade Course in Singing with other supplementary works are used.