Union Academy - Yearbook (Belleville, NY)

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18 UNION ACADEMY PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY-This course includes discussion not only upon the crust of the earth and its heated interior, but also the distributioniof its lands, water, air, plants and animals, includes' in its range a great variety of topics and necessitates for its proper explanation many branches of science. . A BUSINESS DEPARTMEN.T A thorough course is given in book-keeping, shorthand and typewriting. Instruction is given in this department by a graduate of the Albany Business college. An up-to-date typewriting machine, a Smith Premier, 'has been provided for the use of students taking the course. Upon the comple- tion of the course a diploma is granted. A student unable to complete the course is given a certificate showing the amount of work done. Outside parties may have typewritten Work done here at very reasonable rates by making arrangements with the Principal. - . .. MUSICAL DEPARTMENT This course of study includes systematic and progressive instruction in the theory, history and practice of music. The methods followed in piano forte teaching are those used by artistic performers. Careful attention is given to the devel- opment of a line musical touch, While technique is dwelt upon as of great importance in the interpretation of standard works, the principles of expression are also carefully studied. .Etudes and studies selected from the best composers are used for the cultivation of technique, taste and sight reading.

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UNION ACADEMY I7 voltaic cells, circuits, dynamo, motor, electric lighting, magnets, induction, heating methods, electric apparatus, X-rays, late inventions. CHEMISTRY: GENERAL CHEMISTRY-This course includes a study of the principal elements both metallic and non-metal- lic, and their simple compounds, a brief history of chemistry, 'the Work of the alchemists, the nomenclature, equations, etc. The instruction is given by means of text-book and a com- plete laboratory course. ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY-The Work of this department includes the analysis of simple inorganic chemicals as acids, salts and bases. Individual laboratory. BOTANY-The work in this subject is devoted to the 'study of plant physiology, i. e., growth, tissues, organs, food of plants. Ecological botany treating the environment -of plants and classifications with special reference to those plants found in Northern New York. Field work and 'class excursions are helpful features in this branch of study. ZOOLOGY-TCXt-bOOk, laboratory and the study of life in its natural surroundings are methods used to develop this science. Numerous marine specimens aid in the study of all typical forms of life. PHYSIOLOGY : GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY-This is the regular pre- liminary subject, but by means of the preparations and the mi- croscopes available and frequent experiments-with exercises in dissection, the subject is easily grasped by the youngest student. Text-book, talks and practical exercises make up the work. COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY-This is for advanced students and treats animal tissues and functions ina comparative Way -the lower as Well as higher animals. Text-book and demonstration.

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UNION ACADEMY IQ Selections from the works of standard classical composers are used in connection with the more modern Romantic school. FIRST YEAR-W. S. B. Matthews Studies, Grade I. Beginning technical work. Technical studies in all the differ- ent keys. Easy Rondos and Sonatinas by Lichner, Gurlitt and Burgmiiller. Easy selections suited to Grade I. SECOND YEAR-W. S. B. Matthews Studiesg- Grades II and III. Mason's Technical Exercises. Sonatinas by Kuhlau and Mozart. Selections by Englemann, Kohler, Streabog and others. THIRD YEAR1W. S. B. Matthews Studies, Grades IV and V. Kullak Octave Studies. Mason's Technical Exercises. Sonatas by Mozart and Haydn. Selections from Mendels- sohn, Beethoven, Schumann, Schubert and other modern composers. FOURTH YEAR-W. S. B. Matthews Studies, Grades VI and VII, Bach Two Voice Inventions, Germer Technical Exercises, Selections from Beethoven, Grieg, Chaminade and others at the discretion of the teacher. - A two years course in harmony and one year in history of music is given with this course. All lessons are individual, and students are given work suited to their peculiar needs. A course of four years has been arranged, which, when completed to the satisfaction of the teacher, entitles the pupil to a diploma. - Pupils graduating from the musical department are required to pass a written examination in thoroughbass, har- mony composition and musical form, representing at least two years of study, and must also be conversant with the general history of music.