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 THE ARTS 8o2 advance. Students may enter between the opening and the middle of term for the re- maining lessons ; after half-term they can enter for not fewer than six lessons. There is evening instruction for the conven- ience of those who are occupied in the daytime. There is no entrance examination, but the student is required to play or sing before the principal previous to entering on a course, in order to show what proficiency may already exist. How to Join The student should send for a candidate's form of application. There is no age liniit, except for the junior school, for which students must be under fifteen. An inter- view with the principal is required, at which the student may choose her professor- subject, of course"^ to the convenience of the college. The director of studies advises students in all matters concerning their studies, also as to preparing and entering for ex- aminations, or any of the thirty valuable scholarships which the college offers. Students' concerts are frequently given. There is a magnificent organ at the college. After three years' consecutive study at the college, a student may enter for the higher examination for associate or licentiate without paying an entrance fee. Refreshments are available at moderate charges, and a matron is in daily attendance. The reference and lending library of the college is open to students. There are also six houses of residence in connection with the college. Scholarships The scholarships provide free instruction, and in cases of exceptional talent a grant, not exceeding ;^50 a year, is made towards maintenance. The scholarships are open to all British subjects of either sex under the age of 21. The examination for singing or playing consists of the performance of two or more classical pieces or songs, reading at sight, and answering vivd voce questions. All candidates, except students of the college, must obtain a satisfactory certificate of moral character from some responsible person. Scholars are expected to pass the college higher examinations in due course, but no fees are asked of them. They must attend classes at the discretion of the board, and may on no account without permission attend any other institution, nor perform any composition without the necessary sanction. Each winner of a scholarship must undertake to abide by the rules of this college, and to take the full period of the scholarship, unless prevented by illness or other unavoidable cause ; and this undertaking must be signed by a responsible person. In addition to the thirty scholarships, fifty local exhibitions in practical music and twelve in theory are annually awarded, tenable at local centres, of £g 9s., £6 6s., or ;^3 3s. each. There are also five prizes to be competed for. The Examinations The examinations range from those for which beginners enter to those which confer a coveted diploma on the would-be teacher. The very interesting calendar published annually by the college gives in full the examination papers of the previous year, thus enabling a would-be candidate to estimate what will be required and for which examination he (or she) is best fitted, A Table Showing Fees The fees are, per term : Individual If taken as Weekly l^lasw additional Lessons Lessons subject / S. d. i S. d. i S. d. Harmony, counterpoint, orchestration, compo- sition, scoring, etc ..1116110 — Musical elements and dictation i 11 6 10 6 — Pianoforte 3 3 o — 2 12 6 Pianoforte technique (practice free) ....220 15 o — Solo singing and voice production .. -.330 — 2 12 6 Organ (practice, 6d. per hour) .. 330 — 2 12 6 School of Church music (including work in London churches ; full course Anglican and Roman) 21 o oper annum, articled pupils. Violin and viola. . ..330 — 2126 'Cello, double bass, wind instruments, drum, musical history, etc ..330 — 212 6 Art of teaching. . . . i 11 6 Lectures : i 10 Supplementary Classes There are also supplementary classes in light opera, choir, orchestra, sight singing, elocution, etc., fees for which vary from 2s. 6d. to £^ 4s. per term. A complete professional course may be had for £g 9s. per term, including two in- strumental or vocal lessons of thirty minutes each per week, one thirty-minute lesson in secondary subject, and the various other branches of musical knowledge necessary to the would-be teacher or professional musician.