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A special loan exhibition of musical instruments, manuscripts, books, portraits, and other mementoes of music and musicians, formed to commemorate the tercentenary of the granting by King James I of a charter of incorporation to the Worshipful company of musicians in 1604 .., 1904
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1The Royal Academy of Music,
2TENTERDEN STREET, HANOVER SQUARE.
4INSTITUTED, 1822. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1830.
6Patron:
7HIS MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY THE KING.
9President:
10H.R.H. THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT AND STRATHEARN, K.G.
12Principal:
13SIR ALEXANDER CAMPBELL MACKENZIE, Mus. D., LL.D., D.C.L., F.R.A.M.
15The Royal Academy of Music offers to students of both sexes (whether amateur or professional) a thorough training in all branches of music under the most able and distinguished Professors. In addition to receiving individual lessons in the various branches of the Curriculum, students have the advantage of attending the Orchestral, Choral, and Chamber Music Classes, and the weekly lectures on music and musicians. Evidence of their progress is given at the Fortnightly and Public Concerts and by periodical Operatic and Dramatic Performances.
17There are three Terms in the Academic year—viz., the Michaelmas Term, from Michaelmas to Christmas; the Lent Term, from early in January to Easter; and the Midsummer Term, from early in May until the end of July.
19The Fee for the ordinary curriculum is 11 Guineas per Term.
21A large number of Scholarships and Prizes are founded and are competed for periodically.
23Students who show special merit and ability receive the distinction of being elected by the Directors Associates of the Institution, and are thereby entitled to the use after their names of the initials A.R.A.M. Students who distinguish themselves in the musical profession after quitting the Institution may be elected by the Directors Fellows of the Royal Academy of Music, and are thereupon entitled to the use after their names of the initials F.R.A.M.
25Subscribers have the privilege of attending the Lectures and Public Concerts and of introducing friends in proportion to the amount of their subscriptions.
27An examination of persons trained independently of the Academy is held twice a year—viz., during the Summer and Christmas vacations—successful candidates at which are elected Licentiates of the Academy, and are thereupon entitled to the use after their names of the initials L.R.A.M.
29Prospectus, entry form, and all further information may be obtained on application.
31F. W. RENAUT, Secretary.
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