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Peoria of to-day with Peoria blue book directory, 1915, 1915
5 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026. Printed page 82. See the scan on archive.org.
1RUNNELLS SCHOOL OF MUSIC
2H. D. Runnels, Director
4Harry D. Runnels, director of the Runnels School of Music, 527 Main St., was born and educated at Chicago, Ill. At the age of ten years he displayed a great inclination for music and his parents concluded to give him instruction on the violin. So devoted did he become to his violin that everybody soon realized him to be possessed of extraordinary talent, and he was permitted to follow this study exclusively, developing his musical education under some of the world's famous instructors, such as Carl Becker, Ernst Schmidt and Theodore Spiering of Berlin. After studying every branch of music and becoming thoroughly proficient therein, he came to Peoria fourteen years ago and engaged in teaching and concert work. His abilities were soon discovered and after many efforts the Gray's College of Music in Bloomington induced him to become Director of their violin department, where he remained for two years. He then became affiliated in a similar capacity at the Eureka College, where he remained for three years, building up the largest music department that the college ever had. Finally Mr. Runnels was persuaded by his many friends to establish a school at Peoria, so that those seeking a good musical education might take advantage of his ability, and in consequence the Runnels School of Music was opened several years ago. This institution as it stands to-day, portrays the wonderful knowledge, development and many years of practical experience of its founder and director, who is supported by a staff of teachers of unusual ability and wide experience. It offers a complete course in every branch of music, vocal, all instruments, harmony, musical history, elocution, and also dramatic art, from the kindergarten department, which includes the color system, chart work, notation, audition, rhythm exercises, table technic, circle harmony, keyboard drills, etc. to concert work. By his original and unique methods, children as young as three years of age may commence the study of music. With the school as a nucleus, a dozen branch studies are now operating in various towns in the vicinity of Peoria, and all pupils, whether they are studying music for their own pleasure or for a professional career, acknowledge their indebtedness to Mr. Runnels as an instructor and director. The fame of his school has been of material assistance to Peoria's publicity.
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