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Wind Instruments
In this department, instruction in the playing of Cornet, Slide Trombone, Baritone (or Euphonium), Tuba and kindred Valve Instruments under the direction of Mr. Prunier.

Supplementary Studies

HARMONY.  
Harmony is the very foundation of music. It is to music what grammar is to language. It enables one to read with greater ease, to correct errors which might occur in the printing, or writing of music.

To judge of the quality of music and thereby gain material assistance in selecting music for playing or teaching.

To transpose more readily, which one is often called upon to do when accompanying.

To memorize more readily, and have a better appreciation of music you hear.

To substitute other notes when the ones written are too high or too low for the voice, etc.

MUSICAL HISTORY.
The history of the growth and development of Music as an Art, as well as a knowledge of the classic composers, their lives and achievements, are subjects too frequently overlooked by students who do not realize that more is expected of a cultured musician than simply to play well. It is as important for a music student to know of the men who