The Musical Times.] [January 1, 1912. From a Portrait in Spitta's Life of Bach. By permission of Messrs. Breitkopf & Härtel. BAND AND CHORUS, ONE THOUSAND PERFORMERS. Organist MR. H. L. BALFOUR, Mus. B. PRICES: Stalls, 7s. 6d.; Arena, 6s.; Balcony (Reserved), 4s.; Unreserved, 2s. 6d.; Gallery (Promenade), Is. ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC, YORK GATE, MARYLEBONE ROAD, N.W. Instituted 1822. Incorporated by Royal Charter, 1830. Patron: HIS MAJESTY THE KING. President: H.R.H. THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT, K.G. Principal: Sir A. C. MACKENZIE, Mus.D., LL.D., F.R.A.M. LENT TERM BEGINS MONDAY, JANUARY 8. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION, THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, AT 2. The new SPECIAL TRAINING COURSE FOR TEACHERS has now commenced. The Examination in connection therewith will be held at the end of the year's course. An Examination of persons engaged in the TRAINING OF CHILDREN'S VOICES is held annually in September and during the Christmas Vacation, and a Certificate is granted to successful candidates. A Course of Lecture Lessons in preparation for the above Examination will be given during the Lent Term, commencing Saturday, January 13, at 9.30 a.m. Prospectus, Entrance Forms, and all further information of- (After the old-fashioned roguish manner-in Rondo form.) TICKETS: 10s. 6d. ; 7s. 6d. ; 5s.; 2s. 6d. At Chappell's Box Office, Queen's Hall; usual Agents, and of ROBERT NEWMAN, 320, Regent Street, W. Manager for the QUEEN'S HALL ORCHESTRA, LIMITED. THE ASSOCIATED BOARD OF THE R.A.M. AND R.C.M. FOR LOCAL EXAMINATIONS IN MUSIC. Patron: HIS MAJESTY THE KING. LOCAL CENTRE EXAMINATIONS (SYLLABUS A). Examinations in Theory held in March and November at all Centres. In Practical Subjects in March-April at all Centres, and in the London district and certain Provincial Centres in November. December also. Entries for the March-April Examinations close Wednesday, February 7, 1912. SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS (SYLLABUS B). Held throughout the British Isles three times a year-viz., March. April, June-July, and October-November. Entries for the March-April Examinations close Wednesday, January 31, 1912. Theory papers set in Examinations of past years (Local Centre or School) can be obtained on application. Price 3d. per set, per year, post-free. The Board offers annually SIX EXHIBITIONS tenable at the R.A.M. or R.C.M., for Two or Three Years. Copies of Syllabuses A and B, Forms of Entry, and any further information, will be sent, post-free, on application to Telegrams: "Associa, London." THE JAMES MUIR, Secretary. 15, Bedford Square, London, W.C. HE GUILDHALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC. Within three minutes of Ludgate Hill, Fleet Street, and Black. friars Station (District Railway). Managed by the Corporation of the City of London. Individual Tuition by eminent teachers at moderate fees. 110 Prizes, Medals, and Scholarships, giving free and assisted tuition, competed for annually. Subjects taught: Piano, Singing, Organ, Harmony, all Orchestral and Solo Instruments, Stage Training in Elocution, Gesture, Stage Dancing, Fencing, and Opera. Lady New Superintendent has charge of all ladies attending the School. term begins January 8. Examinations open to general public. Prospectus, Examinations Syllabus, and form of entry, free of Secretary, H. SAXE WYNDHAM, Victoria Embankment. Telephone: 1943 Holborn. THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF ORGANISTS. MANCHESTER SCHOOL OF MUSIC. Patron Sir W. H. HOULDSWORTH, Bart. Principal: ALBERT J. CROSS (of the Royal Academy, London, and the Leipsic Conservatorium). Sixty Professors. All Branches of Music taught. Private or Class Tuition. Full and String Orchestras, Operas, Lectures, Recitals, Chamber and Orchestral Concerts. Prospectus from the SECRETARY, Albert Square. Verdi's Grand Opera, “Un Ballo in Maschera," will be performed in March next at the Midland Theatre. ROYAL MANCHESTER COLLEGE OF MUSIC. Patroness: HER MAJESTY QUEEN ALEXANDRA. President: Sir W. H. HOULDSWORTH, Bart., LL.D. Principal: Dr. ADOLPH BRODSKY. The NEW COLLEGE YEAR began Tuesday, October 3. Special Houses of Residence recommended for Students. Students are required to enter upon a complete course of Musical Instruction, and are not admitted for a shorter period than one year. Fee for the year, £30, payable in instalments of £10 at the beginning of each term. Special Fee for Wind Instrument Course, £15. Systematic Course for the Training of Teachers included in the curriculum. The Prospectus, with Scholarship information, Diploma Regulations, and Entry Forms, on application. New Professor of the Pianoforte, Mr. Frank Merrick. STANLEY WITHERS, Registrar. 42, BERNERS Street, Oxford STREET, LONDON, W. President: THE MOST HON. THE MARQUIS of Anglesey. Principal: J. H. LEWIS, D.C.L., F.E.I.S., Mus. Doc. Chairman: J. M. BENTLEY, Mus. Doc. Cantab., Hon. F.R.A.M. Hon. Director of Studies: Churchill Sibley, Mus. Doc., F.I.G.C.M. Hon. Sec. GEO. A. STANTON, A.R.C.M., F.1.G.C.M. Metropolitan Examinations in all subjects, including the Diplomas of A.V.C.M., L.V.C.M., F.V.C.M., also for the Teachers' Professional Diploma in the Art of Teaching, April, 1912. Local Theoretical Examination, April, 1912. Practical Examinations are now being held at the various Centres. Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals are offered for Competition. Local Secretaries required for towns not represented. All communications to be addressed as usual to the Secretary, Central Office, 11, Burleigh Street, Strand, W.C. EXAMINERS: J. G. Cooper, Esq., Mus. Bac. (Dunelm.), F.R.C.O., L.R.A.M., &c.; R. Machardy, Esq., LL.D.; T. R. Mayne, Esq., F.E.I.S.; J. Storer, Esq., Mus. Bac. (Oxon.), Mus. Doc. (T.U.T.). THE SECRETARY. BATTERSEA POLYTECHNIC, S.W. PRINCIPAL: S. G. RAWSON, D.Sc. ACOUSTICS. A Course of ten Lectures on Acoustics for Students of Music will be delivered at the Battersea Polytechnic on Monday Evenings, from 7 to 8 p.m., by W. Thomson, M.Á., commencing January 15. Laboratory Work, if desired, may be taken after the lecture. Fee for the Course, 5/-. OPENING LECTURE FREE. GLASGOW CHORAL (COMPETITION) FESTIVAL. ALLEN GILL, ADJUDICATOR. ST. ANDREW'S HALL, GLASGOW. THURSDAY, FRIDAY, and Saturday, May 2, 3, AND 4, 1912. Syllabus (now ready) and all particulars from HUGH S. ROBERTON, HON. SECRETARY. 450, Eglinton Street, Glasgow. Musical MIDLAND Competition Festival BIRMINGHAM, MAY 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, 1912. SYLLABUS NOW READY. POST-FREE, 4d., FROM THE HON. SECRETARIES, QUEEN'S COLLEGE, BIRMINGHAM. WHARFEDALE MUSICAL FESTIVAL, MAY 9, 10, and 11, 1912. OPEN EVENTS: Mixed-voice Choir, Male-voice Choir, Mixed-voice Quartet. Instrumental Solos.-Pianoforte. Violin. Chamber Music.-Pianoforte Trio. String Quartet. For copies of Syllabus apply ARTHUR T. AKEROYD, Hon. Secretary, Thorn Bank, Ilkley. HERTS AND NORTH MIDDLESEX COMPETITIVE MUSICAL FESTIVAL. MAY 9, 10, 11, 1912. ALEXANDRA PALACE. COMPETITIONS in all branches of Music-CHORAL, VOCAL, INSTRUMENTAL. DISTINGUISHED ADJUDICATORS. For Syllabus and full particulars, apply to Miss CECILIA HILL, Wentworth Hall, Mill Hill, N.W. INCORPORATED GUILD OF CHURCH MUSICIANS. Founded 1888. Incorporated pursuant to Act of Parliament XXX. and XXXI. Victoria, Cap. cxxxi., § 23. REGISTER OF ORGAN VACANCIES. Organists (Members) have the FREE use of the Register of Vacant Appointments. Calendar (gratis) and further information of Dr. LEWIS, Warden, 42, Berners Street, London, W. Auction Rooms specially for the Sale of Musical Property. MESSRS, PUTTICK & SIMPSON, Auctioneers. 47, Leicester Square, London, W.C., hold SPECIAL SALES MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS on or about the 20th of every month. Sales of Musical Libraries, Music Plates, and Copyrights, Trade Stocks, Manufacturers' Plant, &c., are held as occasion may require. Valuations for Probate or Legacy Duty, or for Public or Private Sale Terms on application. 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