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INTRODUCTION.

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RINITY COLLEGE, LONDON, which was founded in 1872 as a voluntary society, was incorporated in 1875 under the above title. So rapid, however, was the development of the institution, that it speedily outgrew the letter of its objects. The old corporation, therefore, as the result of urgent public demand for a wider plan of operations, gave place during the year 1881 to a new and amended constitution, whereby the College, by virtue of increased powers, is enabled to largely extend its sphere of public usefulness, reserving at the same time ample room for future development.

By the new Regulations the Governing Body of Trinity College, London, consists, as before, of the Council and the Academical Board. The Body Corporate, which, as under the old constitution, forms the Council, has been legally registered under the title of the 'Trinity College, London, Foundation, Incorporated and Limited,' -thus securing the advantage of limited liability (by guarantee) to its Members, who by their Articles have voluntarily bound themselves to receive no dividend, bonus, or other commercial profit or gain, from the funds of the Corporation. The primary object of the Foundation is, of course, to control and carry on the work of Trinity College, London; and it possesses corporate powers (which have been embodied in its objects) beyond and including the objects of the College as stated on page 22.

THE ACADEMICAL DEPARTMENTS are under the superintendence of a Board deputed by the Council. This Board, hereinafter called the 'Academical Board,' has

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the sole control, subject to the Council, of all matters relating to (1) the Classes and Lectures, and (2) the Public Examinations; so that now the Board has charge of the whole of the current Academic business of the College. To this Board the Warden acts as Chairman, and the Registrar or some deputy as Secretary.

CLASSES AND LECTURES.-The Scheme includes every subject connected with the Science and Art of Music, viz., Harmony, Counterpoint, Form in Musical Composition, Choir Management, Vocal Music, Organ, Pianoforte, Orchestral Instruments, &c., as well as a complete curriculum in the department of Literature and Science, viz., Classics, Mathematics, Modern Languages, English Literature, Science, &c. Some Free Scholarships have been established, supplemented with Medals and other Prizes for diligence and progress in study.

PROFESSORSHIPS.-The teaching staff at present numbers fifty Professors and Lecturers. The mode of remuneration generally is by a proportion of the students' fees; in the case, however, of the Harmony and the Counterpoint Professorships, there is a minimum endowment of twenty pounds yearly to each Professor, the stipends being augmented in proportion to the number of students attending the Lectures in those subjects.

THE PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS were formerly open only to 'male members of the Church of England as by law established.' Early in 1877 this restriction was removed, and the examinations are now thrown open to all, whether students of the College or not, and without restriction of sex or creed.

THE COLLEGE DIPLOMAS of Associate in Music and Licentiate in Music respectively are accordingly accessible to both male and female candidates. The Matriculation Certificate, or a recognised equivalent, is required of all Candidates for Diplomas. The Regulations for these Examinations will be found on page 55.

THE HIGHER CERTIFICATES FOR SPECIAL SUBJECTS have been designed to meet the needs of those who, unable to enter for the Professional Diplomas of the College,

referred to in the preceding paragraph, desire to obtain credit for technical knowledge of any single subject. The subjects are-Harmony; Counterpoint; Instrumentation; Solo-Singing; Pianoforte; Organ; Violin, Violoncello, Flute, or any other Orchestral Instrument approved by the Academical Board; and Choir Training. Candidates may enter for a Certificate in any one subject; or they may, if they choose, enter for any number of subjects at one Examination. The positions of Organ Associate, Associate Pianist, Associate Vocalist, &c., are granted to those who obtain honours in the practical subjects at these Examinations.

LOCAL EXAMINATIONS IN ELEMENTARY MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE are held in all parts of the United Kingdom, and in the Colonies, at Centres duly represented by Local Secretaries. There are National Prizes, Honour Certificates, and Pass Certificates. Upwards of 22,000 Candidates have entered at these Examinations. Applications for the appointment of Local Centres should be made, in the first instance, to the Secretary.

LOCAL EXAMINATIONS IN INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL MUSIC were established by the College in 1878, and already upwards of 6,000 Candidates have presented themselves for Examination in Pianoforte, Organ, and Violin Playing and Solo-Singing. The Examiner, appointed by the Academical Board, may visit an Examination centre at any time, subject to the arrangements of the College. Applications should be made through the Local Secretaries, a list of whom may be had of the Secretary. The regulations respecting these Examinations are given on page 70.

The following is a list of the Public Examinations held by the College:-1. Diplomas of Licentiate and Associate in Music, and Certificate of Matriculation. 2. Special Musical Examinations for Clergy. 3. Higher Musical Examinations for Certificates in Special Subjects. 4. Examination of Choirs and other Choral Bodies. 5. School Examinations in Music. 6. Local

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Examinations in Vocal and Instrumental Music. Local Examinations in Elementary Musical Knowledge.

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THE EXAMINERS are appointed from time to time by the Academical Board, acting for the Council. By the Articles it is provided that 'at least one Examiner shall have graduated at a British University.' The College Professors are eligible for election, but are not permitted. to examine in their own subjects at the higher examinations, excepting under circumstances of a special

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THE SENATE is composed of representatives of the various sections within the College. The ex-officio Members are the President, Vice-Presidents, Warden, Council, Academical Board, Fellows of not more than five years' standing, and Honorary Life Members. The elected Members are six Professors or Lecturers, including the Deans and Vice-Deans; three from the Licentiates; three from the Local Secretaries; and three chosen by the Board from the Members of the College.

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INSTITUTIONS IN UNION.-By a Minute of the Academical Board, any School or Institution may, subject to the approval of the Board, be enrolled in union with the College, on the Principal or Secretary becoming a Member or for an annual fee. Institutions in union have the following privileges:-1. Their Pupils or Members may enter for the Local Examinations at reduced fees. Special information, in advance of the general public, concerning the regulations and proceedings of the College. 3. The full benefit of certain prizes offered by the College. Applications for Enrolment should be forwarded through the Local Secretary of the Centre in which the Institution is situate, or, if there be no Centre, to the Secretary, from whom all necessary particulars may be had.

MEMBERSHIP of the College is obtainable by election, and on payment of an admission fee of One Guinea, and also of an annual subscription of One Guinea. College Members have free access to the Library of Music and General Literature; the privilege of competing for