American Institute of Applied Music
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The American Institute of Applied Music was a music school based in New York City. The Institute was incorporated in 1900 as an (merger) of the following educational institutions:
Kate Sara Chittenden
founded both the Metropolitan College of Music and the Synthetic Piano School. She served as Dean and head of the piano department at the founding Metropolitan Collage in 1892, and continued in both capacities at the American Institute until 1933.
The school aimed for systematic thoroughness, with emphasis upon pedagogical method, largely with reference to those expecting to teach. The average enrollment was about 350 per year. The Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians published in 1920 stated that more than 1000 teachers had received certificates. The Institute was located at 212 West 59th Street.
, at its fifth annual meeting in 1928, accepted the Institute's application for membership.
Convocation assembled June 25, 1900, in Albany
and, among other things, granted a provisional charter to the American Institute of Applied Music, authorizing the issued of $15,000 capital stock. The University of the State of New York
represents colleges, academies and other institutions subject to the visitation of the Board of Regents.
Dean
Faculty
- The Metropolitan College of Music (founded 1891)
- The Metropolitan Conservatory of Music (founded 1886)
- The Synthetic Piano School (founded 1887), and
- The American Institute of Normal Methods
Kate Sara Chittenden
Kate Sara Chittenden
Kate Sara Chittenden was an American professor of music, music school founder, and piano teacher...
founded both the Metropolitan College of Music and the Synthetic Piano School. She served as Dean and head of the piano department at the founding Metropolitan Collage in 1892, and continued in both capacities at the American Institute until 1933.
The school aimed for systematic thoroughness, with emphasis upon pedagogical method, largely with reference to those expecting to teach. The average enrollment was about 350 per year. The Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians published in 1920 stated that more than 1000 teachers had received certificates. The Institute was located at 212 West 59th Street.
Accreditation
The National Association of Schools of MusicNational Association of Schools of Music
The National Association of Schools of Music is an association of post-secondary music schools in the United States and the principal U.S. accreditor for higher education in music...
, at its fifth annual meeting in 1928, accepted the Institute's application for membership.
Institutional structure
New York's thirty-eighth UniversityUniversity of the State of New York
The University of the State of New York is the State of New York's governmental umbrella organization responsible for most institutions and people in any way connected with formal educational functions, public and private, in New York State...
Convocation assembled June 25, 1900, in Albany
Albany, New York
Albany is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York, the seat of Albany County, and the central city of New York's Capital District. Roughly north of New York City, Albany sits on the west bank of the Hudson River, about south of its confluence with the Mohawk River...
and, among other things, granted a provisional charter to the American Institute of Applied Music, authorizing the issued of $15,000 capital stock. The University of the State of New York
University of the State of New York
The University of the State of New York is the State of New York's governmental umbrella organization responsible for most institutions and people in any way connected with formal educational functions, public and private, in New York State...
represents colleges, academies and other institutions subject to the visitation of the Board of Regents.
Former faculty & administration
Governance- Edgar Oscar Silver (1860–1909), President
- John B. Calvert, D.D., President
Dean
- Kate Sara Chittenden (1856–1949) was the founding Dean and head of the piano department from 1892 to 1933. During her lifetime, she taught more than 3000 students.
Faculty
- Modest AltschulerModest AltschulerModest Altschuler was a cellist, orchestral conductor, and composer.He was born in Mogilev, Belarus...
(1873–1963), Russian-American cellist, conductor, and composer - Paul AmbrosePaul AmbrosePaul Ambrose was a Canadian organist, conductor, composer, and music educator who was primarily active in the United States. His compositional output includes more than 200 songs, choral pieces, and works for solo piano and organ. He is particularly remembered for his anthems which have been...
(1868–1941) - H. Rawlins Baker
- Walter S. Bogert (1865–1959)
- Dudley BuckDudley BuckDudley Buck was an American composer, organist, and writer on music. He published several books, most notably the Dictionary of Musical Terms and Influence of the Organ in History, which was published in New York in 1882. He is best known today for his organ composition, Concert Variations on the...
(1839–1909), composer, author, organist - Mary Fidelia Burt ( –1928), taught voice, sight singing, and ear training
- Adrienne Remenyi von Ende
- Herwegh von Ende (1877– ), director violin department
- Tom Karl (1846–1916), Irish-American tenor who, for a period, headed the vocal department
- George Coleman Gow (1860–1938), song composer, theory professor
- John Cornelius Griggs, PhD (1865–1932)
- Henry G. Hanchett, professor of musical analysis and pedagogy
- J. Leslie Hodgson
- Harry Benjamin Jepson (1870–1952), organist
- McCall L. Lanham (1877–1959), baritone voice teacher, director of the voice division
- Daniel Gregory MasonDaniel Gregory MasonDaniel Gregory Mason was an American composer and music critic.-Biography:...
(1873–1953), composer - William MasonWilliam Mason (composer)William Mason was an American composer and pianist and a member of a musical family.Mason's father was composer Lowell Mason, a leading figure in American church music...
(1829–1908), composer - E Presson Miller (1864–1950), voice teacher
- Florence Viola Osborn
- Albert Ross Parsons (1847–1933)
- Janet Daniels Schenck (1883–1976), founder of the Manhattan School of MusicManhattan School of MusicThe Manhattan School of Music is a major music conservatory located on the Upper West Side of New York City. The school offers degrees on the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels in the areas of classical and jazz performance and composition...
- Henry SchradieckHenry SchradieckHenry Schradieck was one of the foremost violin teachers of his day. He wrote a series of etude books for the violin which are still in common use today....
(1846–1918), violinist - Harry Rowe ShelleyHarry Rowe ShelleyHarry Rowe Shelley was an American composer, organist , and professor of music. He was born in New Haven, Conn. Shelley studied with Gustav J...
(1858–1947), organist and composer who taught harmony and counterpoint - William Fairchild Sherman
- Huntington R. Woodman (1861–1943), oranist, composer; 1889-1898 head of organ department Metropolitan College of Music; 1909-?? head of theory department American Institute of Applied Music
Alumni
- Harry H. Sukman (1912–1984), composer and arranger for the TV western series, The High ChaparralThe High ChaparralThe High Chaparral is a Western-themed television series starring Leif Erickson and Cameron Mitchell which aired on NBC from 1967 to 1971. The show was created by David Dortort, who had previously created the hit Bonanza for the network...
- George King Raudenbush (1899–1956), violinist, orchestra conductor, and composer
- Ester Brooke, Eberstadt
- Alfred PiccaverAlfred PiccaverAlfred Piccaver was a British-American operatic tenor. He was particularly noted for his performances as Rodolfo in Giacomo Puccini's La bohème and other popular mainstream operatic roles.-Early years:...
(1884–1958), British-American operatic tenor