
Music Vale Seminary
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CraigInCT
N 41° 29.096 W 072° 16.412
18T E 727621 N 4596180
Quick Description: The first accredited music school in the United States.
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 8/24/2008 9:45:44 AM
Waymark Code: WM4H2N
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Long Description:The Music Vale Seminary (1835-1876) the first school in The United States to issue degrees in music. Only music was taught at this school. The founder, Oramel Whittlesey, felt that by only having one course of study that it would lead to excellence.
Shortly after his death, the school burned down as was not rebuilt.
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