We are bringing affordable, yet high-quality music instruction to our beloved Bonham and Fannin County. Our musicians love their art, and love sharing it with others. Whether you are a parent seeking to give your child the benefits of some musical training, a student who dreams of musical excellence, or an adult who just loves making music—we welcome you.
From private lessons to small ensembles, children’s music and musicianship classes, from classical style to bluegrass… Ready to learn about what we have to offer? Read on to find the perfect fit for you!
Conservatory Fundamentals
At Bonham Conservatory, we love music.
Affordable. We have worked hard to get strong faculty members, while keeping our tuition within reach for families.
Community. We are not just a location where kids go to get lessons with a teacher. Bonham Conservatory creates a community for students, through Musicianship Classes, Chamber Music, Masterclasses, and other opportunities. Our music students will find themselves in community with other students who love music, as well as being able to hear from multiple voices in our wonderful school faculty.
Great Instruction. This is the foundation upon which we can build all of the other good things we do at Bonham Conservatory.
Performances. Students perform in at least two recitals a year at the Conservatory. In addition, students are encouraged to attend performances they are not personally participating in, to broaden their musical range of experience, and to build up the Conservatory community.
Masterclasses & Special Events. From time to time, Bonham Conservatory will host masterclasses or other special events to give students the opportunity to learn from accomplished musicians from outside of their usual sphere. Professional musicians will often point to masterclass experiences as important moments in their personal musical journeys. Masterclasses are one of the special features a conservatory can offer, which build community within the music school, and motivate the students individually.
Private Lessons
The core component of any music school is private lessons. Bonham Conservatory is pleased to offer lessons in:
- Piano
- Voice
- Violin
- Viola
- Cello
- Bass
- Flute
- Oboe
- Clarinet
- Bassoon
- Trumpet
- French horn
- Trombone/Low brass
- Guitar
- Ukelele
- Bluegrass/Country/Blues/Folk/Rock – any style, any string instrument
Group Lessons
Group lessons are an affordable option for learning an instrument or voice. Our group lesson classes are kept small, to ensure that every student is receiving the teacher’s attention.
Group lesson availability may vary based on minimum class size requirements and teacher availability.
Chamber Music & Small Ensembles
This is one of the things that sets Bonham Conservatory apart. The opportunity to play music in the chamber music setting is a phenomenal opportunity for fun and musical growth.
Most students who want to study music never have the opportunity to learn chamber music, but chamber music is actually one of the most important—and most beautiful—parts of the repertoire. For the few who are given an opportunity to play in a small ensemble, the young students often struggle and fall short in this setting, because they are left to themselves—they’re struggling to figure out some challenging things on their own.
At Bonham Conservatory, we are very pleased to offer chamber music coaching from our experienced faculty to any and every student who would like to come and participate in our program. Any student—yes, even students who do not take lessons through Bonham Conservatory—can sign up to be a part of a small ensemble!
At the beginning of each semester, the faculty will work to place students into ensembles of similar ability (and schedule availability). The small ensembles meet weekly for a one hour rehearsal each week, with one of our faculty members coaching the students for the entire rehearsal. Near the end of the semester, the groups will perform in a small recital.
Musicianship Classes
Bonham Conservatory’s Musicianship class is another distinctive that sets us apart. Our students can come to a weekly class where they can enjoy community with other music-loving students, while learning the basics of music theory, music history, and artistry.
Our Musicianship classes are also open to music students and music lovers from the community, even if they are not enrolled in lessons at the Conservatory.
Children
Bonham Conservatory has excellent children’s music programs.
For young children, we offer the world-renowned Kindermusik program.
For older children, we offer tin whistle classes, in which children can learn all of the basics of music by learning an easy sweet Irish instrument (that is very inexpensive).