Calhoun Conservatory of Music Est. 1969

The Calhoun

A brief overview in 250 words

2005-2006 marks The Calhoun Conservatory's thirty-sixth anniversary. Since opening in September 1969 as The Calhoun School of Music, The Calhoun has set this country's standard for education in music to students of all ages. In 1971, the name Calhoun Conservatory of Music became official. In 1976, students were also taught music by correspondence study that included Georgia, Texas, California, Canada, Kentucky, Spain, Guam, Missouri and Iowa. Through the years the staff has worked with many officials in community, state and national government arenas. In 1983, Brigadier General Robert P. McCoy commended the school for its excellent support of the AFLC Talent Contest and staging of the Continental Showcase. In 1999, the Hinesville/Fort Stewart Campus was added and in 2004 the Savannah, Georgia Downtown Campus was added.

Calhoun's vitality increases as its 2005 anniversary approaches, with expanded curriculum, student and alumni services, outreach programs, and its long range planning to expand each school of study. Presently there are four school's of study; The School of Classical, Jazz and Broadway, The School of Private Music Education, The School of Music Education and The School of Church Music. The success of Calhoun’s unique approach to music education is reflected in its recognized stature as one of the leading independent schools of music in the world, with correspondence students worldwide and thousands being taught of all ages and music preference. The school also specializes in private lessons in all instruments and voice, to all ages.

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