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BOP STOP
BOP STOP at The Music Settlement is Cleveland's premier listening room: an intimate, acoustically pristine performance venue with sweeping views of Lake Erie.
Ages: 7 - 18
Session Length: 15 weeks
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner and Up

Chamber Ensemble invites musicians of all experience levels—from students exploring ensemble playing for the first time to advanced players seeking deeper artistic growth—to discover the joy of collaborative music-making in a supportive, encouraging environment.
Open to violin, viola, cello, bass, and piano students, this program nurtures both foundational ensemble skills and advanced musicianship through shared rehearsal, listening, and artistic exploration.
Students will be placed in duos, trios, quartets, or larger groups based on age, experience, and instrumentation. Through guided rehearsal and coaching, ensembles explore a diverse repertoire ranging from foundational to advanced chamber works, with an emphasis on listening, balance, rhythm, musical communication, and interpretive depth. Students build confidence, teamwork, and musicianship while engaging in meaningful ensemble performance. Each ensemble will be featured in a culminating performance at the end of each session, offering students the opportunity to share their work and celebrate their collaborative progress.
Prerequisite: All new students must complete an audition. Click below to submit an audition request form.
If this is your first enrollment of the school year in the Center for Music (September-June), a non-refundable registration fee is due at the time of enrollment ($35 for a single registrant, with a cap of $50 per family).
Registration for the 2026 - 2027 school year will open on June 1, 2026.
| Session | Day | Time | Campus | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2026 - January 22, 2027 Sep 25, 2026 - Jan 22, 2027 | Friday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | University Circle | $235 | |
| September 26, 2026 - January 23, 2027 Sep 26, 2026 - Jan 23, 2027 | Saturday | 10:30am - 11:30am | University Circle | $235 | |
| February 05, 2027 - May 21, 2027 Feb 05, 2027 - May 21, 2027 | Friday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | University Circle | $235 | |
| February 06, 2027 - May 22, 2027 Feb 06, 2027 - May 22, 2027 | Saturday | 4:30pm - 5:30pm | University Circle | $235 |