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Award-winning music lessons, ensembles, and group classes for aspiring musicians of all ages and skill levels — children, teens, and adults.
Early Childhood
Morning & Full-Day Preschool programs with a full, child-centered curriculum of creative specials like music, science, drama, social and emotional learning, and more!
Music Therapy
Established in 1966, our pioneering Center for Music Therapy (CMT) uses guided music experiences to help individuals meet life's challenges.
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.
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1 7:00 PM Behn Gillece Quartet @ BOP STOP Behn Gillece Quartet @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Jul
01
Vibraphonist Behn Gillece has built a reputation on the New York jazz scene as a virtuosic instrumentalist and prolific ... |
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5 10:00 AM Cello Boot Camp 2018: age 13 through adult Cello Boot Camp 2018: age 13 through adult 10:00 AM
Jul
05
Adults welcome! Cello Boot Camp in Burke Mansion is a terrific opportunity to bond with fellow cellists while challengin... 7:00 PM Shawn Maxwell's New Tomorrow: Album Release @ BOP STOP Shawn Maxwell's New Tomorrow: Album Release @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Jul
05
Join us as Shawn Maxwell returns to the BOP STOP to celebrate the release of his new record, Music In My Mind. Shawn Ma... |
6 8:00 PM Vanessa Rubin And Her Organ Trio (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP Vanessa Rubin And Her Organ Trio (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Jul
06
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT! Extend your holiday celebrations and join us for this exclusive ONE NIGHT ONLY appearance by C... 11:00 PM Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP 11:00 PM
Jul
06
We welcome you to join us for our jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house rhythm section is l... |
7 8:00 PM Hubb's Groove: Music of Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway Featuring Von James and Stephen Fowler @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Jul
07
Acclaimed vocalists Von James and Stephen Fowler team up with Hubb's Groove for a one-night-only special engagement hono... |
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8 7:00 PM Birth: Vinyl Release Fundraiser Concert @ BOP STOP Birth: Vinyl Release Fundraiser Concert @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Jul
08
At 7pm on July 8, 2018, birth returns to BOP STOP to perform a concert to raise funds for a Vinyl pressing/release of th... |
9 9:00 AM J@MS Jazz Camp 2018: age 11-18 J@MS Jazz Camp 2018: age 11-18 9:00 AM
Jul
09
Immerse yourself in the Jazz at the Music Settlement program and polish your musical skills! Campers will perform in ens... 9:00 AM Rock & Popular Music Camp 2018: age 10-18 Rock & Popular Music Camp 2018: age 10-18 9:00 AM
Jul
09
Campers will play in a creative rock ensemble with music in many pop styles such as classic rock, pop, funk, reggae, gru... 9:00 AM Broadway Basics Voice Camp 2018: age 9-18 Broadway Basics Voice Camp 2018: age 9-18 9:00 AM
Jul
09
Hone your singing, dancing and acting skills! Campers will work in small vocal groups and music theater workshops, explo... 9:00 AM Camp Create 2018: Age 6 - 12 9:00 AM
Jul
09
Camp Create (previously Music Builders Camp) is an introductory arts camp filled with fun and learning in the Early Chil... 7:00 PM Introducing Ava Preston @ BOP STOP Introducing Ava Preston @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Jul
09
13-year-old national award-winning vocalist makes her headlining debut performance. Featuring: Ava Preston, vocal &am... |
10 10:00 AM Fire Drill 2018 (Early Childhood) Fire Drill 2018 (Early Childhood) 10:00 AM
Jul
10
Fire Drill for Emergency Preparedness 8:00 PM Vandermark's Marker @ BOP STOP Vandermark's Marker @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Jul
10
Marker is one of Ken Vandermark's newest ensemble as a leader and includes Andrew Clinkman and Steve Marquette on guitar... |
11 8:00 PM Chris Hovan Organic Trio @ BOP STOP Chris Hovan Organic Trio @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Jul
11
Chris Hovan Organic Trio Tapping into the current Hammond organ revival, Chris Hovan’s Organic Trio revisits the ... |
12 8:00 PM FRONT International Presents LA HEAVY with Casey Jane Ellison @ BOP STOP FRONT International Presents LA HEAVY with Casey Jane Ellison @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Jul
12
FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art is an exhibition comprised of artist commissions, performa... |
13 10:00 AM Music & Movement Demo Class 10:00 AM
Jul
13
Music & Movement Demo Class held at The Rocky River Library 11:00 PM FRONT International Presents LA HEAVY with Casey Jane Ellison @ BOP STOP FRONT International Presents LA HEAVY with Casey Jane Ellison @ BOP STOP 11:00 PM
Jul
13
FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art is an exhibition comprised of artist commissions, performa... |
14 8:00 PM Dan Wilson Quartet @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Jul
14
Dan Wilson returns to the BOP STOP for an encore performance after selling out the BOP STOP this past December. For this... |
15 7:00 PM For Good: The New Generation of Musicals, Volume 3 (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP For Good: The New Generation of Musicals, Volume 3 (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Jul
15
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT!! Photo credit: Joan Marcus In partnership with The Musical Theater Project From the uproar... |
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17 9:00 PM Outlab: Experiments In Improvised Music @ BOP STOP Outlab: Experiments In Improvised Music @ BOP STOP 9:00 PM
Jul
17
OutLab: Experiments in Improvised Music is a monthly laboratory for spontaneous interactive musical exploration. Musicia... |
18 7:00 PM Alex Wintz Trio @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Jul
18
Rising guitarist Alex Wintz is quickly gaining a name in the international jazz community. His talent and embrace of con... |
19 9:00 PM Sun Shade With The Cliftones @ BOP STOP Sun Shade With The Cliftones @ BOP STOP 9:00 PM
Jul
19
Join us for a late night summer Reggae party! Sun Shade will be releasing his new EP entitled Don't You Be to be later t... |
20 8:00 PM Sam Blakeslee's Large Group @ BOP STOP Sam Blakeslee's Large Group @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Jul
20
We hope you can join us for a special hometown concert featuring Sam Blakeslee and his Large Group. This band is so much... 11:00 PM Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP 11:00 PM
Jul
20
We welcome you to join us for our jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house rhythm section is l... |
21 7:00 PM Open Fifth @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Jul
21
Join us for the five-year anniversary of a magical night when generations of YSU Dana School of Music Alumni and some ve... |
22 6:30 PM Unforgettable: The Life And Music Of Nat King Cole (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP Unforgettable: The Life And Music Of Nat King Cole (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP 6:30 PM
Jul
22
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT As part if its 35th Anniversary celebration, Mt. Zion Fellowship Church presents "Unforgettable... |
23 9:00 AM Music Safari Camp 2018 Session Two: age 4-6 Music Safari Camp 2018 Session Two: age 4-6 9:00 AM
Jul
23
Music Safari Camp is a great introduction to music for young children. Campers will enjoy hands-on experience with sever... |
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25 7:00 PM Bill Lestock Trio @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Jul
25
Bill Lestock Trio presents an evening of original instrumental mandolin music which blends the sounds of bluegrass, old ... |
26 7:00 PM On The One @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Jul
26
Cleveland Treatment Center has partnered with BOP STOP to present On The One! On The One is the resident ensemble of th... |
27 7:00 PM Redux Summer Fashion Show @ BOP STOP Redux Summer Fashion Show @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Jul
27
Redux Clothing, Cleveland's premier mens vintage clothing company, presents an evening of fashion and music. The BOP STO... |
28 8:00 PM Kenny Werner With Bobby Selvaggio Trio @ BOP STOP Kenny Werner With Bobby Selvaggio Trio @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Jul
28
Holy smokes, legendary pianist Kenny Werner is in the house tonight!! He is joined by Bobby Selvaggio on sax, Zaire Dard... 11:00 PM The Night Cap: Late Night Comedy @ BOP STOP The Night Cap: Late Night Comedy @ BOP STOP 11:00 PM
Jul
28
We welcome you to hang late night at the BOP STOP as we present a special comedy show in partnership with Unsuitable Lan... |
29 9:00 AM Suzuki Camp 2018 Sun. July 29 - Sat. Aug. 4 ages 4 -17 Suzuki Camp 2018 Sun. July 29 - Sat. Aug. 4 ages 4 -17 9:00 AM
Jul
29
Suzuki students currently studying violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar or piano can join this camp. Campers will particip... 3:00 PM Arts for Us Concert and Reception “Screen Songs: TV and Movie Music” Arts for Us Concert and Reception “Screen Songs: TV and Movie Music” 3:00 PM
Jul
29
TBD: Arts for Us concert series specifically for individuals with disabilities and their families. |
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Jul
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Bop Stop
Behn Gillece Quartet @ BOP STOP
Sunday, July 01
Bop Stop
Vibraphonist Behn Gillece has built a reputation on the New York jazz scene as a virtuosic instrumentalist and prolific composer. Walk Of Fire (2017 Posi-Tone), his third album as leader,...
Jul
02
Early Childhood
Day School July Option begins - through 7/26
Monday, July 02
Early Childhood
Jul
04
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
4th of July! School Closed
Happy Holiday!
Wednesday, July 04
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
Jul
05
Music Instruction
Cello Boot Camp 2018: age 13 through adult
intermediate level, 2-day camp: July 5 & 6,10 AM-4 PM
Thursday, July 05
Music Instruction
Adults welcome! Cello Boot Camp in Burke Mansion is a terrific opportunity to bond with fellow cellists while challenging yourself to improve your skills and musicianship. Camp will include technical...
Jul
05
Bop Stop
Shawn Maxwell's New Tomorrow: Album Release @ BOP STOP
Thursday, July 05
Bop Stop
Join us as Shawn Maxwell returns to the BOP STOP to celebrate the release of his new record, Music In My Mind. Shawn Maxwell’s New Tomorrow is a quintet made up...
Jul
06
Bop Stop
Vanessa Rubin And Her Organ Trio (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP
Friday, July 06
Bop Stop
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT! Extend your holiday celebrations and join us for this exclusive ONE NIGHT ONLY appearance by Cleveland's own internationally acclaimed vocalist, Vanessa Rubin, with her all-star organ...
Jul
06
Bop Stop
Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP
Friday, July 06 to Saturday, July 07, 2018
Bop Stop
We welcome you to join us for our jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house rhythm section is led by Cleveland based drummer, Anthony Taddeo! This...
Jul
07
Bop Stop
Hubb's Groove: Music of Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway Featuring Von James and Stephen Fowler @ BOP STOP
Saturday, July 07
Bop Stop
Acclaimed vocalists Von James and Stephen Fowler team up with Hubb's Groove for a one-night-only special engagement honoring the music and legacy of Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway. Hubb's Groove plays...
Jul
08
Bop Stop
Birth: Vinyl Release Fundraiser Concert @ BOP STOP
Sunday, July 08
Bop Stop
At 7pm on July 8, 2018, birth returns to BOP STOP to perform a concert to raise funds for a Vinyl pressing/release of their new double album! Those who joined us...
Jul
09
Music Instruction Early Childhood
Music Builders Camp Session 2: age 7-9
half-day camp runs through 7/20/18
Monday, July 09
Music Instruction Early Childhood
Jul
09
Music Instruction
J@MS Jazz Camp 2018: age 11-18
July 9 - July 14, 9 AM- 5 PM
Monday, July 09
Music Instruction
Immerse yourself in the Jazz at the Music Settlement program and polish your musical skills! Campers will perform in ensembles and take classes in African American music history, jazz techniques,...
Jul
09
Music Instruction
Rock & Popular Music Camp 2018: age 10-18
Mon. July 9 - Sat. July 14, 9 AM-5 PM
Monday, July 09
Music Instruction
Campers will play in a creative rock ensemble with music in many pop styles such as classic rock, pop, funk, reggae, grunge, folk and blues. Camp will include rock band...
Jul
09
Music Instruction
Broadway Basics Voice Camp 2018: age 9-18
Mon. July 9 - Sat. July 14, 9AM- 5PM, beginner to intermediate levels
Monday, July 09
Music Instruction
Hone your singing, dancing and acting skills! Campers will work in small vocal groups and music theater workshops, explore vocal harmonies in tight knit groups, learn background vocals, blending and...
Jul
09
Music Instruction
Camp Create 2018: Age 6 - 12
Mon-Fri, 15 days, July 9 - July 27
Monday, July 09
Music Instruction
Camp Create (previously Music Builders Camp) is an introductory arts camp filled with fun and learning in the Early Childhood Building. It will foster creativity, confidence and caring by combining...
Jul
09
Bop Stop
Introducing Ava Preston @ BOP STOP
Monday, July 09
Bop Stop
13-year-old national award-winning vocalist makes her headlining debut performance. Featuring: Ava Preston, vocal & piano Joe Hunter, piano Aidan Plank, bass Anthony Taddeo, drums Ava Preston is a 13-year-old singer/songwriter based in the Cleveland area....
Jul
10
Early Childhood
Fire Drill 2018 (Early Childhood)
Tuesday, July 10
Early Childhood
Fire Drill for Emergency Preparedness
Jul
10
Bop Stop
Vandermark's Marker @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, July 10
Bop Stop
Marker is one of Ken Vandermark's newest ensemble as a leader and includes Andrew Clinkman and Steve Marquette on guitar, Macie Stewart on violin and keyboard, and Phil Sudderberg on...
Jul
11
Bop Stop
Chris Hovan Organic Trio @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, July 11
Bop Stop
Chris Hovan Organic Trio Tapping into the current Hammond organ revival, Chris Hovan’s Organic Trio revisits the classic organ combo genre with a renewed sense of purpose that puts swing and...
Jul
12
Bop Stop
FRONT International Presents LA HEAVY with Casey Jane Ellison @ BOP STOP
Thursday, July 12 to Friday, July 13, 2018
Bop Stop
FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art is an exhibition comprised of artist commissions, performances, films, and public programs that will launch its inaugural edition in July of 2018. An...
Jul
13
Early Childhood
Music & Movement Demo Class
Friday, July 13
Early Childhood
Music & Movement Demo Class held at The Rocky River Library
Jul
13
Bop Stop
FRONT International Presents LA HEAVY with Casey Jane Ellison @ BOP STOP
Friday, July 13
Bop Stop
FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art is an exhibition comprised of artist commissions, performances, films, and public programs that will launch its inaugural edition in July of 2018. An...
Jul
14
Bop Stop
Dan Wilson Quartet @ BOP STOP
Saturday, July 14
Bop Stop
Dan Wilson returns to the BOP STOP for an encore performance after selling out the BOP STOP this past December. For this special engagement Dan will be performing with his...
Jul
15
Bop Stop
For Good: The New Generation of Musicals, Volume 3 (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP
Sunday, July 15
Bop Stop
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT!! Photo credit: Joan Marcus In partnership with The Musical Theater Project From the uproarious Book of Mormon to the intimate Dear Evan Hansen, musicals produced since 2000 have...
Jul
17
Bop Stop
Outlab: Experiments In Improvised Music @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, July 17
Bop Stop
OutLab: Experiments in Improvised Music is a monthly laboratory for spontaneous interactive musical exploration. Musicians with open ears are invited to bring instruments, or any sound making device (drum kit...
Jul
18
Bop Stop
Alex Wintz Trio @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, July 18
Bop Stop
Rising guitarist Alex Wintz is quickly gaining a name in the international jazz community. His talent and embrace of contemporary influences molded with a deep gratitude to the traditions of...
Jul
19
Bop Stop
Sun Shade With The Cliftones @ BOP STOP
Thursday, July 19
Bop Stop
Join us for a late night summer Reggae party! Sun Shade will be releasing his new EP entitled Don't You Be to be later this summer. He'll be joined by...
Jul
20
Bop Stop
Sam Blakeslee's Large Group @ BOP STOP
Friday, July 20
Bop Stop
We hope you can join us for a special hometown concert featuring Sam Blakeslee and his Large Group. This band is so much fun and we highly recommend purchasing tickets...
Jul
20
Bop Stop
Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP
Friday, July 20 to Saturday, July 21, 2018
Bop Stop
We welcome you to join us for our jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house rhythm section is led by Cleveland based drummer, Anthony Taddeo! This...
Jul
21
Bop Stop
Open Fifth @ BOP STOP
Saturday, July 21
Bop Stop
Join us for the five-year anniversary of a magical night when generations of YSU Dana School of Music Alumni and some very special guests gathered together for a legendary musical...
Jul
22
Bop Stop
Unforgettable: The Life And Music Of Nat King Cole (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP
Sunday, July 22
Bop Stop
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT As part if its 35th Anniversary celebration, Mt. Zion Fellowship Church presents "Unforgettable", a performance honoring the legacy of Nat King Cole. Many people know the music...
Jul
23
Music Instruction
Music Safari Camp 2018 Session Two: age 4-6
5 day camp July 23-27 Mon- Fri from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Monday, July 23
Music Instruction
Music Safari Camp is a great introduction to music for young children. Campers will enjoy hands-on experience with several families of instruments such as strings, brass, winds, percussion and keyboard....
Jul
25
Bop Stop
Bill Lestock Trio @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, July 25
Bop Stop
Bill Lestock Trio presents an evening of original instrumental mandolin music which blends the sounds of bluegrass, old time, baroque, and blues. A firefighter in the city of Cleveland Ohio...
Jul
26
Early Childhood
Day school-July Option session ends
Thursday, July 26
Early Childhood
Jul
26
Bop Stop
On The One @ BOP STOP
Thursday, July 26
Bop Stop
Cleveland Treatment Center has partnered with BOP STOP to present On The One! On The One is the resident ensemble of the Let It Ride Game Ready 4 Life work-based learning...
Jul
27
Early Childhood
AFY summer session ends 7/27-28
Friday, July 27
Early Childhood
Jul
27
Bop Stop
Redux Summer Fashion Show @ BOP STOP
Friday, July 27
Bop Stop
Redux Clothing, Cleveland's premier mens vintage clothing company, presents an evening of fashion and music. The BOP STOP bar and kitchen will be open as guests are entertained with a...
Jul
28
Bop Stop
Kenny Werner With Bobby Selvaggio Trio @ BOP STOP
Saturday, July 28
Bop Stop
Holy smokes, legendary pianist Kenny Werner is in the house tonight!! He is joined by Bobby Selvaggio on sax, Zaire Darden on drums, and Jordan McBride on bass. This show...
Jul
28
Bop Stop
The Night Cap: Late Night Comedy @ BOP STOP
Saturday, July 28 to Sunday, July 29, 2018
Bop Stop
We welcome you to hang late night at the BOP STOP as we present a special comedy show in partnership with Unsuitable Language and The Cleveland Comedy Festival. The show...
Jul
29
Music Instruction
Suzuki Camp 2018 Sun. July 29 - Sat. Aug. 4 ages 4 -17
9 AM - 12:30 PM / Extended day !2:30- 3 PM / after care available 3-5 PM
Sunday, July 29
Music Instruction
Suzuki students currently studying violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar or piano can join this camp. Campers will participate in group classes and special ensembles, and enjoy daily noon recitals by...
Jul
29
Music Therapy
Arts for Us Concert and Reception “Screen Songs: TV and Movie Music”
Sunday, July 29
Music Therapy
TBD: Arts for Us concert series specifically for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Jul
30
Music Instruction Music Therapy
Final week of Summer Session private instruction 7/30-8/3
Music Therapy and Center for Music lessons
Monday, July 30
Music Instruction Music Therapy