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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.
Events
Events
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1 8:00 PM Dan Pugach Nonet @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Apr
01
Get ready for an exciting evening with Grammy nominated drummer and composer, Dan Pugach! Dan brings is stelar nonet to ... |
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2 7:00 PM Dominick Farinacci & Tri-C JazzFest Academy Spirit of the Groove Ensemble @ BOP STOP Dominick Farinacci & Tri-C JazzFest Academy Spirit of the Groove Ensemble @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Apr
02
Tickets to attend this show are $20 each. This event will also be livestreamed on BOP STOP's Facebook page at showtime. ... |
3 All Day Spring Break for Morning Preschool and Kindergarten Spring Break for Morning Preschool and Kindergarten All Day
Apr
03
Full Day Preschool In Session. Morning Preschool Classes and Kindergarten Closed Monday April 3rd through Friday April ... 7:00 PM Comienzos (Beginnings), a Concert at Heights Arts Comienzos (Beginnings), a Concert at Heights Arts 7:00 PM Heights Arts 2175 Lee RoadCleveland, OH 44118
Apr
03
The Music Settlement will present a concert at Heights Arts on Monday, April 3, 2023. This concert brings a new reperto... |
4 All Day Spring Break for Morning Preschool and Kindergarten Spring Break for Morning Preschool and Kindergarten All Day
Apr
04
Full Day Preschool In Session. Morning Preschool Classes and Kindergarten Closed Monday April 3rd through Friday April ... |
5 All Day Spring Break for Morning Preschool and Kindergarten Spring Break for Morning Preschool and Kindergarten All Day
Apr
05
Full Day Preschool In Session. Morning Preschool Classes and Kindergarten Closed Monday April 3rd through Friday April ... 7:00 PM Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Apr
05
BOP STOP is proud to present Brent Kirby's famous 10x3! This event is free but donations are encouraged at the door. Thi... |
6 All Day Spring Break - Early Childhood Closed Spring Break - Early Childhood Closed All Day
Apr
06
No Morning Preschool, Full Day Preschool or Kindergarten. All Early Childhood classes resume Monday April 10, 2023. |
7 7:00 AM Spring Break - Early Childhood Closed Spring Break - Early Childhood Closed 7:00 AM
Apr
07
No Morning Preschool, Full Day Preschool or Kindergarten. All Early Childhood classes resume Monday April 10, 2023. 7:00 PM Journeys @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, OH 44113
Apr
07
For more than 20 years JOURNEYS from Switzerland have delighted a wide range of concert and radio audiences across Europ... 10:00 PM Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP 10:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, Ohio 44113
Apr
07
We welcome you to join us for our famous jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house rhythm secti... |
8 7:00 PM Chamber Music Intensive Performance Class Chamber Music Intensive Performance Class 7:00 PM Heights Arts 2175 Lee RoadCleveland Heights, OH 44118
Apr
08
Annie Fullard, violinCatherine Cosbey, violinEric Wong, violaKyle Price, cello Click here to learn more about TMS' Cham... 8:00 PM Superstars From the S. Indian Thyagaraja Festival Featuring the Jamey Haddad Quartet @ BOP STOP Superstars From the S. Indian Thyagaraja Festival Featuring the Jamey Haddad Quartet @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Apr
08
No stranger to global musical collaborations, percussionist Jamey Haddad presents an eclectic evening featuring his quar... |
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9 All Day BOP STOP Closed For Easter @ BOP STOP BOP STOP Closed For Easter @ BOP STOP All Day 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Apr
09
The BOP STOP is closed for Easter. See you later this week! |
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12 7:00 PM Lift Their Voices Concert Series: Sam Hooper @ BOP STOP Lift Their Voices Concert Series: Sam Hooper @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, Ohio 44113
Apr
12
We hope you will join us for our next performance in the Lift Their Voices concert series presented by our friends at Ro... |
13 7:00 PM Aimée Allen Trio with Tony Romano and François Moutin @ BOP STOP Aimée Allen Trio with Tony Romano and François Moutin @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Apr
13
Vocalist and acclaimed songwriter Aimée Allen returns to BOP STOP with this ultra dynamic trio featuring master m... |
14 7:00 PM Freedom First @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, Ohio 44113
Apr
14
Tickets for this event can be purchased at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freedom-first-a-hometown-jazz-benefit-concert-f... |
15 10:00 AM April STEM Saturday: Building & Construction April STEM Saturday: Building & Construction 10:00 AM 2610 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Apr
15
Curated for ages 3-8 years old with an accompanied parent or adult present. April Theme's will be Building & Constr... 3:00 PM Voice Masterclass with Tim Culver Voice Masterclass with Tim Culver 3:00 PM 11125 Magnolia DriveCleveland, OH 44106
Apr
15
Voice students of The Music Settlement will perform selections for Mr. Culver, who will provide suggestions and strategi... 8:00 PM Ken Vandermark featuring Lily Finnegan and Beth McDonald @ BOP STOP Ken Vandermark featuring Lily Finnegan and Beth McDonald @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, Ohio 44113
Apr
15
In Cleveland on Saturday, April 15th, three artists from the vibrant creative music scene in Chicago will be showcasing ... |
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16 7:00 PM Maria Jacobs Quartet @ BOP STOP Maria Jacobs Quartet @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, Ohio 44113
Apr
16
Maria Jacobs returns to the bop stop with the release of her ninth album, recorded here live on January 9th, 2022. The a... |
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18 7:00 PM Jeremey Poparad Jazz Orchestra @ BOP STOP Jeremey Poparad Jazz Orchestra @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, Ohio 44113
Apr
18
Jeremey Poparad brings his jazz orchestra back to The Bop Stop for a special birthday concert! Tickets to attend this sh... |
19 7:00 PM Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Apr
19
BOP STOP is proud to present Brent Kirby's famous 10x3! This event is free but donations are encouraged at the door. Thi... 6:30 PM Old-Time Jam 6:30 PM Ohio City
Apr
19
Gather with friends new and old... Join us each month for an informal jam session at our Ohio City campus as we learn a... |
20 7:00 PM YSU Jazz Ensembles Present The Music Of Chandler Carpenter @ BOP STOP YSU Jazz Ensembles Present The Music Of Chandler Carpenter @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, OH 44113
Apr
20
On Thursday, April 20, 2023, the Bop Stop at the Music Settlement will present the Youngstown State University Jazz Ense... |
21 8:00 PM Dan Wilson Trio @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, OH 44113
Apr
21
One of Northeast Ohio's most impressive artists, guitarist Dan Wilson returns to the BOP STOP for an intimate evening wi... 10:00 PM Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP 10:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, Ohio 44113
Apr
21
We welcome you to join us for our famous jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house rhythm secti... |
22 7:00 PM Elijah Rock: The Return of A Classic Crooner @ BOP STOP Elijah Rock: The Return of A Classic Crooner @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Apr
22
Long-dedicated to upholding and aligning himself with the first-class carriage and aesthetic of timeless entertainment, ... |
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23 5:00 PM Temple Of Passions Presents Music 2 Poetry @ BOP STOP Temple Of Passions Presents Music 2 Poetry @ BOP STOP 5:00 PM 2920 Detroit Ave.Cleveland, OH 44113
Apr
23
T.O.P's "slam style" poetry competition is a twist on traditional performance poetry. Each poet carefully selects a musi... |
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26 7:00 PM St. Edward High School Jazz Ensembles @ BOP STOP St. Edward High School Jazz Ensembles @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, Ohio 44113
Apr
26
The BOP STOP invites you to support the next generation of jazz musicians with a performance by the St. Edward Jazz Comb... |
27 7:00 PM Third Law Collective @ BOP STOP Third Law Collective @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, OH 44113
Apr
27
BOP STOP Director, Bryan Kennard, teams up with a collective of composers and performers from across Northeast Ohio to p... |
28 All Day Parent Teacher Conferences All Day
Apr
28
No school for students today. Teachers will have communicated with parents via email or Class Tag on how to sign up for ... |
29 3:00 PM Voice Department Recital in memory of Hazel Zehner Voice Department Recital in memory of Hazel Zehner 3:00 PM 11125 Magnolia DriveCleveland, OH 44106
Apr
29
Hazel Zehner was head of the Settlement Voice department from 1989 to 2016. The Settlement was her musical home for ove... 8:00 PM Matthew Alec and The Soul Electric featuring Greg Banaszak @ BOP STOP Matthew Alec and The Soul Electric featuring Greg Banaszak @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, Ohio 44113
Apr
29
Promoting their sophomore album Live at the Bop Stop! (which features world-famous trombonist Tom “Bones” Ma... |
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30 12:00 PM Cleveland Cello Society Scholarship Auditions 2023 Cleveland Cello Society Scholarship Auditions 2023 12:00 PM 11125 Magnolia DriveCleveland, OH 44106
Apr
30
Cello Auditions are held in Burke Mansion Glick Recital Hall. Warm up rooms are available. 1:00 PM BOP STOP Closed For Private Event @ BOP STOP BOP STOP Closed For Private Event @ BOP STOP 1:00 PM 2920 Detroit AveCleveland, Ohio 44113
Apr
30
The BOP STOP is closed today for a private event. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you are interested in hosting ... | ||||||
Apr
01
Bop Stop
Dan Pugach Nonet @ BOP STOP
Saturday, April 01
Bop Stop
Get ready for an exciting evening with Grammy nominated drummer and composer, Dan Pugach! Dan brings is stelar nonet to the BOP STOP featuring his beautiful original music. Tickets to...
Apr
02
Bop Stop
Dominick Farinacci & Tri-C JazzFest Academy Spirit of the Groove Ensemble @ BOP STOP
Sunday, April 02
Bop Stop
Tickets to attend this show are $20 each. This event will also be livestreamed on BOP STOP's Facebook page at showtime. Accessing the stream is free but donations are encouraged...
Apr
03
Early Childhood
Spring Break for Morning Preschool and Kindergarten
Monday, April 03 to Thursday, April 07, 2022
Early Childhood
Full Day Preschool In Session. Morning Preschool Classes and Kindergarten Closed Monday April 3rd through Friday April 7th.
Apr
03
Music Instruction
Comienzos (Beginnings), a Concert at Heights Arts
Free and open to the public
Monday, April 03
Music Instruction
The Music Settlement will present a concert at Heights Arts on Monday, April 3, 2023. This concert brings a new repertoire showcasing a selection of outstanding composers from Latin America. The...
Apr
04
Early Childhood
Spring Break for Morning Preschool and Kindergarten
Tuesday, April 04 to Friday, April 07, 2023
Early Childhood
Full Day Preschool In Session. Morning Preschool Classes and Kindergarten Closed Monday April 3rd through Friday April 7th.
Apr
04
Music Instruction
Spring Break for TMS Tues. April 4 - Sat. April 8, 2023
No lessons, classes or ensembles Tues. through Sat. this week
Tuesday, April 04 to Friday, April 04, 2003
Music Instruction
Apr
05
Early Childhood
Spring Break for Morning Preschool and Kindergarten
Wednesday, April 05 to Friday, April 07, 2023
Early Childhood
Full Day Preschool In Session. Morning Preschool Classes and Kindergarten Closed Monday April 3rd through Friday April 7th.
Apr
05
Bop Stop
Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, April 05
Bop Stop
BOP STOP is proud to present Brent Kirby's famous 10x3! This event is free but donations are encouraged at the door. This event will also be livestreamed on BOP STOP's...
Apr
06
Early Childhood
Spring Break - Early Childhood Closed
Thursday, April 06 to Friday, April 07, 2023
Early Childhood
No Morning Preschool, Full Day Preschool or Kindergarten. All Early Childhood classes resume Monday April 10, 2023.
Apr
07
Early Childhood
Spring Break - Early Childhood Closed
Friday, April 07
Early Childhood
No Morning Preschool, Full Day Preschool or Kindergarten. All Early Childhood classes resume Monday April 10, 2023.
Apr
07
Bop Stop
Journeys @ BOP STOP
Friday, April 07
Bop Stop
For more than 20 years JOURNEYS from Switzerland have delighted a wide range of concert and radio audiences across Europe, North America and China with their exciting Jazz-Funk-Fusion compositions. Now,...
Apr
07
Bop Stop
Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP
Friday, April 07 to Saturday, April 08, 2023
Bop Stop
We welcome you to join us for our famous jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house rhythm section is organized by Cleveland based drummer, Anthony...
Apr
08
Music Instruction
Chamber Music Intensive Performance Class
at Heights Arts
Saturday, April 08
Music Instruction
Annie Fullard, violinCatherine Cosbey, violinEric Wong, violaKyle Price, cello Click here to learn more about TMS' Chamber Music Intensive program. This event will take place at Heights Arts. It is free...
Apr
08
Bop Stop
Superstars From the S. Indian Thyagaraja Festival Featuring the Jamey Haddad Quartet @ BOP STOP
Featuring Musicians From The Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival
Saturday, April 08
Bop Stop
No stranger to global musical collaborations, percussionist Jamey Haddad presents an eclectic evening featuring his quartet plus musicians participating in the Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival, the largest Indian classical music festival...
Apr
09
Bop Stop
BOP STOP Closed For Easter @ BOP STOP
Sunday, April 09
Bop Stop
The BOP STOP is closed for Easter. See you later this week!
Apr
12
Bop Stop
Lift Their Voices Concert Series: Sam Hooper @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, April 12
Bop Stop
We hope you will join us for our next performance in the Lift Their Voices concert series presented by our friends at Roots of American Music. Tickets to attend this...
Apr
13
Bop Stop
Aimée Allen Trio with Tony Romano and François Moutin @ BOP STOP
Thursday, April 13
Bop Stop
Vocalist and acclaimed songwriter Aimée Allen returns to BOP STOP with this ultra dynamic trio featuring master musicians guitarist Tony Romano and bassist Francois Moutin. With a repertoire rooted...
Apr
14
Bop Stop
Freedom First @ BOP STOP
A Hometown Jazz Benefit Concert for Keith LaMar
Friday, April 14
Bop Stop
Tickets for this event can be purchased at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freedom-first-a-hometown-jazz-benefit-concert-for-keith-lamar-cleveland-tickets-527990392477 Keith LaMar is a WRONGFULLY-CONVICTED Black man who faces state-sanctioned murder in just under a year for crimes he can now prove...
Apr
15
Early Childhood
April STEM Saturday: Building & Construction
Saturday, April 15
Early Childhood
Curated for ages 3-8 years old with an accompanied parent or adult present. April Theme's will be Building & Construction and will be hosted at The Music Settlement's Ohio City campus...
Apr
15
Music Instruction
Voice Masterclass with Tim Culver
Free and open to the public
Saturday, April 15
Music Instruction
Voice students of The Music Settlement will perform selections for Mr. Culver, who will provide suggestions and strategies for strengthening the performance in a live masterclass. The program is...
Apr
15
Bop Stop
Ken Vandermark featuring Lily Finnegan and Beth McDonald @ BOP STOP
Saturday, April 15
Bop Stop
In Cleveland on Saturday, April 15th, three artists from the vibrant creative music scene in Chicago will be showcasing aspects of their work for the first time. This concert is...
Apr
16
Bop Stop
Maria Jacobs Quartet @ BOP STOP
Sunday, April 16
Bop Stop
Maria Jacobs returns to the bop stop with the release of her ninth album, recorded here live on January 9th, 2022. The album is called “Back at the Bop Stop“...
Apr
18
Bop Stop
Jeremey Poparad Jazz Orchestra @ BOP STOP
Jeremey's Birthday Bash!
Tuesday, April 18
Bop Stop
Jeremey Poparad brings his jazz orchestra back to The Bop Stop for a special birthday concert! Tickets to attend this show are $15 each for the general public. CSU students...
Apr
19
Bop Stop
Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, April 19
Bop Stop
BOP STOP is proud to present Brent Kirby's famous 10x3! This event is free but donations are encouraged at the door. This event will also be livestreamed on BOP STOP's...
Apr
19
Music Instruction
Old-Time Jam
Wednesday, April 19
Music Instruction
Gather with friends new and old... Join us each month for an informal jam session at our Ohio City campus as we learn and share folk tunes by ear. This music...
Apr
20
Music Instruction
Student Recital #9 2022-23
Free and open to the public
Thursday, April 20
Music Instruction
Apr
20
Bop Stop
YSU Jazz Ensembles Present The Music Of Chandler Carpenter @ BOP STOP
Live Recording Event!
Thursday, April 20
Bop Stop
On Thursday, April 20, 2023, the Bop Stop at the Music Settlement will present the Youngstown State University Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Quartet beginning at 7:00 p.m. The YSU groups...
Apr
21
Music Instruction
SUZUKI Recital #8 2022-23 Season
Friday, April 21
Music Instruction
Apr
21
Bop Stop
Dan Wilson Trio @ BOP STOP
Featuring Jessica Yafanaro and Kip Reed
Friday, April 21
Bop Stop
One of Northeast Ohio's most impressive artists, guitarist Dan Wilson returns to the BOP STOP for an intimate evening with his trio featuring Jessica Yafanaro (vocals) and Kip Reed (bass)....
Apr
21
Bop Stop
Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP
Friday, April 21 to Saturday, April 22, 2023
Bop Stop
We welcome you to join us for our famous jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house rhythm section is organized by Cleveland based drummer, Anthony...
Apr
22
Bop Stop
Elijah Rock: The Return of A Classic Crooner @ BOP STOP
Saturday, April 22
Bop Stop
Long-dedicated to upholding and aligning himself with the first-class carriage and aesthetic of timeless entertainment, Cleveland born Elijah Rock is a Pop Traditional recording artist and Entertainer of The Great...
Apr
23
Bop Stop
Temple Of Passions Presents Music 2 Poetry @ BOP STOP
Sunday, April 23
Bop Stop
T.O.P's "slam style" poetry competition is a twist on traditional performance poetry. Each poet carefully selects a music instrumental to perform with their prepared poem. The fate of each poet...
Apr
26
Bop Stop
St. Edward High School Jazz Ensembles @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, April 26
Bop Stop
The BOP STOP invites you to support the next generation of jazz musicians with a performance by the St. Edward Jazz Combo and Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Angelo...
Apr
27
Bop Stop
Third Law Collective @ BOP STOP
Featuring Original Music By Area Composers
Thursday, April 27
Bop Stop
BOP STOP Director, Bryan Kennard, teams up with a collective of composers and performers from across Northeast Ohio to present the first concert in a new series to promote and...
Apr
28
Early Childhood
Parent Teacher Conferences
Friday, April 28
Early Childhood
No school for students today. Teachers will have communicated with parents via email or Class Tag on how to sign up for your child's conference time slot.
Apr
29
Music Instruction
Voice Department Recital in memory of Hazel Zehner
Free and open to the public
Saturday, April 29
Music Instruction
Hazel Zehner was head of the Settlement Voice department from 1989 to 2016. The Settlement was her musical home for over 40 years! She also taught at CCC...
Apr
29
Bop Stop
Matthew Alec and The Soul Electric featuring Greg Banaszak @ BOP STOP
Saturday, April 29
Bop Stop
Promoting their sophomore album Live at the Bop Stop! (which features world-famous trombonist Tom “Bones” Malone), Cleveland’s premier jazz-funk collective Matthew Alec and The Soul Electric returns to the Bop...
Apr
30
Music Instruction
Cleveland Cello Society Scholarship Auditions 2023
Sunday, April 30
Music Instruction
Cello Auditions are held in Burke Mansion Glick Recital Hall. Warm up rooms are available.
Apr
30
Bop Stop
BOP STOP Closed For Private Event @ BOP STOP
Sunday, April 30
Bop Stop
The BOP STOP is closed today for a private event. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you are interested in hosting your own private event at BOP STOP please email Bryan...