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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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4 6:00 PM Voice for young Singers Class recital Voice for young Singers Class recital 6:00 PM
Feb
04
Students ages 7-14 from the Voice for Young Singers classes will perform vocal solos with their instructor Robyn Lanie... |
5 8:00 PM The Jazz Cats @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Feb
05
Tony Cuda is a bassist and composer of progressive and jazz influenced music inspired by Weather Report, Miles Davis, Ch... |
6 8:00 PM "Hello Mr. Basie" with Jazz Heritage Orchestra @ BOP STOP "Hello Mr. Basie" with Jazz Heritage Orchestra @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Feb
06
The Jazz Heritage Orchestra is a professional 17-piece not-for-profit performance/education aggregation which is officia... |
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11 5:00 PM Private Event @ BOP STOP 5:00 PM
Feb
11
The BOP STOP is closed for a private event this evening. We apologize for any incovenience! For more information abou... |
12 6:00 PM SUZUKI RECITAL #6 6:00 PM
Feb
12
SUzuki students in recital performing for family and friends. 8:00 PM Debbie Gifford: So Many Songs About Love @ BOP STOP Debbie Gifford: So Many Songs About Love @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Feb
12
Join us on for this special Valentine's weekend performance! Internationally renowned jazz vocalist Debbie Gifford has... |
13 8:00 PM Scenes of Love (Or Something Near It) @ BOP STOP Scenes of Love (Or Something Near It) @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Feb
13
Scenes of Love: Love and marriage, love and marriage, go together like…opera and Shakespeare? Well, there’... |
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14 8:00 PM Battle of The Sexes @ BOP STOP Battle of The Sexes @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Feb
14
We know that everyone thinks of themselves as funny, but ultimateley only one gender can be crowned the funniest! In thi... |
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16 9:00 PM Outlab: Experiments In Improvised Music @ BOP STOP Outlab: Experiments In Improvised Music @ BOP STOP 9:00 PM
Feb
16
OutLab: Experiments in Improvised Music is a monthly laboratory for spontaneous interactive musical exploration. Musicia... |
17 8:00 PM SOLD OUT! CSA Presents: Bittersweet Symphony: Millennium Mixtape Vol. 2 @ BOP STOP SOLD OUT! CSA Presents: Bittersweet Symphony: Millennium Mixtape Vol. 2 @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Feb
17
Following the success of their first concert, “Dirty Pop: The Millennium Mixtape,” CSA is focusing again on ... |
18 8:00 PM Hayden Arp and Friends/ Echoes @ BOP STOP Hayden Arp and Friends/ Echoes @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Feb
18
Tonight we present a double bill with Hayden Arp and Friends and Echoes. The ensemble Hayden Arp and Friends formed in ... |
19 8:00 PM Sam Blakeslee's International Quintet @ BOP STOP Sam Blakeslee's International Quintet @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Feb
19
Cleveland-based trombonist and composer Sam Blakeslee brings an international quintet to the Bop Stop as part of his 5-c... |
20 3:00 PM FREE Les Delices Family Concert @ BOP STOP FREE Les Delices Family Concert @ BOP STOP 3:00 PM
Feb
20
Music of Handel featuring soprano Teresa Wakim. With “a gorgeous, profoundly expressive instrument,” and &l... 8:00 PM Ches Smith/Craig Taborn/Mat Maneri @ BOP STOP Ches Smith/Craig Taborn/Mat Maneri @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Feb
20
This concert is being co-produced with New Ghosts. This exciting new trio features three of the most notable musicians ... |
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21 8:00 PM Ahi Nama @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Feb
21
Ahi-Nama, a 7 piece Latin Jazz, Salsa and Timba band, was started by Alex Hoyt (pianist, arranger, and band leader). Ale... |
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24 8:00 PM Cool Cats Variety Show @ BOP STOP Cool Cats Variety Show @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Feb
24
Cool Cats is a comedy variety show mixing stand-up, sketch and music into a spectacular extravaganza of fun! February 24... |
25 8:00 PM Michael O's To The Max @ BOP STOP Michael O's To The Max @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Feb
25
This performance is the first in a series co-produced with Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Michael O's to the Max is a j... |
26 8:00 PM Live Recording: Cleveland Jazz Orchestra @ BOP STOP Live Recording: Cleveland Jazz Orchestra @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Feb
26
For 31 years, The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra has been Northeast Ohio’s premier jazz voice. Led by Paul Ferguson, the... |
27 3:00 PM SUZUKI RECITAL #7 3:00 PM
Feb
27
Suzuki string and piano students perform for friends and family. 5:00 PM Private Fundraiser @ BOP STOP 5:00 PM
Feb
27
The BOP STOP is closed this evening for a fundraising event for our Early Childhood programs. We apologize for any incon... |
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28 8:00 PM TIme Canvas @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Feb
28
TIME CANVAS: CHAMBER MUSIC OUTSIDE THE LINES Time Canvas rediscovers classical chamber music by exploring three often f... |
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Feb
01
Early Childhood
Application Due 2016-17 (New Families Only)
Monday, February 01 to Sunday, February 01, 2015
Early Childhood
Feb
02
Music Instruction Music Therapy
Make-Up Week
Tuesday, February 02 to Saturday, February 06, 2016
Music Instruction Music Therapy
Feb
04
Music Instruction
Voice for young Singers Class recital
Free and open to the public
Thursday, February 04
Music Instruction
Students ages 7-14 from the Voice for Young Singers classes will perform vocal solos with their instructor Robyn Lanier at the keyboard. All are welcome to attend!
Feb
05
BOP STOP
The Jazz Cats @ BOP STOP
Friday, February 05
BOP STOP
Tony Cuda is a bassist and composer of progressive and jazz influenced music inspired by Weather Report, Miles Davis, Chick Corea, Yes, King Crimson and so many other wonderful musicians....
Feb
06
BOP STOP
"Hello Mr. Basie" with Jazz Heritage Orchestra @ BOP STOP
Saturday, February 06
BOP STOP
The Jazz Heritage Orchestra is a professional 17-piece not-for-profit performance/education aggregation which is officially in residence in the Cleveland State University Black Studies Program. The orchestra is composed of outstanding...
Feb
08
Music Instruction
Suzuki: Second Semester Lessons Begin
lessons as scheduled
Monday, February 08
Music Instruction
Feb
08
Music Instruction Music Therapy
Spring Session Classes Start
Monday, February 08
Music Instruction Music Therapy
Feb
10
Music Instruction
Department Heads meeting #6
Center for Music
Wednesday, February 10
Music Instruction
Feb
11
BOP STOP
Private Event @ BOP STOP
Thursday, February 11
BOP STOP
The BOP STOP is closed for a private event this evening. We apologize for any incovenience! For more information about renting the BOP STOP for your own private event please email...
Feb
11
Music Instruction
Student Recital #9
Free and open to the public
Thursday, February 11
Music Instruction
Feb
12
Music Instruction
SUZUKI RECITAL #6
Free and open to the public
Friday, February 12
Music Instruction
SUzuki students in recital performing for family and friends.
Feb
12
BOP STOP
Debbie Gifford: So Many Songs About Love @ BOP STOP
Friday, February 12
BOP STOP
Join us on for this special Valentine's weekend performance! Internationally renowned jazz vocalist Debbie Gifford has been nominated “Jazz Musician of the Year, “Jazz Band of the Year”, and “Vocalist...
Feb
13
BOP STOP
Scenes of Love (Or Something Near It) @ BOP STOP
Saturday, February 13
BOP STOP
Scenes of Love: Love and marriage, love and marriage, go together like…opera and Shakespeare? Well, there’s a reason so many Shakespeare works have taken shape onstage in the form of opera....
Feb
14
BOP STOP
Battle of The Sexes @ BOP STOP
Sunday, February 14
BOP STOP
We know that everyone thinks of themselves as funny, but ultimateley only one gender can be crowned the funniest! In this Valentine's day "Battle of the Sexes" comedy show we...
Feb
15
Early Childhood
Presidents Day (Preschool, Kindergarten, and Day School Closed)
School open for lessons for all other departments
Monday, February 15
Early Childhood
Feb
16
BOP STOP
Outlab: Experiments In Improvised Music @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, February 16
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...
Feb
17
BOP STOP
SOLD OUT! CSA Presents: Bittersweet Symphony: Millennium Mixtape Vol. 2 @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, February 17
BOP STOP
Following the success of their first concert, “Dirty Pop: The Millennium Mixtape,” CSA is focusing again on an era of music that defined a generation – this time it’s the...
Feb
18
BOP STOP
Hayden Arp and Friends/ Echoes @ BOP STOP
Thursday, February 18
BOP STOP
Tonight we present a double bill with Hayden Arp and Friends and Echoes. The ensemble Hayden Arp and Friends formed in the Fall of 2015 to perform some of Hayden's most...
Feb
19
BOP STOP
Sam Blakeslee's International Quintet @ BOP STOP
Friday, February 19
BOP STOP
Cleveland-based trombonist and composer Sam Blakeslee brings an international quintet to the Bop Stop as part of his 5-city tour this February. With it's members hailing from Israel, The Netherlands,...
Feb
20
Music Instruction
Student Recital #10
Free and open to the public
Saturday, February 20
Music Instruction
Feb
20
BOP STOP
FREE Les Delices Family Concert @ BOP STOP
Saturday, February 20
BOP STOP
Music of Handel featuring soprano Teresa Wakim. With “a gorgeous, profoundly expressive instrument,” and “an exquisite top register,” Teresa Wakim has been featured as soloist on four Grammy-Nominated albums with the...
Feb
20
BOP STOP
Ches Smith/Craig Taborn/Mat Maneri @ BOP STOP
Saturday, February 20
BOP STOP
This concert is being co-produced with New Ghosts. This exciting new trio features three of the most notable musicians in New York’s vibrant creative music scene—drummer Ches Smith (John Zorn, Tim...
Feb
21
BOP STOP
Ahi Nama @ BOP STOP
Sunday, February 21 to Saturday, February 21, 2015
BOP STOP
Ahi-Nama, a 7 piece Latin Jazz, Salsa and Timba band, was started by Alex Hoyt (pianist, arranger, and band leader). Alex grew up in north east Ohio having his talents...
Feb
23
Music Instruction
Suzuki: Scholarship Auditions / Achievement Days
see Department for scheduled audition times
Tuesday, February 23
Music Instruction
Feb
24
BOP STOP
Cool Cats Variety Show @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, February 24
BOP STOP
Cool Cats is a comedy variety show mixing stand-up, sketch and music into a spectacular extravaganza of fun! February 24th's show will feature musician Andy Bar along with comedians Mary...
Feb
25
BOP STOP
Michael O's To The Max @ BOP STOP
Thursday, February 25 to Sunday, December 25, 2016
BOP STOP
This performance is the first in a series co-produced with Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Michael O's to the Max is a jazz trio from Oberlin Conservatory that formed in September of...
Feb
26
BOP STOP
Live Recording: Cleveland Jazz Orchestra @ BOP STOP
Friday, February 26
BOP STOP
For 31 years, The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra has been Northeast Ohio’s premier jazz voice. Led by Paul Ferguson, the CJO promotes jazz in its historical and contemporary forms, through concerts...
Feb
27
Music Instruction
SUZUKI RECITAL #7
Free and open to the public
Saturday, February 27
Music Instruction
Suzuki string and piano students perform for friends and family.
Feb
27
BOP STOP
Private Fundraiser @ BOP STOP
Saturday, February 27
BOP STOP
The BOP STOP is closed this evening for a fundraising event for our Early Childhood programs. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you would like to host your own fundraiser please...
Feb
28
BOP STOP
TIme Canvas @ BOP STOP
Sunday, February 28
BOP STOP
TIME CANVAS: CHAMBER MUSIC OUTSIDE THE LINES Time Canvas rediscovers classical chamber music by exploring three often forgotten genres: early music, new music, and improvisation. The trio’s instrumentation of violin, cello,...