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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.
Events
Events
May
01
Music Instruction
Cleveland Cello Society Annual Scholarship Competition
for Elementary, Junior, Senior and Collegiate divisions
Sunday, May 01
Music Instruction
Cleveland Cello Society Scholarship Ccompetions will take place in The Music Settlement Early Childhood Dance Studio and Burke mansion Faculty Lounge from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Observer pass is $25. for...
May
01
Music Instruction
Jr. Fortnightly Club Awards Auditions
Sunday, May 01
Music Instruction
Awards Auditions will take place in Gries House, behind Burke Mansion.Audition Times as scheduled.
May
01
Music Instruction
Cleveland Composers Guild/Jr.Fortnightly Concert
Free and open to the public
Sunday, May 01
Music Instruction
Students perform new compositions written expressly for them by members of the Cleveland Composers Guild, who have coached the students. Student composers receive professional performances of their selected pieces. An...
May
01
BOP STOP
Heights Arts Presents: A Gypsy Mixer @ BOP STOP
Sunday, May 01
BOP STOP
We welcome you to join us at 3pm as Heights Arts presents: A Gypsy Mixer. Gypsy music has been a fascinating influence on many composers throughout the centuries, including Joseph Haydn,...
May
02
BOP STOP
Sarah Vail's *Rhymes with Bucket* Concert @ BOP STOP
Monday, May 02
BOP STOP
SARAH VAIL is a graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory, where she studied piano, organ, and violin. Her post-graduate studies include composition and jazz piano. She has been a professional musician...
May
03
BOP STOP
Tri-C Jazz Studies Vocal Ensemble with Janis Siegel and Kim Nazarian @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, May 03
BOP STOP
Please join us for a very special evening in which the Tri-C Jazz Studies Vocal Ensemble, an elite ensemble in which students perform both a cappella and accompanied vocal arrangements...
May
04
Music Instruction
Flautrageous Flute Choir Spring Concert
Free and open to the public
Wednesday, May 04
Music Instruction
Bring your family and friends to enjoy an evening of music played by our "Flautrageous" flute ensemble, conducted by Linda White and Jane Berkner. This group consists of adult amateurs...
May
04
BOP STOP
Next Level Comedy Showcase Featuring Brad Wenzel @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, May 04
BOP STOP
Tonight The Next Level Comedy Showcase features various opening comedy acts with headliner, Brad Wenzel! Brad Wenzel is most known for his offbeat, one-liner comedy. He is a professional comedian so...
May
05
BOP STOP
Cleveland Cello Quartet @ BOP STOP
Thursday, May 05
BOP STOP
Celebrating all things cello, the Cleveland Cello Quartet is establishing itself as a fresh sound in the Cleveland music scene, performing a genre-bending fusion of classical, jazz, and pop. Featuring cello...
May
06
Early Childhood
Professional Day ( No school for students)
Friday, May 06
Early Childhood
No Students ( Preschool/Day School/Kindergarten) rn Professional Teacher Day.
May
06
Early Childhood
Professional Day (Preschool, Kindergarten, And Day School Closed)
Friday, May 06
Early Childhood
May
06
BOP STOP
YMusic's Second Annual Youth Music Awareness Concert @ BOP STOP
Friday, May 06
BOP STOP
Cleveland's YMusic and The Bop Stop at the Music Settlement have joined together to promote the second annual Youth Music Awareness Conference and Concert Series for one spectacular night with...
May
06
Music Instruction
Musical Gems of Past Eras
Free and open to the public
Friday, May 06
Music Instruction
Take a trip down memory lane! The Piano Dept (with a little help from our friends) presents a nostagia-filled musical journey filled with old "chestnuts' from the turn of the...
May
07
Music Instruction
Fire Drill in Burke Mansion
Saturday, May 07
Music Instruction
May
07
Music Instruction
Robert Gruca Guitar Studio Recital @ BOP STOP
Recital is free and open to the public
Saturday, May 07
Music Instruction
Guitar students of Robert Gruca perform for friends and family at the BOP STOP. All are welcome to attend!
May
07
BOP STOP
Les Délices: Concertos Comiques @ BOP STOP
Saturday, May 07
BOP STOP
Les Délices (pronounced Lay day-lease) explores the dramatic potential and emotional resonance of long-forgotten music. Founded by baroque oboist Debra Nagy in 2009, Les Délices has established a reputation for...
May
08
BOP STOP
Patchwork and Dana Jessen @ BOP STOP
Sunday, May 08
BOP STOP
Join us for Patchwork's Return to the BOP STOP! This time around they will perform along with Dana Jessen. Dana is performing a program of works for bassoon and electronics:Sam Pluta...
May
09
BOP STOP
Sonia Richman Senior Recital @ BOP STOP
Monday, May 09
BOP STOP
Sonia Richman is a flute player at Shaker Heights High School and a student of Linda White at The Music School Settlement. Sonia plans to study music education in college...
May
09
Music Instruction
Katherine Czarniecki Violin Recital
Free and open to the public
Monday, May 09
Music Instruction
Katheryn Czarniekci, violin student of Sonja Molloy, will perform a recital for family and friends tonight at 7pm in Glick Recital Hall at the Music Settlement,.
May
11
Music Instruction
Department Heads meeting #9
Center for Music
Wednesday, May 11
Music Instruction
May
11
BOP STOP
Twin Talk @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, May 11
BOP STOP
While many jazz projects point towards a designated leader, Chicago band Twin Talk operates as a true democracy. Members Andrew Green (drums), Dustin Laurenzi (saxophone), and Katie Ernst (bass/vocals) have...
May
12
Early Childhood
3 year old Music Observations
Thursday, May 12 to Friday, May 13, 2016
Early Childhood
3 year old classes, Preschool & Day School, Spring Music Observation. Individual classes have seperate times. Extended Family and cameras welcome.
May
12
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
Fire Drill in Early Childhood, Kulas, and Gries
Thursday, May 12
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
Fire drill for emergency preparedness
May
12
BOP STOP
SpYder Stompers and Sugar Pie @ BOP STOP
Thursday, May 12
BOP STOP
Nearly 30 years ago, Jack DiAlesandro and Kevin T. Richards started performing traditional American music. Ray DeForest joined the group a decade ago. Jack is a finger style guitar master...
May
13
Early Childhood
3 year old Music Observations
Friday, May 13
Early Childhood
3 year old classes Spring Music Observation. Each classe has individual time. Extended Family and cameras welcome.
May
13
Music Instruction
SUZUKI RECITAL #11
Free and open to the public
Friday, May 13
Music Instruction
Suzuki students in performance for friends and family
May
13
BOP STOP
FiveOne Experimental Orchestra: The Mashup Concert @ BOP STOP
Friday, May 13
BOP STOP
You've heard the rumors -- they're all true. FiveOne Experimental Orchestra is arranging mashups, overlays, and battles between pop tunes and classical works. It will be a concert unlike anything...
May
14
BOP STOP
Evening in Ohio City @ BOP STOP
Saturday, May 14
BOP STOP
Happening for over 20 years, Evening in Ohio City is a spring tour of neighborhood homes paired with local food, drink, and music. This year's tour begins and ends at...
May
14
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy BOP STOP
Berklee Benefit Concert
Fundraiser for Berklee 5-Week TMS Student Musicians - FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Saturday, May 14
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy BOP STOP
The Berklee Benefit Concert supports TMS students for a five week camp music experience with Berklee City Music Network at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Featuring a stellar concert...
May
15
BOP STOP
Northern Ohio Youth Orchestra @ BOP STOP
Sunday, May 15
BOP STOP
The Northern Ohio Youth Orchestra debuts its Young Composers Program and Chamber Music Extension at the BOP STOP with premiere performances of student compositions and chamber music ensembles. An exciting...
May
16
Early Childhood
2 Day morning Music Observation
Monday, May 16
Early Childhood
2 Day morning classes Music Observation. Extended Family and cameras welcome.
May
16
Music Instruction
Senior Voice Recital
Free and open to the public
Monday, May 16
Music Instruction
Senior Vocal recital by Cleveland School of Arts students of A. Grace Lee Mims. Classical art songs and spirituals are featured.
May
17
BOP STOP
Outlab: Experiments In Improvised Music @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, May 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...
May
18
Music Instruction
Noah Horowitz: Junior Recital
Free and open to the public
Wednesday, May 18
Music Instruction
Noah Horowitz will perform a recital of music by Bach, Haydn, Chopin, Grieg, Ginastera and more! Noah,piano student of Patti Evans,won 1st place in Jr.Class IV (plus 1st place overall...
May
18
BOP STOP
University School Jazz Ensemble with Sam Morrison @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, May 18 to Friday, April 29, 2016
BOP STOP
Please join us as David Kay brings his University School jazz ensemble to perform alongside Sam Morrison, sax player from Miles Davis' electric band! Sam Morrison is a soprano saxophone and...
May
19
BOP STOP
Agents of Ingenuity Podcast @ BOP STOP
Thursday, May 19 to Friday, February 19, 2016
BOP STOP
Ingenuity Cleveland reprises its partnership with BOP STOP for its spring Agents of Ingenuity live conversation series. Our May 19 conversation focuses on Intellectual Property, Emerging Technologies and Cleveland's Tech...
May
19
Music Instruction
Student Recital #15
Free and open to the public
Thursday, May 19
Music Instruction
May
19
BOP STOP
Mark Zaleski Band @ BOP STOP
Thursday, May 19
BOP STOP
Internationally touring New England-based saxophonist, recording artist, & educator brings his high-energy group to BOP STOP! Featuring: Mark Zaleski, saxes Jon Bean, saxes Keigo Hirakawa, piano Eddie Brookshire, bass Fenton Sparks, drums Mark Zaleski has distinguished himself...
May
20
Early Childhood
Parent Visit
Friday, May 20
Early Childhood
Prospective parents are invited to tour the school and see the program in action.
May
20
BOP STOP
Shannon Eller Sextet @ BOP STOP
Friday, May 20
BOP STOP
Shannon Eller is one of Northeast Ohio’s accomplished and diverse jazz/pop vocalists known for her “full, easy vocal style”. Shannon’s wide vocal range and vast ability to sing various styles...
May
21
BOP STOP
Laurent Boukobza @ BOP STOP
Saturday, May 21
BOP STOP
Join us for an evening of classical, solo piano. For his performance at BOP STOP, Laurent Boukobza will be perorming Beethoven Sonatas. Laurent is in the process of recording all...
May
22
Music Instruction BOP STOP
Rock and Strings Recital @ BOP STOP
Free and open to the public. All ages welcome.
Sunday, May 22
Music Instruction BOP STOP
Our modern music ensembles will be on display for you at the BOP STOP, featuring our Rock and Blues Academy, Cleveland Montessori Rock and Blues, and Centennial Strings Orchestra,with the...
May
22
Early Childhood
Early Childhood Annual Ice Cream Social (2016)
Sunday, May 22
Early Childhood
End of school year celebration -- join us for fun, friendship, and (of course) ICE CREAM! Scoops available for purchase online until 4pm on Friday. Scoops can be purchased with...
May
22
Music Instruction
J@MS at Legacy Village today!
Free and open to the public
Sunday, May 22
Music Instruction
Bring your friends and family to Legacy Village today at 2 pm to hear our amazing J@MS jazz students perform in cool combos and hot bIg band arrangements,conducted...
May
22
BOP STOP
Xavier Dimoff's Senior Recital @ BOP STOP
Sunday, May 22
BOP STOP
Xavier Dimoff (with Theron Brown, Max Dimoff, Max Bond, Ren Mueller, Henry Orendorf, and Alicja Basinska) will be performing jazz standards as well as a few classical favorites at the...
May
23
Music Instruction
Vocal Jazz Student Recital
Free and open to the public
Monday, May 23
Music Instruction
Students from the adult and teen Vocal Jazz classes will present their Spring Concert this evening, directed by Kate Kooser. Bring your family and friends!
May
24
Music Instruction
Suzuki CLASS Make up day
group class makeups: as scheduled by teachers
Tuesday, May 24
Music Instruction
May
25
BOP STOP
Burning River Baroque @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, May 25
BOP STOP
Burning River Baroque presents: On the Brink of Insanity, Portrayals of Women as Mad, Crazy, and Unhinged. Dramatic musical works often contain scenes of overwhelming emotion in which male characters are...
May
26
Music Instruction
Piano Dept. Meeting
Thursday, May 26
Music Instruction
Piano Dept faculty will meet today in Mr kane's studio G2
May
26
BOP STOP
The Cleveland Trio (Bleich, Smith, Castaldi) @ BOP STOP
Thursday, May 26
BOP STOP
The Cleveland Trio has been making music together for more than 15 years, exploring free improvisations, spontaneous compositions, composed music and choice standards. The Cleveland Trio navigates subtlety and virtuosity...
May
27
Music Instruction
SUZUKI RECITAL # 12
Free and open to the public
Friday, May 27
Music Instruction
Suzuki students perform in recital for friends and family.
May
28
Music Instruction
Spring Jazz Combo Concert
Free and open to the public
Saturday, May 28
Music Instruction
Spring Semester J@MS program will conclude today with all of our student jazz combos performing - Wall, LeeGrand, Guerrieri, Frate Trane and Dameron! Bring your friends and enjoy!
May
28
Music Instruction
Student Recital #16
Free and open to the public
Saturday, May 28
Music Instruction
May
31
Music Instruction
Suzuki: Dress Rehearsal for Final Concert
Tuesday, May 31
Music Instruction
May
31
BOP STOP
Thumbscrew (Halvorson, Fujiwara, Formanek) @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, May 31
BOP STOP
This show is a coproduction with New Ghosts! Thumbscrew is a cooperative trio consisting of Mary Halvorson(guitar), Michael Formanek(double bass), and Tomas Fujiwara(drums). The band’s name might conjure a fearsome image,...