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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
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1 8:00 PM Xavier Breaker Coalition @ BOP STOP Xavier Breaker Coalition @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Dec
01
Drummer, composer and arranger, Xavier Breaker has played with various artists throughout his career including Joe Sampl... |
2 8:00 PM CD Debut: Tony Cuda's Jazz Cats @ BOP STOP CD Debut: Tony Cuda's Jazz Cats @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Dec
02
Tony Cuda is a bassist and composer of progressive and jazz influenced music inspired by Weather Report, Miles Davis, Ch... |
3 3:00 PM University of Michigan Cello Ensemble University of Michigan Cello Ensemble 3:00 PM
Dec
03
The Cleveland Cello Society presents a program by an ensemble of 16 outstanding undergraduate and graduate cello student... 8:00 PM Jazz Unit Reunion @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Dec
03
This will be an incredibly special night for the Cleveland jazz scene! The Jazz Unit is reuniting for a one-night only ... |
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4 1:00 PM Holiday Circle Fest 2016 1:00 PM
Dec
04
Join us for a full afternoon of wonderful music making by students, faculty and guest artists. We are part of the Holida... 8:00 PM Sam Blakeslee Quintet @ BOP STOP Sam Blakeslee Quintet @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Dec
04
The Sam Blakeslee Quintet features some of NYC's most in demand jazz musicians including Jorn Swart (piano), Dan Pappala... |
5 4:00 PM Fire Drill (Burke, Kulas House, Early Childhood, Dec. 2016) Fire Drill (Burke, Kulas House, Early Childhood, Dec. 2016) 4:00 PM
Dec
05
Fire Drill |
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7 7:00 PM True North Big Band @ BOP STOP True North Big Band @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Dec
07
The True North Big Band is rapidly making a name for itself in Northeast Ohio while only in the 2nd year of existence. I... |
8 7:00 PM Student Recital #4 2016-17 7:00 PM
Dec
08
Students perform for family and friends 8:00 PM Holiday Show with Dominick Farinacci and Tri-C's Next Gen @ BOP STOP Holiday Show with Dominick Farinacci and Tri-C's Next Gen @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Dec
08
We welcome you to the BOP STOP to enjoy an evening of arrangements of classic holiday tunes. The program will be hosted ... |
9 6:00 PM SUZUKI RECITAL #3 2016-17 6:00 PM
Dec
09
Suzuki students perform for family and friends. 7:00 PM Gabriel Alegria's Afro-Peruvian Sextet @ BOP STOP Gabriel Alegria's Afro-Peruvian Sextet @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Dec
09
The Afro-Peruvian Sextet is writing a new chapter in the history of Latin jazz.”– Doug Ramsey, Rifftides Th... |
10 2:00 PM Suzuki Holiday Outreach Concert at Hanna Perkins School Suzuki Holiday Outreach Concert at Hanna Perkins School 2:00 PM
Dec
10
Suzuki string students will perform festive holiday music for family and friends today at Hanna Perkins School, 19910 Ma... 3:00 PM Studio Piano Recital: Tatyana Tolmacheva Studio Piano Recital: Tatyana Tolmacheva 3:00 PM
Dec
10
Studio piano recital by piano students of tatyana Tolmacheva. Welcome! 6:30 PM A FunkyardX Holiday with Special Guest Forecast @ BOP STOP A FunkyardX Holiday with Special Guest Forecast @ BOP STOP 6:30 PM
Dec
10
FunkyardX is making a return to BOP STOP at The Music Settlement to spread some holiday cheer w/special guest Forecast!!... |
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11 1:00 PM PB&J Kids Jam with Gruca White Ensemble @ BOP STOP PB&J Kids Jam with Gruca White Ensemble @ BOP STOP 1:00 PM
Dec
11
PB&J Kids Jam with the Gruca White EnsembleRobert Gruca, classical guitarLinda White, fluteBring the whole family to... 2:00 PM Free Rehearsal for Students, Parents & Employees: Roman Rabinovich Plays Haydn Free Rehearsal for Students, Parents & Employees: Roman Rabinovich Plays Haydn 2:00 PM
Dec
11
Please be our guest for a dress rehearsal with Roman Rabinovich as he plays Haydn. Please feel free to bring guests to t... 2:30 PM Suzuki Holiday Outreach Concert at the Botanical gardens Suzuki Holiday Outreach Concert at the Botanical gardens 2:30 PM
Dec
11
Suzuki string students from the Music Settlement will perform festive holiday music at the beautifully decorated Botani... 3:00 PM Roman Rabinovich Plays Haydn 3:00 PM
Dec
11
Haydn Piano Sonatas at ChamberFest Cleveland Winter Mini Festival rn Sonata in E flat Hob XVI:45Sonata in G major Hob ... 7:00 PM Kamal Abdul Alim @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Dec
11
Kamal Abdul-Alim is a composer and a masterful performer-who works in the cross -pollinating idioms of Jazz, African Mus... |
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13 8:00 PM William Parker and Patricia Nicholson Parker @ BOP STOP William Parker and Patricia Nicholson Parker @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Dec
13
This show is presented in partnership with New Ghosts and will feature William Parker (bass, donso n'goni, hocchiku, etc... |
14 7:00 PM John Gibbon with HyunSoo Kim @ BOP STOP John Gibbon with HyunSoo Kim @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Dec
14
We welcome you to join us as cellist, John Gibbon, and pianist, HyunSoo Kim, collaborate for an evening of accompanied c... 7:30 PM Flautrageous Flute Choir Winter Concert 2016 Flautrageous Flute Choir Winter Concert 2016 7:30 PM
Dec
14
You are invited to attend a lovely evening of flute ensemble music performed by our aptly-named Flautrageous Flute Choir... |
15 8:00 PM Cleveland Greats Concert Series: Howie Smith @ BOP STOP Cleveland Greats Concert Series: Howie Smith @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Dec
15
The Cleveland Greats Concert Series, curated by Aidan Plank, features and celebrates the great musical contributions of ... |
16 8:00 PM Glenn Holmes Quartet @ BOP STOP Glenn Holmes Quartet @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Dec
16
The Glenn Holmes Quartet is one of the most in demand jazz quartets in Cleveland. These guys write incredible original m... 11:00 PM Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP 11:00 PM
Dec
16
We welcome you to join us for our monthly jazz jam session which occurs every third Friday of the month. In December our... |
17 3:00 PM Student Recital #5 2016-17 3:00 PM
Dec
17
Students perform for family and friends. 8:00 PM Mike Wade's Nasty Nati Brass Band @ BOP STOP Mike Wade's Nasty Nati Brass Band @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Dec
17
The Nasty Nati Brass Band is a socially conscious brass band bringing the sounds of a New Orleans brass band while bring... 11:00 PM Late Set: Off The Grid @ BOP STOP Late Set: Off The Grid @ BOP STOP 11:00 PM
Dec
17
Off The Grid is a three piece band founded by Jevaughn Bogard. The band has a smoking rhythm section with Tommie "Bundee... |
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18 2:00 PM Aniela Eddy and Chiara Stauffer: A Concert For Two Violins @ BOP STOP Aniela Eddy and Chiara Stauffer: A Concert For Two Violins @ BOP STOP 2:00 PM
Dec
18
Chiara Stauffer was born and raised in Switzerland and received her BM and MM from the Basel University of Music, with a... 8:00 PM Rob Hubbard Group @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Dec
18
Drummer, Robert L. Hubbard Jr. is known for his diverse style of music consisting of jazz, gospel, R&B and rock. Oft... |
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20 7:00 PM Spice Duo: Dave Brewer and Ed Ridley @ BOP STOP Spice Duo: Dave Brewer and Ed Ridley @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Dec
20
Spice Duo is comprised of Ed Ridley (keyboards) and Dave Brewer (drums and percussion). The ensemble is dedicated to spo... 9:00 PM Broken Ornaments: A Holiday Concert with an Impulse Towards Destruktion @ BOP STOP Broken Ornaments: A Holiday Concert with an Impulse Towards Destruktion @ BOP STOP 9:00 PM
Dec
20
Dan Wenninger & Mike Sopko Present, Broken Ornaments: A Holiday Concert with an Impulse Towards Destruktion. This is... |
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23 8:00 PM Songs Of The Season With Amanda Powell @ BOP STOP Songs Of The Season With Amanda Powell @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Dec
23
Happy Holidays! Come celebrate the Songs of the Season with a glass of wine and beloved holiday tunes. These exceptiona... |
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26 8:00 PM Boxing Day with Billie and The Moss Stanley Trio @ BOP STOP Boxing Day with Billie and The Moss Stanley Trio @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Dec
26
What better way to celebrate Boxing Day than with Moss Stanley! Moss Stanley, born and raised outside of London, Englan... |
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28 8:00 PM Joshua Smith Quintet Featuring Joe Lovano @ BOP STOP Joshua Smith Quintet Featuring Joe Lovano @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Dec
28
Joshua Smith Quintet: Featuring Joe Lovano, Judi Silvano, Carmen Castaldi and Keigo Hirakawa.Joshua Smith is a saxophoni... |
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30 8:00 PM Jazz Heritage Orchestra @ BOP STOP Jazz Heritage Orchestra @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Dec
30
We hope you can join us for an incredible big band extravaganza as the Jazz Heritage Orchestra performs for two nights a... |
31 9:00 PM Swing In The New Year with Jazz Heritage Orchestra @ BOP STOP Swing In The New Year with Jazz Heritage Orchestra @ BOP STOP 9:00 PM
Dec
31
Get ready for a grand old time as we "Swing in the New Year" with Jazz Heritage Orchestra on New Years Eve! Admission in... |
Dec
01
BOP STOP
Xavier Breaker Coalition @ BOP STOP
Thursday, December 01
BOP STOP
Drummer, composer and arranger, Xavier Breaker has played with various artists throughout his career including Joe Sample, Randy Crawford, Howard Hewitt, Lalah Hathaway, Ernie Watts, Joey DeFrancesco, Bob Mintzer, Brad...
Dec
02
BOP STOP
CD Debut: Tony Cuda's Jazz Cats @ BOP STOP
Friday, December 02
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....
Dec
03
Music Instruction
University of Michigan Cello Ensemble
Tickets $10 ( open free to students with valid ID)
Saturday, December 03
Music Instruction
The Cleveland Cello Society presents a program by an ensemble of 16 outstanding undergraduate and graduate cello students from the University of Michigan. They will present a varied program of...
Dec
03
BOP STOP
Jazz Unit Reunion @ BOP STOP
Saturday, December 03
BOP STOP
This will be an incredibly special night for the Cleveland jazz scene! The Jazz Unit is reuniting for a one-night only appearance. The Unit was a Cleveland version of the Village...
Dec
04
Music Instruction Music Therapy
Holiday Circle Fest 2016
Free and open to the public
Sunday, December 04
Music Instruction Music Therapy
Join us for a full afternoon of wonderful music making by students, faculty and guest artists. We are part of the Holiday CircleFest - the annual fabulous winter event in...
Dec
04
BOP STOP
Sam Blakeslee Quintet @ BOP STOP
Sunday, December 04
BOP STOP
The Sam Blakeslee Quintet features some of NYC's most in demand jazz musicians including Jorn Swart (piano), Dan Pappalardo (bass), Dan Pugach (drums), as well as Cincinnati-based guitarist Brandon Coleman....
Dec
05
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
Fire Drill (Burke, Kulas House, Early Childhood, Dec. 2016)
Monday, December 05
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
Fire Drill
Dec
07
BOP STOP
True North Big Band @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, December 07
BOP STOP
The True North Big Band is rapidly making a name for itself in Northeast Ohio while only in the 2nd year of existence. In its inaugural season, the TrueNorth Big...
Dec
08
Music Instruction
Student Recital #4 2016-17
Free and open to the public
Thursday, December 08
Music Instruction
Students perform for family and friends
Dec
08
BOP STOP
Holiday Show with Dominick Farinacci and Tri-C's Next Gen @ BOP STOP
Thursday, December 08
BOP STOP
We welcome you to the BOP STOP to enjoy an evening of arrangements of classic holiday tunes. The program will be hosted by Cleveland's own, Dominick Farinacci! Dominick will be...
Dec
09
Music Instruction
SUZUKI RECITAL #3 2016-17
Free and open to the public
Friday, December 09
Music Instruction
Suzuki students perform for family and friends.
Dec
09
BOP STOP
Gabriel Alegria's Afro-Peruvian Sextet @ BOP STOP
Friday, December 09
BOP STOP
The Afro-Peruvian Sextet is writing a new chapter in the history of Latin jazz.”– Doug Ramsey, Rifftides The Afro-Peruvian Sextet was established in 2005. The ensemble’s insistently inventive program of traditional...
Dec
10
Music Instruction
Suzuki Holiday Outreach Concert at Hanna Perkins School
Free and open to the public
Saturday, December 10
Music Instruction
Suzuki string students will perform festive holiday music for family and friends today at Hanna Perkins School, 19910 Malvern Rd. Shaker Hts., 44122. All are welcome!
Dec
10
Music Instruction
Studio Piano Recital: Tatyana Tolmacheva
Free and open to the public
Saturday, December 10
Music Instruction
Studio piano recital by piano students of tatyana Tolmacheva. Welcome!
Dec
10
BOP STOP
A FunkyardX Holiday with Special Guest Forecast @ BOP STOP
Saturday, December 10
BOP STOP
FunkyardX is making a return to BOP STOP at The Music Settlement to spread some holiday cheer w/special guest Forecast!!! This will be a family friendly show filled with HIGHLY...
Dec
11
BOP STOP
PB&J Kids Jam with Gruca White Ensemble @ BOP STOP
Sunday, December 11
BOP STOP
PB&J Kids Jam with the Gruca White EnsembleRobert Gruca, classical guitarLinda White, fluteBring the whole family to this one of a kind concert featuring the Gruca White Ensemble, TMS's Ensemble...
Dec
11
Music Instruction
Free Rehearsal for Students, Parents & Employees: Roman Rabinovich Plays Haydn
Dress Rehearsal; Haydn Piano Sonatas at ChamberFest Cleveland Winter Mini Festival
Sunday, December 11
Music Instruction
Please be our guest for a dress rehearsal with Roman Rabinovich as he plays Haydn. Please feel free to bring guests to this FREE dress rehearsal.
Dec
11
Music Instruction
Suzuki Holiday Outreach Concert at the Botanical gardens
Sunday, December 11
Music Instruction
Suzuki string students from the Music Settlement will perform festive holiday music at the beautifully decorated Botanical Gardens in University Circle at 2:30 pm.
Dec
11
Music Instruction
Roman Rabinovich Plays Haydn
Haydn Piano Sonatas at ChamberFest Cleveland Winter Mini Festival
Sunday, December 11
Music Instruction
Haydn Piano Sonatas at ChamberFest Cleveland Winter Mini Festival rn Sonata in E flat Hob XVI:45Sonata in G major Hob XVI:40Sonata in D major Hob XVI:33 rn – Intermission – rn Sonata in G major Hob...
Dec
11
BOP STOP
Kamal Abdul Alim @ BOP STOP
Sunday, December 11
BOP STOP
Kamal Abdul-Alim is a composer and a masterful performer-who works in the cross -pollinating idioms of Jazz, African Music and other musics of the African diaspora. His playing has to...
Dec
13
BOP STOP
William Parker and Patricia Nicholson Parker @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, December 13
BOP STOP
This show is presented in partnership with New Ghosts and will feature William Parker (bass, donso n'goni, hocchiku, etc.) accompanied by Patrica Nicholson Parker (dance)."Studies in Freedom" combines music, words...
Dec
14
BOP STOP
John Gibbon with HyunSoo Kim @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, December 14
BOP STOP
We welcome you to join us as cellist, John Gibbon, and pianist, HyunSoo Kim, collaborate for an evening of accompanied cello. This event is FREE but donations are greatly appreciated...
Dec
14
Music Instruction
Flautrageous Flute Choir Winter Concert 2016
Free and open to the public
Wednesday, December 14
Music Instruction
You are invited to attend a lovely evening of flute ensemble music performed by our aptly-named Flautrageous Flute Choir. All sizes of flutes will be featured, from the wee piccolo...
Dec
15
BOP STOP
Cleveland Greats Concert Series: Howie Smith @ BOP STOP
Thursday, December 15
BOP STOP
The Cleveland Greats Concert Series, curated by Aidan Plank, features and celebrates the great musical contributions of musicians residing in the Cleveland area. Featured artists include notable performers, educators, and...
Dec
16
BOP STOP
Glenn Holmes Quartet @ BOP STOP
Friday, December 16
BOP STOP
The Glenn Holmes Quartet is one of the most in demand jazz quartets in Cleveland. These guys write incredible original music and arrangements of standards. If you like to swing,...
Dec
16
BOP STOP
Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP
Friday, December 16 to Saturday, December 17, 2016
BOP STOP
We welcome you to join us for our monthly jazz jam session which occurs every third Friday of the month. In December our house rhythm section features three of Cleveland's...
Dec
17
Music Instruction
Student Recital #5 2016-17
Free and open to the public
Saturday, December 17
Music Instruction
Students perform for family and friends.
Dec
17
BOP STOP
Mike Wade's Nasty Nati Brass Band @ BOP STOP
Saturday, December 17
BOP STOP
The Nasty Nati Brass Band is a socially conscious brass band bringing the sounds of a New Orleans brass band while bringing our own jazz fusion, funk and soulful sound....
Dec
17
BOP STOP
Late Set: Off The Grid @ BOP STOP
Saturday, December 17
BOP STOP
Off The Grid is a three piece band founded by Jevaughn Bogard. The band has a smoking rhythm section with Tommie "Bundee" Garrett on keys and Carlos Franklin on drums....
Dec
18
BOP STOP
Aniela Eddy and Chiara Stauffer: A Concert For Two Violins @ BOP STOP
Sunday, December 18
BOP STOP
Chiara Stauffer was born and raised in Switzerland and received her BM and MM from the Basel University of Music, with a minor in baroque violin from the Schola Cantorum...
Dec
18
BOP STOP
Rob Hubbard Group @ BOP STOP
Sunday, December 18
BOP STOP
Drummer, Robert L. Hubbard Jr. is known for his diverse style of music consisting of jazz, gospel, R&B and rock. Often compared to Jeff Tain Watts, Tony Williams and Dennis...
Dec
20
BOP STOP
Spice Duo: Dave Brewer and Ed Ridley @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, December 20
BOP STOP
Spice Duo is comprised of Ed Ridley (keyboards) and Dave Brewer (drums and percussion). The ensemble is dedicated to spontaneous exploration and improvisation. Spice reflects the diverse interests of both...
Dec
20
BOP STOP
Broken Ornaments: A Holiday Concert with an Impulse Towards Destruktion @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, December 20
BOP STOP
Dan Wenninger & Mike Sopko Present, Broken Ornaments: A Holiday Concert with an Impulse Towards Destruktion. This is the inaugural winter warmer. Yes, that's right- first and second to last!...
Dec
22
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
Winter Break (Campus Closed)
Thursday, December 22 to Monday, January 02, 2017
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
Dec
23
BOP STOP
Songs Of The Season With Amanda Powell @ BOP STOP
Friday, December 23
BOP STOP
Happy Holidays! Come celebrate the Songs of the Season with a glass of wine and beloved holiday tunes. These exceptional musicians will dazzle you with nostalgic holiday favorites from around the...
Dec
26
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
Winter Break (Campus Closed)
Monday, December 26
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
Dec
26
BOP STOP
Boxing Day with Billie and The Moss Stanley Trio @ BOP STOP
Monday, December 26
BOP STOP
What better way to celebrate Boxing Day than with Moss Stanley! Moss Stanley, born and raised outside of London, England discovered his musical talents at a young age. It was when...
Dec
27
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
Winter Break (Campus Closed)
Tuesday, December 27
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
Dec
28
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
Winter Break (Campus Closed)
Wednesday, December 28
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
Dec
28
BOP STOP
Joshua Smith Quintet Featuring Joe Lovano @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, December 28
BOP STOP
Joshua Smith Quintet: Featuring Joe Lovano, Judi Silvano, Carmen Castaldi and Keigo Hirakawa.Joshua Smith is a saxophonist native to Cleveland and residing in the San Francisco Bay area. He has...
Dec
29
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
Winter Break (Campus Closed)
Thursday, December 29
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
Dec
30
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
Winter Break (Campus Closed)
Friday, December 30
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
Dec
30
BOP STOP
Jazz Heritage Orchestra @ BOP STOP
Friday, December 30
BOP STOP
We hope you can join us for an incredible big band extravaganza as the Jazz Heritage Orchestra performs for two nights at the BOP STOP (12/30 and 12/31). Join us...
Dec
31
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
Winter Break (Campus Closed)
Saturday, December 31
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
Dec
31
BOP STOP
Swing In The New Year with Jazz Heritage Orchestra @ BOP STOP
Saturday, December 31 to Sunday, January 01, 2017
BOP STOP
Get ready for a grand old time as we "Swing in the New Year" with Jazz Heritage Orchestra on New Years Eve! Admission includes a glass of champagne and hors...