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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 7:30 PM An Evening With(Out) David Bowie Parts One and Two @ BOP STOP An Evening With(Out) David Bowie Parts One and Two @ BOP STOP 7:30 PM
Jul
01
Shocked by David Bowie’s death in 2016, fans and experts are just beginning to understand the magnitude of his inf... |
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2 3:00 PM Sunday Funday With The Ark Band @ BOP STOP Sunday Funday With The Ark Band @ BOP STOP 3:00 PM
Jul
02
Cleveland, Ohio – DubbStarr is hosting a monthly event of reggae music to raise money for children and adults with... |
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5 7:00 PM Hot Club of Akron @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Jul
05
The Hot Club of Akron is a gypsy jazz quartet from Akron, Ohio, carrying on the long tradition of French gypsy jazz. The... |
6 8:00 PM Hanging Hearts & $pellcheck Feat. Dosh and Sopko @ BOP STOP Hanging Hearts & $pellcheck Feat. Dosh and Sopko @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Jul
06
This is one double bill that you do not want to miss! Headliner, Hanging Hearts, is a free-spirited, Chicago-based trio... |
7 8:00 PM FATS Trumpet Quartet (Reynolds/Whitted/Wade/Gardner) @ BOP STOP FATS Trumpet Quartet (Reynolds/Whitted/Wade/Gardner) @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Jul
07
The FATS Trumpet Quartet invites tou all weekend long to celebrate the birthday of Cleveland's own, Dennis Reynolds! Th... |
8 8:00 PM FATS Trumpet Quartet: Dennis Reynolds' Birthday Bash @ BOP STOP FATS Trumpet Quartet: Dennis Reynolds' Birthday Bash @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Jul
08
The FATS Trumpet Quartet invites you to celebrate the birthday of Cleveland's own, Dennis Reynolds! The band will be per... |
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9 5:00 PM Private Event @ BOP STOP 5:00 PM
Jul
09
Tonight the BOP STOP is hosting a private event. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you are interested in hosting yo... |
10 9:00 AM Music Safari Camp Session Two begins (2017) Music Safari Camp Session Two begins (2017) 9:00 AM
Jul
10
Welcoming pre-registered children between the ages of 6 - 10. 7:00 PM Joshua Smith: Stolen Horn Fundraiser Concert @ BOP STOP Joshua Smith: Stolen Horn Fundraiser Concert @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Jul
10
On Monday, June 17, 2017 Joshua Smith's tenor saxophone was stolen in San Francisco California.Those who know Joshua kno... |
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12 8:00 PM Sam Blakeslee Quintet @ BOP STOP Sam Blakeslee Quintet @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Jul
12
Trombonist, Sam Blakeslee, leads his quintet in one of his final performances before moving to New York City! We wish hi... |
13 7:00 PM Cleveland Art Week: When Arts Speak @ BOP STOP Cleveland Art Week: When Arts Speak @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Jul
13
Cleveland Art Week's mission is to help keep art alive through various empowering, entertaining, and educational events.... |
14 8:00 PM No Moss @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Jul
14
There will be NO MOSS gathered on these musicians as they explore snippets of many musical genres including old standard... 11:00 PM Jazz Meets Hip Hop and Electronic Music @ BOP STOP Jazz Meets Hip Hop and Electronic Music @ BOP STOP 11:00 PM
Jul
14
We welcome you to hang late night with us as we present an evening we are calling "Jazz Meets Hip Hop and Electronic Mus... |
15 8:00 PM Thoth Trio @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Jul
15
Thoth Trio: Ben Opie: saxophones, clarinet Paul Thompson: upright bass David Throckmorton: drums Labelled as "in... |
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16 2:00 PM The Silver Keys @ BOP STOP 2:00 PM
Jul
16
In 2012, Bill Meyer, a clarinetist and retired Cleveland elementary school music teacher, had a dream to create a profes... 7:00 PM James Alexander And Blues Legacy @ BOP STOP James Alexander And Blues Legacy @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Jul
16
We invite you for a wonderful evening of jazz as we host the debut performance of James Alexander And Blues Legacy which... |
17 9:00 AM Music Safari Camp Session Three begins (2017) Music Safari Camp Session Three begins (2017) 9:00 AM
Jul
17
Welcoming pre-registered campers between the ages of 6 - 10. |
18 7:00 PM THRE3 @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Jul
18
We welcome you to join us in the BOP STOP debut of Cleveland's own, THRE3. The band will be performing original music fr... 9:00 PM Outlab: Experiments In Improvised Music @ BOP STOP Outlab: Experiments In Improvised Music @ BOP STOP 9:00 PM
Jul
18
OutLab: Experiments in Improvised Music is a monthly laboratory for spontaneous interactive musical exploration. Musicia... |
19 7:00 PM Pete Cavano And Friends @ BOP STOP Pete Cavano And Friends @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Jul
19
Local guitar legend, Pete Cavano, makes his BOP STOP debut tonight. Pete has a few surprises planned as he has asked som... |
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21 8:00 PM Kathleen Potton Trio @ BOP STOP Kathleen Potton Trio @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Jul
21
Kathleen Potton Trio Featuring: Kathleen Potton - vocals Tim Basom - guitar Christian Nourijanian - piano Invit... 11:00 PM Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP 11:00 PM
Jul
21
We welcome you to join us for our monthly jazz jam session which occurs every third Friday of the month. In April our ho... |
22 8:00 PM Miloh Quartet @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Jul
22
Miloh Quartet is a modern jazz ensemble featuring Bobby Selvaggio- sax, Dan Bruce- guitar, Ashley Summers- bass, and Chr... |
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23 7:00 PM A Jazz Celebration Honoring Sheldon Lewin @ BOP STOP A Jazz Celebration Honoring Sheldon Lewin @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Jul
23
We welcome you to join us for a very special evening as we honor Sheldon Lewin with a concert we know he would have love... |
24 7:00 PM Read Ohio: Author Talk, Reading, and Musical Performance with Janice Lowe @ BOP STOP Read Ohio: Author Talk, Reading, and Musical Performance with Janice Lowe @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Jul
24
Literary Cleveland's Inkubator is Northeast Ohio's largest annual festival for writers and readers! All events are FREE!... |
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26 8:00 PM Simon Mastri Ensemble @ BOP STOP Simon Mastri Ensemble @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Jul
26
Simon Mastri is an unconventional jazz bassist. Influenced by Bach to Stan Getz, and Fela Kuti to Johnny Cash, Mastri fu... |
27 10:45 AM Chipotle Fundraiser (Legacy, Coventry, Uptown) Chipotle Fundraiser (Legacy, Coventry, Uptown) 10:45 AM
Jul
27
Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser tosupport The Music Settlement. Come in to any Coventry(2783 E... 8:00 PM Sounds of Jazz Featuring Nancy Redd @ BOP STOP Sounds of Jazz Featuring Nancy Redd @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Jul
27
Dynamic Cleveland vocalist and flautist leads band in soulful & sultry mix of jazz and pop standards! Featuring: ... |
28 6:00 PM Young Latino Network Presents "Noche De Guyabera" @ BOP STOP Young Latino Network Presents "Noche De Guyabera" @ BOP STOP 6:00 PM
Jul
28
On Friday, July 28th, 2016, the Young Latino Network will be hosting its annual scholarship fundraiser, Noche De Guayabe... 11:30 PM JAM Dance Party @ BOP STOP 11:30 PM
Jul
28
J.A.M. (Just About Music) is the dance monthly that celebrates all things funky.All styles, all night... all good.DJ set... |
29 8:00 PM Shirley Cook and Cleveland's Finest Jazz Masters @ BOP STOP Shirley Cook and Cleveland's Finest Jazz Masters @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Jul
29
Tonight will be an unforgettable evening of jazz as vocalist, Shirley Cook, leads an all star band featuring: Shirley... 11:00 PM The Night Cap: Late Night Comedy @ BOP STOP The Night Cap: Late Night Comedy @ BOP STOP 11:00 PM
Jul
29
We welcome you to hang late night at the BOP STOP as we present a comedy show in partnership with Unsuitable Language. T... |
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30 12:30 PM The Music Settlement Community Open House at the BOP STOP The Music Settlement Community Open House at the BOP STOP 12:30 PM
Jul
30
Join us for a family-friendly, fun-filled open house at the BOP STOP with free activities, snacks, and performances by T... 3:00 PM Suzuki Camp 2017 Family Orientation Day 3-5 pm Suzuki Camp 2017 Family Orientation Day 3-5 pm 3:00 PM
Jul
30
Orientation Day for Suzuki camp 3-5 pm. Families pick up camp schedules, meet and greet the teachers and start the fun! ... 7:00 PM Night Terrors @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Jul
30
Night Terrors performs like a dream gone awry. Experimental textures are created with the use of electronic pedals on th... |
31 9:00 AM Suzuki Camp 2017 7/31- 8/4 9 AM --12:30 PM Suzuki Camp 2017 7/31- 8/4 9 AM --12:30 PM 9:00 AM
Jul
31
Violin, viola, cello, bass, piano and guitar Suzuki students enjoy a week long camp of instruction, motivation and fun! ... 7:00 PM Dominick Farinacci Featuring Julien Labro @ BOP STOP Dominick Farinacci Featuring Julien Labro @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Jul
31
DOMINICK FARINACCI FT. JULIEN LABRO Join us for a very special sendoff performance at BOP STOP as NE Ohio's own virtuos... | |||||
Jul
01
BOP STOP
An Evening With(Out) David Bowie Parts One and Two @ BOP STOP
Saturday, July 01
BOP STOP
Shocked by David Bowie’s death in 2016, fans and experts are just beginning to understand the magnitude of his influence. Global celebrations continue to be held around the world, and...
Jul
02
BOP STOP
Sunday Funday With The Ark Band @ BOP STOP
Sunday, July 02
BOP STOP
Cleveland, Ohio – DubbStarr is hosting a monthly event of reggae music to raise money for children and adults with Special Needs. Our goal is to provide a day of...
Jul
04
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
Independence Day (Campus Closed)
Tuesday, July 04
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
Jul
05
BOP STOP
Hot Club of Akron @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, July 05
BOP STOP
The Hot Club of Akron is a gypsy jazz quartet from Akron, Ohio, carrying on the long tradition of French gypsy jazz. The band's repertoire spans from Django Reinhardt's early...
Jul
06
BOP STOP
Hanging Hearts & $pellcheck Feat. Dosh and Sopko @ BOP STOP
Thursday, July 06
BOP STOP
This is one double bill that you do not want to miss! Headliner, Hanging Hearts, is a free-spirited, Chicago-based trio described by European audiences as "hammering the walls between genres." Bridging...
Jul
07
BOP STOP
FATS Trumpet Quartet (Reynolds/Whitted/Wade/Gardner) @ BOP STOP
Friday, July 07
BOP STOP
The FATS Trumpet Quartet invites tou all weekend long to celebrate the birthday of Cleveland's own, Dennis Reynolds! The band will be performing arrangements of classic jazz trumpet repertoire....
Jul
08
BOP STOP
FATS Trumpet Quartet: Dennis Reynolds' Birthday Bash @ BOP STOP
Saturday, July 08
BOP STOP
The FATS Trumpet Quartet invites you to celebrate the birthday of Cleveland's own, Dennis Reynolds! The band will be performing arrangements of classic jazz trumpet repertoire. If you bring your...
Jul
09
BOP STOP
Private Event @ BOP STOP
Sunday, July 09
BOP STOP
Tonight the BOP STOP is hosting a private event. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you are interested in hosting your own event please email Gabe at gpollack@themusicsettlement.org
Jul
10
Early Childhood Music Therapy
Music Builders Camp Session Two begins (2017)
Monday, July 10 to Friday, July 21, 2017
Early Childhood Music Therapy
Jul
10
Music Instruction
Music Safari Camp Session Two begins (2017)
Monday, July 10 to Friday, July 14, 2017
Music Instruction
Welcoming pre-registered children between the ages of 6 - 10.
Jul
10
Early Childhood
Nature Explorers Preschool Camp begins
Monday, July 10 to Friday, July 14, 2017
Early Childhood
Jul
10
BOP STOP
Joshua Smith: Stolen Horn Fundraiser Concert @ BOP STOP
Monday, July 10
BOP STOP
On Monday, June 17, 2017 Joshua Smith's tenor saxophone was stolen in San Francisco California.Those who know Joshua know him as a lifelong tenor saxophonist, and devoted performer of jazz...
Jul
12
BOP STOP
Sam Blakeslee Quintet @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, July 12
BOP STOP
Trombonist, Sam Blakeslee, leads his quintet in one of his final performances before moving to New York City! We wish him well and hope that you can join us to...
Jul
13
BOP STOP
Cleveland Art Week: When Arts Speak @ BOP STOP
Thursday, July 13
BOP STOP
Cleveland Art Week's mission is to help keep art alive through various empowering, entertaining, and educational events. It's vision is to positively impact lives through the arts by providing fun,...
Jul
14
BOP STOP
No Moss @ BOP STOP
Friday, July 14
BOP STOP
There will be NO MOSS gathered on these musicians as they explore snippets of many musical genres including old standards, pop, country, blues and good old Rock-n-Roll spanning the past...
Jul
14
BOP STOP
Jazz Meets Hip Hop and Electronic Music @ BOP STOP
Friday, July 14 to Saturday, July 15, 2017
BOP STOP
We welcome you to hang late night with us as we present an evening we are calling "Jazz Meets Hip Hop and Electronic Music. We will have four bands partake...
Jul
15
BOP STOP
Thoth Trio @ BOP STOP
Saturday, July 15
BOP STOP
Thoth Trio: Ben Opie: saxophones, clarinet Paul Thompson: upright bass David Throckmorton: drums Labelled as "intense acoustic jazz", Thoth Trio plays largely original works and lesser-played compositions by composers such as Thelonious Monk, Ornette...
Jul
16
BOP STOP
The Silver Keys @ BOP STOP
Sunday, July 16
BOP STOP
In 2012, Bill Meyer, a clarinetist and retired Cleveland elementary school music teacher, had a dream to create a professional quality clarinet ensemble. Bill was struck with inspiration from the...
Jul
16
BOP STOP
James Alexander And Blues Legacy @ BOP STOP
Sunday, July 16
BOP STOP
We invite you for a wonderful evening of jazz as we host the debut performance of James Alexander And Blues Legacy which features Dan Wasson on bass and Eric "EJ"...
Jul
17
Music Instruction
Music Safari Camp Session Three begins (2017)
Monday, July 17 to Friday, July 21, 2017
Music Instruction
Welcoming pre-registered campers between the ages of 6 - 10.
Jul
18
BOP STOP
THRE3 @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, July 18
BOP STOP
We welcome you to join us in the BOP STOP debut of Cleveland's own, THRE3. The band will be performing original music from each member of the group as well...
Jul
18
BOP STOP
Outlab: Experiments In Improvised Music @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, July 18
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
19
BOP STOP
Pete Cavano And Friends @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, July 19
BOP STOP
Local guitar legend, Pete Cavano, makes his BOP STOP debut tonight. Pete has a few surprises planned as he has asked some of his talented fellow musicians to share the...
Jul
21
BOP STOP
Kathleen Potton Trio @ BOP STOP
Friday, July 21
BOP STOP
Kathleen Potton Trio Featuring: Kathleen Potton - vocals Tim Basom - guitar Christian Nourijanian - piano Inviting listeners into her most intimate moments, vocalist and composer Kathleen Potton writes with vulnerability and openness....
Jul
21
BOP STOP
Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP
Friday, July 21 to Saturday, July 22, 2017
BOP STOP
We welcome you to join us for our monthly jazz jam session which occurs every third Friday of the month. In April our house rhythm section features three of Cleveland's...
Jul
22
BOP STOP
Miloh Quartet @ BOP STOP
Saturday, July 22
BOP STOP
Miloh Quartet is a modern jazz ensemble featuring Bobby Selvaggio- sax, Dan Bruce- guitar, Ashley Summers- bass, and Chris Baker- drums. These four musicians, all with musical roots in Northeastern...
Jul
23
BOP STOP
A Jazz Celebration Honoring Sheldon Lewin @ BOP STOP
Sunday, July 23
BOP STOP
We welcome you to join us for a very special evening as we honor Sheldon Lewin with a concert we know he would have loved to be a part of....
Jul
24
BOP STOP
Read Ohio: Author Talk, Reading, and Musical Performance with Janice Lowe @ BOP STOP
Monday, July 24
BOP STOP
Literary Cleveland's Inkubator is Northeast Ohio's largest annual festival for writers and readers! All events are FREE! 2017's Cleveland Inkubator week kicks off with an author talk, reading, and concert with...
Jul
26
BOP STOP
Simon Mastri Ensemble @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, July 26
BOP STOP
Simon Mastri is an unconventional jazz bassist. Influenced by Bach to Stan Getz, and Fela Kuti to Johnny Cash, Mastri fuses various musical genres to create a unique sound. Although...
Jul
27
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy BOP STOP
Chipotle Fundraiser (Legacy, Coventry, Uptown)
Thursday, July 27
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy BOP STOP
Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser tosupport The Music Settlement. Come in to any Coventry(2783 Euclid Hts Blvd., Cleveland Heights), Legacy Village(24369 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst)...
Jul
27
BOP STOP
Sounds of Jazz Featuring Nancy Redd @ BOP STOP
Thursday, July 27
BOP STOP
Dynamic Cleveland vocalist and flautist leads band in soulful & sultry mix of jazz and pop standards! Featuring: Reggie Redd, Tenor Sax Christopher Vance, Bass John Stebal, Drums Leo Coach, Piano “The Sounds of Jazz”...
Jul
28
BOP STOP
Young Latino Network Presents "Noche De Guyabera" @ BOP STOP
Friday, July 28
BOP STOP
On Friday, July 28th, 2016, the Young Latino Network will be hosting its annual scholarship fundraiser, Noche De Guayabera, to support educational and leadership development opportunities within the Hispanic community....
Jul
28
BOP STOP
JAM Dance Party @ BOP STOP
Friday, July 28 to Saturday, July 29, 2017
BOP STOP
J.A.M. (Just About Music) is the dance monthly that celebrates all things funky.All styles, all night... all good.DJ sets by:DJ Red-IDJ Candi Fresca (Candice Hardin)$5 to party. Bring a friend......
Jul
29
BOP STOP
Shirley Cook and Cleveland's Finest Jazz Masters @ BOP STOP
Saturday, July 29
BOP STOP
Tonight will be an unforgettable evening of jazz as vocalist, Shirley Cook, leads an all star band featuring: Shirley Cook, vocals Bob Ferrazza, guitar Greg Bandy, drums Eddie Baccus Sr, piano/organ Peter Dominguez, bass Shirley Cook...
Jul
29
BOP STOP
The Night Cap: Late Night Comedy @ BOP STOP
Saturday, July 29 to Sunday, July 30, 2017
BOP STOP
We welcome you to hang late night at the BOP STOP as we present a comedy show in partnership with Unsuitable Language. The show will be hosted by John Wellington...
Jul
30
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy BOP STOP
The Music Settlement Community Open House at the BOP STOP
free and open to the public: no ticket required!
Sunday, July 30
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy BOP STOP
Join us for a family-friendly, fun-filled open house at the BOP STOP with free activities, snacks, and performances by TMS faculty, students, and clients! A great opportunity to learn more...
Jul
30
Music Instruction
Suzuki Camp 2017 Family Orientation Day 3-5 pm
Intro Suzuki Camp: (parents only today) 3:30-4:30 pm
Sunday, July 30
Music Instruction
Orientation Day for Suzuki camp 3-5 pm. Families pick up camp schedules, meet and greet the teachers and start the fun! NOTE: for Intro to Suzuki camp: PARENTS ONLY today. ...
Jul
30
BOP STOP
Night Terrors @ BOP STOP
Sunday, July 30
BOP STOP
Night Terrors performs like a dream gone awry. Experimental textures are created with the use of electronic pedals on the guitar- from a haunting quiet to jagged pulsing squeals. Percussive...
Jul
31
Music Instruction
Suzuki Camp 2017 7/31- 8/4 9 AM --12:30 PM
Extended day 12:30 -3 pm / aftercare available 3 - 5 pm
Monday, July 31
Music Instruction
Violin, viola, cello, bass, piano and guitar Suzuki students enjoy a week long camp of instruction, motivation and fun! Group classes and special ensembles, daily recitals showcase Suzuki students and...
Jul
31
BOP STOP
Dominick Farinacci Featuring Julien Labro @ BOP STOP
Monday, July 31
BOP STOP
DOMINICK FARINACCI FT. JULIEN LABRO Join us for a very special sendoff performance at BOP STOP as NE Ohio's own virtuoso trumpeter & recording artist gets set to dazzle audiences in...