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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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5 7:30 PM John Raymond & Real Feels: CD Release @ BOP STOP John Raymond & Real Feels: CD Release @ BOP STOP 7:30 PM
Apr
05
Recently voted as a Rising Star Trumpeter in the Downbeat Magazine Critic's Poll, John Raymond has been making a name fo... |
6 8:00 PM Philippe LeJeune Trio: Jazz, Blues, & Boogie Woogie @ BOP STOP Philippe LeJeune Trio: Jazz, Blues, & Boogie Woogie @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Apr
06
French pianist Philippe LeJeune is a perfect example of the mixture of jazz and blues which was especially an important ... 11:00 PM Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP 11:00 PM
Apr
06
We welcome you to join us for our bi-monthly jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house rhythm s... |
7 7:00 PM NEOSonicFest Presents CIM New Music Ensemble @ BOP STOP NEOSonicFest Presents CIM New Music Ensemble @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Apr
07
The CIM New Music Ensemble, under the direction of Keith Fitch, makes its first appearance as part of the Cleveland Cham... |
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8 2:00 PM Swing City Big Band @ BOP STOP Swing City Big Band @ BOP STOP 2:00 PM
Apr
08
The Swing City Band performs the best renditions of old school classic hits from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzge... 7:00 PM Spin Cycle @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Apr
08
Spin Cycle, is led by saxophonist Tom Christensen and drummer Scott Neumann and plays an eclectic blend of hard hitting ... |
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11 8:00 PM Cleveland State University Jazz Showcase @ BOP STOP Cleveland State University Jazz Showcase @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Apr
11
We welcome you to join us for an evening of jazz featuring small combos and large ensembles from Cleveland State Univers... |
12 7:00 PM François Moutin & Kavita Shah Duo, INTERPLAY @ BOP STOP François Moutin & Kavita Shah Duo, INTERPLAY @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Apr
12
The François Moutin & Kavita Shah Duo project is a meeting of minds and spirits, one that embraces virtuosity... |
13 6:00 PM Suzuki Recital #9 April 2018 6:00 PM
Apr
13
Suzuki students will perform in recital for family and friends. 7:30 PM Cleveland Cello Society Scholarship Winners' Recital Cleveland Cello Society Scholarship Winners' Recital 7:30 PM
Apr
13
The Cleveland Cello Society presents a recital this evening by Dane Johansen, CCS Collegiate Division Winner 2002. For ... 8:00 PM Gruca White Ensemble @ BOP STOP Gruca White Ensemble @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Apr
13
Join us for a FREE Friday evening concert! Classical guitarist Robert Gruca and flutist Linda White bring to the stage ... |
14 8:00 PM Tom Tallitsch Trio @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Apr
14
Saxophonist, Tom Tallitsch, returns to Cleveland for a special hometown appearance. This is becoming an annual tradition... |
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15 7:00 PM Ernie Krivda's B3 Organ Quartet @ BOP STOP Ernie Krivda's B3 Organ Quartet @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Apr
15
Ernie Krivda, Cleveland's tenor sax legend, presents a group of great jazz stylists in a classic organ group setting tha... |
16 7:00 PM Piano Dept. Symposium 2018 7:00 PM
Apr
16
ATTENTION TEACHERS! This year's Piano Department Symposium topic is "Bridging the Gap between Music Therapy and Music In... 8:00 PM Lucian Ban & Alex Harding @ BOP STOP Lucian Ban & Alex Harding @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Apr
16
New Ghosts and BOP STOP are proud to present Lucian Ban and Alex Harding in a special duo concert! Detroit born bariton... |
17 7:00 PM Spectral: Dave Rempis/Larry Ochs/Darren Johnston @ BOP STOP Spectral: Dave Rempis/Larry Ochs/Darren Johnston @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Apr
17
New Ghosts and BOP STOP present:Spectral Dave Rempis: reeds Larry Ochs: reeds Darren Johnston: trumpet This fre... 9:00 PM Outlab: Experiments In Improvised Music @ BOP STOP Outlab: Experiments In Improvised Music @ BOP STOP 9:00 PM
Apr
17
OutLab: Experiments in Improvised Music is a monthly laboratory for spontaneous interactive musical exploration. Musicia... |
18 7:00 PM YMusic Youth Music Awareness All Star Concert @ BOP STOP YMusic Youth Music Awareness All Star Concert @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Apr
18
YMusic's mission is to invite the community and mentors to engage with youth and young adults to further develop their m... |
19 9:30 AM Parent Visit - University Circle Campus Parent Visit - University Circle Campus 9:30 AM
Apr
19
Parent Visit is a self-guided tour through the EC building to view EC in action, plus an informational session with our ... 7:00 PM CHRIS POTTER QUARTET @ BOP STOP CHRIS POTTER QUARTET @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Apr
19
THE 7PM SHOW HAS SOLD OUT. WE STILL HAVE TICKETS REMAINING FOR THE 9:30 SHOW. IF YOU CAN ONLY ATTEND THE 7PM SHOW AND HA... |
20 8:00 PM ProgNation Salutes The Moody Blues (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP ProgNation Salutes The Moody Blues (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Apr
20
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT! ProgNation Salutes The Moody Blues With Special Guests: The Shaker String Quartet ProgNation ... 11:00 PM Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP 11:00 PM
Apr
20
We welcome you to join us for our bi-monthly jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house rhythm s... |
21 11:00 AM Arts on Magnolia Festival 2018 this Saturday at the Music Settlement Arts on Magnolia Festival 2018 this Saturday at the Music Settlement 11:00 AM
Apr
21
The Music Settlement offers performances from 11am-3pm this Saturday In Glick Recital Hall by our Jazz bands, rock and b... 8:00 PM Stephan Crump's Rhombal Quartet @ BOP STOP Stephan Crump's Rhombal Quartet @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Apr
21
Rhombal is a two-horn, bass, and drums quartet convened around a body of work written for Stephan Crump’s late bro... |
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22 1:00 PM Early Childhood Art Show- Spring 2018 Early Childhood Art Show- Spring 2018 1:00 PM
Apr
22
Come see what our amazing young early childhood artists have been up to! Creativity galore! 3:00 PM Suzuki Recital #10 April 2018 3:00 PM
Apr
22
Suzuki students perform in recital for family and friends. All are welcome! 7:00 PM Tyrone G Live Recording @ BOP STOP Tyrone G Live Recording @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Apr
22
Tyrone G's live recording at BOP STOP will be an amazing experience! Come and listen to the tasteful R&B and Neo-So... |
23 7:00 PM Break The Silence: Benefit Concert For The Cleveland Rape Crisis Center @ BOP STOP Break The Silence: Benefit Concert For The Cleveland Rape Crisis Center @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Apr
23
BOP STOP has partnered with Baldwin Wallace's Arts Management & Entrepreneurship senior class to present a fundraise... |
24 7:00 PM Brad Cooper: Kabarett @ BOP STOP Brad Cooper: Kabarett @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Apr
24
Australian tenor Brad Cooper teams up with local favorite Joe Leaman on the piano as they present an evening of Kaberett... |
25 8:00 PM Mark Russo Septet @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Apr
25
Please join us for an evening of original music and jazz standards featuring the beautiful vocals of Shannon Eller and t... |
26 1:00 PM Cleveland Treatment Center presents "Threads, One Stitch at a Time" @ BOP STOP Cleveland Treatment Center presents "Threads, One Stitch at a Time" @ BOP STOP 1:00 PM
Apr
26
Cleveland Treatment Center presents Threads – One Stitch at a Time by Award-Winning Playwright/Director Eric Schmi... 7:00 PM Cleveland Treatment Center Presents "Threads, One Stitch at a Time" @ BOP STOP Cleveland Treatment Center Presents "Threads, One Stitch at a Time" @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Apr
26
Cleveland Treatment Center presents Threads – One Stitch at a Time by Award-Winning Playwright/Director Eric Schmi... |
27 8:00 PM Carol Leslie Quartet @ BOP STOP Carol Leslie Quartet @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Apr
27
Carol Leslie returns to BOP STOP for an encore performance! Come hear this Scottish import sing “torch songs by t... |
28 3:00 PM 2017-18 Student Recital #9 3:00 PM
Apr
28
Music students perform in recital for friends and family 8:00 PM Russ Nolan And The Theron Brown Trio @ BOP STOP Russ Nolan And The Theron Brown Trio @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Apr
28
NYC based saxophonist, Russ Nolan, returns to the BOP STOP for an encore performance where he will play alongside Theron... 11:00 PM The Night Cap: Comedy Show @ BOP STOP The Night Cap: Comedy Show @ BOP STOP 11:00 PM
Apr
28
We welcome you to hang late night at the BOP STOP as we present a special comedy show in partnership with Unsuitable Lan... |
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29 12:00 PM Cleveland Cello Society Scholarship Competition Cleveland Cello Society Scholarship Competition 12:00 PM
Apr
29
Contact the Cleveland Cello Society for more details 7:00 PM Dana Murray and Manifesto @ BOP STOP Dana Murray and Manifesto @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Apr
29
Dana Murray brings his band to Cleveland to celebrate his new release on Ropeadope Records, Negro Manifesto. Featuring a... |
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Apr
05
BOP STOP
John Raymond & Real Feels: CD Release @ BOP STOP
Thursday, April 05
BOP STOP
Recently voted as a Rising Star Trumpeter in the Downbeat Magazine Critic's Poll, John Raymond has been making a name for himself as one of the most promising, up-and-coming jazz...
Apr
06
BOP STOP
Philippe LeJeune Trio: Jazz, Blues, & Boogie Woogie @ BOP STOP
Friday, April 06
BOP STOP
French pianist Philippe LeJeune is a perfect example of the mixture of jazz and blues which was especially an important strain in the jazz tradition. The young pianist attended in...
Apr
06
BOP STOP
Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP
Friday, April 06 to Saturday, April 07, 2018
BOP STOP
We welcome you to join us for our bi-monthly jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house rhythm section is led by Cleveland based drummer, Anthony...
Apr
07
BOP STOP
NEOSonicFest Presents CIM New Music Ensemble @ BOP STOP
Saturday, April 07
BOP STOP
The CIM New Music Ensemble, under the direction of Keith Fitch, makes its first appearance as part of the Cleveland Chamber Symphony's fifth annual NEOSonicFest, performing music by David Rakowski...
Apr
08
BOP STOP
Swing City Big Band @ BOP STOP
Sunday, April 08
BOP STOP
The Swing City Band performs the best renditions of old school classic hits from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Goodman, and Duke Ellington. That's not all! They...
Apr
08
BOP STOP
Spin Cycle @ BOP STOP
Sunday, April 08
BOP STOP
Spin Cycle, is led by saxophonist Tom Christensen and drummer Scott Neumann and plays an eclectic blend of hard hitting original music composed by the members of the band, four...
Apr
11
BOP STOP
Cleveland State University Jazz Showcase @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, April 11
BOP STOP
We welcome you to join us for an evening of jazz featuring small combos and large ensembles from Cleveland State University! The bands will perform original arrangements as well as...
Apr
12
BOP STOP
François Moutin & Kavita Shah Duo, INTERPLAY @ BOP STOP
Thursday, April 12
BOP STOP
The François Moutin & Kavita Shah Duo project is a meeting of minds and spirits, one that embraces virtuosity, spontaneity, and lyricism through a repertoire of standards and original music...
Apr
13
Music Instruction
Suzuki Recital #9 April 2018
free and open to the public
Friday, April 13
Music Instruction
Suzuki students will perform in recital for family and friends.
Apr
13
Music Instruction
Cleveland Cello Society Scholarship Winners' Recital
Dane Johansen, cello
Friday, April 13
Music Instruction
The Cleveland Cello Society presents a recital this evening by Dane Johansen, CCS Collegiate Division Winner 2002. For further information: www.clevelandcello.com
Apr
13
BOP STOP
Gruca White Ensemble @ BOP STOP
Friday, April 13
BOP STOP
Join us for a FREE Friday evening concert! Classical guitarist Robert Gruca and flutist Linda White bring to the stage a unique concert experience by alternating the best of the newly...
Apr
14
BOP STOP
Tom Tallitsch Trio @ BOP STOP
Saturday, April 14
BOP STOP
Saxophonist, Tom Tallitsch, returns to Cleveland for a special hometown appearance. This is becoming an annual tradition here at BOP STOP! Tom will be performing standards and originals with his...
Apr
15
BOP STOP
Ernie Krivda's B3 Organ Quartet @ BOP STOP
Sunday, April 15
BOP STOP
Ernie Krivda, Cleveland's tenor sax legend, presents a group of great jazz stylists in a classic organ group setting that will rock the house and sooth the soul with blues,...
Apr
16
Music Instruction
Piano Dept. Symposium 2018
free and open to the public
Monday, April 16
Music Instruction
ATTENTION TEACHERS! This year's Piano Department Symposium topic is "Bridging the Gap between Music Therapy and Music Instruction." A wonderful opportunity to learn about tools applicable to many kinds of...
Apr
16
BOP STOP
Lucian Ban & Alex Harding @ BOP STOP
Monday, April 16
BOP STOP
New Ghosts and BOP STOP are proud to present Lucian Ban and Alex Harding in a special duo concert! Detroit born baritone sax extraordinaire ALEX HARDING and Transylvanian expat pianist LUCIAN...
Apr
17
BOP STOP
Spectral: Dave Rempis/Larry Ochs/Darren Johnston @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, April 17
BOP STOP
New Ghosts and BOP STOP present:Spectral Dave Rempis: reeds Larry Ochs: reeds Darren Johnston: trumpet This free-improvising trio came together in the fall of 2011, when Rempis journeyed to the West Coast to...
Apr
17
BOP STOP
Outlab: Experiments In Improvised Music @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, April 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...
Apr
18
BOP STOP
YMusic Youth Music Awareness All Star Concert @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, April 18
BOP STOP
YMusic's mission is to invite the community and mentors to engage with youth and young adults to further develop their music capabilities while opening the doors of opportunity with like...
Apr
19
Early Childhood
Parent Visit - University Circle Campus
Thursday, April 19
Early Childhood
Parent Visit is a self-guided tour through the EC building to view EC in action, plus an informational session with our administration. No RSVP required!
Apr
19
BOP STOP
CHRIS POTTER QUARTET @ BOP STOP
Thursday, April 19 to Wednesday, April 19, 2017
BOP STOP
THE 7PM SHOW HAS SOLD OUT. WE STILL HAVE TICKETS REMAINING FOR THE 9:30 SHOW. IF YOU CAN ONLY ATTEND THE 7PM SHOW AND HAVE NOT PURCHASED A TICKET YOU...
Apr
20
Music Instruction
2018-2019 TMS Prelude Merit Scholarship Auditions
Friday, April 20
Music Instruction
Apr
20
BOP STOP
ProgNation Salutes The Moody Blues (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP
Friday, April 20
BOP STOP
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT! ProgNation Salutes The Moody Blues With Special Guests: The Shaker String Quartet ProgNation will perform the music of Yes, ELP, King Crimson, Genesis and The Moody Blues....
Apr
20
BOP STOP
Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP
Friday, April 20 to Saturday, April 21, 2018
BOP STOP
We welcome you to join us for our bi-monthly jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house rhythm section is led by Cleveland based drummer, Anthony...
Apr
21
Music Instruction
Arts on Magnolia Festival 2018 this Saturday at the Music Settlement
Free and open to the public
Saturday, April 21
Music Instruction
The Music Settlement offers performances from 11am-3pm this Saturday In Glick Recital Hall by our Jazz bands, rock and blues combos, Suzuki and adult guitar ensembles, adult flute choir, student...
Apr
21
BOP STOP
Stephan Crump's Rhombal Quartet @ BOP STOP
Saturday, April 21
BOP STOP
Rhombal is a two-horn, bass, and drums quartet convened around a body of work written for Stephan Crump’s late brother. For this tour, the band features veteran saxophonist Ellery Eskelin,...
Apr
22
Early Childhood
Early Childhood Art Show- Spring 2018
free and open to the public
Sunday, April 22
Early Childhood
Come see what our amazing young early childhood artists have been up to! Creativity galore!
Apr
22
Music Instruction
Suzuki Recital #10 April 2018
free and open to the public
Sunday, April 22
Music Instruction
Suzuki students perform in recital for family and friends. All are welcome!
Apr
22
BOP STOP
Tyrone G Live Recording @ BOP STOP
Sunday, April 22
BOP STOP
Tyrone G's live recording at BOP STOP will be an amazing experience! Come and listen to the tasteful R&B and Neo-Soul vocals coming from Cleveland's own, Tyrone G. Tyrone has an...
Apr
23
BOP STOP
Break The Silence: Benefit Concert For The Cleveland Rape Crisis Center @ BOP STOP
Monday, April 23
BOP STOP
BOP STOP has partnered with Baldwin Wallace's Arts Management & Entrepreneurship senior class to present a fundraiser performance, Break the Silence: A Concert to Benefit the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center. This...
Apr
24
BOP STOP
Brad Cooper: Kabarett @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, April 24
BOP STOP
Australian tenor Brad Cooper teams up with local favorite Joe Leaman on the piano as they present an evening of Kaberett. Brad’s show Von Korngold bis Kabarett has played to...
Apr
25
BOP STOP
Mark Russo Septet @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, April 25
BOP STOP
Please join us for an evening of original music and jazz standards featuring the beautiful vocals of Shannon Eller and the instrumental stylings of some of the greatest jazz musicians...
Apr
26
BOP STOP
Cleveland Treatment Center presents "Threads, One Stitch at a Time" @ BOP STOP
Thursday, April 26
BOP STOP
Cleveland Treatment Center presents Threads – One Stitch at a Time by Award-Winning Playwright/Director Eric Schmiedl Threads – One Stitch at a Time springs from a mentorship and bond between an...
Apr
26
BOP STOP
Cleveland Treatment Center Presents "Threads, One Stitch at a Time" @ BOP STOP
Thursday, April 26 to Wednesday, March 14, 2018
BOP STOP
Cleveland Treatment Center presents Threads – One Stitch at a Time by Award-Winning Playwright/Director Eric Schmiedl Threads – One Stitch at a Time springs from a mentorship and bond between an...
Apr
27
Music Instruction
CFM Outreach Auditions for Merit Scholarship
Friday, April 27
Music Instruction
Apr
27
BOP STOP
Carol Leslie Quartet @ BOP STOP
Friday, April 27
BOP STOP
Carol Leslie returns to BOP STOP for an encore performance! Come hear this Scottish import sing “torch songs by twilight,” beloved songs of artists like Nina Simone, Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan,...
Apr
28
Music Instruction
2017-18 Student Recital #9
free and open to the public
Saturday, April 28
Music Instruction
Music students perform in recital for friends and family
Apr
28
BOP STOP
Russ Nolan And The Theron Brown Trio @ BOP STOP
Saturday, April 28
BOP STOP
NYC based saxophonist, Russ Nolan, returns to the BOP STOP for an encore performance where he will play alongside Theron Brown and his trio! Consistently voted onto DownBeat magazine’s Rising Star...
Apr
28
BOP STOP
The Night Cap: Comedy Show @ BOP STOP
Saturday, April 28 to Sunday, April 29, 2018
BOP STOP
We welcome you to hang late night at the BOP STOP as we present a special comedy show in partnership with Unsuitable Language and The Cleveland Comedy Festival. The show...
Apr
29
Music Instruction
Cleveland Cello Society Scholarship Competition
Sunday, April 29
Music Instruction
Contact the Cleveland Cello Society for more details
Apr
29
BOP STOP
Dana Murray and Manifesto @ BOP STOP
Ropeadope Records Album Release Performance: Negro Manifesto
Sunday, April 29
BOP STOP
Dana Murray brings his band to Cleveland to celebrate his new release on Ropeadope Records, Negro Manifesto. Featuring an all star lineup that includes: Dana Murray - Drums/Composer Darius Jones - Tenor...