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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 An Evening With Christian Sands @ BOP STOP An Evening With Christian Sands @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Sep
01
We are lucky to catch the remarkable pianist, Christian Sands, on his way to perform at Detroit Jazz Festival. Tonight C... |
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2 4:00 PM Private Event @ BOP STOP 4:00 PM
Sep
02
The BOP STOP is closed this evening for a wedding! We think it is so cool to get married at a jazz club. If you are inte... |
3 6:30 AM No School Labor Day 6:30 AM
Sep
03
No school for Preschool, Day School & Kindergarten |
4 7:00 PM Preschool Parent Orientation 7:00 PM
Sep
04
Parent orientation for preschool students ( University Circle Campus) |
5 9:00 AM Private music lessons & MT sessions begin! Private music lessons & MT sessions begin! 9:00 AM
Sep
05
Register now! Open registration for lessons, ensembles and classes throughout the year. Check out our website for all th... 9:00 AM Preschool Drop In 9:00 AM
Sep
05
Preschool student drop in, to meet their teacher and see their class |
6 8:45 AM First Day of School for 3, 4, & 5 Preschool First Day of School for 3, 4, & 5 Preschool 8:45 AM
Sep
06
Preschool begins for 3, 4, & 5 day preschool 8:00 PM Sandcatchers @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Sep
06
Sandcatchers was formed in the corner of Cheryl's, a bustling soul food restaurant in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. Joine... |
7 8:00 PM FunkyardX @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Sep
07
In the 70s and early 80s, funk, rock and pop dominated most dance floors. From artists like James Brown, Jimmy Hendrix, ... 11:00 PM Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP 11:00 PM
Sep
07
We welcome you to join us for our bi-monthly jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house rhythm s... |
8 8:00 PM Helen Welch: A Little Brit Different @ BOP STOP Helen Welch: A Little Brit Different @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Sep
08
HELEN WELCH: “ A Little Brit Different” International vocalist, entertainer, producer and musician who has ... |
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9 1:30 PM Musical Mix and Mingle: Chamber Music Play-in #1 Musical Mix and Mingle: Chamber Music Play-in #1 1:30 PM
Sep
09
This Sunday is the first in a series of four chamber music play-in dates in Burke Mansion. Amateur musicians enjoy an af... 7:00 PM Ernie Krivda CD Release Celebration @ BOP STOP Ernie Krivda CD Release Celebration @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Sep
09
Cleveland's own, Ernie Krivda, swings into the BOP STOP to celebrate the release of latest CD, A Bright and Shining Mome... |
10 8:45 AM 2-Day Morning Preschool Begins 2-Day Morning Preschool Begins 8:45 AM
Sep
10
Preschool begins for 2-Day morning program 11:30 AM Extended Day Begins 11:30 AM
Sep
10
Preschool students can join in one or more Extended Day that coincide with their morning class, allowing preschoolers th... |
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12 4:30 PM Auditions For New Cleveland Pops Youth Orchestra Auditions For New Cleveland Pops Youth Orchestra 4:30 PM
Sep
12
The Music Settlement, in collaboration with The Cleveland Pops Orchestra, has established The Cleveland Pops Youth Orche... 8:00 PM Whirlybirds @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Sep
12
The Whirlybirds are swinging their way into Cleveland from Columbus for a one night only engagement at BOP STOP. Since ... |
13 10:30 AM The Settlement Singers -- First Rehearsal The Settlement Singers -- First Rehearsal 10:30 AM
Sep
13
The Settlement Singers is a co-ed ensemble for active adults 55 and older who are interested in expressing themselves th... 8:00 PM Karuna Trio (Drake, Rudolph, Jones) @ BOP STOP Karuna Trio (Drake, Rudolph, Jones) @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Sep
13
Photo Credit: Mas Yamagata This show is co-presented with New Ghosts! Karuna Trio: Hamid Drake drumset, udu drums,... |
14 8:00 PM Moises Borges Quartet @ BOP STOP Moises Borges Quartet @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Sep
14
We invite you to an evening of Bossa Nova with a touch of jazz from Moises Borges on vocals and guitar featuring his all... |
15 8:00 PM Organ-Ism @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Sep
15
Organ-Ism, consisting of Howie Smith on saxophones, David Thomas on organ and Bill Ransom on drums/percussion, was forme... |
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16 7:00 PM Todd Marcus Quintet @ BOP STOP Todd Marcus Quintet @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Sep
16
Todd Marcus Quintet Featuring: Todd Marcus, bass clarinet Paul Bollenback - guitar Bruce Barth - piano Ameen Salee... |
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18 7:00 PM Cortex @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Sep
18
This show is presented in partnership with New Ghosts! Cortex (Norway) Features: Thomas Johansson (trp) Kristoffer ... 9:00 PM Outlab: Experiments In Improvised Music @ BOP STOP Outlab: Experiments In Improvised Music @ BOP STOP 9:00 PM
Sep
18
OutLab: Experiments in Improvised Music is a monthly laboratory for spontaneous interactive musical exploration. Musicia... |
19 8:00 PM Crump/Laubrock/Smythe @ BOP STOP Crump/Laubrock/Smythe @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Sep
19
Huge thanks to our friends at New Ghosts for partnering with us to make this show happen! Tonight we present Crump/Laubr... |
20 4:00 PM Auditions For New Cleveland Pops Youth Orchestra Auditions For New Cleveland Pops Youth Orchestra 4:00 PM
Sep
20
The Music Settlement, in collaboration with The Cleveland Pops Orchestra, has established The Cleveland Pops Youth Orche... 8:00 PM Moutin Factory Quintet @ BOP STOP Moutin Factory Quintet @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Sep
20
The MOUTIN FACTORY QUINTET is the current main project of François and Louis Moutin. Featuring: Françoi... |
21 8:00 PM Relax and Float Upstream: Behind The Beatles’ Seminal REVOLVER Album @ BOP STOP Relax and Float Upstream: Behind The Beatles’ Seminal REVOLVER Album @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Sep
21
Relax and Float Upstream: Behind The Beatles’ Masterpiece Revolver Presented and Directed by Thomas Mulready featu... |
22 8:00 PM “(Secrets of THE WHITE ALBUM)”: Behind The Beatles’ Masterpiece @ BOP STOP “(Secrets of THE WHITE ALBUM)”: Behind The Beatles’ Masterpiece @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Sep
22
“(secrets of the white album)”: Behind The Beatles’ Masterpiece. Presented and Directed by Thomas Mulr... |
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23 7:00 PM "Beyond Category: Barbara's Dream" @ BOP STOP "Beyond Category: Barbara's Dream" @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Sep
23
Vocalist, Barbara Barrett, returns to the BOP STOP to present her program, "Beyond Category: Barbara's Dream" which feat... |
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25 11:30 AM Lunch Bunch Begins 11:30 AM
Sep
25
Children enrolled in preschool can register to have lunch with friends on Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday. 8:00 PM Pastor Fred Grave's Live Recording @ BOP STOP Pastor Fred Grave's Live Recording @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Sep
25
We welcome you to be a part of Pastor Fred Grave's live recording session at BOP STOP! Pastor Fred Graves, as many anoi... |
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27 6:00 PM Networking is Dead: In The Shadow Of The Moon (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP Networking is Dead: In The Shadow Of The Moon (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP 6:00 PM
Sep
27
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT! Get your tickets today for our Networking is Dead's event, "In the Shadow of the Moon" on 9/27... |
28 8:00 PM Carol Leslie @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Sep
28
Third time is a charm for Carol Leslie, Scottish jazz vocalist, who returns to BOP STOP on the 28th of September, 8pm, w... |
29 7:00 PM Museum Of Lost: An Artistic Interpretation Of Lost And Found @ BOP STOP Museum Of Lost: An Artistic Interpretation Of Lost And Found @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Sep
29
What is everything you ever lost showed up in one place? How do we deal with loss and attachment in our society? Join us... 11:00 PM The Night Cap: Late Night Comedy @ BOP STOP The Night Cap: Late Night Comedy @ BOP STOP 11:00 PM
Sep
29
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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30 1:00 PM FALL FESTIVAL 1:00 PM
Sep
30
Fall Family Festival - Fun, Food & Entertainment! | ||||||
Sep
01
BOP STOP
An Evening With Christian Sands @ BOP STOP
Saturday, September 01
BOP STOP
We are lucky to catch the remarkable pianist, Christian Sands, on his way to perform at Detroit Jazz Festival. Tonight Christian will be performing an intimate solo concert on our...
Sep
02
BOP STOP
Private Event @ BOP STOP
Sunday, September 02
BOP STOP
The BOP STOP is closed this evening for a wedding! We think it is so cool to get married at a jazz club. If you are interested in hosting your...
Sep
03
Early Childhood
No School Labor Day
Monday, September 03
Early Childhood
No school for Preschool, Day School & Kindergarten
Sep
04
Early Childhood
Preschool Parent Orientation
Tuesday, September 04
Early Childhood
Parent orientation for preschool students ( University Circle Campus)
Sep
05
Music Instruction Music Therapy
Private music lessons & MT sessions begin!
Wednesday, September 05
Music Instruction Music Therapy
Register now! Open registration for lessons, ensembles and classes throughout the year. Check out our website for all the exciting courses offered at TMS. www.themusicsettlement.org or call us at 216-421-5806...
Sep
05
Early Childhood
Preschool Drop In
Wednesday, September 05
Early Childhood
Preschool student drop in, to meet their teacher and see their class
Sep
06
Early Childhood
First Day of School for 3, 4, & 5 Preschool
Thursday, September 06
Early Childhood
Preschool begins for 3, 4, & 5 day preschool
Sep
06
BOP STOP
Sandcatchers @ BOP STOP
Thursday, September 06
BOP STOP
Sandcatchers was formed in the corner of Cheryl's, a bustling soul food restaurant in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. Joined by Myk Freedman, Michael Bates and Shai Wetzer, a fresh sound...
Sep
07
BOP STOP
FunkyardX @ BOP STOP
Friday, September 07
BOP STOP
In the 70s and early 80s, funk, rock and pop dominated most dance floors. From artists like James Brown, Jimmy Hendrix, Michael Jackson, Led Zeppelin, Roger & Zapp, Earth Wind...
Sep
07
BOP STOP
Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP
Friday, September 07 to Saturday, September 08, 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...
Sep
08
BOP STOP
Helen Welch: A Little Brit Different @ BOP STOP
Saturday, September 08
BOP STOP
HELEN WELCH: “ A Little Brit Different” International vocalist, entertainer, producer and musician who has wowed audiences from London’s West End to the Virginia Theatre on Broadway. Helen has sung with...
Sep
09
Music Instruction
Musical Mix and Mingle: Chamber Music Play-in #1
Play-In dates: Sept.9 , Nov.4, Mar.2, and June 16
Sunday, September 09
Music Instruction
This Sunday is the first in a series of four chamber music play-in dates in Burke Mansion. Amateur musicians enjoy an afternoon making music together, rehearsing in duos, trios, quartets....
Sep
09
BOP STOP
Ernie Krivda CD Release Celebration @ BOP STOP
Sunday, September 09
BOP STOP
Cleveland's own, Ernie Krivda, swings into the BOP STOP to celebrate the release of latest CD, A Bright and Shining Moment. “No doubt about it, Ernie Krivda is one of the...
Sep
10
Early Childhood
2-Day Morning Preschool Begins
Monday, September 10
Early Childhood
Preschool begins for 2-Day morning program
Sep
10
Early Childhood
Extended Day Begins
Monday, September 10
Early Childhood
Preschool students can join in one or more Extended Day that coincide with their morning class, allowing preschoolers the opportunity to enjoy lunch, creative play, gardening, cooking and additional arts...
Sep
12
Music Instruction
Auditions For New Cleveland Pops Youth Orchestra
Brand-New Ensemble for Students Ages 12-18
Wednesday, September 12
Music Instruction
The Music Settlement, in collaboration with The Cleveland Pops Orchestra, has established The Cleveland Pops Youth Orchestra to nurture and train young musicians. Open to brass, woodwind, and string musicians...
Sep
12
BOP STOP
Whirlybirds @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, September 12
BOP STOP
The Whirlybirds are swinging their way into Cleveland from Columbus for a one night only engagement at BOP STOP. Since 2016, Whirlybirds has been developing its own sound, delving deeper into...
Sep
13
Music Instruction
The Settlement Singers -- First Rehearsal
An Active Adult Choir for Adults 55 and Older
Thursday, September 13
Music Instruction
The Settlement Singers is a co-ed ensemble for active adults 55 and older who are interested in expressing themselves through music. Designed to foster a creative and social experience, participants...
Sep
13
BOP STOP
Karuna Trio (Drake, Rudolph, Jones) @ BOP STOP
Thursday, September 13
BOP STOP
Photo Credit: Mas Yamagata This show is co-presented with New Ghosts! Karuna Trio: Hamid Drake drumset, udu drums, gourd drum, percussion Ralph M. Jones soprano and tenor saxophones, hulusli, ney, bamboo flutes, sipsi,...
Sep
14
BOP STOP
Moises Borges Quartet @ BOP STOP
Friday, September 14
BOP STOP
We invite you to an evening of Bossa Nova with a touch of jazz from Moises Borges on vocals and guitar featuring his all star band. Moises Borges is a self...
Sep
15
BOP STOP
Organ-Ism @ BOP STOP
Saturday, September 15
BOP STOP
Organ-Ism, consisting of Howie Smith on saxophones, David Thomas on organ and Bill Ransom on drums/percussion, was formed in 2007. It was transformed into a quartet with the addition of...
Sep
16
BOP STOP
Todd Marcus Quintet @ BOP STOP
Sunday, September 16
BOP STOP
Todd Marcus Quintet Featuring: Todd Marcus, bass clarinet Paul Bollenback - guitar Bruce Barth - piano Ameen Saleem - bass Eric Kennedy - drums Though use of bass clarinet in jazz typically leans heavily towards avant-garde...
Sep
18
BOP STOP
Cortex @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, September 18
BOP STOP
This show is presented in partnership with New Ghosts! Cortex (Norway) Features: Thomas Johansson (trp) Kristoffer Berre Alberts (sax) Ola Høyer (bs) Bob Olsen (dr) Cortex is a spirited combo that plays energetic jazz of the...
Sep
18
BOP STOP
Outlab: Experiments In Improvised Music @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, September 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...
Sep
19
BOP STOP
Crump/Laubrock/Smythe @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, September 19
BOP STOP
Huge thanks to our friends at New Ghosts for partnering with us to make this show happen! Tonight we present Crump/Laubrock/Smythe Stephan Crump, Ingrid Laubrock and Cory Smythe—this trio consists of...
Sep
20
Early Childhood
Preschool Drop -Off & Pick -Up Begins
Thursday, September 20
Early Childhood
Sep
20
Music Instruction
Auditions For New Cleveland Pops Youth Orchestra
Brand-New Ensemble for Students Ages 12-18
Thursday, September 20
Music Instruction
The Music Settlement, in collaboration with The Cleveland Pops Orchestra, has established The Cleveland Pops Youth Orchestra to nurture and train young musicians. Open to brass, woodwind, and string musicians...
Sep
20
BOP STOP
Moutin Factory Quintet @ BOP STOP
Thursday, September 20
BOP STOP
The MOUTIN FACTORY QUINTET is the current main project of François and Louis Moutin. Featuring: François Moutin - upright bass Louis Moutin - drums Manu Codjia - guitar Jean-Michel Pilc - piano Christophe Monniot -...
Sep
21
BOP STOP
Relax and Float Upstream: Behind The Beatles’ Seminal REVOLVER Album @ BOP STOP
Friday, September 21
BOP STOP
Relax and Float Upstream: Behind The Beatles’ Masterpiece Revolver Presented and Directed by Thomas Mulready featuring Vanity Crash Friday, September 21, 2018. Side A at 8:00PM, Side B at 9:30PM ------------------------------------------------------ Considered by...
Sep
22
BOP STOP
“(Secrets of THE WHITE ALBUM)”: Behind The Beatles’ Masterpiece @ BOP STOP
Saturday, September 22
BOP STOP
“(secrets of the white album)”: Behind The Beatles’ Masterpiece. Presented and Directed by Thomas Mulready featuring Vanity Crash Saturday, September 22, 2018. Album 1 at 8PM; Album 2 at 9:30PM --------------------------------------------------- It all...
Sep
23
BOP STOP
"Beyond Category: Barbara's Dream" @ BOP STOP
Sunday, September 23
BOP STOP
Vocalist, Barbara Barrett, returns to the BOP STOP to present her program, "Beyond Category: Barbara's Dream" which features: Barbara Barrett, vocals Cliff Habian, piano Aidan Plank, upright bass Myron Gardner, drums Barbara Barrett started musical...
Sep
25
Early Childhood
Lunch Bunch Begins
Tuesday, September 25
Early Childhood
Children enrolled in preschool can register to have lunch with friends on Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday.
Sep
25
BOP STOP
Pastor Fred Grave's Live Recording @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, September 25
BOP STOP
We welcome you to be a part of Pastor Fred Grave's live recording session at BOP STOP! Pastor Fred Graves, as many anointed psalmist, comes from a long line of preachers...
Sep
27
BOP STOP
Networking is Dead: In The Shadow Of The Moon (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP
Thursday, September 27
BOP STOP
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT! Get your tickets today for our Networking is Dead's event, "In the Shadow of the Moon" on 9/27 at the Bop Stop with networking from 6-7pm,...
Sep
28
BOP STOP
Carol Leslie @ BOP STOP
Friday, September 28
BOP STOP
Third time is a charm for Carol Leslie, Scottish jazz vocalist, who returns to BOP STOP on the 28th of September, 8pm, with her version of contemporary jazz standards, blues,...
Sep
29
BOP STOP
Museum Of Lost: An Artistic Interpretation Of Lost And Found @ BOP STOP
Saturday, September 29
BOP STOP
What is everything you ever lost showed up in one place? How do we deal with loss and attachment in our society? Join us as the Bop Stop is temporarily...
Sep
29
BOP STOP
The Night Cap: Late Night Comedy @ BOP STOP
Saturday, September 29 to Sunday, September 30, 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...
Sep
30
Early Childhood
FALL FESTIVAL
Sunday, September 30
Early Childhood
Fall Family Festival - Fun, Food & Entertainment!