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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!
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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.
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1 4:00 PM General Scholarship Auditions for 2019-20 school year General Scholarship Auditions for 2019-20 school year 4:00 PM
Mar
01
Scholarship Auditions for the 2019-20 school year will be held today in room 6200 from 4-6 pm in our Ohio City campus at... 8:00 PM Blue Lunch Featuring Billy Seward: Blues and Soul Revue @ BOP STOP Blue Lunch Featuring Billy Seward: Blues and Soul Revue @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Mar
01
Tonight we present Blue Lunch with special guest, Billy Seward, for an electrifying evening of blues and soul! The late... 11:00 PM Tri-C JazzFest Presents: Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP Tri-C JazzFest Presents: Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP 11:00 PM
Mar
01
We welcome you to join us for our jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house rhythm section is l... |
2 3:00 PM Voice Department Spring Recital March 2019 Voice Department Spring Recital March 2019 3:00 PM
Mar
02
Voice students from The Music Settlement will perform a recital today at 3pm in Glick Recital Hall. All are welcome to a... 8:00 PM Oblivion Project @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Mar
02
The Oblivion Project, formed in 2003, is dedicated to the exploration and performance of the over 3,000 Nuevo Tango work... |
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3 1:30 PM Musical Mix and Mingle: Chamber Music Play-in! #3 Musical Mix and Mingle: Chamber Music Play-in! #3 1:30 PM
Mar
03
This Sunday is the third in a series of four chamber music play-in dates in Burke Mansion at the TMS University Circle C... 1:30 PM Tango Nuevo Project Student Workshop Tango Nuevo Project Student Workshop 1:30 PM
Mar
03
Student Workshop with members of The Oblivion Project on the music of Tango master Astor Piazzolla at our west side camp... 3:00 PM Piano Department Classical Festival - Spring 2019 Piano Department Classical Festival - Spring 2019 3:00 PM
Mar
03
Music Settlement piano students from the Center for Music perform works from the classical era for family and friends. W... 7:00 PM Rambling House @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Mar
03
Rambling House commingles the heart of Celtic and American folk music with the discipline and sophistication of Baroque ... |
4 7:00 PM Reggie Bowens "Good News Concert Series" @ BOP STOP Reggie Bowens "Good News Concert Series" @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Mar
04
Cleveland-native Reggie Bowens returns to the BOP STOP with a solo Pop-Up Concert as part of the “Good News Concer... |
5 4:00 PM Suzuki Achievement Day / Auditions #2 Suzuki Achievement Day / Auditions #2 4:00 PM
Mar
05
See Suzuki Department to schedule audition times for Burke Mansion at our University Circle campus. 7:00 PM University Jazz Night @ BOP STOP University Jazz Night @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Mar
05
Cleveland is fortunate to have numerous colleges and universities with thriving music programs. This evening we will fea... |
6 8:00 PM Night Terrors @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Mar
06
Night Terrors performs like a dream gone awry. Experimental textures are created with the use of electronic pedals on th... |
7 8:00 PM Rezurected: Album Release @ BOP STOP Rezurected: Album Release @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Mar
07
Rezurected spent his youth as a troublemaker. Throughout his life's trials-- family deaths, a failed marriage, poverty, ... |
8 8:00 PM Dave Banks Big Band: Tribute To Peggy Lee Featuring Britni Tozzi (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP Dave Banks Big Band: Tribute To Peggy Lee Featuring Britni Tozzi (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Mar
08
THIS SHOW HAS SOLD OUT We are so happy that we were able to reschedule this show! DAVE BANKS BIG BAND: “TRIBUTE ... |
9 3:00 PM 2018-19 Suzuki Recital Series #7 2018-19 Suzuki Recital Series #7 3:00 PM
Mar
09
Suzuki students perform in recital for family and friends in Glick Recital Hall. 7:30 PM Flying Home Series: Lucas Kadish @ BOP STOP Flying Home Series: Lucas Kadish @ BOP STOP 7:30 PM
Mar
09
The Flying Home series, sponsored in large part by the George Gund Foundation, is a special concert series featuring for... |
10 7:00 PM Tim Lekan Quartet @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Mar
10
The Tim Lekan Quartet, featuring Dan Maier - piano, Tom First - tenor saxophone, Donnie Patterson - drums, and Tim Lekan... |
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12 8:00 PM Wayfaring (Falzone/Ernst) @ BOP STOP Wayfaring (Falzone/Ernst) @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Mar
12
Taking its name from a beloved American folk song, Wayfaring is a duo project between bassist/vocalist Katie Ernst and c... |
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14 5:00 PM Private Event @ BOP STOP 5:00 PM
Mar
14
The BOP STOP is closed this evening for a private event. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you are i... |
15 8:00 PM Snarky Horns @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Mar
15
The Snarky Horns are a dynamic and virtuosic group of instrumentalists that bring their collective experience as long st... 11:00 PM Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP 11:00 PM
Mar
15
We welcome you to join us for our bi-monthly jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house rhythm s... |
16 10:00 AM Lucky Charmer's Scavenger Hunt Lucky Charmer's Scavenger Hunt 10:00 AM
Mar
16
Are you ready to test your luck? Mark your calendar for a fun-filled day at The Music Settlement's Ohio City campus! Fam... 3:00 PM Student Recital #10 2018-19 3:00 PM
Mar
16
Music students perform in recital this afternoon for family and friends in Glick Recital Hall. 3:00 PM Vocal Master Class with Lara Troyer - Spring 2019 Vocal Master Class with Lara Troyer - Spring 2019 3:00 PM
Mar
16
Selected Music Settlement voice students sing for guest Vocal Coach Lara Troyer who will review their performances and... 7:00 PM The Bad Plus (Night 1) @ BOP STOP The Bad Plus (Night 1) @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Mar
16
The Bad Plus is returning to the BOP STOP for a two night residency! This leading trio in jazz features pianist Orrin Ev... |
17 7:00 PM The Bad Plus (Night 2) @ BOP STOP The Bad Plus (Night 2) @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Mar
17
The Bad Plus is returning to the BOP STOP for a two night residency! This leading trio in jazz features pianist Orrin Ev... |
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19 5:00 PM Chief Leader Life Foundation Presents: Party With A Purpose @ BOP STOP Chief Leader Life Foundation Presents: Party With A Purpose @ BOP STOP 5:00 PM
Mar
19
We welcome you to join us on March 19th from 5pm-9pm for appetizers, cocktails, and music as Chief Leader Life Foundatio... 9:00 PM Outlab: Experiments In Improvised Music @ BOP STOP Outlab: Experiments In Improvised Music @ BOP STOP 9:00 PM
Mar
19
OutLab: Experiments in Improvised Music is a monthly laboratory for spontaneous interactive musical exploration. Musicia... |
20 7:00 PM Tommy Lehman Quintet @ BOP STOP Tommy Lehman Quintet @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Mar
20
Trumpeter Tommy Lehman is a native of Akron and graduate of Firestone High School. He has been playing professionally in... |
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22 7:30 PM Gentleman Of The Piano (Night 1) @ BOP STOP Gentleman Of The Piano (Night 1) @ BOP STOP 7:30 PM
Mar
22
Core principles of jazz permeate and enlighten the music of Gentlemen Of The Piano. Influences traditional, historical, ... |
23 7:30 PM Gentleman Of The Piano (Night 2) @ BOP STOP Gentleman Of The Piano (Night 2) @ BOP STOP 7:30 PM
Mar
23
Core principles of jazz permeate and enlighten the music of Gentlemen of the Piano. Influences traditional, historical, ... |
24 7:00 PM Anthony Lovano's Supernatural Band: Album Release Party @ BOP STOP Anthony Lovano's Supernatural Band: Album Release Party @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Mar
24
Anthony Lovano's Supernatural Band is releasing it's debut album "Blues and Beyond" at BOP STOP on Sunday March 24, 2019... |
25 8:00 PM Jazz Is PHISH (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP Jazz Is PHISH (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Mar
25
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT! JAZZ IS PHSH is an instrumental tribute to Phish inspired by the popular tribute to The Gratef... |
26 7:00 PM Baker-Hess Duo @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Mar
26
Crossing geographic borders and sonic boundaries, the Baker-Hess Duo is an international twosome comprised of Elizabeth ... |
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28 7:00 PM Front Steps Housing And Services Presents: Blues Chronicles @ BOP STOP Front Steps Housing And Services Presents: Blues Chronicles @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Mar
28
Front Steps Housing and Services is very pleased to present An Evening of Beautiful Music featuring Blues Chronicles at ... |
29 8:00 PM NO EXIT New Music Ensemble: Patti Cudd @ BOP STOP NO EXIT New Music Ensemble: Patti Cudd @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Mar
29
No Exit presents an evening of cutting-edge experimental sounds performed by renowned new music percussionist Patti Cudd... |
30 7:00 PM Cleveland Opera Theater Presents: Bernstein @ BOP STOP Cleveland Opera Theater Presents: Bernstein @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Mar
30
Cleveland Opera Theater Presents: Bernstein @ Bop Stop Saturday, March 30, 7:00pm $40 General Admission Tickets Eat... |
31 1:00 PM President's Scholarship Luncheon & Recital 2019 President's Scholarship Luncheon & Recital 2019 1:00 PM
Mar
31
This is an invitation-only event. Selected vocal and instrumental scholarship students will meet the donors of their awa... 7:00 PM Maria Jacobs @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Mar
31
Maria Jacobs leads her quartet in the band's debut at BOP STOP! Featuring: Maria Jacobs, vocals Rock Wehrmann, piano... | ||||||
Mar
01
Music Instruction
General Scholarship Auditions for 2019-20 school year
by registration All-department.
Friday, March 01
Music Instruction
Scholarship Auditions for the 2019-20 school year will be held today in room 6200 from 4-6 pm in our Ohio City campus at W.25 and Detroit Rd. This is a...
Mar
01
BOP STOP
Blue Lunch Featuring Billy Seward: Blues and Soul Revue @ BOP STOP
Friday, March 01
BOP STOP
Tonight we present Blue Lunch with special guest, Billy Seward, for an electrifying evening of blues and soul! The late 1940’s and early 1950’s were a magical time in American musical...
Mar
01
BOP STOP
Tri-C JazzFest Presents: Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP
Friday, March 01 to Saturday, March 02, 2019
BOP STOP
We welcome you to join us for our jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house rhythm section is led by Cleveland based drummer, Anthony Taddeo! This...
Mar
02
Music Instruction
Voice Department Spring Recital March 2019
free and open to the public
Saturday, March 02
Music Instruction
Voice students from The Music Settlement will perform a recital today at 3pm in Glick Recital Hall. All are welcome to attend!
Mar
02
BOP STOP
Oblivion Project @ BOP STOP
Saturday, March 02
BOP STOP
The Oblivion Project, formed in 2003, is dedicated to the exploration and performance of the over 3,000 Nuevo Tango works of Argentine tango master, Astor Piazzolla. For the past decade,...
Mar
03
Music Instruction
Musical Mix and Mingle: Chamber Music Play-in! #3
Sign up and play! Remaining Play-in date (#4) is June 16
Sunday, March 03
Music Instruction
This Sunday is the third in a series of four chamber music play-in dates in Burke Mansion at the TMS University Circle Campus. Amateur musicians enjoy a afternoon making music...
Mar
03
Music Instruction
Tango Nuevo Project Student Workshop
by registration Tickets $15
Sunday, March 03
Music Instruction
Student Workshop with members of The Oblivion Project on the music of Tango master Astor Piazzolla at our west side campus at 2610 Detroit Ave. further information.Contact the Suzuki Department...
Mar
03
Music Instruction
Piano Department Classical Festival - Spring 2019
free and open to the public
Sunday, March 03
Music Instruction
Music Settlement piano students from the Center for Music perform works from the classical era for family and friends. Works by Clementi, Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven and others will be featured...
Mar
03
BOP STOP
Rambling House @ BOP STOP
Sunday, March 03
BOP STOP
Rambling House commingles the heart of Celtic and American folk music with the discipline and sophistication of Baroque music under the direction of Grammy Winning guitarist William Coulter and former...
Mar
04
BOP STOP
Reggie Bowens "Good News Concert Series" @ BOP STOP
Monday, March 04
BOP STOP
Cleveland-native Reggie Bowens returns to the BOP STOP with a solo Pop-Up Concert as part of the “Good News Concert Series” . Featuring: Reggie Bowens, voice and piano Kasia Bufford, voice Theron Brown, piano Aidan...
Mar
05
Music Instruction
Suzuki Achievement Day / Auditions #2
Tuesday, March 05
Music Instruction
See Suzuki Department to schedule audition times for Burke Mansion at our University Circle campus.
Mar
05
BOP STOP
University Jazz Night @ BOP STOP
Featuring Combos From Case, CSU, and BW
Tuesday, March 05
BOP STOP
Cleveland is fortunate to have numerous colleges and universities with thriving music programs. This evening we will feature ensembles from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University, and Baldwin...
Mar
06
BOP STOP
Night Terrors @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, March 06
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...
Mar
07
BOP STOP
Rezurected: Album Release @ BOP STOP
Thursday, March 07
BOP STOP
Rezurected spent his youth as a troublemaker. Throughout his life's trials-- family deaths, a failed marriage, poverty, and lost jobs, music was his constant. It was in music that he...
Mar
08
BOP STOP
Dave Banks Big Band: Tribute To Peggy Lee Featuring Britni Tozzi (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP
Friday, March 08
BOP STOP
THIS SHOW HAS SOLD OUT We are so happy that we were able to reschedule this show! DAVE BANKS BIG BAND: “TRIBUTE TO PEGGY LEE” FEATURING BRITNI TOZZI Akron's wildly popular big band...
Mar
09
Music Instruction
2018-19 Suzuki Recital Series #7
free and open to the public
Saturday, March 09
Music Instruction
Suzuki students perform in recital for family and friends in Glick Recital Hall.
Mar
09
BOP STOP
Flying Home Series: Lucas Kadish @ BOP STOP
Saturday, March 09
BOP STOP
The Flying Home series, sponsored in large part by the George Gund Foundation, is a special concert series featuring former Tri-C students now making their mark as jazz performers across...
Mar
10
BOP STOP
Tim Lekan Quartet @ BOP STOP
Sunday, March 10
BOP STOP
The Tim Lekan Quartet, featuring Dan Maier - piano, Tom First - tenor saxophone, Donnie Patterson - drums, and Tim Lekan - acoustic bass, will make their return to the...
Mar
12
BOP STOP
Wayfaring (Falzone/Ernst) @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, March 12
BOP STOP
Taking its name from a beloved American folk song, Wayfaring is a duo project between bassist/vocalist Katie Ernst and clarinetist James Falzone. What began as a casual meeting between like-minded...
Mar
14
BOP STOP
Private Event @ BOP STOP
Thursday, March 14
BOP STOP
The BOP STOP is closed this evening for a private event. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you are interested in hosting your own private event please...
Mar
15
BOP STOP
Snarky Horns @ BOP STOP
Friday, March 15
BOP STOP
The Snarky Horns are a dynamic and virtuosic group of instrumentalists that bring their collective experience as long standing members of the three-time GRAMMY Award-winning juggernaut Snarky Puppy together with...
Mar
15
BOP STOP
Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP
Friday, March 15 to Saturday, March 16, 2019
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...
Mar
16
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
Lucky Charmer's Scavenger Hunt
March Settlement Spotlight: TMS Ohio City Campus
Saturday, March 16
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
Are you ready to test your luck? Mark your calendar for a fun-filled day at The Music Settlement's Ohio City campus! Families are invited to explore the campus and learn...
Mar
16
Music Instruction
Student Recital #10 2018-19
free and open to the public
Saturday, March 16
Music Instruction
Music students perform in recital this afternoon for family and friends in Glick Recital Hall.
Mar
16
Music Instruction
Vocal Master Class with Lara Troyer - Spring 2019
free & open to the public
Saturday, March 16
Music Instruction
Selected Music Settlement voice students sing for guest Vocal Coach Lara Troyer who will review their performances and work to improve such things as diction, breath support,...
Mar
16
BOP STOP
The Bad Plus (Night 1) @ BOP STOP
Saturday, March 16
BOP STOP
The Bad Plus is returning to the BOP STOP for a two night residency! This leading trio in jazz features pianist Orrin Evans, Reid Anderson on bass, and Dave King...
Mar
17
BOP STOP
The Bad Plus (Night 2) @ BOP STOP
Sunday, March 17
BOP STOP
The Bad Plus is returning to the BOP STOP for a two night residency! This leading trio in jazz features pianist Orrin Evans, Reid Anderson on bass, and Dave King...
Mar
19
BOP STOP
Chief Leader Life Foundation Presents: Party With A Purpose @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, March 19
BOP STOP
We welcome you to join us on March 19th from 5pm-9pm for appetizers, cocktails, and music as Chief Leader Life Foundation and BOP STOP raise money to benefit Cleveland's inner...
Mar
19
BOP STOP
Outlab: Experiments In Improvised Music @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, March 19
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...
Mar
20
BOP STOP
Tommy Lehman Quintet @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, March 20
BOP STOP
Trumpeter Tommy Lehman is a native of Akron and graduate of Firestone High School. He has been playing professionally in the Northeast Ohio music scene for the past few years,...
Mar
22
BOP STOP
Gentleman Of The Piano (Night 1) @ BOP STOP
Friday, March 22
BOP STOP
Core principles of jazz permeate and enlighten the music of Gentlemen Of The Piano. Influences traditional, historical, and contemporary will stream through the selections performed. Three of Northeast Ohio's most...
Mar
23
BOP STOP
Gentleman Of The Piano (Night 2) @ BOP STOP
Saturday, March 23
BOP STOP
Core principles of jazz permeate and enlighten the music of Gentlemen of the Piano. Influences traditional, historical, and contemporary will stream through the selections performed. Three of Northeast Ohio's most...
Mar
24
BOP STOP
Anthony Lovano's Supernatural Band: Album Release Party @ BOP STOP
Sunday, March 24
BOP STOP
Anthony Lovano's Supernatural Band is releasing it's debut album "Blues and Beyond" at BOP STOP on Sunday March 24, 2019 from 7:00pm-9:30pm. "Blues And Beyond" features five beautiful standards and four...
Mar
25
BOP STOP
Jazz Is PHISH (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP
Monday, March 25
BOP STOP
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT! JAZZ IS PHSH is an instrumental tribute to Phish inspired by the popular tribute to The Grateful Dead, “Jazz is Dead”. JAZZ IS PHSH is a...
Mar
26
Music Instruction
Center for Music Spring Break (3/26- 3/31)
No music lessons or classes Tuesday through Saturday this week
Tuesday, March 26 to Sunday, March 31, 2019
Music Instruction
Mar
26
BOP STOP
Baker-Hess Duo @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, March 26
BOP STOP
Crossing geographic borders and sonic boundaries, the Baker-Hess Duo is an international twosome comprised of Elizabeth A. Baker (United States) and Robert Hess (Canada) that seeks to expand auditory perception...
Mar
28
BOP STOP
Front Steps Housing And Services Presents: Blues Chronicles @ BOP STOP
Thursday, March 28
BOP STOP
Front Steps Housing and Services is very pleased to present An Evening of Beautiful Music featuring Blues Chronicles at Bop Stop on March 28, 2019. One of Cleveland’s most popular event...
Mar
29
BOP STOP
NO EXIT New Music Ensemble: Patti Cudd @ BOP STOP
Friday, March 29
BOP STOP
No Exit presents an evening of cutting-edge experimental sounds performed by renowned new music percussionist Patti Cudd. Patti will be presenting electro-acoustic works from her extraordinary 3-CD Innova release, EOS....
Mar
30
BOP STOP
Cleveland Opera Theater Presents: Bernstein @ BOP STOP
Saturday, March 30
BOP STOP
Cleveland Opera Theater Presents: Bernstein @ Bop Stop Saturday, March 30, 7:00pm $40 General Admission Tickets Eat, Drink and Enjoy the music of Leonard Bernstein! Celebrating the centennial of musical icon, Leonard Bernstein. This...
Mar
31
Music Instruction
President's Scholarship Luncheon & Recital 2019
By invitation.
Sunday, March 31
Music Instruction
This is an invitation-only event. Selected vocal and instrumental scholarship students will meet the donors of their awards and perform during a luncheon in Glick Recital Hall.
Mar
31
BOP STOP
Maria Jacobs @ BOP STOP
Sunday, March 31
BOP STOP
Maria Jacobs leads her quartet in the band's debut at BOP STOP! Featuring: Maria Jacobs, vocals Rock Wehrmann, piano Aidan Plank, bass Mark Gondor, drums Maria Jacobs is a national recording artist whose original composition,...