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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
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2 7:00 PM John Raymond & Real Feels @ BOP STOP John Raymond & Real Feels @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Oct
02
With a singular voice on the trumpet and flugelhorn, John Raymond is making his mark as one of the most promising, up-an... |
3 7:00 PM Svetlana & Her New York Swing Collective: CD Release @ BOP STOP Svetlana & Her New York Swing Collective: CD Release @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Oct
03
Night at the Movies - CD Release Show Svetlana & her New York Swing Collective Featuring: Svetlana (voice) Will... |
4 8:00 PM Randy Napoleon Quartet: CD Release "Common Tones" @ BOP STOP Randy Napoleon Quartet: CD Release "Common Tones" @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Oct
04
Grammy nominated guitarist, Randy Napoleon, brings his quartet to BOP STOP to celebrate the release of his new record "C... 11:00 PM Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP 11:00 PM
Oct
04
We welcome you to join us for our jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house rhythm section is l... |
5 3:15 PM Suzuki Recital #1 2019-2020 3:15 PM
Oct
05
Suzuki students of the Music Settlement perform in recital for their families and friends. All are welcome ! Suzuki ins... 8:00 PM ProgNation With Opener Cuda, Schief & Cuda @ BOP STOP ProgNation With Opener Cuda, Schief & Cuda @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Oct
05
ProgNation is one of the most talked-about classic prog-rock acts, demonstrating first-class performances of YES, King C... |
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6 7:00 PM Electric, Eclectic Afi @ BOP STOP Electric, Eclectic Afi @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Oct
06
How does a person go from being a professor of Slavic linguistics, to an award-winning author, to a bassist/keyboardist/... |
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9 7:00 PM Great Day: The Music of Thelonious Monk @ BOP STOP Great Day: The Music of Thelonious Monk @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Oct
09
Great Day is a multi-generational group of Cleveland jazz musicians who are dedicated to the preservation and promotion ... |
10 7:00 PM Alba Trio @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Oct
10
AlbaTrio is comprised of Tommy Lehman on trumpet (of the Acid Cats and Admirables), Tim Lekan on bass and Anthony Taddeo... |
11 8:00 PM Dan Bruce's :Beta Collective @ BOP STOP Dan Bruce's :Beta Collective @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Oct
11
Guitarist and composer Daniel Bruce presents the newest lineup of his acclaimed ensemble the :beta collective! The group... |
12 3:30 PM Cleveland Cello Society Teacher Forum Cleveland Cello Society Teacher Forum 3:30 PM
Oct
12
Saturday afternoon Cello Pedagogy Forum for teachers and pedagogy students with master teacher, Alan Harris. Q & A s... 8:00 PM Carol Leslie Presents "Torch Songs By Twilight" @ BOP STOP Carol Leslie Presents "Torch Songs By Twilight" @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Oct
12
Carol Leslie, Scottish jazz vocalist, returns to the BOP STOP on October 12th, 2019, 8pm, with her “Torch Songs by... |
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13 7:00 PM Chris Bullock Boomtown With Opener Electric Kif @ BOP STOP Chris Bullock Boomtown With Opener Electric Kif @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Oct
13
Chris Bullock is a saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer. The Snarky Puppy member has recently stepped out as... |
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15 9:00 PM Outlab: Experiments In Improvised Music @ BOP STOP Outlab: Experiments In Improvised Music @ BOP STOP 9:00 PM
Oct
15
OutLab: Experiments in Improvised Music is a monthly laboratory for spontaneous interactive musical exploration. Musicia... |
16 6:00 PM Hip-Hop at the Bop Stop Featuring Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise @ BOP STOP Hip-Hop at the Bop Stop Featuring Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise @ BOP STOP 6:00 PM
Oct
16
This one is going to be exciting! Refresh Collective will be releasing "Stories of Struggle and Success (vol 1)" PLUS, t... |
17 7:00 PM December Fades With Opener Anthony Covatta @ BOP STOP December Fades With Opener Anthony Covatta @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Oct
17
December Fades is the moniker of Los Angeles singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, Kevin Rogers. He has created a re... |
18 8:00 PM Nine Lives Project @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Oct
18
Tonight marks the 5 year anniversary of BOP STOP @ The Music Settlement. For this occasion, we want to showcase how musi... 11:00 PM BOP STOP's Fifth Birthday Jam Session @ BOP STOP BOP STOP's Fifth Birthday Jam Session @ BOP STOP 11:00 PM
Oct
18
We welcome you to join us for our 5 year anniversary jazz jam session! Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house ... |
19 8:00 PM Curtis Taylor Quartet: CD Release "Snapshot" @ BOP STOP Curtis Taylor Quartet: CD Release "Snapshot" @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Oct
19
Grammy® Award winning trumpeter and NE Ohio native returns home to celebrate the release of his brand new record, Sn... |
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20 12:00 PM Early Childhood Fall Festival 2019 Early Childhood Fall Festival 2019 12:00 PM
Oct
20
The Music Settlement will hold its annual Early Childhood Fall Festival today in the University Circle campus. Carnival ... 1:30 PM Greater Cleveland Flute Society 2019 Fall Recital and Masterclass Greater Cleveland Flute Society 2019 Fall Recital and Masterclass 1:30 PM
Oct
20
Stefan Ragnar Hoskuldsson, principal flutist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and distiguished international soloist an... 5:30 PM Friends Of The Cleveland Orchestra Present: Bluegrass 'n' Blue Jeans (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP Friends Of The Cleveland Orchestra Present: Bluegrass 'n' Blue Jeans (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP 5:30 PM
Oct
20
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT Join us for Bluegrass 'n' Blue Jeans with The Cleveland Bluegrass Orchestra presented by Friend... |
21 7:00 PM Brian Charette: Kürrent Duo And Jam Session @ BOP STOP Brian Charette: Kürrent Duo And Jam Session @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Oct
21
Join us tonight as we welcome Brian Charette back to BOP STOP. He will perform a set with his duo project, Kürrent,... |
22 7:00 PM Joshua Breakstone Trio: A Tribute To Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers @ BOP STOP Joshua Breakstone Trio: A Tribute To Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Oct
22
October, 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of the great jazz drummer Art Blakey. Guitarist Joshua Breakstone... |
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24 7:00 PM Olli Hirvonen @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Oct
24
Guitarist Olli Hirvonen Melds Jazz, Prog, Noise-Rock, New Music & More on Ropeadope Record, New Helsinki. This show ... |
25 6:00 PM Suzuki Recital #2 2019-2020 6:00 PM
Oct
25
Join us tonight at 6:00pm in Glick Recital Hall in Burke mansion for a recital by young students of the Music Settlemen... 8:00 PM Red Light Roxy @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Oct
25
Red Light Roxy embodies the spirit of swinging jazz and blues from the 1930s through the '60s with an eclectic mix of ja... |
26 8:00 PM Cleveland Jazz Orchestra: Live Recording (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP Cleveland Jazz Orchestra: Live Recording (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Oct
26
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT! Hear The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra in a live recording session of progressive jazz composed by ... |
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27 2:00 PM Arts for Us Fall Concert - Paul Kovac's Big(ish) 'Grass Band Arts for Us Fall Concert - Paul Kovac's Big(ish) 'Grass Band 2:00 PM
Oct
27
All ages are welcome! But space is limited, so please call soon to make a reservation. A reception will follow the conc... 7:00 PM Cleveland Uncommon Sound Project Presents: Alia Musica Pittsburgh @ BOP STOP Cleveland Uncommon Sound Project Presents: Alia Musica Pittsburgh @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Oct
27
ABOUT ALIA MUSICA Alia Musica Pittsburgh is dedicated to quality performances of challenging repertory of contemporary ... |
28 11:00 AM Scholastic Book Fair, through Nov. 1 Scholastic Book Fair, through Nov. 1 11:00 AM
Oct
28
The Scholastic Book Fair will be in town on both campuses October 28-November 1. Stop in and pick up a new book to encou... |
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30 7:00 PM Hawken Jazz Band @ BOP STOP 7:00 PM
Oct
30
Students from Hawken School perform at the BOP STOP with Dan Bruce’s :beta collective! The first set at 7pm will ... |
31 8:00 PM Occidental Gypsy @ BOP STOP 8:00 PM
Oct
31
Occidental Gypsy returns to BOP STOP on Halloween to bring us their exciting blend of Gypsy swing. Feel free to wear a c... | ||
Oct
02
BOP STOP
John Raymond & Real Feels @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, October 02
BOP STOP
With a singular voice on the trumpet and flugelhorn, John Raymond is making his mark as one of the most promising, up-and-coming jazz musicians in the world. Recently dubbed as...
Oct
03
BOP STOP
Svetlana & Her New York Swing Collective: CD Release @ BOP STOP
Thursday, October 03
BOP STOP
Night at the Movies - CD Release Show Svetlana & her New York Swing Collective Featuring: Svetlana (voice) Willerm Delisfort (piano) Henry Conerway III (drums) TBD (bass) Svetlana is a critically acclaimed New York based jazz...
Oct
04
BOP STOP
Randy Napoleon Quartet: CD Release "Common Tones" @ BOP STOP
Friday, October 04
BOP STOP
Grammy nominated guitarist, Randy Napoleon, brings his quartet to BOP STOP to celebrate the release of his new record "Common Tones" on the Detroit Music Factory Label. Featuring: Randy Naopleon, guitar Scott...
Oct
04
BOP STOP
Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP
Friday, October 04 to Saturday, October 05, 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...
Oct
05
Music Instruction
Suzuki Recital #1 2019-2020
free and open to the public
Saturday, October 05
Music Instruction
Suzuki students of the Music Settlement perform in recital for their families and friends. All are welcome ! Suzuki instruction at the Music Settlement is offered in violin, viola, cello, bass,...
Oct
05
BOP STOP
ProgNation With Opener Cuda, Schief & Cuda @ BOP STOP
Saturday, October 05
BOP STOP
ProgNation is one of the most talked-about classic prog-rock acts, demonstrating first-class performances of YES, King Crimson, Genesis, ELP, Moody Blues, and more all in one band! ProgNation is a...
Oct
06
BOP STOP
Electric, Eclectic Afi @ BOP STOP
Sunday, October 06
BOP STOP
How does a person go from being a professor of Slavic linguistics, to an award-winning author, to a bassist/keyboardist/songwriter? Afi Scruggs doesn’t know. She just knows she’s doing it -...
Early Childhood
School Picture Days
Early Childhood
Picture days will be October 8, 9, and 10th. Assigned days for classrooms will go home with children. No re-takes.
Oct
09
BOP STOP
Great Day: The Music of Thelonious Monk @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, October 09
BOP STOP
Great Day is a multi-generational group of Cleveland jazz musicians who are dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the composers and artists who defined American art music of the...
Oct
10
BOP STOP
Alba Trio @ BOP STOP
Thursday, October 10
BOP STOP
AlbaTrio is comprised of Tommy Lehman on trumpet (of the Acid Cats and Admirables), Tim Lekan on bass and Anthony Taddeo on drums and percussion (Hey Mavis and Helen Welch)....
Oct
11
BOP STOP
Dan Bruce's :Beta Collective @ BOP STOP
Friday, October 11
BOP STOP
Guitarist and composer Daniel Bruce presents the newest lineup of his acclaimed ensemble the :beta collective! The group will debut a number of compositions written for the new instrumentation. Chris Coles-...
Oct
12
Music Instruction
Cleveland Cello Society Teacher Forum
Fee $10 contact: clevelandcello.com ph.921-3480
Saturday, October 12
Music Instruction
Saturday afternoon Cello Pedagogy Forum for teachers and pedagogy students with master teacher, Alan Harris. Q & A sessions.
Oct
12
BOP STOP
Carol Leslie Presents "Torch Songs By Twilight" @ BOP STOP
Saturday, October 12
BOP STOP
Carol Leslie, Scottish jazz vocalist, returns to the BOP STOP on October 12th, 2019, 8pm, with her “Torch Songs by Twilight” show, honoring the greats, such as Sarah Vaughn, Oleta...
Oct
13
BOP STOP
Chris Bullock Boomtown With Opener Electric Kif @ BOP STOP
Sunday, October 13
BOP STOP
Chris Bullock is a saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer. The Snarky Puppy member has recently stepped out as a leader with the release of his debut record, Boomtown. This album is...
Oct
15
BOP STOP
Outlab: Experiments In Improvised Music @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, October 15
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...
Oct
16
BOP STOP
Hip-Hop at the Bop Stop Featuring Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, October 16
BOP STOP
This one is going to be exciting! Refresh Collective will be releasing "Stories of Struggle and Success (vol 1)" PLUS, there will be a set from a national duo Kuf...
Oct
17
BOP STOP
December Fades With Opener Anthony Covatta @ BOP STOP
Thursday, October 17
BOP STOP
December Fades is the moniker of Los Angeles singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, Kevin Rogers. He has created a refreshing musical approach that is cathartic, inspiring, and radio-friendly. Every element of the music...
Oct
18
BOP STOP
Nine Lives Project @ BOP STOP
Friday, October 18
BOP STOP
Tonight marks the 5 year anniversary of BOP STOP @ The Music Settlement. For this occasion, we want to showcase how music has the power to culturally, morally, and emotionally...
Oct
18
BOP STOP
BOP STOP's Fifth Birthday Jam Session @ BOP STOP
Friday, October 18 to Saturday, October 19, 2019
BOP STOP
We welcome you to join us for our 5 year anniversary jazz jam session! Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house rhythm section is led by Cleveland based...
Oct
19
BOP STOP
Curtis Taylor Quartet: CD Release "Snapshot" @ BOP STOP
Saturday, October 19
BOP STOP
Grammy® Award winning trumpeter and NE Ohio native returns home to celebrate the release of his brand new record, Snapshot. Featuring: Curtis Taylor, trumpet Theron Brown, piano/keyboard Jordan Mcbride, bass Zaire Darden, Drums Trumpeter Curtis...
Oct
20
Early Childhood
Early Childhood Fall Festival 2019
free and open to the public University Circle campus
Sunday, October 20
Early Childhood
The Music Settlement will hold its annual Early Childhood Fall Festival today in the University Circle campus. Carnival fun for the whole family - especially for the youngest members!
Oct
20
Music Instruction
Greater Cleveland Flute Society 2019 Fall Recital and Masterclass
Admission free to GCFS members. Non-members: $10 students, $15 adults
Sunday, October 20
Music Instruction
Stefan Ragnar Hoskuldsson, principal flutist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and distiguished international soloist and chamber musician, will present a recital at 1:30 pm in Glick Recital Hall, followed by...
Oct
20
BOP STOP
Friends Of The Cleveland Orchestra Present: Bluegrass 'n' Blue Jeans (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP
Sunday, October 20
BOP STOP
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT Join us for Bluegrass 'n' Blue Jeans with The Cleveland Bluegrass Orchestra presented by Friends of The Cleveland Orchestra! Featuring: Trina Struble, fiddle Mark Dumm, banjo Jeff Zehngut, mandolin Henry...
Oct
21
BOP STOP
Brian Charette: Kürrent Duo And Jam Session @ BOP STOP
Monday, October 21
BOP STOP
Join us tonight as we welcome Brian Charette back to BOP STOP. He will perform a set with his duo project, Kürrent, at 7pm. This will be immediately followed by...
Oct
22
BOP STOP
Joshua Breakstone Trio: A Tribute To Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, October 22
BOP STOP
October, 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of the great jazz drummer Art Blakey. Guitarist Joshua Breakstone will be touring throughout the US from September-November in support of...
Oct
24
BOP STOP
Olli Hirvonen @ BOP STOP
Thursday, October 24
BOP STOP
Guitarist Olli Hirvonen Melds Jazz, Prog, Noise-Rock, New Music & More on Ropeadope Record, New Helsinki. This show will feature: Olli Hirvonen - guitar Luke Marantz - piano Marty Kenney - bass Nathan Ellman-Bell...
Oct
25
Music Instruction
Suzuki Recital #2 2019-2020
free and open to the public
Friday, October 25
Music Instruction
Join us tonight at 6:00pm in Glick Recital Hall in Burke mansion for a recital by young students of the Music Settlement Suzuki program.
Oct
25
BOP STOP
Red Light Roxy @ BOP STOP
Friday, October 25
BOP STOP
Red Light Roxy embodies the spirit of swinging jazz and blues from the 1930s through the '60s with an eclectic mix of jazz standards, jump blues, swing, boogie-woogie, Latin jazz...
Oct
26
BOP STOP
Cleveland Jazz Orchestra: Live Recording (SOLD OUT) @ BOP STOP
Saturday, October 26
BOP STOP
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT! Hear The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra in a live recording session of progressive jazz composed by members of the band including Paul Ferguson, Brad Wagner, Aidan Plank...
Oct
27
Music Therapy
Arts for Us Fall Concert - Paul Kovac's Big(ish) 'Grass Band
Free and open to the public, but reservations are required. Located in Lester Glick Recital Hall
Sunday, October 27
Music Therapy
All ages are welcome! But space is limited, so please call soon to make a reservation. A reception will follow the concert. For further information or to make a reservation, call 216-421-5806...
Oct
27
BOP STOP
Cleveland Uncommon Sound Project Presents: Alia Musica Pittsburgh @ BOP STOP
Sunday, October 27
BOP STOP
ABOUT ALIA MUSICA Alia Musica Pittsburgh is dedicated to quality performances of challenging repertory of contemporary music in all genres, focusing on living composers as well as major figures of the...
Oct
28
Early Childhood
Scholastic Book Fair, through Nov. 1
Monday, October 28 to Friday, November 01, 2019
Early Childhood
The Scholastic Book Fair will be in town on both campuses October 28-November 1. Stop in and pick up a new book to encourage your child's love of reading!
Oct
30
BOP STOP
Hawken Jazz Band @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, October 30
BOP STOP
Students from Hawken School perform at the BOP STOP with Dan Bruce’s :beta collective! The first set at 7pm will feature the Hawken Big Band, Jazz Combo and some...
Oct
31
BOP STOP
Occidental Gypsy @ BOP STOP
Thursday, October 31
BOP STOP
Occidental Gypsy returns to BOP STOP on Halloween to bring us their exciting blend of Gypsy swing. Feel free to wear a costume to this show which promises to be...