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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
Oct
01
BOP STOP
Phillip Golub & Lesley Mok @ BOP STOP
Tuesday, October 01
BOP STOP
Join us for an evening featuring avant garde duo, Phillip Golub and Lesley Mok. This performance is presented in partnership with New Ghosts. Tickets for tonight are $20 each. Featuring: Phillip...
Oct
02
BOP STOP
Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, October 02
BOP STOP
BOP STOP is proud to present Brent Kirby's famous 10x3! This event is free but donations are encouraged at the door. This event will also be livestreamed on BOP STOP's...
Oct
04
BOP STOP
Jonathan Kreisberg Quartet @ BOP STOP
Friday, October 04
BOP STOP
The Jonathan Kreisberg Quartet makes an exciting return to BOP STOP! This show is not to be missed! Tickets to attend this concert are $25 each in advance, $30 day...
Oct
04
BOP STOP
Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP
Sponsored by Tri-C Jazz Fest
Friday, October 04
BOP STOP
We welcome you to join us for our famous jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house rhythm section is organized by Cleveland based drummer, Anthony...
Oct
05
BOP STOP
Hispanic Heritage Month Showcase: Sammy Deleon y su Orquesta @ BOP STOP
Featuring Jackie Warren
Saturday, October 05
BOP STOP
Join us for an extra special National Hispanic Heritage Month celebration concert. Dance the night away as legendary Cleveland percussionist Sammy Deleon brings his orchestra to BOP STOP for an...
Oct
06
BOP STOP
Gabi Allemana Quartet @ BOP STOP
Sunday, October 06
BOP STOP
After many performances at our venue, Gabi Allemana makes her debut as a bandleader at BOP STOP! Tickets for tonight are $15 each in advance, $20 day of show. Featuring: Gabi Allemana,...
Oct
09
BOP STOP
CSU Jazz Faculty @ BOP STOP
With Opening Set by CSU Student Quartet
Wednesday, October 09
BOP STOP
Cleveland State University's Jazz Faculty performs live at the BOP STOP. Some of CSU's talented students will perform an opening set. The faculty band features Dan Bruce on guitar, Chris...
Oct
10
BOP STOP
Dane Vannatter with Eric Everett Jazz @ BOP STOP
Thursday, October 10
BOP STOP
Vocalist Dane Vannatter teams up with Eric Everett Jazz to present a special evening feature songs from a 2024 collaboration and recording project with NY-based songwriter Bob Levy.Dane and Bob...
Oct
11
BOP STOP
Hispanic Heritage Month Showcase: Ricardo Morales Vivero @ BOP STOP
Friday, October 11
BOP STOP
Join us for an extra special National Hispanic Heritage Month celebration concert. Guitarist Ricardo Morales Vivero presents a selection of Latin American music that invites listeners to venture beyond the...
Oct
12
BOP STOP
Bobby Selvaggio Shake Trio @ BOP STOP
Saturday, October 12
BOP STOP
Acclaimed alto saxophonist & recording artist, Bobby Selvaggio, returns with his Shake Trio! Tickets to attend this concert in person are $20 each in advance, $25 day of show. Featuring: Bobby Selvaggio,...
Oct
13
BOP STOP
Chris Mondak Band @ BOP STOP
Live Recording Session
Sunday, October 13
BOP STOP
Award-winning jazz bassist and composer Chris Mondak and his band return to BOP STOP on Sunday, October 13! Tickets for tonight are $15 each. ***The show will be recorded for a...
Oct
14
Early Childhood
Teacher Professional Day
Monday, October 14
Early Childhood
No school for Early Childhood students.
Oct
15
Early Childhood
Early Childhood Picture Day for University Circle Students
Tuesday, October 15
Early Childhood
Picture day info and order forms will go home with each student. Please send in your backdrop preferences prior to picture day.
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
Early Childhood
Early Childhood Picture Day for University Circle Students
Wednesday, October 16
Early Childhood
Picture day info and order forms will go home with each student. Please send in your backdrop preferences prior to picture day.
Oct
16
BOP STOP
Brent Kirby's 10x3 Songwriter/Band Showcase: Jazz Colab Edition @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, October 16
BOP STOP
BOP STOP is proud to present Brent Kirby's famous 10x3! This event is free but donations are encouraged at the door. This event will also be livestreamed on BOP STOP's...
Oct
16
Music Instruction
Popular Guitar Club
Wednesday, October 16 to Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Music Instruction
In this small group course, students will learn the basics of guitar playing from plucking open strings to fretting chords. Students will learn songs from a range of genres, including...
Oct
17
BOP STOP
John Fedchock: J.J. Johnson Centennial Tribute @ BOP STOP
Celebrating the Release of “Justifiably J.J.”
Thursday, October 17
BOP STOP
The year 2024 marked the 100th birthday of legendary trombonist and NEA Master, JJ Johnson. In celebration of this centennial milestone, NYC trombonist and Cleveland native, John Fedchock recorded a...
Oct
17
Music Instruction
Popular Guitar Club
Thursday, October 17 to Thursday, January 23, 2025
Music Instruction
In this small group course, students will learn the basics of guitar playing from plucking open strings to fretting chords. Students will learn songs from a range of genres, including...
Oct
18
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
TMS Fall Family Stroll
Friday, October 18
Music Instruction Early Childhood Music Therapy
You're invited to Candy & Costumes at our place! TMS will host our Fall Family Stroll on Friday, October 18th from 5:30 - 7pm, offering treats, instrument discovery and interactive...
Oct
18
BOP STOP
10th Anniversary Party and Jam Session: Hubb's Groove Presents A Tribute to the Brecker Brothers @ BOP STOP
Friday, October 18
BOP STOP
Happy 10 years to us! To celebrate this milestone, we have invited Hubb's Groove to return to the BOP STOP stage for a special performance paying tribute to the Brecker...
Oct
18
BOP STOP
10th Anniversary Jazz Jam Session @ BOP STOP
Sponsored by Tri-C Jazz Fest
Friday, October 18
BOP STOP
We welcome you to join us for our famous jazz jam session. Bring your instrument and call a tune! Our house rhythm section is organized by Cleveland based drummer, Anthony...
Oct
19
BOP STOP
10th Anniversary Celebration: BOP STOP Big Band Premieres New Works @ BOP STOP
Featuring 10 New Works By NE Ohio Composers
Saturday, October 19
BOP STOP
We continue to celebrate our 10-Year Anniversary with the inaugural performance of the BOP STOP Big Band! The event will feature 10 newly commissioned works by composers with deep Northeast...
Oct
20
BOP STOP
Nate Wood: fOUR @ BOP STOP
Sunday, October 20
BOP STOP
Grammy Nominated multi-instrumentalist Nate Wood closes out our 10th Anniversary celebration week with an exciting solo show that sees him playing analog synths, drums, bass, guitar and vocals all at...
Oct
22
Early Childhood
Early Childhood Picture Day for Ohio City Students
Tuesday, October 22
Early Childhood
Picture day info and order forms will go home with each student. Please send in your backdrop preferences prior to picture day.
Oct
23
Early Childhood
Early Childhood Picture Day for Ohio City Students
Wednesday, October 23
Early Childhood
Picture day info and order forms will go home with each student. Please send in your backdrop preferences prior to picture day.
Oct
23
BOP STOP
Kent State University and University of Akron Jazz Ensembles @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, October 23
BOP STOP
The jazz ensembles of Kent State University and University of Akron come together for a college big band night at the BOP STOP! The bands will each play several selections...
Oct
24
BOP STOP
A Steel Drum Celebration Featuring Joe Leaman @ BOP STOP
Presented in tandem with Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach (ORMACO) as a part of their World Tour of Music Residency
Thursday, October 24
BOP STOP
Enjoy a relaxed evening of steel drum music with Joe Leaman and Friends in the intimate Bop Stop venue. Leaman will perform and celebrate the music of Trinidad and Tobago....
Oct
25
Music Instruction
Suzuki Recital Friday, Oct.25, 2024
Free and open to the public
Friday, October 25
Music Instruction
Oct
25
BOP STOP
Theron Brown Trio @ BOP STOP
Friday, October 25
BOP STOP
Join us for an exciting evening with the Theron Brown Trio as they play some of their favorite standards! Tickets for this evening are $20 in advance and $25 the...
Oct
26
Early Childhood
October STEAM Saturday: Ooey, Gooey, Creepy, Crawly
Saturday, October 26
Early Childhood
Curated for ages 3 to 8 years old with an accompanied parent or adult present. October's Theme will be "Ooey, Gooey, Creepy, Crawly" and will be hosted at The Music Settlement's...
Oct
26
Music Instruction
Student Recital #1 ( 2024 - 2025 )
Free and open to the public
Saturday, October 26
Music Instruction
Oct
26
BOP STOP
Marta Sánchez Trio @ BOP STOP
Saturday, October 26
BOP STOP
We are excited to welcome the exciting pianist/composer, Marta Sánchez, and her trio. The band will be presenting the music of their new CD “Perpetual Void”, which was released earlier...
Oct
27
Music Instruction
Greater Cleveland Flute Society Master Class and Recital Fall 2024
Free admission for students and members of GCFS. $15 admission for non-members.
Sunday, October 27
Music Instruction
Vendors will be displaying multitudes of flutes to try out or purchase, as well as sheet music and accessories. Contact the Flute Society for further details.
Oct
27
BOP STOP
Concurrence: Album Release Show @ BOP STOP
Celebrating the Release of the Duo's Album, "Indivisible"
Sunday, October 27
BOP STOP
BOP STOP is excited to present Concurrence, who have created an inspired musical reaction to the effects of U.S. Interstate Highway construction on Black neighborhoods and those communities' subsequent resilience....
Oct
30
BOP STOP
Bill McRae Group @ BOP STOP
Wednesday, October 30
BOP STOP
Join us for the debut of the Bill McRae Group at BOP STOP! The performance includes songs by Lee Morgan, Hank Mobley, Don Grolnick, The Brecker Brothers, Steps Ahead, Bob...
Oct
31
BOP STOP
Third Law Collective @ BOP STOP
Featuring new music by area composers!
Thursday, October 31
BOP STOP
Join us for a night of original music by area composers. The Third Law Collective is a 10-piece ensemble co-led by a core group of writers including Dan Bruce, Chris...