Music Instruction
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.
Adult Brass Ensemble
Age: 18+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks
Brass players are invited to regain and further develop ensemble playing skills with other adult brass musicians.
Adult Orchestra
Age: 18+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks
This is a great opportunity for those who may have played previously in life to get back in the game!
Beginning Chamber Orchestra
Age: 6 - 11 | Session Length: 30 Weeks
Beginner string players (violin, viola, cello, bass) will have the opportunity to learn basic note reading and ensemble playing skills.
Champagne Flutes
Age: 18+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks
A small ensemble geared toward intermediate level adult flutists who would like to have fun playing with others and enhance their playing skills.
Cleveland Pops Youth Orchestra
Age: 12 - 18 | Session Length: 15 Weeks
In partnership with the renowned Cleveland Pops Orchestra, this ensemble nurtures and trains young musicians to reach their full artistic potential.
Flautrageous Chamber Ensembles
Age: 15+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks
Flutes are back! Join us for a modified version of Flautrageous, our most advanced flute ensemble.
Flautrageous Flute Choir
Age: 15+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks
Our largest and most advanced flute choir, participants have the opportunity to play all members of the flute family.
Harp Ensemble
Age: 16+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks
Learn the basics of playing the harp together as a group, drawing on folk, Celtic, and Renaissance music.
Junior Chamber Orchestra
Age: 8 - 12 | Session Length: 30 Weeks
This ensemble is designed for younger string players who may be musically advanced for their age in preparation for our Arcos Chamber Ensemble.
Klezmer Ensemble
Age: 13+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks
Experience the joy of playing traditional Jewish folk tunes and learn some Yiddish culture and history along the way in our community Klezmer band.
Magnolia Flute Ensemble
Age: 18+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks
This ensemble is for beginning flutists who want to have fun in a small ensemble setting.
Musical Mix and Mingle
Age: 16+ | Session Length: One Day
Come join us for a social afternoon of chamber music making. Open to strings, winds, and piano.
Old-Time Jam
Age: 12+ | Session Length: One Day
Learn and share folk tunes by ear at this monthly informal session for acoustic strings.
Percussion Ensemble
Age: 12 - 18 | Session Length: 15 Weeks
A high-energy and exciting musical experience utilizing traditional and non-traditional instruments.
Settlement Singers Active Adult Choir
Age: 18+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks
The Settlement Singers is a co-ed ensemble for active adults (55+) interested in expressing themselves through music.
Snyder Cello Army
Age: 12+ | Session Length: 30 Weeks
A cello ensemble for teens and adults of intermediate to advanced skill level, directed by TMS cellist Derek Snyder.
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