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.
Ensembles
Ensembles
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!
Arcos Chamber Ensemble
Age: 12 - 18 | Session Length: 30 Weeks
This ensemble focuses on leadership, team building, and chamber music skills with the ultimate goal of performing as a self-directed group.
Beginning Chamber Orchestra
Age: 6 - 11 | Session Length: 15 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 Flute Choir
Age: 15+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks
Participants have the opportunity to play all members of the flute family, from piccolo to alto, bass, and contrabass flutes.
Guitar Ensemble
Age: 13+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks
Adults and teens at the intermediate level will grow musically and technically while performing classical repertoire in this small ensemble setting.
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.
Junior J@MS
Age: 10 - 17 | Session Length: 30 Weeks
The Junior J@MS Program offers an introduction to improvisation and combo playing for the younger beginning or intermediate instrumentalist.
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.
Percussion Ensemble
Age: 12 - 18 | Session Length: 15 Weeks
The Music Settlement's Percussion Ensemble can best be described as a high-energy and exciting musical experience.
Settlement Singers Active Adult Choir
Age: 55+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks
The Settlement Singers is a co-ed ensemble for active adults (55+) interested in expressing themselves through music.
Teen Brass Ensemble
Age: 13 - 18 | Session Length: 15 Weeks
Brass players are invited to further develop brass ensemble playing skills.
Youth Latin Jazz Band
Age: 13 to 18 | Session Length: 15 Weeks
Learn jazz arrangements, soloing, improvisation, and ensemble playing with a Latin twist!
This wonderful group of educators, administrators, and supporters give the gift of music to students - of all ages - through lessons and performances. Lives are enriched as students and audiences experience the joys of learning and sharing music.