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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!
Music Therapy 
Established in 1966, our pioneering Center for Music Therapy (CMT) uses guided music experiences to help individuals meet life's challenges.
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BOP STOP at The Music Settlement is Cleveland's premier listening room: an intimate, acoustically pristine performance venue with sweeping views of Lake Erie.
Junior J@MS
Ages: 10 - 17
Session Length: 30 Weeks
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate
The Junior J@MS Program offers an introduction to improvisation and combo playing for the younger beginning or intermediate instrumentalist.
Junior J@MS is a component of J@MS (Jazz at The Music Settlement). There are three different ways students can participate in J@MS:
- J@MS Program (9:00 am - 2:00 pm)
- J@MS Ensemble (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
- Junior J@MS (10:00 am - 12:00 pm, for younger students)
This course prepares students for the J@MS Program and helps students experience the Saturday program environment.
Click here to learn more about J@MS.
Join us for our 2023 J@MS Jazz Camp!
Don't miss out on our annual summer version of our popular ensemble.
June 26, 2023 - June 30, 2023
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
$360
Register
| Session | Day | Time | Campus | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 01, 2022 - May 20, 2023 Oct 01, 2022 - May 20, 2023 | Saturday | 10:00am - 12:00pm | University Circle | $300 | Enroll |
Faculty
Max Schlenk
Instructor, Saxophone; Ensemble, J@MS
Max Schlenk is a recent graduate of Oberlin Conservatory returning to the Cleveland music scene after spending some time in NYC. He started developing his skills under the tutelage of Ken LeeGrand, Chris Burge, Ron Blake, and Gary Bartz. An alumnus of J@MS (Jazz at The Music Settlement) and The Ber... Expand
Max Schlenk is a recent graduate of Oberlin Conservatory returning to the Cleveland music scene after spending some time in NYC. He started developing his skills under the tutelage of Ken LeeGrand, Chris Burge, Ron Blake, and Gary Bartz.
An alumnus of J@MS (Jazz at The Music Settlement) and The Berklee 5 Week Aspire Program during high school, Max gained the skills and knowledge to excel during college and in the professional world of music. Having regular performances around the greater Cleveland area, he has acquainted himself with a multitude of styles such as Jazz, R&B, and Funk. He has collaborated and performed alongside artists such as Luis Perdomo, Camilla Meza, Dion Parson, and Vladimir Cetkar.
Additional work includes years of teaching experience throughout high school and undergraduate, as well as community service performances and projects. He aims to take his teachings and knowledge to create himself as a class act musician and entertainer.
Education
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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.