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 Orchestra
Age: 18+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks (6 Days in Summer)
This is a great opportunity for those who may have played previously in life to get back in the game!
Advanced Chamber Orchestra
Age: 8 - 18 | Session Length: 30 Weeks
This ensemble is designed for more advanced string players to continue building and refining ensemble playing.
Beginning Chamber Orchestra
Age: 6 - 11 | Session Length: 30 Weeks
Younger 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 like to play with others and want to enhance their performance skills.
Cleveland Cello Collective
Age: 12 and up | Session Length: 1 Day
In collaboration with the Cleveland Cello Society, this workshop is for cellists to gather for a fulfilling afternoon of ensemble playing.
Cleveland Pops Youth Orchestra
Age: 11 - 18 | Session Length: 30 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
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
Come play the harp together, embracing folk, Celtic, Renaissance, and traditional music.
Junior Chamber Orchestra
Age: 7 - 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 advanced ensembles.
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.
Musical Storytelling: A Full-Day Baroque Strings Workshop
Age: 10 - 18 | Session Length: 1 Day
Join members of Les Délices for a full-day workshop focused on Baroque style while learning to rehearse "Battalia" without a conductor.
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: 10 and up | Session Length: 15 Weeks
Experience the power of rhythm in this high-energy ensemble!
Steel Drum Ensemble
Age: 10 and up | Session Length: 15 weeks
New for 2025! Dive into the colorful world of Caribbean music with our Steel Drum Ensemble - a joyful experience for all ages and skill levels.
The Settlement Singers
Age: 18+ | Session Length: 15 Weeks (6 Days in Summer)
The Settlement Singers is a co-ed ensemble for adults interested in expressing themselves through music.
All you want for your child is to find something they are passionate about and he has found music, due in large part to The Music Settlement.