The Music Settlement
MusiciansOhio, United States51-200 Employees
The Music Settlement is a community music school based in Cleveland, Ohio, with roots dating to 1912 when Almeda Adams founded it as part of the Settlement Movement. It operates multiple programs and venues, including Center for Music, Center for Early Childhood, Center for Music Therapy, and the BOP STOP performance venue. By bringing together participants from diverse backgrounds through instruction and shared musical experiences, it contributes to Cleveland's cultural life. The organization serves a broad community by offering sustained music education and arts programming across age groups. In 2024, it launched the Creative Aging department to expand learning opportunities for older adults. It has engaged in partnerships to support programming and performances, such as collaborations with the Cavani String Quartet and the Cleveland Pops Orchestra Youth Orchestra.