Settlement Music School

05/17/2026

🎉 Thank You, Philly! 🎉

We’re honored to be named a Philadelphia Inquirer Philly Favorite - earning silver in the nonprofit organization category for the second year in a row! 🥈

This recognition wouldn’t be possible without our incredible community. Your support, enthusiasm, and belief in the power of arts education inspire us every single day.

From all of us at Settlement Music School, thank you for voting and for being part of our story! 🎶

05/16/2026

🎷 Get Ready for Wynnefield Jazz Fest! 🎶

Mark the calendar for a day full of rhythm, good eats, and community vibes!

📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 12–5 PM
📍 4910 Wynnefield Ave.
✨ Enjoy FREE music, food, and fun for all ages — bring friends, bring family, bring your love of jazz!

🎺🎷 Featuring incredible performances by PHILLY’s PHINEST, comprised of Settlement faculty member Tony Miceli, Byron Landham, John Swana, Elijah Cole, and Ni**od Speaks

05/15/2026

🎹✨ We’re thrilled to see our Helen Eaton Keyboard Lab getting some love in the South Philly Review! From first notes to favorite songs, our group piano classes are all about making music fun, welcoming, and joyful for everyone - kids and adults alike.

The key to the new Helen Eaton Keyboard Lab is community.

05/15/2026

Settlement's Middle School Jazz Band crushing it during the Spruce Hill May Fair at Clark Park last weekend!

05/15/2026

Love your lesson day, time, and teacher? We’ll save your spot when you register by May 20!

☀️ Summer registration is also now open! ☀️

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿:
➡ 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 (𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗶𝗱):
Stop by the front desk or call us anytime — no appointment needed!

➡ 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 (𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗶𝗱):
Please schedule an appointment: https://settlementmusic.org/schedule-an-appointment/

➡ 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵, 𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲?
Re-registration with changes begins on Thursday, May 21.

05/14/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our very own Myer Schwartz Trio! 🎉

We’re thrilled to share that they have advanced to the semifinals of the Fischoff Junior National Chamber Music Competition - a remarkable achievement and testament to their dedication and hard work in our Advanced Study Chamber Ensemble Program.

We couldn’t be more proud of these outstanding musicians! 👏🎶

05/13/2026

🎶 A New Harmony 🎶

We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership between Settlement Music School and the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute (PYOMI)! Beginning Fall 2026, this collaboration launches a comprehensive chamber music program for students in select PYOMI ensembles, rooted in Settlement’s Joseph and Marie Field Chamber Music Program.

By uniting PYOMI’s renowned ensemble training with Settlement’s nationally recognized chamber music expertise, we’re expanding access to high-quality chamber music education for young musicians across the region - deepening artistry, musicianship, meaningful collaboration, and helping students meet their best friends for life.

Learn more: https://settlementmusic.org/music/kids-teens/specialized-programs/chamber-music-at-pyomi/

05/12/2026

⭐ Students from the Tapestry Strings program at our Wynnefield Branch will be performing at the Wynnefield Library (5325 Overbrook Ave.) this Friday, May 15 - 4pm.

🎶 Come out and support these incredible young performers!

05/12/2026

🎶 Kardon-Northeast Branch Certification Recital Celebration 🎶
🕙 Saturday, May 16 - 10 a.m.
📍 3745 Clarendon Ave.

Join us as the Kardon–Northeast Branch proudly presents its Certification Recital, celebrating our students’ dedication, growth, and hard work throughout the year.

05/07/2026

🎻✨ An Afternoon of Great Music Awaits! ✨🎻

Join us Sunday, May 17 at 3 p.m. for the Adult Chamber Orchestra Concert at our Willow Grove Branch! 🎶

📍 318 Davisville Road, Willow Grove, PA
🎟️ Free and open to the community—bring a friend and enjoy the music!

05/05/2026

🎷 A Full Day of Jazz with Settlement Music School! 🎶

Make plans to spend this Saturday, May 9, enjoying incredible live jazz from Settlement musicians of all ages. Come out for one show—or stay for all three!

🌸 May Fair Festival Performance
🕑 2pm
📍 Clark Park (43rd & Chester, lower park)
Catch the Settlement middle school jazz band bringing lively sounds to Clark Park as part of the May Fair Festival.

🎼 Young Musicians Showcase
🕔 5pm
📍 Studio 34 (4522 Baltimore Ave.)
An evening showcase featuring Settlement youth jazz bands—don’t miss these rising stars.

🎷 Adult Swim Gig
🕗 8pm
📍 Studio 34 (4522 Baltimore Ave.)
Wrap up the night with the Settlement adult jazz bands delivering a powerful nighttime set.