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The Music Settlement's Center for Music Therapy presents 50th anniversary celebration

Oct 24, 2016 04:05PM ● By Today's Family
The Music Settlement at University Circle today announced details of the golden anniversary celebration for its pioneering Center for Music Therapy, to include a free concert and a ticketed event the following evening.
 
On Sunday, November 6 at 3:00 p.m., The Music Settlement will host a concert as part of its Arts for Us series.  Arts for Us was started as a way for people with special needs to enjoy high-quality cultural experiences with their families and caregivers in a welcoming environment. This season's concert will feature the music therapists of the TMS Center for Music Therapy performing as a group and as soloists. The community is welcome to attend this free concert; interested parties may visit the calendar for more information.
 
The Music Settlement will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its pioneering Center for Music Therapy with an evening of events on Monday, November 7. The evening will include: tours of the music therapy studios at The Music Settlement's University Circle campus, special recognition honoring of the first director of music therapy, keynote address, and performances by clients of the Center for Music Therapy. Tickets are available online at www.TheMusicSettlement.org/golden.
 
About The Music Settlement
Founded in 1912 by Almeda Adams as The Cleveland Music School Settlement, The Music Settlement is one of the nation's oldest community schools of music. Providing early childhood education since 1955 and music therapy since 1966, The Music Settlement remains on the forefront of music-based initiatives that advance human potential. With programs for students from birth through retirement and beyond, The Music Settlement is proud to inspire a second century of generations of music. The Music Settlement is generously funded by Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and the Ohio Arts Council. In 2014, the Settlement opened the BOP STOP nightclub on the west side of Cleveland, after its donation to the organization in late 2013. In 2016, TMS won its second consecutive Cleveland Magazine "Best Music Instruction" award. Its online properties include TheMusicSettlement.org and facebook.com/TheMusicSettlement. Classes and programs can be sorted by age of participant at www.TheMusicSettlement.org/all.