08/07/25 - 12/05/25
Case Western Reserve University
A hidden gem of University Circle, The Music Settlement offers music therapy, early childhood education, and music instruction to people of all ages and levels of experience in Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Founded by Almeda Adams in 1912 as... more
The musical documentary spans genres and decades, from pristine reproductions of famed concerts to in-depth looks “behind the music,” following artists as they create in real time, to the musical biopic and the virtuosic performances the medium has inspired. We will explore the inner-workings of the music documentary, analyzing concert performances, behind-the-scenes footage of your favorite artists creating their greatest hits, and more!
From such classics as Stop Making Sense to Summer of Soul to This is Spinal Tap, this course welcomes learners 18+ to explore this varied genre and ask the question: what makes for a great musical performance on film?
Drop-In Session Dates:
This program is free of charge, but donations are welcome! All donations will support the mission of The Music Settlement and the talented team who coordinates these events.
This program is made possible by support from the Cuyahoga County Division of Senior and Adult Services through the Health Aging Grant funding from the Ohio Department of Aging.
September 29, 2025, 7:30PM
The Witcher in Concert
Severance Music Center (The Cleveland Orchestra)
October 04, 2025, 12:00PM
Day of Music
Cleveland Institute of Music Kulas Hall
October 02, 2025 - October 05, 2025
Mahler’s Song of the Earth
Severance Music Center (The Cleveland Orchestra)
October 10, 2025, 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Sips, Strings, N' Sights
moCa Cleveland
September 30, 2025, 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Tuesday in the Atrium with Great Lakes Theater: A Sondheim Showcase
The Cleveland Museum of Art
October 09, 2025, 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Trifonov Plays Brahms
Severance Music Center (The Cleveland Orchestra)
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