03/06/25 - 04/15/25
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.
March 22, 2025, 2:00PM - 3:45PM
Les Hommes Libres Film Screening
The Cleveland Museum of Art
March 26, 2025, 7:30PM
Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra Concert
Cleveland Institute of Music
March 19, 2025, 7:00PM - 8:00PM
Arts Alive: A Space Odyssey
The Cleveland Museum of Art
March 21, 2025, 7:30PM - 9:30PM
EMEL
The Cleveland Museum of Art
March 30, 2025, 3:30PM
Cleveland Women’s Orchestra
Severance Music Center (The Cleveland Orchestra)
March 28, 2025 - March 29, 2025
Black Panther in Concert
Severance Music Center (The Cleveland Orchestra)
Signup Be the first to know about special events, openings, news and more!