Special Events
Event Details
Adult Chamber Players Lecture Series
The Adult Chamber Players Lecture Series regularly features acclaimed professionals from all walks of life whose connection to music has had an impact on their chosen careers.
Upcoming Lectures
David Sorensen, Professor of English and Associate Director of the Honors Program at Saint Joseph's University.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 11:30 am
Prof. Sorensen presents a discussion of Thomas Carlyle, one of history’s most famous satirical writers, essayists, historians and teachers during the Victorian era. In his extraordinary history of the French Revolution, Carlyle drew on operatic themes and motifs in his re-creation of the event. He conceived the Revolution as a spontaneous 'cry of the heart,' in which the French masses gave voice to the harmony and dissonance that were part of their nature.
Free Admission
Field Recital Hall
Mary Louise Curtis Branch
416 Queen Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Free secure parking on site.
To RSVP, call Lisa Ertl, 215.320.2684 or
Advanced Study Ensembles Student Recitals
Advanced Study ensembles perform several times per year in concerts at Settlement and in the community.
Upcoming Recitals
Sunday, March 7, 2010, 7:00 pm
Recitals held at Mary Louise Curtis Branch.
Admission is Free. To RSVP, call Lisa Ertl at 215-320-2684 or .
Annual Concert
Sunday, April 25, 2010, 2:00 pm & 5:30 pm
Showcases outstanding students at all levels from all branches.
Concert held at Mary Louise Curtis Branch.
Admission is Free. To RSVP, call Lisa Ertl at 215-320-2684 or .
Distinguished Alumni Recital Series
Settlement's Distinguished Alumni Recital Series showcases former students and celebrates the School's role in shaping and nurturing their talents.
Upcoming Recitals
• Beth Levin, piano
Featuring Beethhoven's Diabelli Variations, and works by Edward Poll and Yehudi Wyner.
Sunday, November 8, 3:00 pm
An acclaimed recitalist, concerto soloist, chamber musician and recording artist, Beth Levin began her musical education with Maryan Filar at Settlement. She has appeared with The Philadelphia Orchestra, the Boston Pops Orchestra, the Boston Civic Symphony, the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, and numerous other symphony orchestras throughout the Americas.
• Leonard Nelson Hubbard, bass player
Sunday, May 2, 3:00 pm
Recitals held at Mary Louise Curtis Branch.
Tickets are $20 and available at the day of the show.
To reserve your tickets in advance, contact Lisa Ertl at 215-320-2684 or or click here to purchase tickets online.
Karin Fuller Capanna Faculty Recital
Marisol Rampolla, guitar
Sunday, October 18, 3:00 pm
PNC Bank•Presser Recital Hall, Mary Louise Curtis Branch.
Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Marisol Rampolla performed for more than 10 years with the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Trio, and now performs with ’Sol,’ a new double bass and guitar duo. She has performed internationally, and throughout the east coast of the United States. Rampolla will perform works by Leo Brouwer, Máximo Diego Pujol and Carlo Domeniconi, among others.
Admission is Free. To RSVP, call Lisa Ertl at 215-320-2684 or .
Knowlton Leadership Program Workshops
Practice Smart (not just hard): Techniques for Practicing Efficiently
Sunday, February 21, 2:00 pm
Field Recital Hall
Mary Louise Curtis Branch
Do you feel like you practice a lot, but don’t make much progress? This workshop is for everyone who would like to power up their practice! Professional musicians will show us techniques for learning difficult passages and new pieces more quickly. We will learn how you can organize your practice time for maximum benefit. Finally, we’ll discuss developing the kind of attitude that will carry you through long practice sessions with success.
Body Awareness for Musicians
Sunday, April 11, 2:00 pm
Field Recital Hall
Mary Louise Curtis Branch
This hands-on workshop will introduce students to Alexander Technique, a method for improving performance through listening to the body. All students can bring their instruments to practice the best way to sit, stand, and perform for maximum relaxation and peak performance.
To RSVP, call Kyle Bartlett at 215-320-2693 or .
Admission is Free.
102nd Anniversary Gala
Saturday, April 10, 2010
7:30-Midnight
Hyatt at the Bellevue
200 South Broad Street, Philadelphia
Please join us for Settlement Music School’s 102nd Anniversary Gala, at the Hyatt at the Bellevue, in Center City, Philadelphia. For more information, please contact our Special Events office at 215-320-2685.
Proceeds of this Gala support Settlement’s financial aid program that provide more than $2 million of financial assistance to families with need each year.
The Gala black tie evening will include a cocktail reception followed by dinner and dancing.
Ticket Prices
Special Benefactor - $2,000 per couple ($1,750 tax deductible)
Includes invitation to the pre-Gala Benefactor Party at Jacobs Music of Philadelphia, 1718 Chestnut St., 5:30-7:30 pm, Thursday, March 11, 2010
and full-page ad or message in the premier section of the Gala Program Book.
Benefactor - $750 per person ($625 tax deductible)
Includes invitation to the pre-Gala Benefactor Party at Jacobs Music of Philadelphia, 1718 Chestnut St., 5:30-7:30 pm, Thursday, March 11, 2010
Patron - $500 per person ($375 tax deductible)
Subscriber - $300 per person ($175 tax deductible)
All ticket levels include dinner and dancing at the Hyatt at the Bellevue and recognition in the 102nd Anniversary Gala Program Book.
Please click here to purchase tickets online.
We hope you will invite friends, family and colleagues to join you in support of Settlement Music School. We thank you and look forward to sharing the evening with you on April 10, 2010.
Click here to download a copy of the Gala Program Book Advertising form.
For more information on corporate tables, including benefits, please contact Joseph Nebistinsky at 215-320-2683 or via .
Open Houses
Saturday, June 5, 2009, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Held annually at each of Settlement's six branches, this popular event is open to everyone who wants to learn more about the programs, events and services of Settlement Music School. Staff, faculty and board are on-site to answer questions, give tours, offer suggestions and share personal experiences. It is a great opportunity to see students and faculty perform and to register for summer camps, our six-week “mini” summer session or the upcoming fall season of music and dance instruction.