Family Fun Day at Settlement Music School

Family Fun Day at Settlement Music School A chance to get to know a Queen Village treasure

by Hilary Young

Many people overlook a hidden gem right here in our backyard: Settlement Music School. If you’re interested in experiencing the school for yourself, the Mary Louise Curtis Branch, located at 416 Queen St., will be hosting an Open House/Family Fun Day on Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can drop into classes, participate in open studio sessions, receive a tour of the school, and meet and greet some of the faculty over refreshments. The Fall Open House is a great opportunity to discover all that Settlement Music School has to offer, especially for the early childhood offerings, such as Children’s Music Playshop and Children’s Music Workshop.

As an inclusive creative community, Settlement Music School offers classes and services in dance, music, the visual arts, and creative arts therapy to both children and adults. The local branch has some exciting programs coming up for

the fall, including ukelele and rock band classes for kids and teens, introductory piano classes for adults, a variety of dance classes for kids ages 3 to 18, a monthly community drum circle for adults who are interested in hand drumming, and much more.

For more information about Settlement Music School, visit their website at settlementmusic.org. ■

Missed the open house? Check out their Rhythm and Brews event on Sept. 27, or peek in on the free student recitals on Oct. 12 and 14.

A violin student at Settlement Music School