Summer Programs
See what Settlement has to offer for summer 2026!
Benoliel-Germantown Branch
6128 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Branch Director: Micah Jones
micah.jones@settlementmusic.org
- Instructor: Zach Poyatt
- Wednesdays 6-7 p.m.
- July 1-July 29
- Wednesdays 6-7 p.m.
- July 1-August 19
- Thursdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- July 1-29
- Instructor: Connor O’Neill
- Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- July 1-August 5
- Instructor: Daniella Brown
- Thursdays 6-7 p.m.
- July 29-August 19
Kardon-Northeast Branch
3745 Clarendon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Branch Director: Matthew Clayton
matthew.clayton@settlementmusic.org
- Instructor: Sarah Warren
- Wednesdays 6-7 p.m.
- July 22-August 12
- Instructor: Sarah Warren
- Wednesdays 7-8 p.m.
- July 22-August 12
- Instructor: Beth Benson
- Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. (kids) — 6:30-7:30 p.m. (adults)
- June 30-August 4
- Instructor: Erin Lynn
- Wednesdays 6-7 p.m.
- July 15-August 5
Mary Louise Curtis Branch
416 Queen St., Philadelphia, PA
Branch Director: Jessica McGrath
jessica.mcgrath@settlementmusic.org
- Instructor: Shelley Beard
- Thursdays 5-6 p.m.
- July 9-August 6
- Supply fee: $30
- Instructor: Erin Lynn
- Mondays 4:30-5:30 p.m.
- July 6-August 10
- Instructor: Erin Lynn
- Monday 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- July 13-August 17
- Instructor: Thomas Meany
- Thursdays 5-6 p.m.
- July 2-July 23
- Instructor: Vanessa Putnam
- Wednesdays 5-6 p.m. OR Wednesdays 6-7 p.m.
- July 8-July 29
- Instructor: Kate Mallon-Day
- Tuesdays 6-7 p.m.
- July 21-August 11
Ages 11-Up will explore beginning vocal technique in a supportive environment through 4 short sessions this summer. For those hoping to join a choir in the future, audition for a musical, or those curious how vocal studies could improve their singing. Led by Katherine Mallon-Day, vocal instructor at the Mary Louise Curtis Branch and director of our Adult Choral Ensemble, she works with teens and adults to take their classical, musical theater, and pop singing to the next level.
- Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- July 1-July 20
- Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- July 28-August 13
- Instructor: Scott Edmunds
- Tuesday & Thursday 1-2 p.m.
- July 14-30
- Instructor: Scott Edmunds
- Tuesday & Thursday 2-3 p.m.
- July 14-30
- Instructor: Nero Catalano
- Mondays 7-8 p.m.
- July 13-August 17
Willow Grove Branch
318 Davisville Road, Willow Grove, PA
Branch Director: Kathleen Krull
kathleen.krull@settlementmusic.org
- Instructor: Ali Trofe
- Recommended Ages 6-8
- Wednesdays 4-5 p.m.
- July 15-August 5
- Instructor: Tom Meany
- Recommended Ages 7-12
- Wednesdays 7-8 p.m.
- July 1-July 22
- Instructor: John Frazier
- Recommended Age 7-10
- Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- July 8-July 29
Students will be provided clarinets to use while in the class.
- Instructor: Claudia Scaran
- 3-5 year olds, 5:15-6:15 p.m.
- 5.5-7 year olds, 6:15-7:15
- Wednesdays
- July 29-Aug 19
Wynnefield Branch
4910 Wynnefield Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Branch Director: Luke Honer
luke.honer@settlementmusic.org
- Tuesdays 5-6 p.m.
- July 7-July 28
- Tuesdays 6-7 p.m.
- July 7-July 28
- Instructor: Fran Berge
- Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm
- June 30 – July 23
Take advantage of this opportunity to learn exciting Romanian folk dance melodies, soulful semi-improvised ‘doinas’ and how to accompany those tunes in a group setting. You’ll also discover fascinating connections with Klezmer, Roma, and Classical versions of this music… and mostly, have fun playing with others!
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
People who play bowed string instruments and can play in 1 – 4th position, age 12 and up (including adults). Designed mainly for violinists, with a limited number of violists, cellists, and string bass players. The final session will certainly be a party!
- Monday, August 10 – Friday August 14 – 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Improve your jazz playing in a week-long camp taught by our exceptional faculty! Explore jazz harmony, discover new improvisation skills, and gain experience playing in a group setting. For students ages 12-18. Featuring a final performance on August 14.
- Tuesdays 5-6 p.m.
- July 7 – August 4
- Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Adult Chamber Players Weekend
Join other chamber musicians for a weekend of music, learning, and fun! You will work with a fixed group delving deeply into a single work in preparation for an optional performance on Sunday afternoon. The weekend includes six hours of coaching with Settlement Music School chamber music faculty and with members of the Fairmount String Quartet, a performance by the Fairmount String Quartet, daily workshops and great food!
LOCATION: Willow Grove Branch (318 Davisville Road, Willow Grove, PA)
DATE: Friday, July 10 – Sunday, July 12
American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA) Certification Program
LOCATION: Mary Louise Curtis Branch (416 Queen St., Philadelphia)
DATE & TIME: July 6-17, Monday-Friday (10 Days) – 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
TUITION: $650
REGISTRATION FEE: $5.
Get instructed in Level 1 Orff Education. You will grow in your musicianship and develop skills in the Orff-Schulwerk Approach to process teach in the Elemental Approach. You will learn how to break down the music into the smallest elements in preparation to teach your students.
Tuition & Fees
Pricing for individual lessons, classes, workshops, summer programs, and more.
Financial Aid
We encourage all school-age children with need to apply.
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"Jazz Camp was a really fun experience. I liked playing just jazz music and Mr. Scott and Gavin are jazz musicians and they know a lot. I liked that they really conducted us and taught us to play together." Cooper Fenton, Drums, Age 8