What We Do
Accessible, creative education for everyone
For more than 117 years, Settlement has provided the Greater Philadelphia region with the highest quality education in music, dance, and the creative arts. We are one of the oldest and largest community schools of the arts in the nation. By providing financial aid to more than 60% of our student population, we ensure that arts education is accessible to all, from as young as 6 months to age 99.
What We Do
We designed our flexible, best-in-class programming in music, dance, and creative arts therapy with our students in mind.
Our Branches
Our six branches serve the Greater Philadelphia region, ensuring that excellence in arts education is available to all, regardless of location.
Who We Are
Our highly credentialed and dedicated faculty bring years of professional experience to the classroom, customizing their approach to provide exceptional training for our students.
Employment Opportunities
We are always looking for qualified and passionate individuals to join the Settlement team. Browse our open opportunities and submit your résumé today!
Kids & Teens
Learn your instrument, your way. With individual instruction, group classes, ensembles, and choirs, we have something for every student, ages 9 to 18.
Contact
Contact us to learn more about Settlement—and what we can do for you.
Music
Learning to play an instrument or sing inspires confidence, encourages persistence and responsibility, and ignites creativity. That’s why we provide instruction for all skill levels, starting with children as young as six months and continuing into adulthood.
Our individual instruments:
Piano, Strings, Brass, Woodwind, Percussion, Voice, Guitar