Info for
Students & Parents
Welcome to your home for Settlement Music School students and parents!
Settlement is designed with the entire family in mind, from activities best suited for toddlers and elementary school students to experiences for high schoolers, parents and adult learners. It is a place where all students can feel like they’re part of a special group that is supportive and creative. Financial aid and scholarship support enable everyone to learn at Settlement.
Check us out on social media
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. We’d love to see photos of your performance hours, recitals, rehearsals, and more!
Teaching and Learning Philosophy
At Settlement, we create customized learning pathways to achieve the goals of our students. Our faculty is deeply committed to the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion, and understands the importance of student motivation and the power of mentoring.
Review our Teaching and Learning Philosophy here
Student Progress Reports
At Settlement, our highly credentialed team of faculty and therapists are dedicated to providing you or your child with an exceptional education in the arts. We know that mastering the skills that come with learning a new instrument or playing in an ensemble takes time. That is why we actively track your progress along with you to make sure we are giving you the best possible customized approach to learning. Settlement Progress Reports monitor the whole student through assessments in motivation, preparation, engagement, collaboration, technical skills, and more.
View our Student Progress Report for children and youth
Attend a performance
Enjoy a performance at one of our six branches – check out our calendar to find a performance near you! If you are unable to attend, please share the event with your friends via social media.
Tell your Settlement story
Have a recent accomplishment or major life event? Help us brag about you on our news blog and social media accounts. If your Settlement friends accomplish something amazing, please pass that on to us too!
Quick Reference Links
DisTance Learning Handbook
Parent & Student Handbook
Tuition & Fees
Course Catalog
Emergency Procedures
In the event of a school closure due to inclement weather, please check our website and social media channels for the latest updates.
Make-up Lessons
Make-up lessons are authorized by the Branch Director in writing under the following circumstances:
- Student illness
- Required school activity
- Death in the family
- Religious activity
- Technical issue (Distance Learning only)
Expected absences must be communicated to your Branch Director 48 hours in advance of your missed lesson. In the case of student illness, families/students must try to contact the branch prior to the missed lesson to not be considered a no-show. Make-up lessons are limited to one per year. Please contact your Branch Director for a copy of the Make-Up Request Form. The teacher will offer one opportunity to re-schedule the missed lesson. If the student declines, the make-up is forfeited. No make-up lessons will be offered for the last three weeks of the school year. Thank you for understanding the importance of ensuring that our faculty is able to count on a regular income from teaching.
Contact Information & Directions
Settlement Music School’s branches serve all eight counties in the Greater Philadelphia area. Contact us at one of our branches today!
Student Resources
SCHOOL CALENDAR 2024-2025
If you are studying with us in person, please take a few moments to review our COVID-19 Policies and Procedures below. Online instruction continues to be available via Microsoft Teams.
COVID-19 Policies and Procedures
Click here to read our COVID-19 Policies and Procedures.
How to join us online
- Tablet, laptop, or smartphone (yes, you can use your phone—please use Wi-Fi as it is faster and less expensive than wireless data)
- Video and sound capability through your device of choice
- High speed internet access
To learn more about downloading, installing, and participating in a digital lesson, please review our Distance Learning Handbook for Microsoft Teams (available in multiple languages below).
Distance Learning Handbook – English
Distance Learning Handbook – Spanish
Distance Learning Handbook – Simplified Chinese
Distance Learning Handbook – Traditional Chinese
Distance Learning Handbook – Indonesian
Distance Learning Handbook – Russian
Distance Learning Handbook – Vietnamese
Watch our step-by-step tutorial to see how to join your lesson or class via Microsoft Teams on your computer.
Watch our step-by-step tutorial to see how to join your lesson or class via Microsoft Teams on your phone.