This weekend at Settlement (1/31-2/1)

Looking for something to do this weekend? Look no further than your local Settlement branch!

Saturday, January 31, 2009 there will be performance hours at 10 am at the Mary Louise Curtis and West Philadelphia Branches.

Not a fan of football? Dread all the pre-superbowl festivities? Come to our Winter Orchestra Festival at the Mary Louise Curtis Branch this Sunday, February 1 at 3:00.

Clip from Settlement Jazz All Star Recital

Here is a clip from the Settlement Jazz All Star Recital featuring Dave Posmontier.

Masterclasses this weekend/week!

Two distinguished artists will be giving masterclasses at the Mary Louis Curtis Branch - violinist Pamela Frank and pianist Lydia Artymiw.

This Saturday, January 10, 2009 - Pamela Frank's masterclass will be from 1 to 3 in PNC Bank* Presser Hall.

On Monday, January 12, 2009 - Lydia Artymiw's masterclass will be from 4:00 to 6:00 in PNC Bank*Presser Hall.

For more information:

Pamela Frank's website
Lydia Artymiw's website
Direction to the Mary Louis Curtis Branch


The masterclasses are free and open to the public. Both events are sponsored by the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society.

Knowlton Leadership Program

The Knowlton Leadership Program will present a workshop, "How to Choose the Music School That Is Right For You" on Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 2:00 at the Mary Louise Curtis Branch.

Kristi Morgridge, former Settlement Music School staff and alumnae and currently the Associate Director of Recruitment and Financial Aid at Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance, will be the featured speaker.

For more information please contact:
Kyle Bartlett
215-320-2693
kbartlett@smsmusic.org

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year Everyone!

Welcome back. Lessons resumed last Friday (1/5/2009). Stay tuned to the blog for updates and event postings.