WHO WE ARE
For over 16 years, CASSA has provided quality arts education with a high level of professional instruction within a completely unique, inter-disciplinary summer arts school.
Whether students are only beginning their artistic education or are advanced in their studies, CASSA has something for everyone! CASSA is the summer school for the arts!
Initiated in 1993 by a small group of Calgary music teachers in collaboration with a local piano dealer and incorporated in 1996 as a non-profit society, the Calgary Arts Summer School Association (CASSA) has grown into a comprehensive summer arts program representing numerous artistic disciplines.
Since its inception, over 5000 students, aged four through adult, have participated in the diverse and innovative programs offered by CASSA, including: Musical Theatre Showtime; Piano Camp; Adult Piano Camp; CASS-Amici String Camp; Improv Camp; PlayWriting Camp; Music, Drama, Movement & Art Camp; Jazz Connection; Music Theory Workshop; CASS Recital; and Piano Pedagogy Workshop.
These programs have attracted participants from throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and from as far away as the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia and South America.
CASSA is a registered charity.
MISSION STATEMENT
“Calgary Arts Summer School Association seeks to provide an all-inclusive performing, literary and visual arts experience to individuals of all ages and levels. These creative camps, workshops and events will foster desire and develop potential in a non-competitive environment, which will enhance communication skills, friendships, collaboration, citizenship, academic development, confidence, and a life-long appreciation for the arts.”Participants feel empowered to:
- Develop their potential
- Be an appreciative audience
- Support the arts
BUILDING OUR VISION
CASS is the summer school for the arts!
Calgary Arts Summer School Association is a committed self-sufficient organization. To ensure the availability of its year-round innovative and exceptional programs, CASSA continually implements dynamic funding strategies, acknowledges its supporters and satisfies the needs of the community.
All photos courtesy of Gus van Helden except as noted
Donations
While you may make a donation to us by sending a cheque to CASSA, it may be more convenient for you to donate to CASSA online through. Click on the image below to be taken directly to CASSA's donation page at CanadaHelps .
- CanadaHelps is a registered charity that processes secure, online donations on behalf of Canada’s 80,000+ registered charitable organizations.
- Within minutes of making a donation, you will receive an official electronic tax receipt emailed to you.
- Credit cards will be charged by CanadaHelps. Your credit card statement will show a charge made to CanadaHelps. It will not show a charge made to CASSA.
- Canadahelps will issue a receipt for every donation you make to CASSA.
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Quick Links
Click the links below or use the drop-down menu to find descriptions of our camps and workshops. Click here to register today for one of our programs.2010 Calendar
Musical Theatre Showtime
CASS-Amici String Camp
Choral & Collaborative Music Making Camp
Improv Camp
Adult Piano Camp
Music Theory Workshop
CASS Recital
Piano Pedagogy Workshop
Piano Camp
Jazz Connection
Music, Drama, Movement & Art Camp
PlayWriting Camp
Photos courtesy of Gus van Helden
We are Calgary's Summer School for the Arts!
