CASSA Sponsor-a-Student Program
Each year many of the participants in our various programs ask for financial help. The student's registration fee covers approximately 50% of the actual cost of their participation. CASSA is a charitable organization and your tax-deductible contribution to the CASSA Sponsor-a-Student program will allow a student (or students) to attend a CASSA program. You will receive a tax deductible receipt, your name will be included on our list of donors on performance and recital programs and on our website. Your contribution will enhance the ongoing education of music and arts students in a professional and nurturing environment.A donation of any amount for any program, as a contribution to our general revenue fund, or to the Marissa Staddon Memorial Scholarship Fund, or to the Irina Ginsburg Memorial Scholarship will be gratefully accepted. Again, your name will be included on our list of donors on performance and recital programs and you will receive a tax-deductible receipt.
Your kind contribution will enhance the ongoing education of music and arts students in a professional and nurturing environment. Make cheques payable to the Calgary Arts Summer School Association and send to 228 Parkside Way SE, Calgary, AB CANADA T2J 3Z4.
Donate to CASSA Using a Donation Form
Download and print this 2010 donation form (pdf file):
2010 donation request form
Donate to CASSA through CanadaHelps
We have received requests from patrons and donors to be able to donate online directly. If it is more convenient for you to do so, you may donate to CASSA online through CanadaHelps.org. 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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Piano Camp Scholarship Information
Marissa Staddon Memorial Scholarship
The Marissa Staddon Memorial Scholarship is awarded to the Piano Camper who displays the most outstanding attitude, citizenship and talent. This award reflects the values which are firmly entrenched in the Calgary Arts Summer School Piano Camp’s philosophy and program. The recipient is a person who:
- takes advantage in the finest way possible of all that was offered during the week of Piano Camp,
- arrives at the camp with their musical selections extremely well prepared,
- throughout the week demonstrates openness to new ideas,
- participates enthusiastically in all of the activities,
- interacts well with fellow campers and faculty, and
- can be described as a positive role model for their fellow campers.
CASSA has set up a Marissa Staddon Memorial Scholarship Fund to award a $100 cash prize to the most outstanding Piano Camp student each year. As the fund grows, this special award will continue and other deserving student awards will be given.
Marissa Staddon was tragically killed in an avalanche in 2003. She had been a student at CASSA piano camps. This scholarship, which reflects her personality, recognizes and encourages others to maintain the high standard that Marissa held for herself.
Irina Ginzburg Memorial Scholarship
The Irina Ginzburg Memorial Scholarship is awarded to the most improved Piano Camper who comes to camp well prepared and incorporates suggestions and guidance from the clinician and teachers with good will and enthusiasm.
CASSA created a memorial to the late Irina Ginzburg who was an enthusiastic supporter of its summer programs. She was first a volunteer at the Piano Camp, then joined the teaching staff and became an active member of the CASSA Board of Directors. In her honour, a scholarship prize of $100 is awarded to the most improved Piano Camp student(s).
Scholarship History
Marissa Staddon Memorial Scholarship
2003 - Rachel Kreyner2004 - Erika Gundesen and Caroline Johnson
2005 - Joshua Kopp and Andrew Suen
2006 - Marco Farrier (honourary* - David Bertram and Rob Whitworth)
2007 - Erika Gundesen
2008 - Quinn Gomez and Darcy van Helden (honourary* - Rob Whitworth and Rhona-Mae Arca)
2009 - Kiera Johnson and Georgeanne van Helden
Irina Ginzburg Memorial Scholarship
2005 - Erika Gundesen and Rachel Kreyner2006 - Marie-Jacqueline Bower, Erika Gundesen and Marina Fridman
2007 - Joshua Kopp (honourary* - Darcy van Helden, Caroline and Kiera Johnson, Quinn Gomez)
2008 - Rachel Kreyner and Kiera Johnson (honourary* - Erika Gundesen and Marco Farrier)
2009 - Alexa Kanters
Eileen Craig Scholarships
2009 - Sophia Calkhoven, Celina Sun and Darcy van Helden* Honourary awards allow us to recognize the contribution of individuals to CASSA camps but have no monetary value.
