What we do

Cassa Musical Arts is a federally registered charity offering a program of summer camps in piano, musical theatre, jazz, songwriting, composition, and beginner guitar. We also offer masterclasses and workshops throughout the year.

Our in-person summer camps take place in Calgary, Canada, and our online masterclasses and workshops are available internationally.

Mission Statement

Dedicated to enriching lives through music and performing arts, Cassa Musical Arts [Cassa] programs are designed by award-winning specialists for all ages and stages. Under the guidance of leading experts, Cassa’s immersive programs - summer art camps and music camps, masterclasses, workshops, and recitals - build teamwork, solidify friendships and increase resiliency.

Cassa programs break down barriers, empowering students to achieve more than they thought possible—Aligned with research studies on the benefits of musical pursuits to enhance their personal lives and achievement, including: physical, psychological, cognitive, emotional and social.

Our History and Current Scope

2023 will be our 30th year. We started in 1993 with the brilliant idea of providing a summer workshop for piano students. We now offer our services year round, including several fine arts programs run as summer arts and music camps, and online workshops and masterclasses, plus an annual recital. Our courses are designed for fun and education for a wide range of interests and ages. 

For three decades, Cassa has provided quality arts education with a high level of professional instruction within a completely unique, inter-disciplinary arts school. Whether students are only beginning their artistic education or are advanced in their studies, Cassa has something for everyone! 

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, Cassa Musical Arts (previously 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 from age four through adult have participated in the diverse and innovative programs offered by CASSA in various years including Cassa Musical, Cassa Piano, Cassa Adult Piano, Cassa Jazz,  Cassa PlayWriting, Music, Cassa Kids, Cassa Pedagogy, and Cassa Recital.