Donors and Sponsors
Your Donations are Most Welcome!
The patronage of our community-oriented friends is necessary to permit Cassa to operate our programmes. Members of Cassa Board and participants in Cassa programmes thank all of our donors for the assistance we receive to provide this summer school. Join the many enlightened corporate and individual friends of Cassa who recognize the high worth of arts in our community. Contact us to get more information about donating to us directly, or download and mail in your donation today.
We know that many corporations look for charitable causes to support in Calgary and area. If you know of a corporation that is looking for a way to support our community, please let us know or have the corporation representative contact us. While we would welcome a Gala sponsor and a Festival sponsor, sponsorship of any amount will be appreciated.
Every donation — no matter what the amount — goes toward supporting fine arts in our community. Whether it be $10 or $100 or $1000, we rely on individual donations to keep our summer school operating for your benefit and for your community’s betterment.
Charitable receipts are available for all donations. Donations may be accepted in person by a Board Member or be made through CanadaHelps*. You may also download our donation form and mail your contribution to our fine arts summer school:
Make cheques payable to Cassa and mail to this address:
Cassa Musical Arts
10 Mt. Apex Green SE
Calgary, AB T2Z 2V2
Cassa is registered as charity 88490 6249 RR0001 under the Charitable Fund-raising Act in the province of Alberta.
Albertans Can Obtain a Charitable Tax Credit for Financial Support of Cassa
Effective January 2007, the Alberta government raised the charitable tax credit for eligible annual donations above $200 by 60 per cent. Including the federal tax credit, Albertans receive a 50 per cent non-refundable tax credit for every dollar donated over the $200 threshold. This gives you one of the highest charitable tax credits in Canada. CASSA is registered as charity 88490 6249 RR0001 under the Charitable Fund-raising Act in the province of Alberta.
Friends of Cassa
These individuals, groups and businesses see the value of fine arts in our community. Please thank these donors if you see them or deal with them in any way.
Gala ($50,000+)
Gift-in-Kind
Bravo ($25,000-$49,000)
Celebration ($10,000 to $24,999)
Add your name or organization here today!
Festival ($5,000-$9,999)
Production ($2,500 to $4,999)
Add your name or organization here today!
Concert ($1,000-$2,499)
Jennifer Aumentado
Bob Baker & Beth Carter in honour of Volkmar Stoll
Michelle A. Rico Professional Corporation
ARMTA - Alberta Registered Music Teachers' Association - Calgary
Revue ($750 to $999)
ARMTA - Alberta Registered Music Teachers’ Association- Provincial
Edelweiss Imports
Drama ($500 to $749)
Tim Chan
Janice Dahlberg
Michelle Delisle
Donna Jeschke
Vernon Kimball
Lorna MacLachlan
Derek Stoll
Recital ($250 to $499)
Justin and Sash Photography
Leila Mackenzie
Susan Savage
Darcy van Helden
Matinee ($100 to $240)
Rachel Baljeu
Music Coterie
Mike Fox
Karen Gerelus
Donna Holoboff
Lynda Nugent
Dennis McDermott
Dress Rehearsal ($10 to $99)
Richard and Patricia Wanner
Judith and Paul Ammann
Melodie Archer
Georgia Blum
Special Thanks
Cassa Musical Arts: Board Members, Management Team, Experts, Mentors, Mentors-in-Training, and Volunteers
Special Thanks to our 2024 Clinician: Colleen Athparia
Government of Alberta: Alberta Foundation for the Arts and Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC)
Brentview Baptist Church: Wendy O’Blenes & staff
Steinway Piano Gallery Calgary: Kevin Anderson, Ian Robertson, Matthew Moffatt Piano Service, RPM Piano Movers, pianos for Cassa programs
Matthew Turner & Darcy van Helden: office space
Linda Kundert: storage space
Glenmore Christian Academy: Angie Peters, Administration and Learning Assistant & staff, Cassa Musical theater rental
Alberta Registered Music Teachers’ Association (ARMTA): Nathene Arthur, President; Vicki Martin, Provincial Administrator; Judith Ammann, donations & scholarships
ARMTA Calgary Branch: Beth Olver, Past-President, donation; Barbara Robertson, email
Music Coterie: Barbara Newman & Sharon Carne, Presidents; Cathy Stephen, Treasurer, donation
Felix and Vicki Reydler: catering for on-site meals, Cassa Recital reception
Edelweiss Imports: Stan and Marianne Kundert, Cassa Piano & Adult Piano receptions, Cassa Musical reception
Josephine Davy-Seetal: accommodation & breakfasts for Cassa Piano expert
Derek Stoll, Michelle Delisle, & Jennifer Aumentado: use of digital keyboards for Cassa Piano programs
Don’t Get Hacked: Michael Duffy, IT support
Leia Guo, Tim Chan: photography for Cassa marketing
Cassa Musical Special Thanks
That’s Entertainment: Manfred Huesken, Musical DVD production
Justine Cherry-Delisle: creation of the Pre-video with Mentors-in-Training and other Cassa students
Michelle Delisle: show projections and ads, posters & marketing cards
Justin & Sash Photography: photography for Cassa Musical hello@justinandsash.com
Assistant Stage & Set Designer: Jack Bobroff
Lights & Sound: Caleb Neufeld, Konnor Dyck, Jack Bobroff
Set Help & Makeup: Ally Giardino
Set Help & Stage Managing: Rafael Cordoba
Assistant Costume Designer & Makeup: Julia Plante
Makeup: Robyn Burnett & other parent volunteers
Scholarships
MARISSA STADDON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Marrisa Staddon Memorial Scholarship Fund, through Cassa Musical Arts, will award a $100 scholarship to the most outstanding Cassa Piano student each year.
DOROTHEA JOHANSON MEMORIAL FUND
Dorothea Johanson was an enthusiastic supporter of Cassa’s summer programs. She was first a volunteer at Cassa Piano (formerly Piano Camp), then joined the teaching staff and became an active member of the Cassa Board of Directors. In her honour, a scholarship(s) will be awarded to the most improved Cassa Piano student(s) each year.
ALUMNI FUND
The Alumni Fund, created in support of Cassa Musical Arts, ensures our continued growth and development based on the values of our Mission Statement. Donations made towards this fund are used to cover costs of: guest clinicians, alumni concerts, scholarships, bursaries, and direct program costs.
ARMTA RECOGNITION FUND
This award recognizes exceptional Cassa students who, in the opinion of the instructors, show outstanding promise and dedication to success and currently study with an ARMTA member. The awards total $500.
DONATIONS are welcome; charitable receipts are available for $10 or more. Donations may be made online at www.cassamusicalarts.com, through CanadaHelps, or by e-transfer to info@cassamusicalart.com, or by mail.
Make cheques payable to Cassa and send to: Cassa Musical Arts 10 Mt. Apex Green SE, Calgary, AB T1Z 2V2
The list of donors was last updated on July 29, 2024. Donations given after July 1st will appear on next year’s programs. We value our sponsors and donors greatly so we have made every effort to ensure completeness and accuracy of our Friends of CASSA registry. We apologize for any errors or omissions; please contact us if your donation has been overlooked or if an error has been made.
* CanadaHelps is a registered charity that processes secure, online donations on behalf of more than 20 000 Canadian 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. CASSA is registered as charity 88490 6249 RR0001 under the Charitable Fund-raising Act in the province of Alberta.