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.
A Statement from One of our Benefactors:
"Peter Lougheed was a role model for me as I grew up. I, too, am a proud citizen of Alberta who grew up to be a sports fan and an enthusiastic supporter of fine arts in Canada. I have seen what is done to help young people with sports in the province and cannot help but think how much better fine arts would thrive if given the same level of financial assistance. However, until a generous company decides to fund fine arts as superbly as Tim Horton's does for junior hockey, we need the donations of (as is noted elsewhere on this page), 'enlightened individuals' like you and me to promote gifted and talented youth who deserve support in arts just as much as other youth do in hockey and other sports. Until those forward-thinking representatives of corporations step up to the plate, CASSA relies on individual and small corporate donations to provide superb leadership in this cause. Please donate to CASSA. Even $10 will help a student attend Calgary Arts Summer School.
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)
Harry & Martha Cohen Foundation
Michelle A. Rico Professional Corporation
ARMTA - Alberta Registered Music Teachers' Association - Calgary
Drama ($500 to $749)
Kathy L. Milani
Tim Chan
Vernon Kimball
Derek Stoll
Jennifer Aumentado
Lorna MacLachlan
Michelle Delisle
Donna Jeschke
Recital ($250 to $499)
Donna Holoboff
Jose Rico
Morning Musicale
Leila Mackenzie
Susan Savage
Darcy van Helden
Matinee ($100 to $240)
Music Coterie
Carol Moore
Lynda Nugent
Dress Rehearsal ($10 to $99)
Richard and Patricia Wanner
Georgia Blum
Special Thanks
Cassa Musical Arts - Board Members, Management Team, Experts, and Volunteers (including casino volunteers - next one is December 21 & 22, 2023)
Special thanks to donors: Dr. Laura Bell, Marilyn Whitage, Craig Senyk & Larry Fichtner
Thank you to Dr. Jennifer Snow & Jens Lindemann - donation support
2023 Clinician - Dr. Michel Fournier
Government of Alberta - Alberta Foundation for the Arts
& 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 and digital keyboards for Cassa Piano programs
Harry and Martha Cohen Foundation - Cheryl Cohen, Executive Director, Cassa Musical donation
Glenmore Christian Academy - Angie Peters, Administration and Learning Assistant & staff, Cassa Musical theatre rental
Alberta Registered Music Teachers’ Association (ARMTA) - Nathene Arthur, President; Vicki Martin, Provincial Administrator; Judith Ammann, donation & scholarships
ARMTA Calgary Branch - Beth Olver, Past-President, donation; Barbara Robertson, email
Music Coterie - Barbara Newman, President; Cathy Stephen, Treasurer, donation
Felix and Vicki Reydler - catering for on-site meals, for Cassa Showcase and Cassa Piano receptions
Edelweiss Imports - Stan and Marianne Kundert, Cassa Musical and Cassa Adult Piano reception & baskets
Matthew Turner & Darcy van Helden - office space
Linda Kundert - storage space
Josephine Davy-Seetal & Dr. Raghu Seetal - accommodation for Cassa Piano clinicians and experts
Derek Stoll, Lorna MacLachlin, Michelle Delisle, Jennifer Aumentado - use of digital keyboards for Cassa Piano programs
Hughes House Bed & Breakfast - Kelly Hughes, accommodation
Don’t Get Hacked - Michael Duffy, IT support
That’s Entertainment - Manfred Huesken, Musical DVD production
Leia Guo, Tim Chan - photography for Cassa marketing, Cassa Showcase & Cassa Musical
Scholarships
(MS) Marissa Staddon Memorial Scholarship Fund
Marissa Staddon Memorial Scholarship Fund, through Cassa Musical Arts, will award a $100 scholarship to the most outstanding Cassa Piano student each year.
(IG) Irina Ginzburg Memorial Fund
Irina Ginzburg 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.
(AF) 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.
(AR) 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 $300.
DONATIONS welcome; charitable receipts are available. Donations may be accepted in person by a Board Member, online through CanadaHelps, or by mail:
Make cheques payable to Cassa
Send to:
Cassa Musical Arts
10 Mt. Apex Green SE
Calgary, AB T2Z 2V2
The list of donors was last updated on Oct 19, 2021. 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.