Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
How do I register?
Click on the registration link to be taken to the registration information page.
How do I contact CASSA?
CASSA Contact information: CASSA office telephone 403.271.0418, CASSA fax 403.278.3236, or
Where are camps held?
Camps are held in Calgary Alberta, Canada.
How old do I have to be?
Each camp has its own age guidelines. Ages range from 4 to adult. We have programs for youths 8 to 12 and for teenagers. See this page for a summary.
When is the Early Bird Deadline?
The Early Bird deadline for reduced fees is May 15th for Camps; the deadline for Music Theory Workshop, Piano Pedagogy Workshop and Jazz Connection is June 15th.
Do you accept money from the public?
Yes, you can donate directly to us (CASSA Contact information: CASSA office telephone 403.271.0418, CASSA fax 403.278.3236, or by using our 2011 Donation Request Form or through our donations page or by clicking on this icon:
Piano Camp Questions
What music do I have to know for Piano Camp?
Experienced campers will tell you that you should have learned a piece solidly prior to camp. You want to use the time at camp to improve your performance and you don’t get the same value from Camp if you are still learning notes. You will also need to learn a piece by the composer of choice for the year and an ensemble piece that you will perform with one or more other campers. The list of pieces for the composer of choice is on the Piano Camp page so you can start learning it right away. The grade levels shown match the Royal Conservatory of Music grading.
Do I have to learn a piece for the composer of choice?
The best answer for this question is that you should learn a piece as well as you can given the time you have. Even if you have not learned it to a standard where you would play it to friends, you will still be in a better position to learn more about the composer’s styles than you would if you didn’t know the music at all. It pays to register early to give you an incentive to start learning early. The list of pieces for the composer of choice is on the Piano Camp page.
How soon should I register?
The sooner you register, the earlier you will receive he ensemble piece earlier so that you have more time to learn it.
I’m worried about playing in front of others. Do I have to?
A major part of Piano Camp is getting a performer (that’s you) more comfortable with performing. Many (possibly all) performers have some level of performance anxiety so we work very hard on helping every performer relax to enjoy performing. One of our goals is to have every performer leave camp feeling more confident about performing and we always succeed in improving each performer’s confidence.
How do I get my questions answered if I can’t find information on the web site?
Call our office at 403.271.0418 or email us here:
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