We are thrilled by the incredible response to our summer programming this year! Thanks to the enthusiasm of our students and families, many of our summer programs have now reached capacity.
If you've already registered, we can't wait to welcome you for an exciting summer of music, creativity, and learning.
There's still time to join us! There are three remaining programs that are open!
🎸 Summer Guitar Program
Whether you're picking up a guitar for the first time or looking to build your skills, our Summer Guitar Program offers a fun, supportive environment where students learn chords, rhythm, songs, and ensemble playing.
🎼 Summer Creative Music Program
Explore songwriting, composition and improvisation while learning how musical ideas grow into complete pieces. Guided by experienced composers and musicians, students develop their creativity and showcase their original work in a showcase.
🎹 Piano Pedagogy Program
Cassa Pedagogy offers thoughtful exploration of artistry, interpretation, and student development at the piano. This year's guest artist, Gregg Pauley, will present the following topics:
Session I: All About Franz Schubert
Session II: The Use of Narrative in Creating a Cohesive Structure
Session III: Sound and Listening
Session IV: Enrolling Students in High Achievement at the Piano
Register Now!
With many of our other programs already sold out, these remaining spaces are expected to fill quickly. If you've been thinking about joining us this summer, now is the perfect time to secure your spot.
We look forward to making music with you this summer!
Cassa Guitar Immersive (Ages 9 - Adult)
July 5-9, 2027 9am-12pm Brentview Baptist Church
Fees: Early bird $249, after May 15 $299
Ignite your passion for music this summer with Cassa Guitar Immersive, a fun and engaging half-day program designed for players at all skill levels. Students will dive deep into the world of guitar through hands-on instruction, creative exploration, and collaborative music-making—all in a supportive environment.
With small teacher-to-student ratios, each day blends skill-building and creativity, helping students grow in confidence while developing real musical ability. Students will learn proper technique, chords, scales, strumming and picking patterns, rhythm, and music theory, while also exploring improvisation, and ensemble playing.
What Students Will Experience
Daily guitar instruction tailored to skill level
Learning popular songs across multiple styles
Rhythm training and ensemble playing
Music games and creative challenges
Performance skills and confidence building
The week culminates in a casual showcase, where students get the chance to perform for friends and family to celebrate their progress.
Whether you are picking up a guitar for the first time or ready to take their playing to the next level, this immersive program offers the perfect mix of learning, creativity, and summer fun!
Expert: Brett Gunther
Cassa Creative Music (Age 10 - Adult)
In Person: July 5-9, 2027 9:00am - 3:30pm
Early Bird $349, after May 15 $399
Brentview Baptist Church Cassa Cabaret — Live Band Performance & Reception July 9, 2027 7:00 PM
Have you ever wanted to compose your own music? Do you have ideas for songs, melodies, rhythms or chord progressions that you would like to be able to develop into a complete piece? Are you a player or singer who would like to explore your own musical creativity, but do not know where to start?
Explore songwriting, composition and improvisation while learning how musical ideas grow into complete pieces. Guided by experienced composers and musicians, students develop their creativity and showcase their original work in a showcase.
The Cassa Cabaret performance with a live band will take place on July 9, 2027 7:00pm at Brentview Baptist Church.
This program is for students, aged 10 to adult. Some musical experience is helpful, but it is not necessary. All instrumentalists and voice students are welcome to attend.
Experts: Lorna MacLachlan, Lyudmyla Heath
In-Person: July 12, 2027, 9am-4pm - lunch is included. Brentview Baptist Church
Fee for Teachers: Early Bird $99, after May 15 $119. Fee for Students: Early Bird $49, after May 15 $89.
Online: July 19-20, 2027, 9am-12pm
$89 both sessions, $49 per individual session
Cassa Piano Pedagogy
Cassa Pedagogy offers a thoughtful and enriching exploration of artistry, interpretation, and student development in piano teaching and performance. Through a series of engaging sessions, we examine the intersection of musical insight, technical mastery, and pedagogical understanding to inspire reflective teaching and meaningful musical growth.
The 2027 Piano Pedagogy Sessions will explore the following topics:
1) Advanced Technique: Practice Habits and Repertoire
The phase of technical learning that happens between intermediate to advanced concert repertoire is an important one to grasp. Jarred Dunn will offer tips for the concert repertoire from years of advanced teaching of preparing for competitions and competitive conservatory auditions.
2) Hearing and Understanding the Pedal
Demystify the "soul of the piano" by listening to and employing all types of pedaling. This will be rooted in repertoire examples and demonstrations.
3) The Art of the Chopin Études
Chopin’s fingerings reveal that his approach to piano playing differs from how it is presented in numerous editions of his music. Demonstrations at the piano will compare Chopin fingerings with editors' fingerings, leading to broader questions of editorial fidelity to Chopin’s style and the best editions to teach Chopin.
4) Teaching Robert Schumann's Piano Music
The contemporary interpretation and pedagogy of Robert Schumann’s piano literature remain heavily compromised by an antiquated, reductionist trope: that his music is a mirror of clinical insanity. In masterclass, students often repeat superficial, pathologized narratives, leading to distorted performances. This lecture revises Schumann’s piano works and his historical pathology from these persistent misconceptions.
Guest Artist: Jarred Dunn