Dates: Nov 2025 - March 2026

Sessions are 4:00 - 6:00 pm; every second Monday.
Fish Creek Library Contact Michelle Delisle for more information and to register: 403.669.8153

Ever wondered how musicals are made?

Cassa Creates shows you how—from the first idea to a fully formed concept.

In this hands-on program, youth and young adults will learn how to write an original musical by doing it. Working in teams, participants develop a story, create characters, write songs, and shape scenes—turning an idea into a real musical theatre concept.

With guidance from professional composers, playwrights, songwriters, and story artists, creators will learn the tools and techniques behind musical theatre creation. Workshops, coaching, and peer feedback help each team build confidence, skills, and a musical they can be proud of.

Contact Michelle Delisle for more information and to register: 403.669.8153. Trial classes are offered free of charge. Ongoing registration requires membership to Cassa - please click here to become a member today!

Experts: Meredith Taylor-Parry , Michelle Delisle

This program is generously supported by Calgary Arts Development and the Rozsa Foundation.

In-Person: July 13, 2026, 9am-4pm - lunch is included. Brentview Baptist Church
Fee for Teachers: Early Bird $99, after June 15 $119. Fee for Students: Early Bird $49, after June 15 $89.

Online: July 20-21, 2026, 9am-12pm
$89 both sessions, $49 per individual session

Cassa Piano Pedagogy

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 This session examines Schubert’s life, his piano works and stylistic voice, with a special focus on the depth and structure of his final sonata.

Session II: The Use of Narrative in Creating a Cohesive Structure Mr. Pauley will explore how narrative, or storytelling, can shape structure in performance repertoire. Participants will explore connections within the music that reflect real or imagined experiences we can relate to personally, and they will learn how to apply these experiences in a linear way to create a cohesive and logical narrative that aligns with the musical content of any piece. Examples participants will work through include Chopin’s Second Piano Sonata and Schumann’s Arabeske.

Session III: Sound and Listening This talk centers on musical sound through active listening, encouraging participants to refine their own tonal awareness. Mr. Pauley will discuss and demonstrate how to develop a “speaking” sound and how to create “colour" at the piano.

Session IV: Enrolling Students in High Achievement at the Piano In this session, Mr. Pauley will address strategies for motivating students toward high achievement, which includes effective goal-setting and the development of good practice habits. He will also talk about preparing students both mentally and physically for competitions.

Guest Artist: Gregg Pauley