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On October 23, 2010, and October 15, 2011, dozens of SASS students participated in writing, co-writing, performance, and leadership camps in Ashburn. Here are a few photo memories and comments from parents. For more camp photos, please also visit our Gallery and Events pages. I just wanted to let you both know how much Evan enjoyed this experience. Thank you both! -- Evan's Dad Darren. I would like to THANK YOU for allowing my daughter, Emily, to participate in the SASS workshop on Saturday, October 23, 2010. This was an amazing opportunity for children to co-exist together in a safe, friendly, energetic, musical and extremely talented environment with like-minded persons to express their imaginations and abilities. I am tremendously grateful that Emily was able to participate with SASS and have this experience. Everyone involved with the camp and SASS, including yourself, Artemis and Dale, Rob, Ilse, and Mr. Dwight Davis for allowing the use of his home, are doing and creating such a wonderful lifelong experience for children and youth who might not ever get the chance to express themselves musically in such a collaborative and exciting way. My hat is off to you all and myself and my daughter will always be grateful for the amazing day she spent with some very AMAZING PEOPLE !!!!! THANK YOU,. --Corie Stevens Sensational rising band, THE LATENCY, enjoyed a March- April, 2010 tour of SASS schools in British Columbia and Ontario. Thousands of young Canadians were moved by the band's musical excellence, undeniable warmth, and connection with their audiences. Thanks to all SASS-BC teachers and pro musicians, including Don McLeod and Tommy Mac who encouraged Brandon, Matt, Ryan, and John as their unique band was forming. Many thanks to their management and Maple Music as well as to Jeff Ojeda and Tyler Gendron for helping make this tour a success. The Latency have given the next generation of young writers much inspiration. We encourage SASS students to continue to visit www.thelatency.com for the latest information on this generous and talented band. SASS "Songwriters for Survival" in 2010 and 2011 On April 23, 2010, at the Brooklin United Church, Chantal Rouette organized a third SASS benefit concert for Haiti. In the spring of 2011, Chantal hosted a benefit concert for the disaster victims of Japan, each time involving a dozen SASS students from Whitby, Oshawa, and Brooklin. The organization and poise demonstrated by this caring senior SASS student amazed those in attendance. Unforgettable performances were delivered by He Said She Said, The Kardiak Kids, Nick Reynolds, Christos Kaldis, Chantal & Alanna Rouette, Matt NS, and Howie Sutherland. These two charitable concerts embodied everything we hoped these young writers would become-- Creative young people of character and leadership, channeling their gifts and their love to make the world a better place. This is one more sign of the coming of age of SASS. Thank you, Chantal. --Artemis & Dale |
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In addition to participating in SASS recitals at least once a month year-round, SASS students appreciate concerts by professional singer-
songwriters. For the past several years in the month of November, the "Share the Music" Program and the Corporation of Massey Hall have
sponsored 40-50 SASS students to attend the Women's Blues Revue. Here are a few words of thanks from SASS members attending the 25th
Annual WBR Event on November 26, 2011: "It was not only a memorable experience but an educational one." (Dominique). "This was the best
performance ever!" (Nikki). "I loved this evening. I felt very inspired..." (Keisha). "The Blues is a music like no other. It was so nice to hear
such talented women..." (Michelle). "I thought it was absolutely wonderful to hear the group 'Digging Roots'. I enjoyed participating in the
singing with Shakura...All of the musicians had amazing voices and it was special to hear Aida Lee..." (Darlene)
songwriters. For the past several years in the month of November, the "Share the Music" Program and the Corporation of Massey Hall have
sponsored 40-50 SASS students to attend the Women's Blues Revue. Here are a few words of thanks from SASS members attending the 25th
Annual WBR Event on November 26, 2011: "It was not only a memorable experience but an educational one." (Dominique). "This was the best
performance ever!" (Nikki). "I loved this evening. I felt very inspired..." (Keisha). "The Blues is a music like no other. It was so nice to hear
such talented women..." (Michelle). "I thought it was absolutely wonderful to hear the group 'Digging Roots'. I enjoyed participating in the
singing with Shakura...All of the musicians had amazing voices and it was special to hear Aida Lee..." (Darlene)