The School Alliance of Student Songwriters
www.sasscanada.net
Guiding Principles:
1. Young singer-songwriters in The School Alliance of Student Songwriters / SASS Canada shall
be supported and guided on their journey of self-discovery and self-expression.
2. The main goals of the SASS program shall be to improve student success, encourage
attendance in school, strengthen literacy, foster leadership and other qualities of good
character, and to inspire young writers to make a positive difference in the world
through their art.
3. No SASS student shall be exploited. Teachers, parents, and professional
songwriters involved in the program shall strive to protect the creative rights of
students, as well as safeguarding their mental and emotional well –being.
4. Believing that music and other creative arts enrich the educational experience of
young people, SASS mentors and other leaders shall endeavour to provide the most
qualified songwriting instruction possible, suggesting that youth pursue credited courses
in music and other arts where these are available.
5. Local school teachers shall approach their role as SASS club sponsors in a spirit of
caring and giving. The not-for-profit / charitable nature of the SASS program will be
continuously re-affirmed.
6. Communities should be encouraged to respect the profession of songwriting and all
musical skills as valued art forms, taking pride in our Canadian music industry.
7. "Once a SASS student, always a SASS student" means that the Co-Founders of SASS and
school teachers who have helped you along the way will continue to offer whatever
encouragement they can, sometimes even through a student's university years, and beyond.
SASS Founders and teachers should offer their support to students, without hope or expectation
of present or future financial rewards. SASS students owe the founders and volunteers nothing.
SASS Canada Founders hope that you, the young people we are helping today, will remember
the generosity you were shown, and some day pass on to the children of tomorrow the inspiration,
guidance, and attention that all caring adults in the program have offered you.
Students, parents, mentors, or teachers: If you have any questions or comments about
these principles, or if you wonder if a school "SASS" club is actually an official member of
SASS Canada in good standing, please write us at the "Contact Us" page.
SASS Canada is led by teachers, parents, and songwriters striving to build a safe,
creative environment for children and youth.
You may help us maintain the supportive nature of a growing number of SASS writing clubs with
your helpful comments and feedback.
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