The Community Association of Schools for the Arts (CASA) now has a branch located at Shaare Emeth Temple, 560 Trinity at Delmar, University City. Quoting from CASA’s Summer 1976 Calendar, “CASA is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian school for the arts for students of all races. Four CASA Community Schools is by application at the School where you wish to study; motivation and interest are the only prerequisites for acceptance.” Courses offered at the University City branch this summer:
Private Lessons in piano, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, guitar.
Theory classes.
Pre-School classes – Orff Method, PreInstrumental.
Ensemble classes.
Jazz Improvisation classes.
Composition.
Art.
Theatre – Children’s Repertory, Adult Classes.
Poetry.
TUITION Registration Fee for New Students: $2.00.
Private Lesson (½ hour weekly per lesson): $7.00.
Complete session (6 lessons): $36.00.
Class tuition per hour: $3.00.
Costs may vary with certain classes. Tuition is payable in advance. Payment is required for all scheduled lessons.
Summer 76 Registration (U.City) Monday, June 7, 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Summer Session begins Monday, June 21 and ends Saturday, July 31.
For more detailed information on CASA’s Summer Program or on its Fall, Winter, and Spring courses as well, call 863-3033.
Originally published in The Paper, June 1976.
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Archival transcription note: Printed “Four CASA Community Schools is by application” retained. Source prices are historical, including $7 per weekly private lesson and $36 for six lessons; do not infer an error or rewrite the quoted rates.
Original source: SD_Times1976_06.pdf, printed page(s) 6; PDF page(s) 6.
