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We provide music educators with more time to focus on performance, more positive outcomes for teachers and student, and overall growth in music education opportunities.

10/09/2026

Teaching Mariachi for the first time? You're more prepared than you think. 🎺

Ramon Niño III came to Mariachi as a jazz and classical trombonist. Now a respected Mariachi educator, he wants classically trained directors to know you don't have to figure it out alone. The biggest adjustments are articulation and stylistic interpretation.

"If you have somebody guiding you, that's an easy way for somebody who's already experienced in classical music to jump into this genre without having to be overwhelmed."

It’s the kind of actionable learning that has always been at the heart of Conn Selmer Institute.

10/06/2026

"𝗧𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗜 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲." – Catherine Keyser

A veteran music educator and fine arts administrator, Catherine is a charter member of the Fine Arts Leadership Alliance (FALA), which met for the first time at CSI 2026.

From FALA to tracks for college students, early-career teachers, and veteran directors, CSI meets you where you are and helps you get where you want to go next.

Join us in 2027: csi.connselmer.com/national

10/02/2026

Calling collegiate music education students: Conn Selmer Senior Educational Clinician Frank Troyka is looking forward to welcoming you to Conn Selmer Institute!

The college tracks are tailored to meet each student where they are in their journey to become a music educator. Frank helps create the connections and community CSI is known for.

Join us next June: csi.connselmer.com/national

10/01/2026

The fall issue of Touchpoint is here! 📬

Inside our quarterly newsletter for music educators:
🎶 "Back to School Check In" with Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser
💜 "Better Together: The Power of Mentorship in Music Education" by Conn Selmer Educational Clinician Lynne Jackson
🎉 Early bird registration for the 30th Conn Selmer Institute, June 13–16, 2027

…and so much more! Read the full issue here: https://t.e2ma.net/webview/v8w7vj/da2f918363cc9caeac20ec66ff5b72db

09/30/2026

🎶 STRIKE UP THE BAND! 🎶
Reading sessions have been part of what makes Conn Selmer Institute more than a typical professional development experience for 30 years!

🟣 Reading Band: New music & fresh perspectives on old standards, led by seasoned composers and conductors, most recently Richard Saucedo, Dr. Paula Crider, and Michael Sweeney.
🟡 Jazz & Mariachi Reading Sessions: Offering even more opportunities to explore repertoire and teaching techniques.
🟣 Rehearsal Lab Band: At CSI 2026, Col. Lowell Graham explored the intricacies of performing an American march, shared practical teaching tools, and then brought those concepts to life with CSI attendees serving as his rehearsal band.
🟡 And there’s more to come in 2027!

Join us for the 30th Annual Conn Selmer Institute, June 13–16, 2027.

🎵 We’ll save you a seat in the band!
csi.connselmer.com/national

09/28/2026

These photos may be more than two decades apart, but the spirit remains the same.

For 30 years, the Conn Selmer Institute has brought music educators, college music education students, and administrators together for professional development, mentorship, and community. Servant leadership has shaped the experience from the start.

From small acts of hospitality, like Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser serving at dinner, to the support of our Purple Angels volunteer team, the focus has always been on the people we serve: our attendees.

Join us this June for the 30th annual Conn Selmer Institute: csi.connselmer.com/national

09/24/2026

Seasoned middle and high school director Bart Roberts shares how CSI has impacted his teaching. Join Bart at CSI 2027 this June 13-16.

Learn more and take advantage of Early Bird Registration today: csi.connselmer.com/national

09/22/2026

"I never fail to come away with fresh perspectives and renewed energy!"

Conn Selmer Educational Clinician Dr. Paula Crider on what makes CSI special:

"One of the best aspects of CSI is the incredibly dedicated teachers and clinicians who give up precious summer time to attend, learn, and share experiences."

Celebrate 30 years of CSI with us.
CSI National | Bethel University, Mishawaka, Indiana | June 13–16, 2027
Register today: csi.connselmer.com/national

09/18/2026

"A bent bell, a worn pad, a clogged valve, or a warped clarinet joint can cause a young musician to lose interest in playing an instrument faster than a bad first lesson."

In his latest article, Chief Education Officer Michael Kamphuis looks at the growing shortage of band instrument repair technicians, what it means for school programs, and the training programs stepping up to address the problem.

Read the full article: https://michaelkamphuis.substack.com/p/who-will-fix-the-horns

09/14/2026

Long-time CSI alum and band director John Harcus shares what CSI means to him: Family.

The magic of Conn Selmer Institute is in the interactions between sessions, walks across campus, sharing a meal in the dining commons, or making music together in a reading session.

Whether this is your first CSI, or just the most recent of many, we invite you to a very special 30th Anniversary CSI "family reunion".

Register: https://csi.connselmer.com/national
June 13–16 | Bethel University | Mishawaka, IN

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