Conn Selmer Institute
Bringing CSI to You!
2026 Regional Events
Under the leadership of Tim Lautzenheiser, Conn Selmer Institute (CSI) began 29 years ago as a professional development conference for future and current music educators. It has now grown to five regional events across the US with the same purpose - to connect current music educators, college students, and fine arts administrators with world-class professional development and support.
2026 offers five new opportunities for you to take advantage of the first-class professional development offered at Conn Selmer Institute Regional Events. Our CSI regional events feature a dynamic lineup of world-class clinicians leading interactive sessions designed to refine your teaching methods and foster connections with fellow educators. Whether you’re a veteran teacher, an administrator, or a college student, these events offer valuable insights for everyone. Read on for more details about all five CSI Regional Events!
Olathe, KS
TBD
Olathe Northwest High School
Coming Soon
CSI Southwest | March 28 | Arizona State University
Join us for an uplifting day of learning, connection, and inspiration—created just for band and orchestra directors and college music education students.
At CSI Southwest, you’ll spend the day with world-class faculty who are ready to share strategies, insights, and fresh ideas to energize your teaching and leadership. Every session is designed with practical takeaways you can bring straight back to your classroom and program. This year’s highlight: a special conducting clinic led by Dr. Jason Caslor, Dr. Jamal Duncan, and Colonel Jason Fettig.
Presented in partnership with the Arizona State University School of Music, Dance and Theater and the Arizona Band and Orchestra Directors Association (ABODA), CSI Southwest is all about learning, growing, and connecting with peers who share your passion for music education.
CSI Southeast | April 25 | North Atlanta High School
Conn Selmer Institute Southeast returns to Atlanta for a fourth year—bringing the energy, spirit, and hospitality of Atlanta into a full day of professional development. We look forward to welcoming you at North Atlanta High School for an inspiring day filled with learning and community. CSI Southeast is full of opportunities to expand your teacher tool kit, connect with your teaching community and leave feeling inspired and ready to end the spring semester strong!
Presented in partnership with the Atlanta Public Schools Fine + Performing Arts Department, this event is designed to give you practical tools and new perspectives to bring back to your program. Mark your calendar and plan join us in Atlanta for a day that promises inspiration, collaboration, and the warm sense of community that defines CSI Southeast.
CSI National | June 14-17 | Bethel University
Join us in Mishawaka, IN for the 29th year of our flagship event. It’s back and better than ever with the longer format, Sunday, June 14 through Wednesday, June 17!
Held on the peaceful campus of Bethel University, CSI National is the perfect retreat for busy educators, college students, and fine arts administrators. Recharge your batteries with concerts, reading band and rehearsal strategy clinics, and relevant and actionable sessions. Get the support you need from the CSI family of music educators and strengthen your network of colleagues and friends.
CSI National would not be complete without the iconic Conn Selmer factory tour - built into the curriculum for those attendees wishing to visit with the artisans responsible for creating the beautiful instruments you play. We are also delighted with the return of the Blue Devils Experience and Marching Arts Clinic, held at the historic Mishawaka High School on June 17th. Mark your calendar today and keep and eye on your inbox - registration opens soon!
CSI Northeast | August 11-13 | Ithaca College
CSI Northeast, a collaborative event presented by Conn Selmer Institute, Ithaca College Bands, and the New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA), is the perfect way for educators to prepare for returning to their classrooms in fall.
Plan to join us on the idyllic campus of Ithaca College this August 11-13, for two and a half days of meaningful professional development designed for music educators, administrators, and college students. You’ll learn from experienced faculty and Conn Selmer Educational Clinicians, who bring valuable insight and proven strategies to the sessions they offer.
In the evening, we take CSI Northeast off-campus to enjoy some much-needed time to unwind and connect with colleagues in a fun and relaxed setting. While CSI Northeast is presented in partnership with NYSBDA, you do not need to be a member to attend as this event is open to all. Registration opens soon so plan today to attend and be part of this remarkable experience!
CSI Central | Fall 2026 | Olathe Northwest High School
We look forward to welcoming you to CSI Central in Fall 2026, at Olathe Northwest High School in Olathe, KS. Returning for a third year to the Kansas City Metro area, CSI Central is the perfect way to give your fall semester a boost, with sessions that energize and uplift your teaching and provide practical ways to enhance your teaching!
The addition of the reading band and rehearsal strategies session provides an interactive opportunity to explore and rehearse a wide variety of concert band literature across multiple grade levels. This hands-on session is designed to broaden repertoire, refine rehearsal techniques, and gain practical strategies for selecting literature. Mark your calendar today and plan to join us in Olathe!
By the end of the opening speech, CSI renewed my enthusiasm to return to my classroom! Each session was informative and empowering, no other event encourages the community and connections that CSI does every year. I can't wait to go back again!
• Hannah Kegg, Band Director, Flanagan-Cornell
Going into my first year of teaching, the CSI gave me so many tools that I can use to make sure that I am setting myself and my students up for success in music and in life. Each presenter had something unique to offer, and it's events like CSI that remind me how small our world of Music Education really is.
• Steven Stanton, Band Director, Georgetown HS, OH
Even for this 27-year veteran teacher, I still found new and helpful information from all the sessions and presenters. Starting my day with the wonderful trombone quartet performance was the soothing balm after a hectic week and set just the right tone for the day ahead. I can't wait to come back again next year, and bring more people with me!
• Kim Kiser, Band Director, Osage Trail Middle School
This was one of the best conferences I have attended. It was amazingly organized. Even as a 25-year teacher in the profession, I still learned so much. Very high-quality sessions. The CSI staff were amazing. I can not say enough about this conference!
• Melinda Smith, Band Director
Whether you are planning to join us for the first time at one of our regional events in 2026 or you are a Conn Selmer Institute alum, you might have some questions for us. We would love to hear from you! Feel free to reach out to the team and we will be in touch shortly!