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CutTime Inducted into the American Bandmasters Association

CutTime's Rick Ghinelli Represents The Organization As They Become An Associate Member Of The ABA

Chicago, IL (March 6, 2026) - CutTime, LLC, a leading provider of fine arts program management software, was inducted as an associate member of the prestigious American Bandmasters Association last Friday, March 6th at the ABA 2026 Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

"I was so honored to represent CutTime as we were inducted into the prestigious American Bandmasters Association last week." Rick Ghinelli, CutTime Director of Customer Success said. "The ABA and their members are so well-respected, it's incredible to have their support in what we're doing as an organization." 

CutTime was sponsored by Scott McKee from ABC/WIBC, Brad Kent from UIL, and Mike Kamphuis from Conn Selmer. Ghinelli was also selected to be the Vice Chair of the Associate Members and will move up to Chair after the next ABA convention in 2027.

"Associate members are inducted to highlight their support of ABA members, so this is a win for the entire CutTime family and reinforcement of our mission, which is to serve and support people in fine arts everywhere." CutTime CEO Corey Black commented.

About CutTime, LLC

CutTime, LLC equips Fine Arts leaders with the technology and capabilities they need to maximize their teaching and advocacy impact. Together with our industry partners, we are revolutionizing how music, theatre, dance, and other programs support and advance their members' learning experiences. CutTime’s platform manages millions of inventory assets and provides time saving communication and financial tools for thousands of fine arts programs across North America. With one easy-to-use, interconnected software package created by an expert team of former fine arts educators and performers, we help organizations of all sizes provide a deeply meaningful experience for students, families and their communities. Learn more at https://gocuttime.com, Facebook and YouTube @gocuttime and LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/cuttimellc

About American Bandmasters Association

The American Bandmasters Association, founded in 1929, with John Philip Sousa as Honorary Life President, recognizes outstanding achievement on the part of Concert Band conductors and composers. The current membership (invitational) comprises approximately 300 band conductors and composers in the USA and Canada, and 80 Associate Members (music businesses and corporations that provide significant services to bands and to the publication of band music.)" https://www.americanbandmasters.org/