Conn Selmer Institute (CSI) National 2026 Event
See CutTime at CSI National 2026!
What's Happening
Join CutTime at the 29th Annual Conn Selmer Institute National, June 14–17, 2026, at Bethel University in Mishawaka, Indiana. As one of the nation’s premier professional development events for music educators, CSI National brings together band directors, fine arts administrators, college students, and industry leaders for four days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration.
CutTime is proud to be part of this year’s event as a presenter and partner in helping music educators simplify the business side of running successful programs. From managing finances and inventory to streamlining communication, payments, fundraising, and student information, CutTime helps directors spend less time on administrative work and more time focused on students and music.
Throughout the conference, attendees will experience world-class clinics, reading sessions, performances, and networking opportunities led by renowned educators and Conn Selmer Educational Clinicians. Be sure to connect with the CutTime team to discover practical tools and strategies that can help your program save time, stay organized, and operate more efficiently all year long.
We can’t wait to connect with music educators from across the country and support the incredible work happening in school music programs every day.
Spending too much time on administrating and orchestrating? Feel overwhelmed with all of the ‘extra stuff’ it takes to run your music education program? Good news, we can help! Get clearer communication, simpler financials, and better inventory management all in one trusted software package. Plus, tap into powerful fundraising tools to lift up your work and boost your impact!
10 Awesome Tools to Revolutionize Your Music Program Next Year
SCHEDULED ANNOUNCEMENTS - compose your weekly newsletters fearlessly with auto save and draft mode for convenient sending via email and/or text anytime.
DYNAMIC CALENDARING - create event series and recurring events, add them to public and district calendar views that can be embedded on your website.
AUTOMATED REMINDERS - let us do the chasing and pleading for you. Automatic reminders for payments, volunteering, and signature requests at the ready.
DIGITAL SIGNATURES - reduce mounds of paper sorting and filing. Send requests in bulk or individually for rental agreements, handbooks, and permission slips.
EVENT TICKETING - instantly add ticketing sales to any event you create in CutTime, perfect for performances, banquets, camps! Learn more here.
ZERO FEES FUNDRAISING - spin up cash-based and product-based fundraisers for your program, powered by Simple Raise. ZERO FEES, You Keep 100%! See how here.
ONLINE PAYMENTS - avoid the endless trips to the cash box. Use Stripe or Vanco to process payments, and manage payment transfers through an Angel Fund.
INVENTORY SCANNING - bar code scan to zip through attire and instrument assignment flows, use QR coded case tags for more secure asset tracking.
SLICE & DICE REPORTING - dozens of new filters and column additions to enhance your export reporting for Members, Financials and Inventory.
MAGIC LINKS - keep your Members and Guardians in the know with WAY less effort. Personal Magic Links go right to their inbox or mobile message feeds.
Schedule Your Personal Tune Up
I'd love to sit down and see how we can further optimize your current operations. Small things are the big things, so don't be shy! Set up a session using the scheduling link below.