Conn Selmer Institute (CSI) Southwest 2026

03/28/2026
In-Person Event

Arizona State University
50 Gammage Parkway
Tempe, AZ

Join us on March 28, 2026, at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ, for CSI Southwest, an inspiring day of professional development created for band and orchestra directors and college music education students. This one-day event features world-class faculty who will share proven strategies, practical insights, and fresh perspectives to elevate your teaching and leadership. Each session is designed to provide immediate takeaways you can apply in your classroom and program. Unique to CSI Southwest, Dr. Jason Caslor, Dr. Jamal Duncan, and Colonel Jason Fettig will lead this year's conducting clinic for interested educators. 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 offers a powerful opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with peers who share your passion for music education. Stay tuned for updates as faculty highlights and the full schedule will be posted here first. Do not miss this chance to build community, gain inspiration, and take the next step in your music education journey.
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Clinic Details

Saturday, March 28

11:25 am – MST

Assess, Elevate, Repeat: Meaningful Assessment in the Ensemble Classroom

Tiffany Hitz

Looking to take your ensemble assessments beyond the traditional concert rubric? This session will show you how to seamlessly integrate formative and summative assessments into your daily rehearsal routine. Learn how to individualize feedback, monitor progress, and engage students in their own growth – all without sacrificing valuable rehearsal time. Discover tools for tracking performance, customizing assignments, and using data to inform instruction in real time. Even better, learn hot to highlight these effective solutions to strengthen both instruction and student accountability in your ensemble with your administrator.

Clinician Details

Tiffany Hitz

Tiffany Hitz

Tiffany Hitz leads Middle School Bands at Robinson Secondary. With degrees from VCU and Boston University, she’s taught since 2001. A national clinician and adjudicator, she serves on the National Band Association board and is Virginia State Chair. Hitz received the 2023 Bandworld Legion of Honor and is a two-time Grammy Music Educator Award nominee. She co-authored "Women in Wind Band" and is a National Board Certified Teacher.