2025 Midwest Clinic
December 17–19, 2025
Chicago, Illinois
Visit Conn Selmer at Booth #401
We’re excited to see you at the 2025 Midwest Clinic! Explore all the exciting experiences, giveaways, performances, and special events happening with Conn Selmer throughout the conference.
What’s Happening at Midwest
- Exclusive Giveaways — attendees must visit booth #401 to enter
- Free Clarinet Clinic at the Conn Selmer Chicago Studio
- Division of Education (DOE) Clinician Sessions
- Conn Selmer Artist Performance Schedule
- Artist Meet and Greets at Booth #401
- Henri Selmer Paris Jazz Showcase – 140th Anniversary Celebration
- …and more!
Giveaways
Win the Fab 5 for Your Music Program
5 Instruments. 7 Models. Outstanding Student Performance.
Enter for a chance to win the Fab 5: five all-star student instruments, seven models in all, built for outstanding student performance.
Win a Concert by The Moanin' Frogs
Stop by Booth #401 and enter for a chance to win a performance by The Moanin' Frogs at your school!
Concert Date: Spring 2027 (mutually agreed-upon date)
Win a Registration to Conn Selmer Institute (CSI)
Visit Booth #401 for:
- A chance to win a free registration to CSI National 2026
- A Midwest Clinic–exclusive discount code for 2026 CSI event registration
- Information on 2026 CSI regional events for current and future music educators and fine arts administrators
Immerse yourself in professional learning that sparks creativity, collaboration, and inspiration designed for music educators at every level.
Learn About CSI
Accessories Giveaway
Stop by the Accessories Bar at Booth #401 for:
- Free giveaways! Including reeds, oils, and more from Bach, Yanagisawa, Henri Selmer Paris, Conn, Holton, and Brilhart.
- Limited quantities available, so stop by early!
- Onsite playtesting at the accessories bar with Conn Selmer experts.
- A chance to win a free brass or woodwind mouthpiece or brass mute (value up to $579).
Events and Educational Opportunities
Free Clarinet Clinic at the Conn Selmer Chicago Studio
Clarinet Rx: The Ultimate Troubleshooting Guide for Clarinet & Bass Clarinet
Presented by Henri Selmer Paris Artists Stefanie and Joshua Gardner
Thursday, December 18 • 10:00 AM
Learn techniques for diagnosing and resolving common challenges faced by clarinet and bass clarinet players, from reed issues to tone inconsistencies and articulation struggles, gain valuable tips and techniques to help you troubleshoot and improve your clarinet section with confidence.
Division of Education Clinicians Session Schedule
| Name | Session Title | Time | Room | Conn Selmer Clinician or Artist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Brittin Chambers | An IDEA in Action: Composer Reflections on Their Journey to Writing for Winds | 8:30 AM | W185 | Clinician |
| Chris Grifa | Harmonizing Stress | 8:30 AM | W179 | Clinician |
| Lynne Jackson | Day One Trumpet | 11:00 AM | W193 | Clinician |
| Tim Lautzenheiser | A Conversation with Jerry Junkin | 11:30 AM | W181 | Clinician |
| Tia Fuller | Mind, Body, and Spirit of Jazz Improvisation | 3:00 PM | W192 | Artist |
| Tim Lautzenheiser and Dr. David Vandewalker | Music Parent Session | 3:00 PM | W182 | Clinician |
| Tim Lautzenheiser and Alice Hammel | S.H.O.P. Talk - Q&A For Band Directors: Students with Differences and Disabilities | 4:15 PM | W182 | Clinician |
| Corey Graves | Raising the Bar with Middle School Band Magic | 4:30 PM | W181 | Clinician |
Conn Selmer Artist Performances
| Performance Schedule | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artist | Ensemble | Date | Time | Room |
| Nick Finzer | St. Olaf College Jazz | Dec 17th | 10:00 AM | W196 |
| Sean Jones | Centennial HS Wind Ensemble | 2:30 PM | W375AB | |
| Prism Quartet | Concert | 4:15 PM | W183 | |
| Robert Reynolds | Mountain View HS Jazz Ensemble | Dec 18th | 1:30 PM | W196 |
| Miles Osland | Lafayette HS Jazz Ensemble | 4:30 PM | W196 | |
| The Moanin' Frogs | Concert | Dec 19th | 1:00 PM | W186 |
Artist Meet and Greets at Booth #401
Henri Selmer Paris
140th Anniversary Jazz Showcase
Tuesday, December 16 • 8:00–11:00 PM
Celebrate 140 years of excellence with performances by top Selmer Paris artists, great company, and refreshments. Space is limited to 150 guests.
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