Studied by 47 peopleWhen and where was Sinfonia founded?
October 6th, 1898 at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts
Who was both the founder and first honorary member of Sinfonia?
Ossian Everett Mills
What is the origin of the name “Sinfonia?”
George Chadwick, second honorary member, suggested the name “Sinfonia” from a student organization to which he had belonged in Leipzig, Germany
When and how did the Sinfonia Club become a national fraternity?
On October 6th, 1900, with the admission of a group of men at Philadelphia’s Broad Street Conservatory as Sinfonia’s Beta Chapter
Who was the second President of the Alpha Chapter and sixth Supreme President of Sinfonia?
Percy Jewett Burell
Give the names and locations of the first four chapters of Sinfonia.
Alpha Chapter, New England Conservatory of Music; Boston, Massachusetts
Beta Chapter, Broad Street Conservatory; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Gamma Chapter, American Institute of Applied Art; New York, New York
Delta Chapter, Ithaca Conservatory; Ithaca, New York
What is the object of this fraternity?
The object of this fraternity shall be for the development of the best and truest fraternal spirit; The mutual welfare and brotherhood of musical students; The advancement of music in America and a loyalty to the alma mater.
Give the names and locations of the National Officers and the National Executive Committee
National President: Kyle C. Coleman; Columbia, South Carolina
National Vice President: Welsey J. Taylor; Kennesaw, Georgia
National Secretary-Treasurer: Jesse A. Reyes; Coto De Caza, California
National Historian: J. Andrew Owen; Athens, Tennessee
Committeeman-at-large: Timothy P. Carter, Esq., Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Committeeman-at-large: Jesse A Reyes; Coto De Caza
National Collegiate Representative: Reno M Ruiz, Plano, Texas
Chairman, Province Govenor’s Council: Tavell L. Kindall; Waggaman, Louisiana
Chairman, Collegiate Province Representatives Council: Levi D. R. Frazier; Greenville, North Carolina
Give the name and location of the Fraternity’s National Headquarters.
Lyrecrest; 10600 Old State Road, Evansville, Indiana 47711
What is the mission of the Sinfonia Educational Foundation (SEF)?
To enrich the lives of collegiate Sinfonians and advance music in America
With what frequency are National Conventions held?
Triennially
What is the national philanthropy of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity?
The Ossian Everett Mills Music Mission
What are the four classes of membership?
Probationary
Collegiate
Alumni
Honorary
What is the total amount of your financial obligation to the national fraternity before you can be initiated?
$160
Upon Initiation into the Fraternity, each member shall receive what five items?
Official membership pin, Songbook, Wallet card, National Constitution and Bylaws, and Membership Shingle
What are the responsibilities of membership?
Attend all required meetings
Pay all financial obligations
Maintain academic performance standards
Become familiar with the fraternity’s governing documents and policies
Become familiar with the fraternity’s history
Support the efforts and objectives of the fraternity
What is the current annual financial obligation to the Fraternity?
National Fraternity: $164
Province: $16
Chapter: $166
What is your province number and geographic boundaries?
28, Northern and Central Indiana
List the names and locations of the active chapters in your province.
Alpha Sigma, Butler University
Delta Lambda, Ball State University
Gamma Omega, Indiana State University
Kappa Sigma, Valparaiso University
Sigma Epsilon, Purdue University Fort Wayne
Give the name and location of your province Governor and Collegiate Province Representative.
PG: Benjamin Hutchison; Knightstown, IN
CPR: Dana Rodriguez; Muncie, IN
How often must a Province Workshop be held?
Annually
What two days are celebrated by the chapter, and on what dates?
Founder’s Day: October 6th
Chapter Day: October 5th
List your chapter’s officers.
President: Alex Shotwell
Vice President: Anthony Owen
Secretary: Tim McCord
Treasurer: Allan Newman
Fraternity Education Officer: Ian Enstrom
Historian: Ellys Davenport
Warden: Phillip Bilby
Alumni Relations Officer: Charles Pearce
Faculty Advisor: Scott Buchanan
Web Master: Ellys Davenport
Music Director: Sam Stenger
Jazz Fest Director: Ruben Martinez
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