Founding
Who was both the founder and first honorary member of Sinfonia?
Ossian Everett Mills
Give the names and locations of the current national president and vice president.
National President Jonathan “Rusty” Shields; Bloomington, Indiana
National Vice President Jesse A. Reyes; Coto de Caza, California
With what frequency are National Conventions held? What about provide workshops?
Triennially, Annually
What is the total amount of your financial obligation to the national fraternity before you can be initiated?
$185
What is your province number and geographic boundaries?
Province 22 and SoCal to southern nevada
Who was the second President of the Alpha Chapter and sixth Supreme President of Sinfonia?
Percy Jewett Burrel
Give the names and locations of the current national secretary-treasurer and historian.
National Secretary-Treasurer Jeffrey N. Robinson; Moore, South Carolina
National Historian J. Andrew Owen; Athens, Tennessee
What is the national philanthropy of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity?
The Ossian Everett Mills Music Mission.
What are the four classes of membership?
1. Probationary
2. Collegiate
3. Alumni
4. Honorary
Who are our faculty advisors
Dr. Christopher Peterson
Dr. Dustin BarrWhen and where was Sinfonia founded?
October 6th, 1898, at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts
Give the name and location of the Fraternity’s National Headquarters.
Lyrecrest; 10600 Old State Road, Evansville, Indiana 47711
What two days are celebrated by the chapter, and on what dates?
Founders day: October 6th
Chapter day: May 6th, 1960
What is the current annual financial obligation to the Fraternity?
National Fraternity: $200
Chapter: $11.15
Give the names and locations of the active chapters in your province
Omicron Pi - Cal State Fullerton, Fullerton, CA
Delta Pi - Uni. Of Redlands, Redlands, CA
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.
Give the names and locations the chairman, province governor’s council and the chairman, Collegiate Province Representative’s Counci
Chairman, Province Governor’s Council Dave B. Friday, Royal Oak, Michigan
Chairman, Collegiate Province Representative’s Council Victor M. Briseño; Killeen, Texas
What is the mission of the Sinfonia Educational Foundation (SEF)?
To enrich the lives of collegiate Sinfonians and advance music in America.
Upon initiation into the Fraternity, each member shall receive what five items?
Official Membership Pin
Songbook
Wallet Card
National Constitution and Bylaws
Membership Shingle
Who is your big and grandbig? (With pledge classes)
Cmon you know it
When and how did the Sinfonia Club become a national fraternity?
On October 6, 1900, with the admission of a group of men at Philadelphia’s Broad Street Conservatory as Sinfonia’s Beta Chapter.
Give the names and locations of the committee men at large and the national collegiate representative.
Committeeman-at-Large Timothy P. Carter, Esq., Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Committeeman-at-Large Jeffrey N. Robinson; Moore, South Carolina
National Collegiate Representative Dana A. Rodriguez; Muncie, Indiana
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.
What are the responsibilities of membership?
(Hint: There are 6)
1. Attend all required meetings.
2. Pay all financial obligations.
3. Maintain academic performance standards.
4. Become familiar with the Fraternity’s governing documents and policies.
5. Become familiar with the Fraternity’s history.
6. Support the efforts and objectives of the Fraternity.
Name 4 chapter roles, their officers, and pledge class
VP - Adam Rooney Delta Theta
Secretary - Brendan Baxter Delta Theta
FEO/Treas -Steve Moreno Delta Iota
Historian - Aiden Betts Delta Eta
Warden - Zakarias Dimpel-Alvarez Delta ThetaARO - Samuel Song Delta Theta
Choir Master - Abraham Robles Delta Kappa