Dates and Places
When and Where was Sinfonia Founded?
On October 6, 1898, at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts
National President
National Vice President
- Jonathan "Rusty" Shields; Bloomington, Indiana
- Jesse A. Reyes; Coto de Caza, California
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 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
Who was both the founder and first honorary member of Sinfonia?
Ossian Everett Mills
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
National Secretary-Treasurer
National Historian
- Jeffery N. Robinson; Moore, South Carolina
- J. Andrew Owen; Athens' Tennessee
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 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 name and location of the Fraternity's National Headquarters.
Lyrecrest; 10600 Old State Road, Evansville, Indiana 47711
Committeeman-at-Large -
Committeeman-at-Large -
Timothy P. Carter Esq., Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Jeffery N. Robinson; Moore, South Carolina
Upon initiation into the Fraternity, each member shall receive what five items?
Official Membership Pin
Songbook
Wallet Card
National Constitution and Bylaws
Membership Shingle
What is the current annual financial obligation to the Fraternity?
National Fraternity - $120
Province - $5
Chapter -$35
Who was the second President of the Alpha Chapter and sixth Supreme President of Sinfonia?
Percy Jewettt Burrell
What is your province number and geographic boundaries?
27; Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia
National Collegiate Representative -
Chairman, Province Governor's Council -
Dana A. Rodriguez; Muncie, Indiana
Dave B. Friday; Royal Oak, Michigan
What are the responsibilities of membership?
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.
List the names and locations of the active chapters in your province.
Nu Psi - Shenandoah University; Winchester, VA
Xi Epsilon - Sheperd University: Sheperdstown, WV
Eta Psi - University of Maryland - College Park; College Park, MD
Pi Eta - Morgan State University; Baltimore, MD
Sigma Tau - Towson University; Towson, MD
Zeta Iota - Howard University; Washington D.C
Xi Mu - University of Delaware; Newark, DE
What is the national philanthropy of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity?
The Ossian Everett Mills Music Mission
What two days are celebrated by the chapter, and on what dates?
Founder's Day - October 6
Chapter Day - November 21
Chairman, Collegiate Province Representatives Council
- Victor M. Briseño; Killeen, Texas
List your chapter's officers.
President - Jamaige Clark
Vice President - Alix Shriver
Secretary - Christian Philbert
Treasurer - Christian Philbert
Fraternity Education Officer - Blake Dodson
Historian - Henry Waldrop
Warden - Alix Shriver
Alumni Relations Officer - Henry Waldrop
Faculty Advisor - Brian Butler
Music Director - Lucas Maciel
SGA Rep - Alix Shriver
Master of Ceremonies - Jamaige Clark
Give the name and location of your province Governor and Collegiate Province Representative
PG: Vacant
CPR: Jose Rivas; Winchester, VA
What are the four classes of membership?
1. Probationary
2. Collegiate
3. Alumni
4. Honorary