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Who was both the founder and first honorary member of Sinfonia?
Ossian Everett Mills.
When and where was Sinfonia Founded?
October 6th, 1898, at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.
What is the total amount of your financial obligation to the national fraternity before you can be initiated?
$185
When is Founder’s Day?
October 6th
Where is our Chapter located and what is our name?
Southeast Missouri State University, Iota Psi.
Who was the second President of the Alpha Chapter and sixth Supreme President of Sinfonia?
Percy Jewett Burrell.
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.
What is the current annual financial obligation to the Fraternity?
$200
With what frequency are the National Conventions held?
Triennially.
On what day was our Chapter founded?
March 4th, 1961.
Who is the Iota Psi Chapter Province Council Representative?
What is the origin of the name “Sinfonia?”
George Chadwick, secondary honorary member, suggested the name “Sinfonia” from a student organization to which he had belonged in Leipzig, Germany.
What are the four classes of membership?
1. Probationary 2. Collegiate 3. Alumni 4. Honorary
What is the national philanthropy of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity?
The Ossian Everett Mills Music Mission.
What is your province number and geographical boundaries?
5, Southern Illinois, Southeastern Missouri, Southwestern Indiana
Who is the National President of Phi Mu Alpha?
Jonathan “Rusty” Shields
Give the names and locations of the first four chapters of Sinfonia.
1. Alpha Chapter, New England Conservatory of Music; Boston, Massachusetts
2. Beta Chapter, Broad Street Conservatory; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
3. Gamma Chapter, American Institute of Applied Art; New York, New York
4. Delta Chapter, Ithaca Conservatory; Ithaca, New York
Upon initiation into the Fraternity, each member shall receive what five items?
Official Membership Pin
Songbook
Wallet Card
National Constitution and Bylaws
Membership Shingle
Lyrecrest; 10600 Old State Road, Evansville, Indiana 47711
Who is the current Province Governor?
Daniel Drake
Give the name and location of the second National Committeeman-at-Large.
Jeffrey N. Robinson;Moore, South Carolina
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?
1. Attend all required meetings.
2. Pay all financial obligations.
3. Maintain academic 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.
What is the mission of the Sinfonia Educational Foundation (SEF)?
To enrich the lives of collegiate Sinfonians and advance music in America.
List the names and locations of all currently active chapters in your Province.
Beta Theta, Milikin University
Epsilon Kappa, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Epsilon Upsilon, Evansville University
Iota Psi, Southeast Missouri State University
Xi Upsilon, Eastern Illinois University