National History
Chapter History
Band Facts
Symbols
8 and 5
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Where is National Headquarters?
Stillwater Station in Stillwater, Ok
100

When was Eta Gamma founded?

Eta Gamma was founded on February 11, 1984

100

Where did the band march before the TTC?

The roof of a building!

100
What is our official flower?
The American Beauty long stemmed, Red Rose.
100
Name one of the eight essential factors.
Physical and mental qualities of an attractive nature; Demonstrated loyalty and dependability to those persons and institutions deserving of it; A truthfulness and honesty that instills a sense of trust in others; Cheerfulness at all times and under all circumstances, even in the face of great trial; A mutual interest in the Art of Music, in its performance and in the aesthetic qualities it can project to others; Generosity of mind, heart, and hand; Tolerance, tempered with kindness and a consideration for the needs of others; Fortitude and courage to see an ideal, to seize upon it and follow it wherever it may lead you in Tau Beta Sigma.
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Who is the founder of Tau Beta Sigma?
Wava Banes Henry
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Why does Eta Gamma have two founding classes?

We became so small that we were inactive. We were then able to become active again!

200

What was Aaron's first full marching show at BU?

Space Odyessy: 2012

200
What is our official colors?
White and Blue.
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Name one of the Five Qualities.
Knowledge and Development of your physical powers in the quest for good health and bodily perfection; Recognition and development of your intellectual potential; Appreciation for and the maintenance of the highest moral standards; Achievement of and the personification within you of lofty spiritual ideals; Cultivation and maintenance of your emotional poise under all conditions.
300

What is held biannually, in odd numbered years?

National Convention: Next in 2023 in Orlando, Florida

300

Who is our brother chapter?

Theta Beta

300

Who lost their marching band uniform their senior year?

James Kang

300
What is Tau Beta Sigma National Magazine?
The Podium Magazine.
300
The 8 and 5 as a whole are called what?
The Ideals of Tau Beta Sigma.
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What is the day and year Tau Beta Sigma was officially founded?
March 26, 1946
400

Previously there was a cap on how many bids Eta Gamma was allowed to extend. What was the cap?

6 bids

400

What did Aaron break before the band banquet Amanda's senior year?

Both his feet

400
What is a description of our official flag?
Red, White, Blue, Green, Black. with gold Lyre in the Middle
400
Name two of the Five Qualities.
Knowledge and Development of your physical powers in the quest for good health and bodily perfection; Recognition and development of your intellectual potential; Appreciation for and the maintenance of the highest moral standards; Achievement of and the personification within you of lofty spiritual ideals; Cultivation and maintenance of your emotional poise under all conditions.
500
Located in Lubbock Texas, Texas Tech is which chapter of Tau Beta Sigma?
The Beta Chapter
500

When was the Sacrifice created?

Bonus points if you can tell me why it was needed

Spring 2013

To fill the pillow of Emily Anstey 

500

Name one major event the BU Band has participated in.

In the Black Mass movie. Performed with J.Giles Band. Performed with Dropkick Murphys. Performed with Foster the People. Performed on Wheel of Fortune

500
What is our national motto?
Tau Beta Sigma for greater bands
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The Eight Essential Factors promote these two qualities:
Friendship and Respect.
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