National Polices/Headquarters
National Facts
National History
National Awards
NIB/National Council
100
No member, membership candidate or alumnus of KKY and TBS shall conduct nor condone hazing activities. Permission or approval by a person being hazed is not a defense.
What is the National Policy on Hazing?
100
Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary band Sorority provides service to collegiate bands, encourages the advancement of women in the band profession, and promotes and enriches an appreciation of band music through recognition, leadership development, and education of its members.
What is the Tau Beta Sigma Mission Statement?
100
Tau Beta Sigma
What is the name of the sorority?
100
It is a music award that is given to a women who has made a definite contribution to bands in some way such as outstanding musicianship, composition, direction, or by some means of distinguished service.
What is the Outstanding Service to Music Award?
100
This ensemble continues to make a significant contribution to the advancement of the collegiate band. Open to all qualified musicians, whether or not they are members of the Fraternity or Sorority, the NIB brings composers and respected conductors in America.
What is the NIB?
200
TBS prohibits discrimination by any component part of the Sorority or by any person acting on behalf of the organization on the basis of race, national origin, gender, religion, handicap, sexual orientation, or marital status.
What is the national policy on discrimination?
200
White and Blue (Describe the flag-5 rows: red row, white row, blue row, green row, and black row. With a yellow lyre in the center.)
What is colors and flag of the sorority?
200
Wava Banes Henry
Who is the founder of the sorority?
200
This award is presented each biennium to one member who has demonstrated outstanding and continued service to Tau Beta Sigma.
What is the Wava Banes Turner Award?
200
Dr. F. Lee Bowling
Who is the founder of the NIB?
300
There shall be evidence that the abuse or illegal use of controlled substances can erode the foundations of fraternalism and diminish the complete attainment of the goals and objectives of the organizations and the educational community.
What is the National Policy on Alcohol & Controlled Substances?
300
"Tau Beta Sigma for Greater Bands"
What is the official motto?
300
Alpha Chapter- Oklahoma State university Beta Chapter- Texas Tech University
Who is the Alpha Chapter and Beta Chapter?
300
Awarded to student leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the sorority. Any active member is eligible.
What is The Baton?
300
President- Nicole Sanchez Vice President for Colonization and Membership Vice President for Special Projects Vice President for Communication and Recognition Vice President for Professional Relations
What positions are on the National Council? Who serves as President?
400
Stillwater, Oklahoma
What is the name of the city/state where national headquarters are located?
400
The "American Beauty" Red rose, long-stemmed
What is the official flower?
400
A monument recognizing the founding of TBS at Tech University was unveiled adjacent to the front steps of the Music Building on the Tech campus. (displays the crest)
What is the National Shrine?
400
The Chapter Leadership Award is designed to honor the outstanding chapter in the nation during the biennium, selected from the Chapter Leadership Finalists.
What is Grace and A. Frank Martin Chapter Leadership Award?
400
Vice President for Professional Relations
What is Prof. Beth Bronk's role on the National Council?
500
Former Santa Fe Railway depot which had been purchased by the Sorority and Fraternity.
What was the building before it was housed as KKY/TBS National Headquarters?
500
T-A-U B-E-T-A S-I-G-M-A "Tau Beta Sigma"
What is the official cheer?
500
The Podium
What is the name of the official publication?
500
Awarded to an to outstanding musicians who have demonstrated excellence in their college band programs?
What is the "For Greater Bands" Award?
500
Samuel Almanza
Who participated in the NIB this past year at the 2013 National Convention?
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