National O/F
National Info
District Officers/Chapters
District Info
Songs
100
Who are the National President and Vice President for Colonization and Membership?
Jonathan Markowski and Adrienne Rall
100
What are our official colors, flower, motto, and premise?
Royal blue and white, the American Beauty long-stemmed rose, "Tau Beta Sigma for greater bands", "It is an honor to be selected to serve."
100
Who are the President and VPM of SED?
Do'Nyal Webb, Katelyn Wysong
100
How often are District Officers elected?
Every year
100
What are the first two lines of the National Hymn?
We come together one and all with music in our hearts

In TBS we serve the band and always do our part

200
Who are the Vice President for Special Projects and the Vice President for Professional Relations?
Erika Pope and Dr. Kyle R. Glaser
200
What is the National Headquarters location, and what is the National Shrine Headquarters location?
Headquarters: Stillwater, Oklahoma

Shrine: Texas Tech University

200
Who are the VPSP and Secretary of SED?
RJ Gammon, Taylor Posey
200
What is the District publication?
The Eighth Note
200
What are the last two lines of the National Hymn?
We're TBS and friends to all and we care what we do

So sing out loud and we'll be heard/To you we will be true.

300
Who is the Vice President for Communications and Recognition, and how often are National Officers elected?
Siobhan Wilkes, 2 years
300
What is the national publication for TBS and KKY, and what is the National Intercollegiate Band?
The Podium, a band open to all collegiate musicians organized by Dr. F. Lee Bowling
300
Who are the Treasurer and Counselors of SED?
Taylor Posey, Lee Commander and Kelsey Reilly
300
Name the last eight Greek letters.
Rho, Sigma, Tau, Upsilon, Phi, Chi, Psi, Omega
300
What are the first four lines of the second half of the Affirmation?
When I wander far from home

I'll have courage I'm not alone

When darkness falls and all is night

I'll trust my heart and find the light

400
Who are TBS's founders?
Wava Banes Henry, D. O. Wiley, Emily SoRelle, Rose La Nell Williams
400
When and where were the Alpha and Beta Chapters chartered
Alpha: Oklahoma State University, 3/26/1946

Beta: Texas Tech University, 5/4/1946

400
Name the two SED/ACC chapters that are NOT in Florida--chapter, school, and marching band name
Epsilon Theta, Georgia Tech, Marching Yellow Jackets

Iota Lambda, UNC-CH, Marching Tar Heels

400
Name the seven districts.
Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, North Central Southwest, Western, International
400
What are the last four lines of the Affirmation?
Tau Beta Sigma for you I will hold strong

Tau Beta Sigma a sister for ere long

So from today until my rest

With my sisters I am best.

500
When and where was TBS founded and chartered--specify which is which
Founded: Texas Tech University, 1939

Chartered: Oklahoma State University, 3/26/1946

500
What is the mission statement of Tau Beta Sigma?
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.
500
Name the two SED/ACC schools that ARE in Florida
Alpha Omega, Florida State University, Marching Chiefs

Gamma Epsilon, University of Miami, the Band of the Hour

500
Name the seven states in the SED
North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida
500
Recite the whole affirmation.

On this day I shall profess

My true devotion to TBS 

I’m a sister in the bond

Of this kinship I am fond

Tau Beta Sigma

For you I will hold strong

Tau Beta Sigma

A sister for ere long.

When I wander far from home

I’ll have courage I’m not alone

When darkness falls and all is night

I’ll trust my heart and find the light

Tau Beta Sigma

For you I will hold strong

Tau Beta Sigma

A sister for ere long

So from today until my rest

With my sisters I am best.

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