Founding
Who was both the founder and first honorary member of Sinfonia?
Ossian Everett Mills
What is the national philanthropy of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity?
The Ossian Everett Mills Music Mission.
What is the total amount of your financial obligation to the national fraternity before you can be initiated?
$160
How often must a Province Workshop be held?
Annually
Who is Nu Omicrons Faculty Advisor
Stuart Palmer
Dr. Tony Marinello
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.
With what frequency are National Conventions held?
Triennially
What are the four classes of membership?
1. Probationary 2. Collegiate 3. Alumni 4. Honorary
What is your province number (and geographic boundaries)?
37
(Not on exam: Northern and Central Illinois)
Who is Nu Omicons Historian
Seth Berkshier
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.
Who is the current National President
Kyle C. Coleman; Colombia, 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
Give the name and location of your Province Governor and Collegiate Province Representative.
PG: Justin Lee
CPR: Gunnar Tejes
Who is Nu Omicrons Secretary
Luke Fuller
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
NOT ON EXAM: What are the 4 Secret National Musical Fraternities we are NOT allowed to join
(If you get this wrong I will not count it against you)
1. Sigma Alpha Iota
2. Mu Phi Epsilon
3. Phi Beta
4. Delta Omicron
What two days are celebrated by the chapter, and on what dates?
Founder’s Day – October 6 and Chapter Day – November 19th
Who is Nu Omicrons Warden
A.J. Martorano
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
Give the names and locations of the National Officers and the National Executive Committee.
National President Kyle C. Coleman; Columbia, South Carolina
National Vice President Wesley J. Taylor; Kennesaw, Georgia
National Secretary-Treasurer Jesse A. Reyes; Coto de Caza, California
National Historian J. Andrew Owen; Athens, Tennessee
Committeeman-at-Large Timothy P. Carter, Esq., Baton Rouge , Louisiana
Committeeman-at-Large Jesse A. Reyes; Coto de Caza, California
National Collegiate Representative Reno M. Ruiz; Plano, Texas
Chairman, Province Governor’s Council Tavell L. Kindall; Waggaman, Louisiana
Chairman, Collegiate Province Representative’s Council Levi D. R. Frazier; Greenville, North Carolina
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.
Illinois State University; Nu Omicron - Normal, IL
Illinois Wesleyan University; Alpha Lambda - Bloomington, IL
University of Illinois; Alpha Xi - Champaign, IL
Bradley University; Delta Nu - Peoria, IL
Northern Illinois University; Epsilon Rho - Dekalb, IL
Western Illinois University; Kappa Psi - Macomb, IL
Elmhurst University; Pi Iota - Elmhurst, IL
Northwestern University; Iota - Evanston, IL
Vandercook College of Music; Xi Kappa - Chicago, IL
Who is Nu Omicrons Web Master
Nate "Nathan Richards Media" Richards of Nate Richards Media