Misson/Values
What is the motto of TBS?
Tau Beta Sigma for greater bands!
Who is the founder of Tau Beta Sigma?
Wava Banes
Purpose 1: To promote the existence and welfare of the collegiate bands and to create a respect and appreciation for band activities and achievements among the listening public everywhere.
How do we do this?
Fill in the blanks of the mission statement.
We provide exceptional service to ___ ____ and promote equality and diversity, including ____ _____ in the band profession. We cultivate leadership, educational achievement, music appreciation and community development.
collegiate bands, empowering women
What year was Gamma Omega founded (first time)?
1969
Purpose 2: To honor outstanding members of the band through privilege of membership, in the Sisterhood, extended in recognition of musical achievement, demonstrated leadership, and an enthusiastic approach to band activities.
How do we do this?
Free Response (band awards, etc.)
What does it mean for service to be exceptional, and how do we exemplify it?
Free Response (exception service betters a greater whole, Fiddlesticks, donating to women's shelters, etc.)
Where were the first two chapters of TBS founded?
Oklahoma A&M University and Texas Tech University
Purpose 3: To develop leadership through active participation with the band, and through it, to strengthen those traits of conduct, thought, and idealism which characterize the responsible membership of the band.
Reword this Purpose in plain English.
Something like "We help make new leaders and help strengthen the band because of our leadership"
What is a vision statement (in general) and what would you consider to be the vision of TBS?
Free response (something talking about the future of TBS)
What was the name of the organization that replaced TBS Gamma Omega, and what year did they establish?
Omicron Pi Alpha in 1980
Purpose 4: To encourage a close relationship between collegiate bands and promote a high average of attainment by the performance of good music and selection of worthwhile projects.
How can we help with this?
Free Response (reaching out to other chapters, etc.)
What is the connection between our motto and our mission statement?
Free Response (Making bands greater through our exemplary service, etc.)
What is the most recent University chapter that Gamma Omega served as the installing chapter for?
Slipper Rock (Kappa Alpha)
Purpose 5: To provide a meaningful and worthwhile social experience for all engaged in collegiate band work, and to cooperate with other musical organizations and societies in every manner consistent with our mutual purposes and those of the institution at which chapters are located.
Reword this Purpose in plain terms.
Free Response (make life better for bandies, etc.)