Barbara Hill Moore (Mu Chi) addresses attendees during the International Conference Grand Banquet after receiving the Elizabeth Mathias Award. Read more about all the convention award winners on page 12.
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FEATURES 5
Convention 2023: A Texas-sized round up of the Fraternity’s first in-person convention in six years
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Celebrating 120 years of Music, Friendship and Harmony in Cincinnati by Jennifer Barnett
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Founders Day Message by Kurt-Alexander Zeller
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Music Therapy, Stat! by Danielle Musat
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Chords of Collaboration: Kansas City Young Chamber Musicians emphasizes teamwork and fun
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2023 Mu Phi Epsilon Fraternity Award Winners
30 Foundation Grants and Scholarships Information
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Envisioning the Future of Convention by Kurt-Alexander Zeller
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Musings: An 80th Birthday Concert by Jim Reilly
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From the Archives: The Women’s Symphony Orchestra of Chicago
DEPARTMENTS 34
Applause & Encore: Member and Chapter News
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Final Notes Compiled by Ann Geiler
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Executive Officers Directory
On the Cover: Sister Caroline Neal attends the Kansas City Young Chamber Musicians recitals with her sketchbook and produces paintings from the sketches in her studio. A portion of her art sales benefit KCYCM’s student need-based scholarship fund. (Sr. Caroline Neal)
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