The Triangle, publication of Mu Phi Epsilon, Vol. 108, Issue 3, Fall 2014

Volume 108, Issue 3

Fall 2014

Volume 108, Issue 3 Fall 2014

Convention Spotlights Also: 2014 Awards Grant, Scholarship & Contest Information

Fraternity Mission Statement: Mu Phi Epsilon International Professional Music Fraternity is a coeducational fraternity whose aim is the advancement of music in the community, nation, and world through the promotion of musicianship, scholarship, and music education, with emphasis on service through music.

Volume 108, Issue 3

Fall 2014

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contents Convention Awards . . . . . . .4

Provinces at Convention . .22

Individual Awards . . . . . . . . .6

Group photos by province of almost everyone who gathered in Sacramento.

Outstanding members of 2014.

Mu Phi Leaders . . . . . . . . . .25

Outstanding chapters of 2014.

Welcome the new International Executive Board and Foundation Board.

Convention 2014 . . . . . . . . . .8

Applause / Encore . . . . . . .26

Spotlight on exquisite performances, engaging speakers, special events, and excited attendees at the Sacramento convention.

News from members and chapters.

Alumni Presidents Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Mu Phi Musings . . . . . . . . .12

Final Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Chapter Awards . . . . . . . . . .7

Founders Day reflection on bold and exciting times as the fraternity grows; thoughts from the new Collegiate and Alumni Advisors.

International Corner . . . . . .14

by Keith Ford Fables and virtues - how being a musician can make a difference.

Bookshelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

District Directors Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Executive Officers Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Welcome to Alpha Omicron . .Back Cover Reactivated September 25, 2014

by Kurt-Alexander Zeller Wide-ranging new dictionary of everything a vocalist should know.

Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Complete list of available grants and scholarships, with application form; International Competition winner, new board member.

ACME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 A vocalist/educator, flutist, and pianist are the newest ACME honorees.

Convention chair and photographer Kathy Earl. Phot o by Katherine Pf eiffer.

© 2014 Mu Phi Epsilon. All rights reserved.

On the cover: Composer Adrienne Albert (front center) acknowledges applause after the world premiere of her work A Golden Celebration, commissioned by the Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation in celebration of its fiftieth anniversary. The work was performed by (from left) violinist Jorge Ávila, pianist Yukiko Sekino, and cellist Marek Szapakiewicz as part of the Past International Competition Winners recital at the 2014 convention. Photo by Kathy Earl.

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President’s Message Remember the Road Runner cartoon? Poor Wile E. Coyote was always left behind with a bemused expression as the Road Runner sped by and left him in the dust. I felt a bit like Wile E. Coyote upon the conclusion of the 2014 convention. After nearly three years of planning, the convention was like the Road Runner – past before we could blink. However, unlike the coyote, we are left with a huge smile and great satisfaction. The convention was four full days of workshops, breakout sessions, recitals, eating together, renewing friendships and making new ones – an experience we will not soon forget.

Upcoming Contest and Award Deadlines > Mary Alice Cox Award for > >

Lifelong Learning Marian Bowker Davidson Collaborative Pianist Award Original Composition Contest Deadline March 2, 2015

Complete descriptions and application forms at muphiepsilon.org/ mpefraternitycontestsawards

Also be sure to review current grants and scholarships offered by the Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation, pages 16-18; application deadline is March 2, 2015.

There were times when I wondered if we could make it happen, but with the help of many members, it all came together. In fact, it is important to remember that every successful convention requires contributions of time and talent from many people. Among them was our indispensable convention chairman Kathleen Earl, who along with her Sacramento Alumni support team made sure we were well cared for.

It was a convention of firsts. We celebrated the Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation’s 50th anniversary by adding an extra day to the convention. The Foundation provided an outstanding concert of past International Competition winners, including the premiere of a commissioned work by Adrianne Albert celebrating the anniversary. Sterling Patron Dr. Chen Yi was our composerin-residence and keynote speaker, and we were delighted to initiate her to full Mu Phi Epsilon membership. The music delegates recital and other member performances throughout the convention were of the highest caliber, including the outstanding convention chorus and its conductor Georgina Phillippson, who quickly became loved by all.

Four IEB members retired this year; they have served our fraternity well and we will miss their wise counsel and guidance. However, their successors are enthusiastic and excited about assuming leadership roles in the fraternity, and the new IEB is already hard at work, especially Collegiate Advisor Jenny Smith. The candidate training booklet has been completely revised and we are working on a simplified initiation process.

Many other fraternity initiatives are underway. At the Finance Committee’s suggestion, Mu Phi Epsilon has expanded its liability insurance coverage to include chapters, something the fraternity has not provided before. The $35 insurance assessment on the dues statement is each chapter’s share of the premium – a bargain. I have appointed a committee headed by Dr. KurtAlexander Zeller to review and revise our bylaws, solicit input and feedback from the membership, and present new bylaws for approval at the 2017 convention.

The ritual is being reviewed, the manuals updated, and so much more.

visit us online @ muphiepsilon.org

The interaction and energy of the collegiate and alumni delegates confirm that the Fraternity’s future is bright, and the enthusiasm generated at the convention has surely spread to the entire membership. It’s an exciting time for our beloved fraternity and I am honored to be walking this path with all of you.

Rosemary Ames International President

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Convention A wards AWARD OF MERIT

AWARD OF DISTINCTION

For a member’s significant contributions to music

For a member’s significant contributions to music and the Fraternity

Joyce DiDonato, Phi Pi For her dedicated service to music as an internationally renowned singer, concert artist, recording artist, master teacher and member of Mu Phi Epsilon; and for her inspiration and encouragement of young musicians.

ELIZABETH MATHIAS AWARD For a member’s professional recognition and achievement in music Cynthia Briggs, Mu Chi, St. Louis Area Alumni For her achievements as a music therapist, psychologist, and teacher of music therapy. With the St. Louis Symphony, she provides music projects for victims of abuse, mentally disabled, and children who have cancer. She is the subject of a PBS documentary called “Kids Rock Cancer” to be shown soon.

Eileen Wingard, Phi Nu, San Diego Alumni For her achievements as cofounder of the San Diego Community Orchestra, initiator of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra’s preconcert lecture series and of the “Musicians in the Making” program for young performers, and active supporter of other local music events and organizations in her community.

Kansas City Alumni president Julia Scherer (left) presents the Citation of Merit to Joyce DiDonato in Kansas City after Joyce's September performance there.

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Lenita Chadima McCallum Witherspoon, Phi Iota, Palos Verdes/South Bay Alumni For her significant loyal service as PSW District Director 1993-2001, Foundation Board member 2003-2007 (Chairman 20042005, President 2006-2007), and International 3rd Vice President 2009-2014; and for her contributions to music as a performer of opera, musical theater, recital, chamber, and church music, and as a teacher of voice for grade 7 through adult.

ELEANOR HALE WILSONROSALIE V. SPECIALE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD For a member’s significant service to the Fraternity beyond the local chapter level Wynona Wieting Lipsett Mu Chi, Dallas Alumni For her significant loyal service as SC Province Governor 19721974, International 5th Vice President 1974-1977, International 2nd Vice President 1977-1980, Foundation Board member 1989-1994 (Competition Chairman 1989-1994, President 1994), International President 1995-2003, and ‘Final Notes’ writer for The Triangle 2003-present.

Convention A wards ORAH ASHLEY LAMKE DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD

PRESIDENTIAL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

For a longtime member’s dedication to the Fraternity at the local level

For a member’s significant loyal service to the Fraternity and the local chapter

Ramona Gifford Mu Nu, Palos Verdes/South Bay Alumni For tireless work on behalf of her chapter, including involvement in nearly every project and service in every office; her advocacy for music education; and her love, expertise and sharing of music.

Deon Nielsen Price Gamma, Los Angeles Alumni For service to her chapter through hosting innumerable meetings, recitals, and other events in her home, and for representing the Fraternity locally, nationally, and internationally through her distinguished music career.

CITATION OF MERIT For significant contributions to music by a non-Fraternity member Jake Heggie Composer of art songs, opera, chamber and concert works; composer-in-residence to the San Francisco Opera; pianist.

Janet Davidson, Gamma Lambda, Colorado Springs Alumni For her exemplary role as the motivating force in the establishment of the Colorado Springs Alumni chapter through member and patron recruitment and training, chapter outreach performances in the community, and chapter newsletter.

Jim Reilly, Epsilon Alpha, Minneapolis-St. Paul Alumni For his outstanding accomplishments as alumni chapter president, including increased meeting attendance, outstanding programming, monthly electronic newsletter with vision-impaired access, redesigned yearbook, Facebook page, scholarships and other outreach to area collegiates, patron recruitment, and senior residence concerts where Mu Phi members live.

PRESIDENT’S OUTREACH AWARDS For a member’s significant contribution to starting a chapter. Each is listed with the chapter he or she helped start.

Audra McDonald Soprano, opera star, international concert artist, recording artist, Tony Award winner, actress, and philanthropist.

San Francisco Opera Company Second largest opera company in North America, noted for the quality and innovation of its productions and for its leadership in professional operatic training, arts education, and audience development.

Janet Davidson. . . . . . . . . . . Colorado Springs Alumni Isabel De La Cerda. . . . . . . . Zeta Nu Brandon Barnett . . . . . . . . . Zeta Xi Paula Thomas-Lee . . . . . . . . Zeta Omicron Eugenia Flores . . . . . . . . . . . Zeta Pi Zack Carlson . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zeta Rho Bradley Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . Zeta Sigma Madelyn Smith . . . . . . . . . . . Zeta Tau Haley Pope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zeta Phi Janice Feinstein . . . . . . . . . . Zeta Upsilon Eileen Kennedy . . . . . . . . . . Baton Rouge Alumni

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2014 Indiv idual A wards International Sterling Achievement Award

Province Senior Achievement Awards

Jane Davidson, Mu Nu, Univ of Southern California Artist manager, arts administrator, singer/ songwriter. Jane helped reactivate Mu Nu and served as chapter secretary, events chair, and president.

Her on- and off-campus activities ranged from music industry connections to club basketball. A music industry major, she graduated with departmental honors and now works in the field.

ATLANTIC DaMarra Underwood Zeta Xi, Howard Univ

SOUTH CENTRAL Dakota Reynolds Phi Tau, Univ of North Texas

PACIFIC NORTHWEST Alec Chase Phi Lambda, Willamette Univ

GREAT LAKES Lena Miller Epsilon, Univ of Toledo

NORTH CENTRAL Elizabeth Boschult Beta Pi, Nebraska Wesleyan Univ

PACIFIC Nicholas Joven Mu Eta, Univ of the Pacific

EAST CENTRAL Camron Gray Beta Theta, Tennessee Tech Univ

WEST CENTRAL Stacy Stevenson Gamma Gamma, Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ

PACIFIC SOUTHWEST Jane Davidson Mu Nu, Univ of Southern California

Musicological Research Contest Jane Davidson, Mu Nu, Univ of Southern California Undergraduate Research Paper “Black, White, and Elvis: The Songwriters, The King, and How They Shaped Rock n Roll.”

Look for a summary of her paper in a futureTriangle.

Marian Bowker Davidson Collaborative Pianist Award Alexander Greenberg, Lambda, Ithaca College To underwrite costs of staging a musical theatre production at Ithaca College in 2015. He will act as music director and conductor for a 10-person cast and 10-piece orchestra.

Mary Alice Cox Award for Lifelong Learning Rona Commins, Alpha Delta, Sacramento Alumni To support a mid-life transition from professional singer and university instructor to author of True Tales of Italian Intrigue, A Musician’s Guide to Florence.

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2014 Chapter A wards Alumni Chapters INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI CHAPTER

Collegiate Chapters OF THE

YEAR

INTERNATIONAL COLLEGIATE CHAPTER OF THE YEAR

Palos Verdes/South Bay

Phi Tau, University of North Texas

PROVINCE ALUMNI CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

PROVINCE COLLEGIATE CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Atlantic Eastern Great Lakes Great Lakes East Central Southeast South Central Central North Central West Central Pacific Northwest Pacific Pacific Southwest

Kansas City, Wichita, Dallas, Ann Arbor

Atlantic None eligible Eastern Great Lakes Lambda, Ithaca College Great Lakes None eligible East Central Kappa, Butler Univ Southeast Alpha Zeta, Radford Univ South Central Phi Tau, Univ of North Texas Central Zeta Alpha, Williams Baptist College North Central Zeta Lambda, Waldorf College West Central Gamma Gamma, Southwestern Oklahoma State Univ Pacific Northwest Phi Lambda, Willamette Univ Pacific Alpha Delta, Sacramento State Univ Pacific Southwest Beta Alpha, CSU Fullerton

OUTSTANDING NOTEWORTHY PROJECT

OUTSTANDING SERVICE PROJECT

Boston, Washington D.C., tie Alliance Ann Arbor Terre Haute Atlanta Dallas Kansas City Minneapolis/St. Paul Wichita None Eligible San Francisco Palos Verdes/South Bay

WINNERS CIRCLE

TO

SCHOOL

Ann Arbor, Minneapolis/St. Paul

Alpha Nu, West Texas A&M University

OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT

OUTSTANDING SERVICE PROJECT

TO

COMMUNITY

Colorado Springs

Epsilon Epsilon, Texas Christian University

KATHERINE DOEPKE AWARD FOR CREATIVE PROGRAMMING

CHAPTER

St. Louis Area, Wichita

WITH MOST

SERV HOURS

Alpha Pi, Texas State University

OUTSTANDING COMMUNICATIONS

OUTSTANDING COMMUNICATIONS

YEARBOOK

NEWSLETTER

NEWSLETTER WEBSITE

Alliance, Los Angeles, Palos Verdes/South Bay Boston, Colorado Springs, Dallas, Kansas City, Palos Verdes/South Bay Alliance, Los Angeles, Palos Verdes/South Bay

DISTRICT DIRECTOR OF THE

YEAR Marilyn Sandness EC1 Mu Upsilon, Dayton Alumni

WEBSITE

FACULTY ADVISOR OF THE

YEAR Andrea Imhoff Zeta Mu, Texas A&M University

Gamma Gamma, Southwest Oklahoma University, Epsilon Epsilon (TCU) Phi Tau, University of North Texas, Delta Pi, Tarleton State Univ, Phi Xi, Baylor Univ

CHAPTER ADVISOR OF THE

YEAR Janice Feinstein Zeta Upsilon, Santa Monica College

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CONVENTION 2014 As International President Rosemary Ames says in her message (page 3), this year’s convention is one we won’t soon forget. Relive it (or enjoy it vicariously) through these articles by collegiate reporters for the daily convention newsletter Sterling Notes, and enjoy the convention photos. Photos by Kathy Earl, convention chair and official photographer, except where otherwise credited.

Collegiate Workshop

By Dylan Fornshell, Alpha Mu

The first collegiate workshop presented by Sandra McMillen (left) had information that can be used by all individual chapters, with topics ranging from how to write an agenda to how to run a meeting using parliamentary procedure. Speaking about special committees, McMillen noted how such committees – if used correctly – can speed up membership meetings by eliminating discussion that can be held in the committee meeting. She also spoke about other ways to speed up meetings and said, “If your meeting is running more than thirty minutes, you are doing something wrong.” When discussing new members and the rush period, McMillen stressed the importance of checking grades before starting the student’s candidacy. It was also duly noted that all members who owe money to the chapter are not in good standing and may not vote or speak to any motion that may be on the floor. Many more topics were covered that truly Isab helped clear the air for many delegates on how to properly Stepel De La Cerda (left) and hanie San run the chapter in terms of agendas, budgets, during a Dis dritter listen trict Directo rs workshop. parliamentary procedure, and officer duties.

From left: Kristin McCarthy, Eric Westray, Denise AlinaMarie Fields, and Daisha Watson enjoy a meal together. Photo by Aaron Larget-Caplan.

Wendene Wilson Shoupe (Tau Alph a, Alumni), left, the oldest member wh Toledo o attended convention, conv erse Dallas Alumni). Ph s with Tena Hehn (Phi Tau, oto by Katherine Pfeiffer.

Foundation Golden Anniversary Luncheon As delicious plates of parmesan artichoke chicken were served at the Foundation Luncheon on Wednesday, all convention participants were together to celebrate fifty years of giving. We know as Mu Phis that we are united by music, friendship, and harmony, and these ideals were especially evident during the luncheon. As we were treated to harp music performed by International Competition winner Rachel Brandwein, eyes lit up and a sense of unity and love for music was cast over the Capital Ballroom. And as composer Adrienne Albert explained her piece A Golden Celebration, old friends and new shared their anticipation of the premiere of her new work, written to celebrate the Foundation’s remarkability. Various honors were announced to end the luncheon, and it became clear that the Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation has a lot to be proud about, having accomplished so much in just fifty short years.

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Above, pianist Paul Verona (Foundation board) and violinist Jorge Ávila (past Competition winner) take a bow.

Past Found ation board m Dawn Neal (Phi Nu, Lo ember s Angeles Alumni) with F Competition oundation display of winners.

Photo by K atherine Pfe iffer.

By Joanna Mackley, Beta Pi

Judges Panel

By Ben McCosh, Epsilon Phi

The International Competition judges took the stage Wednesday morning for the Judges Panel, hosted by competition coordinator Keith Bohm, to explain their thought processes while judging. Here are a few highlights from an information-packed session. The judges agreed that the visual aspect plays a part in their score for each contestant along with artistic quality, because as performers we must use the full value of the aesthetic experience. While appearance does not outweigh musical quality, the proper image can help one connect with the audience, a goal we as performers are constantly striving for. One of the biggest challenges is judging very different instruments against each other. The judges addressed this topic on an individual level, yet I believe they missed an important point: that all musical performance can be judged at a fundamental level no matter what instrument is played. I think that if fundamental musical communication is achieved, then the artists can be judged on a fair and equal footing even when comparing different instruments.

From left: C ompetition judges Davi d He Yukiko Seki no, Marek S nderson, zpakiewicz.

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Convention choir awaits performance.

Rachel Brandwein – Born to Play the Harp

By Jimmy Zepeda, Alpha Nu The Friday evening recital by this year’s International Competition winner was remarkable and breathtaking. Rachel Brandwein heard about the competition from her mom Dorothy Brandwein (Gamma) and the Kansas City Alumni Chapter, who encouraged her to enter.

After her performance, it is evident that she was born to perform on the harp. She is passionate, skillful, professional, and has raised the standards for musicianship across the fraternity, especially for future competition entrants. Her compositions are just as astonishing as her solo performances, challenging harpists to use a variety of techniques. Rachel says “I feel extremely fortunate to be able to share music with Mu Phi chapters and audiences as a whole. I take one day, practice session, or concert at a time with the goal of doing my best!”

Bookings Available Bookings are now open for Rachel Brandwein to perform in your area. Chapters may sponsor her concert appearance on their own or team up with another chapter or other organization as co-sponsor. Visit mpefoundation.org/competition.html for details. Questions?

Contact Artist Concert Manager Paul Verona at mpefoundation.vp@gmail.com.

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CONVENTION 2014 Jumpstarting a Career in Music

By Katie Barr, Epsilon Upsilon

Convention attendees stitch on a collaborative Mu Phi needlepoint, created for the Honors Luncheon.

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On Wednesday, July 30, Andrew Cooperstock led an inspiring breakout session entitled “Jumpstarting a Career in Music: Practical Tips for 2014.” Dr. Cooperstock presented to a group of primarily collegiate Mu Phis, all hoping to gain knowledge from an experienced musician and professor. He provided the audience with a list of eighteen attributes that make a successful musician, including versatility, self-awareness, and an open mind. His list of tips offered great insight from a musician who teaches, performs, and collaborates with other musicians. Above all, Dr. Cooperstock After the conven tion, workshop pr maintained that finding balance within a musical life is one of the esenter and pianis Andrew Coopersto t ck (left) traveled most difficult, but necessary, attributes to attain. Since many Mu to Luxembourg to perform with clarin etist and retiring 4th VP/Music Advisor Martha M Phi members are both educator and performer, an equally split acDonald (secon d from right) and violinist William Te attention allows one to progress at the proper rate. Dr. rwiliger. Second from left is Andrew's student Cooperstock’s realistic perspective encouraged all musicians to Elizabeth Leger (D elta Rho), in Lu xembourg on a M recognize that it is the journey, not always the product, that u Phi scholarship. matters most. Musicians must remember each day to remain lifelong learners, as the presence of new voices will continue to push us forward.

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Workshop:

I’ve Composed a Piece, Now What?

(A Composing Life) By Ben McCosh, Epsilon Phi Renowned composer Adrienne Albert shared her life story, especially how she came to composing later in her career. Albert had early working relationships with Igor Stravinsky and Leonard Bernstein, yet was not completely satisfied or self-aware at that time; she felt her voice was not her own with such respected people around her. It was through her ability to persist in music that she came to composing at the tender age of fifty. She gets her ideas from everyday life, similarly to Messiaen, and acknowledges that some of her compositions are jewels, others not so much. Her advice to young composers is to get your name out there in the world through competitions, your own publishing (advice: keep all of your publishing rights), and lots of networking. With hard work, commissions will come to you instead of your Past International Competiti on Winner Jo Ávila congratulates fighting for them. Her ultimate message is: no matter where life may take Adrienne Albert aft rge premiere of her ne er the west work at the you, persist and keep music deep, close, and dear to your heart. You never convention. know where you might end up.

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By Katie Barr, Epsilon Upsilon Over delicious light lunches, collegiate and alumni delegates conversed and exchanged information at the 50+ Honors Luncheon on Friday. Delegates were asked ahead of time to sit with members they had not yet met, forming new bonds between all chapters. Each place setting included a bookmark that was passed around so all at the table could write a bit about themselves, and the completed bookmarks left each delegate with contact information for their full table, collegiates and alumni alike. At the close of the meal, several delegates spoke of their experience thus far in Mu Phi Epsilon.

The variety of experiences from collegiates, alumni, district directors, and members for 50+ years gave the audience an understanding of the connections between us all. It was inspiring to see that despite age differences, the bonds of music, friendship, and harmony remain clear and true to each and every speaker. All those at the luncheon also were given a string of friendship to tie around their finger as a never-ending reminder of the bonds that hold us all together.

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Photo by Katherine Pfeiffer.

Honors Luncheon Salutes Old Traditions, Starts New Ones

LEFT: Peggy Capps (Phi Tau, Denton Alumni) gives a humorous talk at the Honors Luncheon. TOP RIGHT: Sandra Wiese (Zeta, Cleveland Area Alumni, past Foundation board), left, and Katharine Pfeiffer (Gamma, Ann Arbor Alumni). BOTTOM: Erica Wilens (Alpha Delta)

The Music Whisperer

By Jimmy Zepeda, Alpha Nu From my point of view as an instrumentalist singing in the convention choir, having Georgina Phillipson (left) as the choir conductor was enjoyable but also intense. A combination of comedian, inspirational speaker, and music teacher as well as conductor, she always wears a smile. She conducts in a variety of ways including hand gestures, a golf ball, and even her face. Convention choir members will also remember her numerous sayings. A few examples: “Never apologize for greatness” and “The person who does the most work, also does the most learning.” And last but not least, “Don’t pee in the pool.” If you weren’t in the choir this convention, you definitely missed out. I am so happy that I had the wonderful opportunity of getting to know Georgina the Music Whisperer!

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Mu Phi Musings 2014 Founders Day Message November 13, 2014 Founders Day is when Mu Phi Epsilon members pause to celebrate our rich past and our promising future. The past we celebrate as we honor the bold leaders Elizabeth Mathias Fuqua and Winthrop Sterling, who dared to dream of an organization where members would work toward the advancement of music in the community, nation and even the world.

So – Happy 111th Founders Day! In the spirit of our founders, Mu Phi Epsilon is experiencing bold and exciting times. The fraternity is continuing to grow thanks to ongoing expansion and recruitment efforts. It is exhilarating to read the positive and motivational stories shared by our members and chapters.

As President, I am privileged to attend chapter installations where young music students take a chance on establishing something new and building it into something meaningful and worthy. All this is done while maintaining high academic and musical standards. At each installation, I think back to our founders Elizabeth Mathias Fuqua and Winthrop Sterling, who took their passion and friendship and founded an organization that has persevered through two world wars, difficult economic times, and technological advances. It could not endure without members, collegiate and alumni, who embrace our values and assist in continuing the legacy. Our members recognize these ideals and have the zeal for their continuation.

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I hope you are celebrating the power of Mu Phi Epsilon through a Founders Day event that involves your members, your community, your school, and music lovers everywhere. On behalf of the entire International Executive Board, I wish you a very happy Founders Day!

Rosemary Ames International President

Mu Phi Musings Collegiate Connection

By Jenny Smith, Second Vice President/Collegiate Advisor collegiateadvisor@muphiepsilon.org

Get Connected

Hello, collegiates! I am so excited to have been elected your Collegiate Advisor for our next triennium. There are many things to get done, and I have a lot of great ideas that I hope you’ll love. I want to give a special thanks to Sandra McMillen, who has poured her heart and soul into this office for the past six years. She has also made my transition into this office quite easy with her diligent organization. She is a wealth of information, and I’m happy she’s still willing to help.

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My first order of business upon taking office was to edit and revise the Guide to Membership, fondly remembered as our training manual. I am happy to report that this task has been completed, as well as updating forms associated with candidates and initiation. As I continue to update the remaining forms, I’ll also be making Quick Reference Guides for all offices; these will give an abbreviated view of your office and duties. I’ll notify you when they are available.

Once they are ready, you can go to our website for 24/7 availability of all forms and documents that are important for your operation.

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Don’t forget to find us on Facebook (Mu Phi Epsilon Collegiate Network, Mu Phi Epsilon Professional Fraternity), Twitter (@MuPhiFrat) and Instagram (@MuPhiEpsilon). You’ll find me contributing to all these networks. Stay connected, and have a wonderful start to your year!

Alumni Corner

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By Ruth Cuccia, Third Vice President/Alumni Advisor alumniadvisor@muphiepsilon.org Our 2014 convention in Sacramento was definitely a Spotlight on the Past, Present and Future for our fraternity! My immediate predecessor Lenita McCallum set us up to succeed and flourish in our chapters with three alumni workshops. I saw those of you who attended these workshops frantically taking notes and raising your hands to ask questions so you could take this valuable information home to your chapters. Not only were the workshops vital and very helpful, but there was joy shared as old friendships were rekindled and new friendships established throughout the convention.

It is now my honor and privilege to serve all of you in my new position. My focus will be to listen to and support all alumni chapters, continue the fine work started by Lenita and those who came before her, and begin new projects to enhance our alumni membership goals and support our collegiates even more as we look to the future.

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The Virtues of Being a Musician

by Keith Ford On a recent trip back home to Mississippi, I perused some old books I had read as a child. It was revealing to spend time with tomes that had shaped my imagination and education. One large anthology made me chuckle: The Book of Virtues. Put together by former Secretary of Education Bill Bennett in the 1990s, it includes stories and poems from classical mythology, the Bible, and numerous other sources. It became popular with families, and my parents bought it in the hope that I would read it, pledging that if I got through its 818 pages they would pay me a whopping $50. I didn’t manage it.

I was turning thirteen that year, and the stories were a bit dry to me then.

Coming back to the book as a father and teacher was quite different, and I began to see its value for teaching and for story-times with my three-year-old son. I browsed familiar classics such as The Tortoise and Hare and The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs, terrifying stories about foolish boys and girls, and fables that commended loyalty and love. The stories were a bit too serious for my little boy, but I did use many of them for work, as source material for lessons I gave as a primary school song-writing teacher and choir director.

Back in England, earlier this year the school commissioned me to prepare a choir of 70 fourth-graders for community performances before the summer break. I wrote the music for the children in the hope that it would help create feelings of goodwill between them and also between the school and the community.

Choir members also wrote some of the songs we sang. A dozen children met with me three mornings a week before school for Songwriting Club, when we would read a story or poem, discuss it, sing together, and write songs based on material from The Book of Virtues. One 14

story by Aesop captivated the children in a big way after I re-contextualized it to their own age, in their own neighbourhood: two boys are walking together when a bear approaches. The stronger lad promptly climbs a tree, while the weaker one has no choice but

from wrong and how best to relate to one another. As musicians, we have opportunities to guide them through the vehicles of poem, story, and song. It gives me great satisfaction to know that these children are experiencing more deeply what it means to be in healthy

Keith Ford (background) watches as another teacher works with his young choir.

to play dead. The bear sniffs around the ‘dead’ boy, snorts, and leaves. Later the lad up the tree comes down and asks the other what the bear said to him. The boy says, “He told me never again to travel with a friend who deserts you at the first sign of danger.”

community with one another. An old psalm begins: “How wonderful, how beautiful, when brothers and sisters [and might I add pupils] get along.”

How true it is. __________________________

The story, and the song I wrote based on it, had a big impact on the children.

They later asked another teacher leading a workshop on friendship if they could sing it for her – because they had learned some things about friendship from Aesop’s story and wanted the teacher to hear it. How I wish I could have been there to witness this event.

Music’s ability to move children makes working as a musician worthwhile. At a young age, children are learning right

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This is Keith’s last International Corner. He works as a freelance musician in London, England.

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A Dictionary for the Modern Singer

By Matthew Hoch Reviewed by Kurt-Alexander Zeller With A Dictionary for the Modern Singer, baritone Matthew Hoch (Lambda, Allied, ACME) has produced a book unlike any other reference work currently available to singers. Part of the Dictionaries for the Modern Musician series that intends to “offer both the novice and the advanced artist lists of key terms designed to fully cover the field of study and performance,” the book treats an extraordinarily broad range of topics. It’s a handsomely produced volume of 306 pages that is sure to become a fixture in voice studios and personal reference libraries across the country.

Like most dictionaries (notice that the title is not An Encyclopedia for the Modern Singer), the book’s chief usefulness lies in its breadth rather than its depth. The author, who describes himself as a “curious generalist,” clearly lays out his aims in an introduction: A Dictionary for the Modern Singer is a generalist’s resource. It is not a pedagogy dictionary, voice science dictionary, or diction resource. Yet it is, in a way, all of these things—and more—at the same time. And it fills a unique gap in the singer it fills a unique gap in and voice teacher’s the singer and voice library. teacher’s library While many specialist resources have been published, this is perhaps the first general lexicon of its kind. An emphasis was placed on breadth rather than depth, on brevity rather than comprehensiveness … No single topic is covered exhaustively, or even adequately for that matter. The reader who wishes to know more about any particular subject is strongly encouraged to pursue the resources outlined in [the] extensive bibliography.

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A Dictionary for the Modern Singer presents a wider range of topics than any comparably sized reference work for singers on the market. The host of subjects includes terms and concepts from vocal pedagogy, vocal literature, music theory, performance practice in a wide variety of styles (including contemporary commercial), historical musicology, acoustics, world music, audio technology, anatomy, medicine and more. The book is an excellent reference for a quick, general answer about almost any singing-related topic.

As such, it is a friendly resource for high school and undergraduate singing students and deserves a place of honor in their singing teachers’ studios.

Most entries are relatively cursory, and readers with depth of knowledge in a particular area will undoubtedly find an entry or two that omits detail they wish had been included. However, as promised, the generous (15 pages) bibliography points A Dictionary for the Modern Singer, readers to

by Matthew Hoch. specialized sources Dictionaries for the to learn more about Modern Musician, any entry that David Daniels, series editor. piques their Lanham, Maryland: curiosity. In Rowman & Littlefield, 2014. addition, A ISBN 978-0-8108-8655-1.

Dictionary for the Modern Singer includes five essays by guest authors and twelve appendices that treat a variety of topics in somewhat greater depth. The appendices range from charts often used by singers (anatomy diagrams, International Phonetic Alphabet, etc.) to various lists.

Some of the lists are more useful than others, but Appendix L’s “Medications and Their Effects on the Voice” is truly crucial information for singers, even in the earliest stages of study. The guest essayists include Jeannette LoVetri comparing classical and contemporary commercial music singing; John Nix on selecting and assigning appropriate vocal repertoire; Dean Southern on effective practicing; Matthew Edwards with an introduction to audio technology, and Heather Winter Hunnicutt (Epsilon Omicron) on the perennial challenge of performance anxiety.

While expert scholars and singers undoubtedly will find a few holes they wish had been filled (as well as a surprising number of proofreading errors for such a well-produced volume), in both concept and execution A Dictionary for the Modern Singer is a valuable resource that singers in all styles and at all levels (and their teachers) quickly will count as a favorite. Highly recommended.

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Foundation Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTS General > *MERLE MONTGOMERY DOCTORAL GRANT: To a bona fide doctoral candidate whose advanced work toward the degree is at a significant stage of completion.

Value $1,000 Chairman: Verona > *GRANT-IN-AID: For a specific purpose essential to completion of an exceptional musical project or undertaking well beyond the planning stage.

Value $1,000 Chairman: Verona (2 grants available) > MABEL HENDERSON MEMORIAL GRANT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDY: To support study outside the United States in a country other than the country of the applicant’s birth or citizenship, awarded on the basis of high achievement in the applicant’s major field. Applicants must be 21 years of age by June 1, 2014.

Value $1,000 Chairman: Verona > HELEN HAUPT ALUMNI CHAPTER PROJECT GRANTS: To support one or more special projects undertaken by an alumni chapter. Previous winners of this grant may re-apply for consideration of a significantly different project.

Value up to $2,000 Chairman: Sandness > *WIESE-ABEGG COLLEGIATE CHAPTER PROJECT GRANTS: To help support one or more special projects undertaken by collegiate chapters.

Value up to $1,000 Chairman: Abegg

Composition & Theory > *LILLIAN HARLAN RAMAGE GRANT FOR GRADUATE STUDY IN COMPOSITION: To a graduate student in composition.

Value $1,000 Chairman: Sandness > *ELLEN JANE LORENZ PORTER GRANT FOR GRADUATE WORK IN COMPOSITION: To a graduate student working on an advanced degree in composition.

Value $1,000 Chairman: Sandness > RUTH DEAN MORRIS SCHOLARSHIP: To a student majoring in Music Theory or Composition.

Value $1,000 Chairman: Sandness

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SCHOLARSHIPS * Designates scholarships significantly funded through generosity of the Eleanor Hale Wilson Charitable Trust

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Conducting > JOHN AND MARY VIRGINIA FONCANNON CHORAL CONDUCTING OR SACRED MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP: For study in choral conducting or sacred music.

Value $7,000 Chairman: Curea > JOHN AND MARY VIRGINIA FONCANNON CONDUCTING/COACHING SCHOLARSHIP: To support study of conducting/coaching.

Value up to $7,000 Chairman: Curea

Instrumental > *ALBERTA DENK SCHOLARSHIP FOR VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO: To support a music major's study of music performance.

Value $1,000 Chairman: May > *GERKE COLLEGIATE ARTIST SCHOLARSHIPS: Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Strings. To an undergraduate music major with a minimum 3.0 GPA in music and a 2.0 GPA in all other subjects Value $1,000 Chairman: Kennedy (2 scholarships available) > BETH LANDIS VIOLIN SCHOLARSHIP: For undergraduate or graduate study in violin.

Value $5,000 Chairman: May > JEAN LOUISE MARTIN SCHOLARSHIP: To an undergraduate or graduate instrumentalist (brass, woodwinds, strings or percussion) for study in music performance.

Value $2,000 Chairman: Kennedy > ELEANOR HALE WILSON CELLO SCHOLARSHIP: To an undergraduate or graduate music education, music therapy, or performance major whose primary instrument is cello.

Value $2,000 Chairman: May

Chamber Music > JAMES AND LOLA FAUST CHAMBER MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP: To a chamber ensemble with one or two Mu Phi Epsilon members (depending on total number of members) demonstrating a performance history of at least two years.

Value up to $5,000 Chairman: Curea

Foundation Arts Management

Keyboard

> EDYTHE G. BURDIN SCHOLARSHIP: To a student studying arts management.

Value $1,000 Chairman: Abegg

Music Education

> BERNSTEIN-CROSMAN SCHOLARSHIP: Piano scholarship for study outside the United States in a country other than the country of the applicant’s birth or citizenship.

Value $1,000 Chairman: Weng

> MADGE CATHCART GERKE SCHOLARSHIP: To an applicant in music education with no professional classroom teaching experience who will complete certification requirements at the end of any term of the current academic year.

Value $1,000 Chairman: Florjancic

> ELEANOR B. WEILER and MILDRED B. FRAME PIANO SCHOLARSHIP: To support piano study in France (preferably Paris). One or more scholarships available.

Value up to $6,000 Chairman: Weng

> BETH LANDIS MUSIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP: For undergraduate or graduate study in music education.

Value $5,000 Chairman: Florjancic > *HAZEL B. MORGAN SCHOLARSHIP: For graduate study in music education.

Value $1,000 Chairman: Florjancic > NADINE WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP: To an applicant currently enrolled in an accredited program of graduate study in music education.

Value $1,000 Chairman: Florjancic > INES PRATT JAMISON SCHOLARSHIP: Value $2,000 (see Voice)

Music Technology > BETTYLOU SCANDLING HUBIN SCHOLARSHIP FOR MUSIC TECHNOLOGY: In memory of Lucie Benefiel Scandling for a project or study involving music technology.

Value $1,500 Chairman: Verona

Music Therapy > LA VERNE JACKSON MEMORIAL MUSIC THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP: To an applicant who is enrolled in an accredited music therapy program and will be doing a pre-internship/internship with a special population.

Value $1,500 Chairman: Sandness

Complete information, qualifications, requirements, and application are available on Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation website at: mpefoundation.org/grants-scholarships/

> HELEN HAUPT PIANO SCHOLARSHIP: To a pianist.

Value $1,000 Chairman: Weng > WIHLA HUTSON ORGAN SCHOLARSHIP: To an organist.

Value $1,000 Chairman: Weng

World Music > BETTYLOU SCANDLING HUBIN SCHOLARSHIP FOR WORLD MUSIC/MULTICULTURAL MUSIC: Awarded in memory of Lucie Benefiel Scandling.

Value $1,500 Chairman: Verona

Voice > *ELIZABETH BOLDENWECK VOICE SCHOLARSHIP: For undergraduate study in voice.

Value $1,000 Chairman: May > *MIKANNA CLARK TAURMAN VOICE SCHOLARSHIP: For postgraduate study in voice.

Value $1,000 Chairman: May > *SARA EIKENBERRY VOICE SCHOLARSHIP – UNDERGRADUATE: To a deserving mezzo-soprano or contralto voice student.

Value $1,000 Chairman: May > *SARA EIKENBERRY VOICE SCHOLARSHIP POSTGRADUATE: To a deserving mezzo-soprano or contralto voice student.

Value $1,000 Chairman: May > INES PRATT JAMISON SCHOLARSHIP: To a music education major who is studying voice.

Value $2,000 Chairman: May > BRENA HAZZARD VOICE SCHOLARSHIP: To any Mu Phi Epsilon member pursuing vocal study, awarded on behalf of the Los Angeles Alumni Chapter.

Value $5,000 Chairman: May MuPhiEpsilon.org

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Foundation

ELEANOR HALE WILSON SUMMER SCHOLARSHIPS For study at any American or International Summer Music Program.

Scholarship application may be made before program acceptance is confirmed.

Value $1,000 (6 awards) Chairman: Verona Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation is also proud to support, through our philanthropic gifts, the following summer programs: > > > >

Aspen Music School Banff Center for the Arts Brevard Music Center Chautauqua Institution

> > > >

Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony International Festival at Round Top Music Academy of the West Tanglewood Music Center

Members of Mu Phi Epsilon applying to the above institutions for their summer programs should advise them of your membership in the Fraternity for consideration of scholarship funds distributed directly by said institution.

SCHOLARSHIP CHAIRMEN Beverly W. Abegg 8 Phillips Drive Westford, MA 01886 978-692-7353 bevabegg@verizon.net

Eileen Kennedy 2875 77th Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70807 225-357-0310 kennedyeb48@gmail.com

Marie Brown (Ginger) Curea 489 Wynola Street Pacific Palisades, CA 902724244 310-459-5150 shogasan@msn.com

Judy May 408 West Mission Drive Chandler, AZ 85225 480-813-6973 judy.may@asu.edu

Linda Florjancic 7959 Wright Road Broadview Heights OH 44147 216-219-4953 Lflorjancic@yahoo.com

Marilyn Sandness 6872 Rose Glen Drive Dayton, OH 45459 937-434-2636 msandness@woh.rr.com

Dr. Paul Verona Grant/Scholarship Coordinator 130 West 15th Street, Apt. 5V New York, NY 10011-6794 347-813-0368 (Cell) mpefoundation.vp@gmail.com Dr. Lei Weng School of Music University of Northern Colorado Campus box 28, Frasier Hall Greeley, CO 80639 513-375-6868 Leiweng@gmail.com

The above information plus all details of the requirements along with the application form for applying for scholarships and grants is available on Mu Phi Epsilon’s website at: http://mpefoundation.org/

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Foundation GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Descriptions and additional requirements available in Foundation Newsletter and at www.mpefoundation.org All Application Materials Postmarked by March 2, 2015 Summer Scholarships Postmarked by April 15, 2015 Grants & Scholarships must be used by March 1, 2016. Applicants must be dues-paying members as of December 31, 2014. Applicants may apply for more than one scholarship/grant. Each entry requires a separate fee and application material. Previous winners are ineligible to apply for the same scholarship or grant, except for the Helen Haupt Chapter Project Grant.

I am applying for the following grant/scholarship: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Please print clearly.

Name in full (no initials) ________________________________________________________________________ Current address ______________________________________________________________________________ Summer address

________________________________________________Date effective ________________

Preferred telephone E-mail address

____________________________Summer telephone ______________________________

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Name at time of initiation Chapter of initiation

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______________________________________________Date of initiation ______________

Chapter of current affiliation ____________________________________________________________________ Send this signed application form and all supporting materials to the appropriate chairman. Include a selfaddressed mailer with sufficient postage for return of materials, if desired. (See Helen Haupt Chapter Project Grant for the only exceptions to the following requests.)

Application Materials: Check that you have provided all required items below.

Current resume, including Mu Phi Epsilon participation Two current letters of recommendation, each sealed in an envelope and signed over the seal by the writer Most recent college transcript, official or unofficial (electronic submission acceptable) One professional head shot, 300 DPI resolution or higher, emailed to appropriate chairman CDs if required; must be of professional quality and playability. DVDs required for Foncannon Scholarship.

Any additional supporting materials noted in specific grant /scholarship descriptions Please list any summer festivals you plan to attend: __________________________________________________ Application fee $25, by cashier's check or certified money order only, made payable to Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation, or credit card. No personal checks will be accepted. Application fees are non-refundable.

Method of Payment: MasterCard Visa Money Order/Cashier’s Check Credit Card No

________________________ Exp. Date______ Signature of Cardholder __________________

Required Signature: I, ___________________________________________________, agree that if I receive this award, I will send to the appropriate chairman a summary of what is accomplished with the assistance of this award. I also agree to return the award to the Foundation if I decide not to use the money as intended.

Signature

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This form may be copied as needed.

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Foundation International Competition Winner Rachel Brandwein Harpist Rachel Brandwein is the winner of the 2014 Mu Phi Epsilon International Solo Competition. She is under management as the Mu Phi Epsilon Concert Artist 2014-2016 and is performing throughout the United States.

Rachel is an adjunct music faculty member at Luther College, adjunct assistant professor of harp at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University, and also teaches at Mount Calvary Academy of Music. Among her performance and composition accomplishments are first prizes and grants in numerous regional and national competitions sponsored by the American Harp Society and the American String Teachers Association, as well as Mu Phi Epsilon.

A featured soloist at the Ninth World Harp Congress in Dublin, Ireland, Rachel also toured China with the Juilliard Orchestra. Since moving from New York to Minneapolis in fall 2012, she has performed with the Minnesota Orchestra and VocalEssence.

In fall 2013, Rachel embarked on a nine-state, fifteen-concert tour with Trio Matisse (flute, harp, cello) as part of the Allied Concert Services Tours and is continuing to perform with the trio. She enjoys giving recitals of original and arranged works with her trombone partner, Dr. David Peterson, as the Branderson Duo. They were awarded a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board and in 2015 will premiere a commissioned work by Dr. Paul Salerni.

By invitation from The American Harp Society, Rachel performed a full recital of her own music at the 2014 AHS national conference in New Orleans. She has presented her works on the Composer’s Concerts at The Juilliard School and at Stony Brook University’s Composer Concert Recital Series. In addition, her compositions have been performed at the University of Michigan, University of Minnesota, Kansas State University, and at Interlochen Center for the Arts where Rachel serves on the harp faculty for the summer camp programs.

Rachel earned degrees from the University of Michigan (BM), The Juilliard School (MM), and Stony Brook University (DMA). She studied harp and French for one year in Paris and Lyon, France. After performing at her doctoral commencement, Rachel was awarded the prestigious Ackerman Award for Excellence in Graduate Studies for “excellence in performance and pedagogy”. Rachel’s goal as a teacher is to help each student appreciate and fulfill his or her artistic potential with confidence, creativity, and dedication.

Meet the Foundation’s Newest Board Member Linda Florjancic, Mu Phi, Cleveland Area Alumni Vice Chairman Linda received her B.M. degree from Baldwin-Wallace College (now University) with a double major in music history and arts management. She pursued post graduate studies at Bowling Green State University where she was selected as the first graduate assistant for the Arts Village. She completed her M.M. in music history and M.A. in arts administration at The University of Akron and held significant internships with Interlochen Center for the Arts, Canton Youth Symphony, and Cleveland Orchestra. Linda is the principal violist of the Parma Symphony Orchestra and secretary of its Board of Directors. She is a member of League of American Orchestras and Omicron Delta Kappa, national leadership honorary. She is an active Mu Phi, serving on the International Finance Committee for three terms and as secretary for the Cleveland Area Alumni. She works at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, the nation's sixth largest historic home.

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ARTISTS, COMPOSERS, MUSICOLOGISTS & EDUCATORS

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Arietha Lockhart, Beta Gamma, Atlanta Alumni 404-291-5162, acme@muphiepsilon.org Mary Au, Mu Nu, Los Angeles Alumni, 323-666-2603, auhaus@gmail.com

New ACME Honorees Mu Phi Epsilon is proud to announce the latest ACME honorees. We are pleased to include them among our most accomplished members whose achievements place them at the acme of our profession. Like all ACME honorees, they welcome mentoring requests and other contacts from Mu Phi members.

Sally Etcheto Mu Chi, Gamma Sigma Chapter Advisor, setcheto@csudh.edu Educator and vocalist Dr. Sally Etcheto is chair of the music department at California State University-Dominguez Hills, where she has been on faculty since 1973. She has conducted large and small choral ensembles, taught studio voice and three levels of voice class, and been music director of numerous musical theatre productions. Sally sings professionally as a soloist and choral artist, having appeared with the Los Angeles Opera, Dallas Civic Opera, Dallas Summer Musicals, and Los Angeles Master Chorale. She performs and records with the twelvevoice a cappella group “Zephyr, Voices Unbound,” of which she is a founding member. She also performs both as a soloist and as conductor of the CSUDH Chamber Singers. Sally is a member of Actors Equity and the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA), for which she was a longtime national board member. She received CSUDH’s 2010 Lyle E. Gibson Distinguished Teacher Award and was instrumental in facilitating the prestigious AllSteinway School designation for the university in 2014.

Maquette Kuper Beta, Sacramento Alumni, maki.kuper@gmail.com Flutist and educator Maquette Kuper is a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music, spent two summers as a fellowship student at Tanglewood, and studied in Paris on a Fulbright fellowship. A past winner of the Mu Phi Epsilon International Competition, Maquette has appeared as soloist with the Boston Pops Orchestra and has performed in Europe and throughout the United States. She plays principal flute with the Auburn Symphony and was a featured soloist in its 2006-07 and 2011-12 series. In March 2013 she was the featured soloist with the Sacramento Symphonic Winds. A founding member of Sacramento’s Capitol Chamber Players and the California Wind Orchestra, she also performs with the California Baroque Ensemble. The Sacramento Bee has praised her “strength, steadiness and authoritative style,” and the Davis Enterprise said, “Kuper had such warm intonation and such musicianship … the flute was dazzling.” Maquette teaches flute privately and is the founder and director of the Davis Youth Flute Choir.

David Nash Beta Tau, Atlanta Alumni, keybordur@yahoo.com Pianist and educator David Nash holds music degrees with honors from Mercer University and Georgia State University. While a student at GSU, he was chosen to give a teaching demonstration at the Music Teachers National Association convention held in Arkansas. David has performed solo classical recitals at Mercer University, Georgia State University, Roswell United Methodist Church, and Lenbrook Square. He performed with his Jazz group Music Ficta at the 1985 Mu Phi Epsilon International Convention. His three CDs have been used for classroom music instruction for Florida elementary students. David is a sought-after piano teacher as well as teacher of a popular local music appreciation course. He also owns a professional recording studio where he specializes in piano accompaniment and other studio recording needs. He recently was recording engineer for An International Christmas, featuring internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Magdalena Wör and pianist Misha V. Stefanuk; the album is available through Amazon.com and iTunes.

Nominate the most accomplished Mu Phis you know for ACME recognition!

Contact ACME Co-Chairs for details.

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Provinces at Convention

After pressing the purple shirt, Doris Braun's iron sent a convention reminder!

Atlantic (l-r): Elizabeth White, L Huddleston. ROW 2: Susan Todenhaft, Daisha Watson, Monica Verona. BACK: Aaron Larget-Caplan, Brandon Barnett. Not pictured: Rosemary Ames, Paul Verona.

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Eastern Great Lakes FRONT: Danielle Aurandt, Katie Barr, Christina Blahnik, Brianna Searing, B. Jean Johnson. ROW 2: Laura Mink, Danielle Stoner, Audrey Whartenby, Nancy Gray. BACK: Kyle Grabijel, James Parker, Russell Newburn, Sandra Wiese.

Great Lakes FRONT: Yan Chen, Susan Owen-Bissiri, Wendene Shoup. BACK: Erica Wilens, Katherine Pfeiffer.

Southeast FRONT: Stephanie Sandritter, Kelsey Higgins, Trimain Green. ROW 2: Arietha Lockhart, David Ervast, Parker Van Riper. BACK: Eric Westray, Ryan Pacillo, Marshall Pugh.

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Central FRONT:

Joann Harper, Doris Braun, Carla Maltas, Evelyn Archer. Row 2: Cathy Paul, Charlotte Brown, Elaine Repking, Virginia Backman, Hannah Blum. BACK: Julia Scherer, Wendy Sistrunk, Greg Springer, Nancy Hawkins, Dylan Fornshell.

East Central FRONT: Sarah Page, Stephanie Berry, Christy Smith, Rebecca Sorley. ROW 2: Rachel Smalling, Sarah Hoff, Marva Rasmussen, Sean Kilgore, Rebecca Larkin. BACK: Ethan Kravitz, John Duncan, Summer Alvey, Denise Fields.

North Central FRONT: Emma Larson, Katherine Doepke, Joanna Mackley, Rachel Kingham. ROW 2: Carol Meyer, Jim Reilly, Liana Sandin. BACK: Terry Rowe, Kristín Jónína Taylor, Kelli Lair.

South Central FRONT:

Isabel De La Cerda, Wednesday Ball, Janelle Pierce, Lesly Galaena, Peggy Capps, Sandra McMillen, Melissa Eddy.

ROW 2: Ashley Kimmel, Rachel Reynolds, Kiley Wilson, Jenny Smith, Veronica Kokas, Phyllis Wilson. ROW 3: Evelyn Shaffer, Cicely Cain, Johanna Balboa, Kristy Taylor, Michelle Saiz, Laurel Bowersox. BACK: Tyler Johnson, Kevin Hinkle, Allison Jayroe, Kassie Miller, Tiffany Piper, Emily Smith. NOT PICTURED: Jimmy Zepeda, MuPhiEpsilon.org

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Provinces at Convention West Central FRONT: Janet Davidson, Nancy Lawrence, Lynn Maloy, Marilyn Hitchcock, Julie Bees.

BACK: Ben McCosh, Greta Parks, Cortland Maloney, Joe Maloy.

Pacific Northwest FRONT: Georgina Philippson, Madison Hall, Judith Goff. BACK: Dylan James, Michael Lasfetto, Kristin McCarthy.

Pacific FRONT: Brianna Souza, Kari Anne Estrada, Lestelle Manley, Kira Dixon, Ruth Koenig, Kathy Earl. ROW 2: Pam Dauer, Sue Fullmer, Barbara Becker, Bernice Smoll, Andrew Narveson. ROW 3: Adam Green, Gloria Debatin, Meredith O’Connor, Jessica Nguyen, Gerry Stasko. BACK: Sarah Jordan, Nathaniel Pergamit, Jacque Wright, Carol Tomlinson, Jose Sanchez.

FRONT: Lenita McCallum, Eileen Wingard, Helen Freeborn, Barbara Stearns, Mary Au, Lauren Cabral, Veronica Jacobe.

ROW 2: Mary Malm, Carolyn Rossé, Jean Fortna, Wendy Reyes, Daisy Santos, Rebecca Muli. ROW 3: Ruth Cuccia, Darlene Vlasek, Caitlin Eager, Veronica Didier, Gisselle Ruiz, Julio Sequiera.

BACK: James Lesu’i, Bronson Buskett, Jennifer Holly, David Champion, Susan Dietz, Sally Etcheto, Robert Ulseth.

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Mu Phi Leaders The International Executive Board and the Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation Board each welcomed new members at the convention, where these group photos were taken. Read IEB bios online at muphiepsilon.org/aboutmpe/officers and Foundation board bios at mpefoundation.org/board.html.

INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD From left: First Vice President/Extension Officer Charlotte Brown, Third Vice President/Alumni Advisor Ruth Cuccia, International President Rosemary Ames, International Editor Melissa J. Eddy, Second Vice President/Collegiate Advisor Jenny Smith, International Executive SecretaryTreasurer Jenny Maeda. Photo by Kathy Earl. Not pictured above: Fourth Vice President/Music Advisor Jan Scott (headshot, upper right), Fifth Vice President/Extension Advisor Kayla Lisa (headshot, lower right).

FOUNDATION BOARD From left: Secretary Eileen Kennedy, Chairman Judy May, Vice President & Concert Artist Manager Paul Verona, Vice Chairman Linda Florjancic, Fraternity President Rosemary Ames, Foundation President Nancy R. Hawkins. Photo by Kathy Earl. Not pictured: Treasurer Beverly W. Abegg (headshot, right).

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Applause & Encore news from members & chapters

The New England Opera Club honored longtime member Maria Pia Antonelli (Phi Upsilon, Boston Alumni, 2008 Orah Ashley Lamke Award winner) with its 2014 Marion and Lester Matzkin Award. The award was presented at a tribute dinner on August 17.

Jan Bunker (Beta Alpha, Palos Verdes/South Bay Alumni) and her twin sister Jill recently gave an invited concert in their hometown of Junction City, Kansas for the school system’s annual celebration banquet honoring local teachers. Jan (left in photo) and her sister – entertainers, recording artists, TV/film performers, and piano/voice teachers – presented a video of some of their TV appearances, gave a concert of highlights from their careers, and received certificates as outstanding graduates of Junction City High School. The sisters have been invited back this November to do a fundraiser concert for the newly renovated Junction City Opera House.

Composer Deon Nielsen Price (Gamma, Los Angeles Alumni, 2014 Orah Ashley Lamke Award) reports that her Violin Concerto for Oneness is being considered for Grammy® recognition in two classical categories. Deon is President Emeritus of the National Association of Composers USA (NACUSA) and recently guest-lectured at NACUSA events in Dallas and Atlanta. Her talk “Loving and Sharing Music” was about her life experience and her years as a NACUSA leader.

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San Diego Alumni members recently gave a concert for residents of an area retirement community to honor longtime chapter member and former president Caroline Lasker (Phi Upsilon), a recent resident of the facility.

Joan Sweet (Alpha Delta) played first on her Slavi Anna harp, and other members performing were pianist Carolyn Rosse (Mu Phi), violist Shirley Weaver (Tau), and vocalist Jean Fortna (Epsilon Omicron). They chose a program of music familiar to the audience and closed with a sing-along from The Sound of Music.

Conductor Marlon Daniel (Mu Xi, New York City Alumni, International Committee Chair) served as music director and conductor for the second annual Colour of Music Festival in Charlotte, NC. The festival, which celebrates the contributions of black classical musicians and composers, received extensive media coverage (including mention in Essence magazine) and rave critical reviews, including kudos for Marlon.

A sample: “Managing it [Porgy and Bess] all with heightened control and awareness for the multiple moving parts was Daniel, almost always with a smile on his lips.”

Marlon Daniel (left) and festival founder and general manager Lee Pringle.

Alumni Presidents Directory ALLIANCE, OH Russell Newburn 330-821-7877 rslnbn@yahoo.com

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO Janet Davidson 719-572-5716 jmptdavidson@q.com

LINCOLN, NE Karen Howland 402-489-0295 khowland@neb.rr.com

SAN ANTONIO, TX Julie Cantu 210-402-0347 dcantu2@att.net

ANN ARBOR, MI Deborah Rebeck Ash 734-995-4417 drash17@gmail.com

DALLAS, TX Phyllis Wilson 214-499-4759 phylw@sbcglobal.net

LOS ANGELES, CA Susan Dietz 310-545-0659 suedietz@gmail.com

SAN DIEGO, CA Jean Fortna 858-451-6709 jeanfortna@san.rr.com

ATLANTA, GA Rebekah Healan Jones 706-540-7845 rebekahhealan@yahoo.com

DAYTON, OH Christina Smith 937-890-6689 ofmc.jr@juno.com

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL Elizabeth Woolner 507-289-5658 elizawoolner@gmail.com

SAN FRANCISCO, CA Ruth Koenig 415-479-0807 ruth@rnrkoenig.com

Arietha Lockhart 404-284-7811 ariethal@hotmail.com

DENTON, TX Peggy W. Capps 940-391-8332 peggycapps@gmail.com

MUNCIE, IN Contact: Mary Hagopian 765-288-5500 mhagopia@bsu.edu

SAN JOSE, CA Kira Dixon 408-439-6076 kira.dixon@me.com

DENVER, CO Nancy Lawrence 303-935-1924 nancyt1924@gmail.com

NEW YORK CITY Monica Verona 212-663-7808 mjverona@yahoo.com

ST. LOUIS AREA, MO Elaine Repking 314-852-6696 wildlavender@aol.com

DETROIT, MI Tuesday Rambo-McCall 248-595-1489 mccallfriar@hotmail.com

PALOS VERDES/ SOUTH BAY, CA Darlene Vlasek 310-377-1484 j-dvlasek@cox.net

TACOMA, WA Svend Ronning 253-988-9562 ronnininsj@plu.edu

BATON ROUGE Eileen Kennedy 225-357-0310 kennedyeb48@gmail.com BERKELEY, CA Karen Ashford 925-682-6412 hautboisgal@gmail.com BLOOMINGTON, IN Jane Gouker 812-332-0058 jgouker@mccsc.edu BOSTON, MA Beverly Abegg 603-318-1937 bevabegg@verizon.net CINCINNATI, OH Marva Rasmussen 513-336-6209 marvarasmussen@aol.com CLEVELAND AREA, OH Janet Brown 440-248-5651 janetgansbrown@ gmail.com Kathy Musat 440-886-2494 kagy@cox.net

FRESNO, CA Gayane Korkmazian 559-255-5803 korkyshome@att.net FULLERTON, CA Barbara Stearns 562-947-5112 hbstearns@aol.com INDIANAPOLIS, IN Elizabeth Levin 317-881-5850 elevin@perryschools.org KANSAS CITY, MO Julia Scherer 816-225-2987 kansascity@ muphiepsilon.org LAWRENCE, KS Lynn Basow 785-550-6960 lynbasow@sunflower.com

PHOENIX AREA, AZ Mary Malm 602-955-4387 mkmalm@hotmail.com PORTLAND, OR Patti Duthie 503-297-7681 patti.duthie@comcast.net ROCHESTER, NY B. Jean Johnson 585-224-0447 bjeanjohn@frontiernet.net SACRAMENTO, CA Jacque Wright 916- 283-6955 sacramento@ muphiepsilon.org

TERRE HAUTE AREA, IN John McIyntyre 812-243-2993 jmcintyre@smwc.edu TOLEDO, OH Ann Doerfler 419-474-9143 ad7440@sbcglobal.net URBANACHAMPAIGN, IL Marlys Scarbrough 217-586-5726 scarbrou@illinois.edu WASHINGTON D.C. Marcus Wyche 301-484-3652 videoauth@aol.com WICHITA, KS Marilyn Hitchcock 316-942-6607 flutetutor@cox.net

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Final Notes Marian Krajewska Bates Epsilon Psi, May 17, 1959 Bloomington Alumni Died July 25, 2014 Vocalist, music educator. As a young professional, Marian performed in The King and I with Yul Brynner in a year-long U.S. tour. While studying at Vienna Academy of Music on a Fulbright scholarship, she sang leading roles in professional opera houses in Austria and Germany, and later performed with companies in Ulm and Aachen, Germany. Marian was professor of voice at Drake University, Indiana University, and St. Mary-of-the-Woods College. She was chapter adviser to Epsilon Omicron at IU and received the Orah Ashley Lamke Award in 1995.

Elizabeth Anne “Betty” Pergande Zuehlke Colquhoun Mu Phi, January 19, 1936 Palos Verdes Peninsula Alumni Died March 28, 2014 Instrumentalist, vocalist, music educator. Betty founded and performed with several recorder societies including La Mer Consort, part of the South Bay Adult Schools Recorders-Plus workshop. An innovator in early music, she performed on both recorder and harpsichord and taught both to students of all ages and skill levels. She also taught voice, piano, and horn.

Barbara “Bobbi” Barnes Comeaux Mu Zeta, December 17, 1940 Spokane Alumni Died July 5, 2014 Music educator. Bobbi taught elementary music and private string students, and directed an all-city orchestra and a junior high orchestra. She was also a church musician.

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Helen Poolos Dunn Mu Kappa, December 14, 1941 Died October 13, 2013 Violinist. Helen played with the Eddie Stone Jazz Orchestra and the Guy Lombardo Orchestra. After moving to Amarillo, she taught instrumental music in public schools for 28 years and played in the Amarillo Symphony Orchestra for 47 years.

Marsha Johnson Enterline Phi Xi, October 21, 1971 Kansas City Alumni, Dayton Alumni Died July 27, 2014 Pianist, educator.

Marsha was a friend and supporter of numerous musical groups including the Miami Valley School District music program and the Children’s Traveling Opera. She served as board secretary for Dayton Public Radio’s “Discover Classical” and was president of Kansas City Alumni 1985-1987.

Gwynne Williams (Palermo) Galpin Phi, February 15, 1969 Alliance Alumni Died May 27, 2014 Vocalist, music educator, church musician. Gwynne served several churches as a choir director and member. She sang for many occasions and was also a pianist and artist.

She was a member of the local retired teachers group, the Alliance Music Study Club, and the Alliance Art Center.

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Doris Jones Griffith Phi Theta, April 7, 1945 Died May 25, 2014 Violinist, violist.

Doris played in several Texas orchestras and was a sought-after guest conductor. She taught music and conducted orchestras at the high school level for more than forty years, and also taught privately. She was a founding member and officer of the Texas Orchestra Directors Association.

James Ruffin Gamma Eta, March 13, 2012 Died June 26, 2014 Percussionist.

James was just three classes short of receiving his B.A. in music performance. He played in the Central State Band and sang baritone in the university choir.

Lina Briggs Kirkpatrick Phi Tau, December 11, 1965 Denton Alumni Died August 14, 2014 Pianist, vocalist. Lina helped organize the Denton Alumni in 1966. She taught piano for over fifty years and sang in the Denton Bach Choir.

Elizabeth M. Draheim Koster Epsilon, September 14, 1963 Toledo Alumni Died: July 29, 2013 Pianist. Elizabeth taught piano and performed on the harpsichord. She served on the boards of Toledo Symphony, Toledo

Final Notes Opera Association, Toledo Opera Guild, and Monroe County (MI) Library System, and as Toledo Alumni president.

Ethel Eleanor Wulff Lange Phi Mu, November 8, 1942 Died January 5, 2014 Pianist, violinist, music educator.

Eleanor taught elementary school music and gave private lessons in her home studio and at the music store she coowned. She performed with the Imperial Valley Symphony, of which she was concertmaster for many years.

A member of the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association and the local MTA, she received the prestigious Branding Iron community service award in 2007.

Ruth E. Ross Liederbach Phi Omicron, January 25, 1941 Died March 23, 2014 Flutist, music educator. Ruth served her collegiate chapter as president. She taught music classes and instrumental lessons in the Cleveland public schools and later on faculty at Cleveland Institute of Music and Cleveland Music Settlement, and performed with various instrumental ensembles. Later in life she earned a graduate degree in guidance and counseling and enjoyed a second career.

Emily Lowenfels Oppenheimer Mu Upsilon, November 29, 1941 Died March 3, 2014 Harpist. Emily performed for nearly fifty years with several orchestras and chamber ensembles. She taught harp at the Juilliard precollege division and other schools, and gave private lessons.

Active in the American Harp Society,

she served as second vice-president of the Connecticut chapter and New England Regional Director.

Ella E. Wilson Peer Mu Alpha, January 13, 1940 Died December 31, 2013 Music educator. Ella taught public school music. She was active in many local organizations including the Modesto Symphony Guild, Townsend Opera Players, MJC Opera Foundation, and Community Concert Association.

Ruth Helen Kruse Peters Phi Mu, January 12, 1947 Palo Alto Alumni Died July 23, 2014 Vocalist, music educator. Ruth taught elementary music and sang with several choral groups including the West Bay Opera, Schola Cantorum, and her church choir. She was the last living charter member of the Palo Alto Alumni chapter, established in 1955.

Esther Ferrill Radovich Phi Theta, November 15, 1941 San Diego Alumni Died July 24, 2014 Organist, pianist. Esther served several churches as organist, her longest tenure being nineteen years.

Ellen Virginia “Beebee” Diehl Shelby Zeta, October 12, 1935 Died August 1, 2014 Music educator. Beebee taught music at the high school level. She was active in several organizations including the MacDowell Music Club, and was the first recipient of the Bell Award for volunteer service in her community.

Wanda “Rowena” Smith Stenis Mu Theta Epsilon, November 10, 1942 Austin Alumni Died May 8, 2014 Music educator, pianist. Rowena taught public school music, played in several orchestras, and was a church musician and published poet.

Elna Claire Valine Phi Pi, December 9, 1949 Wichita Alumni Died August 21, 2014 Violinist, music educator. Elna Claire was a charter member of the Wichita Youth Symphony in 1947 and won the Natfzger Young Artist Award in 1951.

She was principal second violinist in the Wichita Symphony for 42 years and taught public school music 33 years.

She had received the Diamond Triangle Award for sixty years as a Fraternity member.

Wanda Stewart Wheeler Zeta, December 6, 1942 Indianapolis Alumni Died May 22, 2014 Music educator. Wanda taught public school music, gave private piano lessons, and directed handbell choirs for many years.

Wanda Irene Erb Wienke Kappa, November 11, 1947 Died June 6, 2014 Organist, church musician. A member of AGO, Wanda played organ for several churches during her career and gave private lessons.

> Final Notes Contributor

Wynona Wieting Lipsett

Mu Chi, Dallas Alumni 148 LCR Cedar B-1 Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-9397 wyndon@nctv.com MuPhiEpsilon.org

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District Directors CENTRAL DISTRICT C1 Cathy Woelbling Paul 314-567-3281 cpoboe@sbcglobal.net DISTRICT C2 Linda Chen 913-486-3337 lindaychen@aol.com

NORTH CENTRAL District Directors 2013-14 at convention.

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EASTERN GREAT LAKES DISTRICT EGL1 Signe Zale 585-594-8422 sigbobzale@aol.com DISTRICT EGL2 Cassandra Eisenreich 724-728-2440 cassandra.eisenreich@sru.edu DISTRICT EGL3 Nancy Jane Gray 330-688-7990 bobgrayz@aol.com

GREAT LAKES DISTRICT GL1 Susan Owen-Bissiri 734-971-1084 slbissiri@sbcglobal.net DISTRICT GL2

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DISTRICT NC2 Liana Sandin 402-483-4657, 402-560-7126 Liana.Sandin@gmail.com

DISTRICT SE1 Marshall Pugh 252-599-2492 mgpugh889@gmail.com

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DISTRICT SC2 Ashley Kimmel 512-487-2034 ashley.kimmel12@gmail.com DISTRICT SC3 Chrisalyne Hagood 580-383-8011 chrisalyne.hagood@gmail.com DISTRICT SC4 Isabel De La Cerda 210-204-6425 idelacerda@hotmail.com

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DISTRICT NC1 Teresa Rowe 612-926-5854 Terryrowe568@gmail.com

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PACIFIC DISTRICT P1 Lestelle Manley 916-485-0415 ms5cnts@yahoo.com DISTRICT P2 Kira Dixon 408-439-6076 kira.dixon@me.com

PACIFIC SOUTHWEST DISTRICT PSW1 Jane Davidson 626-487-6201 jane@newmusicempire.com

Directory of Executive Officers 2014-2017 INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD Rosemary Ames, International President 13 Travis Dr, Framingham, MA 01702 508-872-5818 president@muphiepsilon.org Charlotte Brown, 1st VP/Extension Officer 12578 Barkley St, Overland Park, KS 66209 913-345-8999 extensionofficer@muphiepsilon.org Jenny Smith, 2nd VP/Collegiate Advisor 1900 Westminster St #105, Denton, TX 76205 214-662-5087 collegiateadvisor@muphiepsilon.org Ruth Cuccia, 3rd VP/Alumni Advisor 3408 S. Denison Ave, San Pedro, CA 90731 310-832-7433 alumniadvisor@muphiepsilon.org Jan Scott, 4th VP/Music Advisor 6223 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63130 314-727-6876 musicadvisor@muphiepsilon.org Kayla Lisa, 5th VP/Eligibility Advisor 7881 Reflection Cove Dr #208, Fort Myers, FL 33907 434-987-9191 eligibilityadvisor@muphiepsilon.org Melissa Eddy, Editor 220 Link Drive, Kingsland, TX 78639 512-217-1264 Fax: 325-388-0914 editor@muphiepsilon.org Jenny Maeda, Executive Secretary-Treasurer International Executive Office P.O. Box 1369, Fort Collins, CO 80522-1369 888-259-1471 Fax: 888-855-8670 executiveoffice@muphiepsilon.org

HONORARY ADVISORY BOARD

Frances Irwin, Epsilon Upsilon 6464 Rhodes Ave, St. Louis, MO 63109 314-752-2585 fmirwinstl@aol.com Wynona Wieting Lipsett, Mu Chi 148 LCR Cedar B-1, Mexia, TX 76667 254-562-9397 wyndon@nctv.com

INTERNATIONAL CHAIRMEN

2014-2015 FOUNDATION BOARD

ACME Arietha Lockhart (Chair) Beta Gamma, Atlanta Alumni 3159 Springside Crossing Decatur, GA 30034 404-284-7811 ariethal@hotmail.com

President Nancy Hawkins 1405A Lawrence Ave Lawrence, KS 66049 785-865-6379 nahawkins79@gmail.com Vice President Paul Verona 130 West 15th Street, Apt. 5V New York, NY 10011-6794 347-813-0368 (Cell) mpefoundation.vp@gmail.com

Mary Au (Co-Chair), Mu Nu Los Angeles Alumni 2363 W Silver Lake Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90039 323-666-2603 auhaus@gmail.com BYLAWS & STANDING RULES Kathleen Earl, Alpha Delta Sacramento Alumni 8009 Beethoven Court Citrus Heights, CA 95621 916-728-2122 bylaws@muphiepsilon.org FINANCE Evelyn Archer, Omega Omega St. Louis Area Alumni 5312 Sutherland Ave. St. Louis, MO 63109 314-481-2361 archerbe@sbcglobal.net

Treasurer Beverly W. Abegg 8 Phillips Dr. Westford, MA 01886 978-692-7353 bevabegg@verizon.net Secretary Eileen Butler-Kennedy 2875 77th Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70807 225-357-0310 kennedyeb48@gmail.com Chairman Judy May 408 West Mission Drive Chandler, AZ 85225 480-813-6973 judy.may@asu.edu

INTERNATIONAL Marlon Daniel, Mu Xi New York Alumni 45 Tiemann Place, Apt 5F New York, NY 10027-3327 212-641-0305 marlondanielnyc@gmail.com

Vice Chairman Linda Florjancic 7959 Wright Road Broadview Heights OH 44147 216-219-4953 lflorjancic@yahoo.com

MUSIC LIBRARIAN & ARCHIVES Wendy Sistrunk, Mu Mu Kansas City Alumni 1504 S. Ash Ave. Independence, MO 64052 816-836-9961 SistrunkW@umkc.edu WEBSITE David Champion, Gamma Sigma Palos Verdes/South Bay Alumni 229 15th St. Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 310-545-3442 webmaster@muphiepsilon.org

President of Mu Phi Epsilon International Fraternity Rosemary Ames 13 Travis Drive Framingham, MA 01702 508-872-5818 president@muphiepsilon.org

Lee Clements Meyer, Phi Xi 8101 Club Court Circle, Austin, TX 78759 512-345-5072

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USPS Statement of Ownership

Welcome to Alpha Omicron Reinstalled September 25, 2014 Roosevelt University has Chicago as its campus; the main building is a historic former hotel across the street from Lake Michigan. Alpha Omicron was originally founded there in 1961, but closed in 1992 for reasons seemingly lost to history. The current administration is delighted to have Mu Phi Epsilon once again on campus and was helpful in making this happen.

Erica Wilens (Alpha Delta) was the driving force in Alpha Omicron’s revival this year, aided by Pamela Torrey (Phi Omicron). Both are graduate students in opera studies at Roosevelt and were eager to continue their Mu Phi experience there. They assisted International President Rosemary Ames in the initiation of seven new Alpha Omicron members and reinstallation of the chapter on September 25. The members are excited and full of plans for building their membership, doing projects within the school of music, and From left: Erica W ilens, Rosemary performing together. Welcome, Alpha Omicron!

Ames, and Pamela Torrey