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ONTENTS Fall 2005

2005 National Convention Photos ......................................................................4 - 5 Here We Go! by Rod Chesnutt, Ph.D ...................................................................................6 Fortitude and Courage by Kathy Godwin ..................................................................................7 Do You Know Where My Big Sister Is? by Kate Bienkowski .................................................8 Kappa Kappa Psi Programs...Get Involved! by Derrick A. Mills ........................................9

The PODIUM is a Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma publication issued twice per year, in the spring and fall. Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma are non-profit organizations.

STAFF Lt. Col. Alan Bonner, USAF (Ret.)...........Publisher Marcus A. Brown.......Editor/Publications Manager Dixie Mosier-Greene....Headquarters Administrator Di Spiva...............................National Accountant Carolyn Steckel..................Membership Services

National Convention by Dr. Greg Byrne, .................................................................10 Incorporating National Projects by Dollie McDonald Nelson ....................................11 MORE 2005 National Convention Photos .......................................................12 - 13 The Eight Percent Club by Adam Cantley ................................................................14

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Hot Jazz and New Sisters by Kimbi Sigle ......................................................................15 2005 National Intercollegiate Band by William Johnson and Dr. Johnnie Vinson ....16 -17 Transforming District Convention by Malinda M. Matney, Ph.D ..............................18 Director’s Corner featuring Terren L. Frenz, Ph.D .....................................................22

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Detailed author’s guidelines can be found on the NHQ web site at: http://www.kkytbs.org/podium.html.

"60 Years of Service" TBS ................................................................................28 Preparing the Music Educator by James Davis Parsley ...........................................31 "The President's Own" by Laquasha Bivens ............................................................37

On the Cover: Participants of the 2005 KKY / TBS National Convention huddle in the middle of Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The arena is home to the 2004 National Arena Football Champs, the Lexington Horseman, and is also the home of the University of Kentucky Wildcat basketball teams.

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Deadlines Fall issue............May 1 Spring issue ..........November 1 The PODIUM is produced at the National Headquarters of Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma in Stillwater, Okla., and printed and mailed by Modern Litho-Print, Jefferson City, Mo.

Executive Director

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Executive Director...

Lt. Col. Alan Bonner, USAF (Ret.) National Executive Director

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month after the 2005 National Convention in Lexington, my wife and I departed Oklahoma for a two-week trip in Western China. I had been to Beijing in 1993, but never to this part of the world, which is closer to Afghanistan than to Beijing. I am writing this in my hotel room, the Silver Star Hotel in Urumqi, the capitol city of the Xinjiang Uyger Autonomous Region, the largest province in China located west of Mongolia and north of Tibet. Situated adjacent to a large mountain range with snow-covered peaks in the distance, Urumqi is also surrounded by two vast desert basins to the north and south including the Taklimakan Desert, the second largest shifting sands desert in the world. This region is home to the Uighur people, Turkish Muslims who migrated from western Mongolia, and presents an amazing cultural contrast to the Han Chinese who are the dominant majority for the entire country.

Our purpose for this journey was part tourist (yes, we both walked on the Great Wall, and we are still in awe of what it represents) and in a large part to support a group of English teachers who reside throughout the province. The meaning of the word, “support” is foremost in my heart as for the past several days, we have been glued to the television watching CNN’s reporting of the devastation from Hurricane Katrina.

In the immediate aftermath, we viewed civilian and military agencies, as well as volunteers from all of our country, as they worked together to support the tens of thousands of evacuees who had lost homes and loved ones. In a matter of days it was reported that over $200 million had been contributed to help provide financial support for those in need.

To be out of the United States while all of this tragedy took place was almost surreal. Even from this remote frontier city, I know that there are brothers and sisters among us who have been harmfully touched by Katrina. To you, please know that Jennifer and I extend our deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers that you have had the personal support you needed for your families. I am certain that as events unfold in the days and weeks to come, you will know that the brothers and sisters of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma have contributed each in his or her own way to support you and others who are trying to regain their lives.

I hope you all will take time to read thoroughly this fall issue of the Podium, and especially note the photo section

from the National Convention. It was a very successful convention, and I am both proud and thankful to the nearly 600+ active members, as well as the alumni and elected leaders of our organizations who attended. Extra special kudos go out to the seven chapters that served all of you as members of the Host Chapter Team!! It is that faithful, caring support that truly helps KKY & TBS grow stronger every biennium. For those of you who were unable to attend this year, be sure to put Orlando on your calendar for 2007!

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All my best for a great year and zaijian (goodbye) from China...

Calendar 2005

August 30 • Chapter Personnel Reports mailed out to chapters September 15 • Postmark deadline for “Early Bird” Chapter Personnel Reports and fees September 30 • Postmark deadline for Chapter Personnel Reports and fees October 15 • Postmark deadline for Chapter Personnel Reports and fees from schools beginning after September 15 October 30 • Postmark deadline to avoid 25% late fee for member dues November 1 • Fall Activity Report forms mailed out to chapters • Deadline for Spring 2006 issue of The PODIUM November 15 • Postmark deadline to avoid 25% late fee for member dues for schools beginning after September 15 December 1 • Postmark deadline for Fall Activity Reports • Postmark deadline for all Tau Beta Sigma award applications January 1 • Postmark deadline for all Kappa Kappa Psi award applications

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Here We Go!

By Rod Chesnutt, Ph.D, National President, KKY

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t is that time of the year when we are focusing on getting back to school, putting our bands back together, and for many of us, BAND CAMP! It seems that we went directly from an exciting National Convention to preparing for performances that begin this last week of August/first week of September. What is invigorating is the interaction with students, as the campus becomes a hive of activity. Fall, for some, is when the year winds down, but for band members it is a time of renewal. It is this sense of renewal that we can bring to our fraternity.

Just like our bands, we have traditions that we adhere to and respect, however, we know that by reevaluating ourselves and our fraternity,

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we become stronger and better. This is the time we are developing all over again as the leaders in our bands and are determining what directions we want to explore as we provide service to our bands and also provide a model of an ideal band member.

The new National Council and Board of Trustees are doing the same and it is an exciting group to work with. Everyone is open and easy to work with and I encourage all of the membership to take advantage of the unique combination of talent working for you. I would be remiss in my duties if I did not introduce Dr. Rick Greenwood who will be serving as the National Vice President for Professional Relations this biennium. In addition to being the Director of Bands the

...for band members it is a time of renewal.

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University of Central Florida, he is also internationally recognized as guest conductor of both the Hungarian Customs Band and Wind Ensemble of the Franz Liszt Academy in Budapest. Dr. Greenwood has served as president of the College Band Directors National Association Southern Division and chairman for the CBDNA Southern Division Intercollegiate Band.

Dr. Greenwood was a member of the artistic planning committee for the 2005 World Association for Symphonic Band Ensembles convention held in Singapore.

For more information, check out the UCF band’s Web site.

Finally, we had a terrific year last year that found everyone turning in fees and dues on time. Let’s make this a new tradition in our fraternity and make it continue into the Fall Activity Reports. As always, “Strive for the Highest!”

Karel Husa Awarded DSMM Lt Col Alan Bonner, National Executive Director, presents the Distinguished Service to Music Medal to Karel Husa in March 2005 at the world renowned composer’s home in Ponce Inlet, Florida. Mr. Husa spoke warmly of his regard for Kappa Kappa Psi.

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Fortitude and Courage

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By Kathy Godwin, National President, TBS

au Beta Sigma members ascribe to this principle: Fortitude and courage to see an ideal, to seize upon it, and follow it wherever it may lead you in Tau Beta Sigma.

My question and challenge to you now is, “Do you follow what you say you will?”

We are leaving a great national convention which allowed our sisterhood to foster new ideas and leave with enthusiasm to help Tau Beta Sigma thrive and flourish. The Sorority is in position to move forward as we are at a great place in our history with high numbers of membership, new chapters and solid financial standing. It is now that each and every member of our organization should realize the strength they have and come forward with the ideas to move our organization ahead.

How will you do this? Start with your chapter and set the goals for where you see your chapter at this time next semester. Then think about where your chapter should be a year from now. Move forward to 2 years. How about 5 years? 10 years?

Yes, I do know that you won’t be an active in 10 years, but think ahead about where you hope your sisters and brothers are as a chapter, as individuals and as members serving your bands. By starting to plan now, you will be able to set into motion the actions they will need to take 5 and 10 years from now. In addition to looking within your chapter and talking to each other, talk to your directors and faculty in the music program about their goals for the school and ensembles. Then ask how they believe Tau Beta Sigma can best assist in that plan or offer your thoughts on how to help.

Move beyond your chapter and think about where the district should be in those time frames. More members? More participation at events? Better publications?

Changes to district conventions? Is this something you should be involved in with the current district officers? Ask them how to be involved in planning and give them your ideas and be willing to work on them. Ask your counselors, too. In addit-

ion, is it possible that you should consider running for an office? Is that what you should seize upon?

Consider the national organization, too.

You just left convention and heard where we are now and where we’re going. How do you fit into that plan? In what areas can you contribute? Do you have the fortitude to follow the ideals? Then do it! Think about your strengths and again, ask how you can be involved... and plan for the future. Where do you see Tau Beta Sigma in 2, 5, and 10 years? Do you see yourself on the National Council someday? When and how do you plan to get there?

As you lay out these thoughts, remember it takes fortitude and courage. Realize that it is not the time to make excuses or fall back on the reasons for why you do not succeed. It does take time and resources for any plan. If it doesn’t succeed now, don’t look for those to blame, look for the ways you can improve and fix the problems. The easy way out, the way which is lacking in the fortitude and courage, is to make the excuse. Excuses like, “We don’t have the funds,” “Our band is too small to have more members,” “We can’t do a project like that because we don’t have enough people,” and “We can’t recruit because too many other organizations take the people we want.” These are just examples. Now that I said the excuses I hear, I ask you “How will you get more funds and fundraise?”

“How can you help your director promote bands?” “Is there not one more person in your band, just one, that wants to help serve the bands in Tau Beta Sigma?” “How will you recruit more since you don’t have the numbers for what you think is success now...and what is that number?” And “Why is it that the people you want did not join? What is it about your service, chapter and individuals that you can improve to help recruit those people you want?” With each question, my point is to ask that you stop blaming everyone else and figure out how to improve rather than sit back with the status quo. Take on the responsibility of taking Tau Beta Sigma to the next level and improving yourself and your chapter at the same time.

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Do You Know Where My Big Sister Is?

By Kate Bienkowski, Epsilon Epsilon, TBS, Kutztown University

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girl named Kate was looking for her Big Sister. “Where could she be?” asked Kate. With her yellow book bag, Kate looked around to find Sister Jen. Kate asked Sister Jen where her Big Sister was.

Sister Jen looked at Kate and asked her, “Who is the national president of Tau Beta Sigma?” Kate, taken aback, paused and then said, “Deborah Baker.” Sister Jen looked pleased and said to Kate, “I do not know where your Big Sister had gone to.”

Disappointed, Kate started her long journey to find her Big Sister.

Kate’s journey started at the top of a hill where Sister Amanda was reading a Harry Potter book. “Hi, Sister Amanda” said Kate. “Do you know where my Big Sister is?” Sister Amanda carefully placed down her book, stared at Kate and asked, “What is the first Ideal?” Kate got nervous and started to think extremely hard. Then, Kate opened her mouth and said, “Knowledge and development of your health and bodily perfection.” Surprised by her own answer, Kate looked to Sister Amanda to tell her where her Big Sister had gone.

Sister Amanda answered, “Well done Kate, but I am sorry. I do not know where your Big Sister is.” Sister Amanda then picked up her book and started to read it again. Poor Kate looked around and started to walk off the hill when she saw Sister Jess and Sister Becky talking together.

As Kate approached the two sisters, they looked up and said, “What’s up?” Kate determined to end her quest and find her Big Sister, asked, “Do you two know where my Big Sister is?” Both Sister Jess and Sister Becky looked at one another, then turned to Kate. “Name three Honorary Members.” said Sister Jess. Kate was astonished that no sister would tell her where her Big Sister was, until after she answered a question. Kate looked back at Sister Jess, sighed and said “Cathy Miles, John Metcalf and Willis Rapp.” Then, Sister Becky asked Kate, “When was Tau Beta Sigma founded here at Kutztown?” Kate quickly answered, “January 20 1973.” Both sisters were pleased with Kate’s answers. They said, “Have you tried the other hill?” So Kate started to walk over the littler hill.

On Kate’s way over, she saw a group of Sisters. All excited to see if her Big Sister was in the crowd, Kate ran over to greet them. There, she could not see if her Big Sister was in the group from a few feet away. So Kate walked up to the group and found Sisters Em, Emily, Lauren, Sam, Jenny and Amy. After greeting all the Sisters, Kate realized that her Big Sister was not there. Kate asked the group if they knew where her Big Sister was. Each Sister looked at one another and then Sister Lauren asked Kate, “What is the local Publication?” Kate answered, “The Spitvalve.” Sister Sam asked, “Name the types of membership.” Kate returned,

“Active, inactive, associate, conditional, honorary, life and alumni.” Then, Sister Emily pointed down the hill into a large valley. Sister Amy said, “I saw her over there someplace.” Excited to have a direction, Kate started to run toward the valley.

Kate ran half way down the valley when she saw Sister Steph and Sister Laura some distance away. Tired but not weary Kate said “Hi Sisters, do you know where my Big Sister is?” The two placed their hands over their ears and said, “What?”

Kate ran over to them and asked again.

Sister Steph looked at Kate as if she had grown two heads. “Well yeah, I know where your Big Sister is, but first, can you answer a question for me?” Kate had played this question game all day and, although she was tired of it, she agreed since it would get her to her Big Sister.

“What is the Fourth Essential?” Sister Steph asked. Kate had remembered what MCs Maddi and Crystal had taught her to recall how it went. “Cheerfulness at all times and under all circumstances, even in the face of great trial.” Kate said. Smiling, Sister Laura pointed to a tree. Kate ran as fast as she could to reach the tree where her Big Sister was. Kate saw her Big Sister standing under the shade of the tree. Kate walked over to her Big Sister and said “Hey Big Sister Tasha, what are we learning today?”

The Joys of Having a Little

By Liz Vesper, Kappa Epsilon, KKY, Shenandoah University

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ou’ve finally gone through Third Degree, became a full brother and your chapter’s Vice President of Membership Education has just told you that you have a little brother; so now what? That simple phrase “You have a little.” Those four little words are probably the most exhilarat-

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ing and yet terrifying a brother could hear in his or her service to the fraternity. Iota Class member Kristen Bowler said that what she felt “was basically a mixture of excitement and fear that I wouldn’t be a good big.” I’m sure every brother can identify with that. I definitely could, especially since I have been blessed with two of the most wonderful littles, and especially

this year with the addition of a wonderful grand-little.

Once each of the perspective members have completed the applications, interviews, have been accepted as membership candidates, and have been assigned a big brother, the officially dubbed “Little Week”begins. Dur-

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Kappa Kappa Psi Programs....Get Involved!!

By Derrick A. Mills, National VP for Programs, KKY

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appa Kappa Psi national programs are always evolving. Every year, brothers participate in various programs to enhance their chapter's experience. My goal for this biennium is to promote all the positive activities Kappa Kappa Psi does for the band profession. Brothers, it is our dedication and participation to our band program that makes our fellow band members enjoy what they do. We are a fraternity dedicated to strengthening nothing other then band and music! We should never get boggled down with any project or program that deviates from our purposes.

I know we are doing a tremendous job serving our bands, the only problem is we don’t hear about what you are doing. During this biennium I challenge everyone to help promote the fraternity. I have heard over the years that brothers are concerned about feeling as if they are “bragging” if they talk about their chapters. It should be the exact opposite. When you visit with a brother from another chapter, tell them about how your chapter serves. Brother to

brother conversations are great, but you are not reaching the maximum audience you could. I encourage you to write about your chapter. Send e-mails to the listserves about an upcoming event or completed projects that you are proud of. This can let brothers around the country know what you are up to. You should write articles about your chapter activities in your district publications and THE PODIUM. A concise, well thought out article about your chapter actives will always make it to press.

One of the most rewarding programs that benefit an individual brother is being a district officer. You can visit chapters in your district, conduct workshops, and offer suggestions and praise. The possibilities to promote your district and the fraternity are endless. If you are thinking about running for a district office, do it!

Our number one program we all are responsible for is recognition of outstanding members and deeds. Our fraternity has several awards that are just waiting to be

awarded. We need your help to make sure worthy recipients are presented for consideration. If you have an active brother who you feel is worthy of the J. Lee Burke Student Achievement Award, then please submit an application. If your chapter feels an individual should be considered for the A. Frank Martin or Distinguish Service to Music Medal, submit the application. I will work with you if you need any assistance completing all of the application requirements.

I have merely touched on a handful of potential programs that are available. I encourage you to visit “http:// www.kkpsi.org” for a complete list of fraternity programs and awards. This biennium, I do not want to see any opportunity missed by lack of information. The success of our fraternity's programs is only possible by your participation. If you have any questions about Kappa Kappa Psi programs you can reach me at derrick@kkpsi.org.

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By Cindy Lasso, National VP for Communication and Recognition, TBS

o, you learned during your membership education program about the number of awards available from Tau Beta Sigma, but how do you get these awards?

It’s easy. Here are a few helpful steps to get you started: Due date- You only need to know one date for most of our awards: December 1.

Your submission will be on time and it is also the deadline for Fall Activity Reports.

Who should I nominate? – Look at previous winners of the award for some guidance. Knowing why previous recipients received the award can give you ideas about people that would also be deserving of an award.

Take some time in your chapter meetings to discuss awards and nominations.

Submit the application- No matter what the award you are considering to submit someone for, you can always gather the following items: a letter of endorsement, a cover letter and the applica-

tion. The applications can be downloaded from www.tbsigma.org. Just make sure to fill the application out completely. The application materials should present the nominee or yourself in the most favorable way.

Get it in on time- Don’t miss out on an award because you sent in your incredible application late. The deadline for most awards is December 1.

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Kappa Kappa Psi Invites Applications for the Position of National Chapter Field Representative

The CFR travels around the nation to conduct field visits with all Kappa Kappa Psi Chapters, make special presentations to chapters and at other events, and serves as a vital member of the National Headquarters Staff. He/She also assists the National Council and National Executive Director with any special projects. Other responsibilities may include developing and using necessary computer skills to assist in maintaining the National Website and producing or creating forms, handbooks, special programs, special presentations, and bulletins through the use of desktop publishing applications.

Compensation includes salary and housing in the home base of Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Qualifications:

The Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity Chapter Field Representative (CFR) must have a thorough knowledge of Kappa Kappa Psi fraternal operations, programs, policies and procedures. The successful candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills, basic understanding of risk management issues and demonstrated presentation skills. Bachelor’s degree is required. Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record is required.

To Apply:

If interested, please send the following to Kappa Kappa Psi National Headquarters: • Letter of application

• Resume

• Official college transcript

• Three letters of recommendation

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2005 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants pending graduation through spring 2006, as well as graduates, are welcome to apply. Start date will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

For More Information, Contact: KKY National Headquarters P.O. Box 849 Stillwater, OK 74076-0849 1-800-543-6505 kkytbs@kkytbs.org www.kkytbs.org

Malinda Matney, Ph.D. KKY National VP for Colonization and Membership 6015 Fleming Administration Building Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1340 734-764-5132 734-763-7320 (fax) mmatney@umich.edu

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By Dr. Greg Byrne, National VP for Special Projects, TBS

f you have never attended a National KKY/TBS Convention, I encourage you to consider attending the 2007 convention in Orlando. Although the band program I am associated with involves these fine organizations, my involvement with KKY/TBS has usually been advisory in nature. Since the 2005 convention was in close proximity, I made the trip as a goodwill gesture for my students. Little

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did I know that gesture was going to change my life as a teacher.

Most directors attend the usual Midwest Band and Orchestra Convention, CBDNA or their state’s Music Educator’s convention. However, my experience at the KKY/TBS Convention offered many unique experiences and opportunities that are not so readily available at other conventions.

I began jotting down some bullet points that made the convention such a positive experience because I knew this seemingly well-kept secret needs to be let out. These bullets, in the long run, became “cannon shots,” to quote Col. Alan Bonner.

Here are just a few...

1.The atmosphere was therapeutic. How could it be anything less when you are interacting with students who are interested in service and leadership?

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"Convention" From Page 10 2. I observed Michael Haithcock rehearse the National Intercollegiate Band. The rehearsal room was full of reputable conductors and musicians all soaking in every comment, gesture and rehearsal technique he presented over a period of three days.

3. I observed composer Philip Sparke rehearse the National Intercollegiate Band on his commissioned work, The Seasons, gaining valuable insight on his compositional approach toward this wonderful piece of music.

4. Not only did I observe these two gentle

men, I had opportunities to engage in conversation over dinner and between rehearsals.

8. I enjoyed a spectacular and memorable concert, performed by the 2005 National Intercollegiate Band.

5. I discovered new ways on how I can advance my band program by engaging with students in a cause that is important to all of us...building better bands!

9. My students saw me take an active role in an organization that gives so much to our band program every day. That was a home run!

6. I met many colleagues from across the nation that were interested in sharing ideas about building better bands rather than networking for the sake of networking.

10. It was a “shot in the arm” of why we do what we do. It’s all about the music, the students and the advancement of the profession.

7. I heard old “War Horse” pieces, as well as new works, while participating in a reading band conducted by various conductors from across the nation.

Incorporating National Projects into the Chapter Level...

By Dollie McDonald Nelson, National VP for Special Projects, TBS

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oming down from my high of Tau Beta Energy after national convention has gotten me even more excited about the new biennium and all of the “special projects!” The members that attended national convention developed excellent ideas in the world of our national special projects to integrate in your local chapter. Whether you are a chapter looking to expand on your current projects or have an “out with the old and in with the new” session, there are great ideas for Tau Beta Sigma to locally share in all we do.

Women In Music: Nationally, Tau Beta Sigma sponsors and hosts speakers, performances and educational forums at the district and national conventions. However, on every campus and in your community are "Women in Music" who are composers, arrangers, directors, conductors, music therapists, recording artists and much more. What a better way to provide a service to your band/university/ or community by sponsoring and inviting these professionals to speak for your group and more. Other ideas include inviting honoraries of the organization

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back to a luncheon and having several speakers for “Women in Music” and sponsoring master classes taught by women in the music profession.

Project Archives: Nationally the sorority has had a huge undertaking of preserving our archives at national headquarters. Currently the first section of this project is for chapters to purchase an acid free box to preserve each (active or inactive) chapter’s petitioning document. Some new ideas for your chapter’s historian or history committee to restore your chapter or band archives include: scanning scrapbooks onto a CD, have a workshop on how to restore your current chapter archives and put these resources on your chapter website. Chapter historians could also maintain their chapter’s dignitaries and alumni by interviewing them at special events (homecoming, alumni band days, anniversaries, etc.) and keep documentation of these events.

Ritual of Excellence: At our district and national conventions we have rituals and ritual workshops to share in the excellence with all of our sisters. The ritual & regalia committee brainstormed new ideas to incorporate our ritual into our everyday

the sky is the limit on the potential!

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lives on the chapter level. 1) Have chapters focus on one of the 8 essential factors & 5 qualities each month and meet and discuss how this works. 2) Talk about what you learn right after ritual with the candidates and what everything means. 3) Nominate seniors who best exemplify the 8 essential factors & 5 qualities and select one at the end of the school year and award them with a life or NAA membership (or an award of your choice).

“Sisterhood Week” and especially during our 60th anniversary celebration are great times to highlight these events in your local chapter. Whether your chapter takes one of these projects on your list, or has several throughout the year, the sky is the limit on the potential!

If your chapter would like to participate in the Restoration Project Archives by purchasing an acid-free box for your petitioning document or inactive chapter’s petitioning document, please send $20 per box to: Attn: Tau Beta Sigma Restoration Project Archives National Headquarters PO Box 849 Stillwater, OK 74076

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The Eight Percent Club

By Adam Cantley, National VP for Student Affairs, KKY

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y this point in the year those of you who attended National Convention in Lexington, Kentucky, have come down from your “Convention High!” You have talked about it to the point where people wonder if you talk about anything else, but recently the excitement about convention has faded with the start of the school year. However, this is the time when you should be just as enthused about convention as the day you left. Consider this, at the time of the National Convention Kappa Kappa Psi had approximately 4,420 active members, of that only 370 attended National Convention. From this we can see approximately 8 percent of the active membership attended National Convention (GO BASIC MATH!).

You 8 percent are the few, the proud, the responsible. Uh oh, I have dropped the dreaded “r” word. Now is the time for you, “The 8 Percent Club,” to be excited about National Convention more than ever before. You need to make sure you are taking the skills, contacts, and information you learned at convention to your chapters and districts. Talk with them about using the skills you learned from Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, Dr. Lori Ebert and Lou Rusiski. You also had the chance to attend workshops on chapter officer preparation, improving the ritual, recruiting strategies, leadership, and strategic planning. By participating in National Convention you have gained an entirely new set of skills and knowledge; and you have the duty and obligation to share them with the rest of your brothers and your band. If you do not share your newfound knowledge, then

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National Convention could almost be thought of as a waste of your time and money.

Also, you have the responsibility to make sure you 8 percent are not so few. You are the main recruiters for the next National Convention.

You need to share your stories of the NIB concert, Diva Jazz concert, Reading Band, and social opportunities along with the learning and business experiences. Let’s be honest, committee meetings do not get most people excited about attending National Convention. Well, maybe they excite some people, but probably not the majority of the membership. Personally, one of the main reasons I attend national conventions is for the time I get to spend with my friends, brothers, and sisters from across the nation. I’m sure this is true for most of the attendees, as well. Get the other brothers of your chapter excited about meeting new brothers from across the nation by sharing your stories about playing in the fountains outside of the hotel, racing Colonel Bonner on motorized commodes, the fight song competition and the other fun events that occurred.

All of you in “The 8 Percent Club” now know your duties. Make sure you are using the knowledge you learned from National Convention. Don’t let it just stagnate in your brain, facilitate it to others. Also, make sure you share the other positive aspects of National Convention to start getting people pumped for Orlando in 2007! Finally, make sure you provide the National Council and Headquarters Staff with useful feedback from the convention events so we can make improvements to benefit all student members in our organizations. Let’s make sure that “The 8 Percent Club” is closer to “The 20 Percent Club” at the next National Convention in 2007.

All of you in 'The 8 Percent Club' now know your duties.

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ΚΚΨ Contributors Mike and Mary Beth Golemo Ken & Maribeth Corbett David Justin Andy Mullin Scott Stowell Dan Strinkoski David Oakley

Thank you!

Hot Jazz & New Sisters

By Kimbi Sigle, National VPCM, TBS

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mazing jazz music filled roared and swung with a the Lexington Opera disciplied abandon and an House during national unaffected joie de vivre.” convention in July.

How absolutely true of Dr. Sherrie Maricle the quintet, as well! From and her quintet, Five Play, from Jami Dauber’s fantastic the DIVA Jazz Orchestra put on a show trumpet work on “Summertime” to Sherrie we will never forget. Hearing the unique Maricle’s astonishing drum solo on “Carasound of Five Play and watching the mem- van”, this group of women did not stop to bers of the band who so completely en- breathe. Anat Cohen’s breathtaking “magjoy their jobs was fantastic. ic licorice stick”, otherwise Watching these marvelous known as a clarinet, and her women become honorary extraordinary tenor saxophone members of Tau Beta Sigma sound kept the audience in awe. was amazing, as well. There Tomoko Ohno’s piano voicings were no words to describe were wonderful and her fingers how meaningful our ritual flew on her solos. Nicki Parrot was because of their preswas sensational as she worked ence. the acoustic bass throughout Five Play was featured this year as part the entire evening. Thank you to DIVA’s of Tau Beta Sigma’s Women In Music Five Play for sharing their talents during Speaker Series (WIMS). Bringing in such convention. Special thanks must go to talented women helped this program reach DIVA’s manager and trumpet player, Jami new levels of Dauber. She is success. Not an alumni sister only did we from Beta Xi get to meet and she helped and hear work out the from four details to make of the memtheir appearbers during a ance happen. separate sesWe would also sion, but also like to thank everyone in the TBS Board attendance at of Trustees, convention Kappa Kappa was able to Members of the Tau Beta Sigma Council and Board of Trustees pose Psi and generwith Five Play following their initial performance at the TBS separate watch them ous donors for session. perform live their contribuin the intimate concert at the opera house. tions to the WIMS program.

The Jazz Times previously described For more information about the band Five the DIVA Jazz Orchestra with this Play or the DIVA Jazz Orchestra, please quote, “The band punched, kicked, visit their website at www.divajazz.com.

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...this group of women did not stop to breathe.

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"Awards" From Page 9 That’s it! There are so many awards that Tau Beta Sigma offers that it might be overwhelming. This past summer in Lexington, the Committee for Awards/Scholarships charged the VPCR to revise the awards listing. So look for that in the next edition of The Podium.

We also increased the amount of the Outstanding Student Leader Award and the Outstanding Musical Achievement Award to $500.

For those of you that attended national convention in Lexington this summer, the organization thanks you for celebrating in our successes and helping to map out the future of the sorority. I know that we will work together to accomplish our goals and continue laying the foundation for tomorrow. I look forward to serving all of you this biennium as your NVPCR.

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rom the initial downbeat through the final concert, the 2005 National Intercollegiate Band (NIB) was a rousing success! Under the baton of Prof. Michael Haithcock of the University of Michigan, the band presented the traditional opening concert of the KKY/TBS National Convention. The Lexington Opera House, a beautifully renovated historic structure, provided the setting for the concert. Coordinators of the NIB project were Bill Johnson and Johnnie Vinson, the KKY and TBS National Vice Presidents for Professional Relations.

The NIB program was made up of an eclectic group of works including Fanfare and Flourishes by James Curnow, Down Longford Way and Spoon River by Percy Grainger, and Second Suite in F for Military Band by Gustav Holst. The concert was brought to a rousing conclusion with Michael Daugherty’s Bells for Stokowski.

The 2005 NIB commission was The Seasons by British composer Philip Sparke. A suite of four movements, the work takes the listener on a delightful journey from “Spring Sunshine” through “Summer Siesta” and “Autumn Alone” and concludes with “Winter Winds.” The lively rhythms, flowing melodies, and sparkling harmonies combine to make a most interesting and appealing composition! In addition to conducting his new work with the NIB, composer Sparke joined Prof. Haithcock on Wednesday of the convention to give a fascinating talk about the compositional process and band conducting. Before The Seasons is published, it will next be premiered around the country, once in each of the six KKY/TBS Districts during the 2005-2006 academic year.

This year’s NIB continued to foster a long-standing tradition of musical excellence! Open to all qualified musicians, whether or not they are members of the Fraternity or Sorority, the NIB brings members face-tobaton with some of the most dynamically stimulating composers and respected conductors in America. Dr. F. Lee Bowling, Kappa Kappa Psi National President (Alpha Iota) from 1941-1947, is regarded as the Founder of the National Intercollegiate Band.

The conductors and coordinators would like to thank and applaud each member of the 2005 NIB for their hard work and dedication.

Thanks also to all those who auditioned and to the chapters, directors,

sponsors, district and national officers, and the national headquarters staff for their help with and support of the NIB project.

The coordinators would especially like to thank the following for their assistance: Dr. Greg Byrne of the University of Louisville (the incoming NVPPR for TBS) for his help with the percussion section and with equipment, Dr. Cody Birdwell and Prof. Jim Campbell of the University of Kentucky for providing percussion equipment, the University of Kentucky chapters of TBS and KKY for moving equipment, the library staff of the Auburn University Bands for making up music folders, Carolyn Steckel of KKY/TBS National Headquarters for administrative help, Col. Alan Bonner for his guidance, and the Auburn University Bands for providing concert programs.

The 2005 National Intercollegiate Band was a musical success of which every member of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma can be proud. THANK YOU again to everyone who was a part of it!

Plan now to be a part of the 2007 NIB to be held in Orlando, Florida.

Juilliard composer Eric Ewazen is currently writing a major work for band to be premiered by the 2007 NIB. The name of the conductor will be announced soon.

TRUMPET Karen Olsen Matthew Haley Jason Lozer Andrew Levin Ivan Pour Raul Barcenes Michael Wittas Robert Lienemann Sarah Mounsdon

Indiana University University of Louisville Bowling Green State University University of Pittsburgh Arizona State University Tarleton State University Arizona State University University of Nebraska-Omaha Iowa State University

TROMBONE David Vance Virginia Commonwealth University Bonnie Varga Universilty of Wyoming Terry Jones North Carolina Central University Megan Kilgore University of North Alabama

2005 NATIONAL INTERCOLLEGIATE BAND PICCOLO

Elizabeth Ratay

University of Colorado

FLUTE Troy Paolantonio Arupa Gopal Sadora Bloom Elizabeth Ratay Tyra Blasher Kimberly Brigner Andrea Corso Meredith Brazzell

University of South Florida University of South Florida Eastern Kentucky University University of Colorado University of Louisville Auburn University University of West Georgia Auburn University

OBOE Dane Philipsen Leslie Green

University of Northern Iowa University of Northern Iowa

ENGLISH HORN Dane Philipsen University of Northern Iowa BASSOON Hayley Canterbury Steve Becraft Mitchell Davis Lucinda Starks

Troy State University Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo University of Maryland Henderson State University

CONTRA BASSOON Mitchell Davis University of Maryland E-FLAT CLARINET Jamason Hipp Eastern New Mexico University CLARINET Jamason Hipp Eastern New Mexico University Victoria Fernandez Eastern New Mexico University Ryan Lovell Pittsburg State University

Emily Heisterkamp Malinda Sprentall Lauren Stamm Amanda Cox Andy Luna Courtney Coker Bryan Mason

Northwest Missouri State University Chadron State College Bloomsburg University Ouachita Baptist University Florida State University Florida State University North Carolina Central University

BASS CLARINET Joanna Finch Clifton Rybick

Auburn University Mississippi State University

SOPRANO SAXOPHONE Jeffrey Gallant University of Mass., Amherst ALTO SAXOPHONE Jeffrey Gallant Sarah Wright Ricardo Cook

University of Mass., Amherst Iowa State University University of South Carolina

TENOR SAXOPHONE Tony Hawthorne, Jr. Troy University BARITONE SAXOPHONE Carrie Shuck Northwest Missouri State Univ.

HORN Jamie Albin Steven Reeves Stacy Lendt Stephen Meyer Christina Mallinger Maura Stanton Melissa White Lauren Eakins

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Central State University University of Kansas Indiana University Howard Payne University Syracuse University Troy University West Virginia University

BASS TROMBONE Mark Miller Mikel Riley

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Howard Payne University

EUPHONIUM Neil Jansen Tom Wimsatt Jr. Robert Bryant

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Western Kentucky University Florida A&M University

TUBA Stephen Pollino Jeff Carlson David Grounds Elias Graham Keith

University of Arkansas Bowling Green State University Oklahoma State University Indiana University

PERCUSSION Mackenzie Cochran Brendan Johnson Adam McCormick James Pool Colleen Wheelahan Alex Wimmer Harrison Wolf

Univ. of Nebraska, Kearney Kutztown University University of Cincinnati Cal Poly, San Luis Obsipo University of Cincinnati Univ. of Nebraska, Omaha Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

SYNTHESIZER Colleen Wheelahan

University of Cincinnati

Transforming District Convention:

Tangible Examples from One District’s Experience

By Malinda M. Matney, Ph.D, National VPCM, KKY

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hat if you never left the 1980s in fashion? What if you were frozen in time in acid wash jeans, lace gloves, day-glo colors, sockless loafers and other hits of MTV in 1985? Would people see you and think they would learn something new? Chances are, people would simply think that you should put your Wham! cassette back where you found it. Why, then, would we expect the district convention model from 1985 to be the only way to “do convention?”

Over the last few years, the Brothers of the North Central District of Kappa Kappa Psi have taken seriously the challenge of the National Chapter – of their student peers nationally – to shift the nature of district convention.

The students have wanted more music, more leadership education, and more development of themselves as effective actives, students, and friends.

The key difference in the district convention now, compared to four years ago, has been in the direction of planning. The active Brothers have planned toward a vision, instead of planning from “what always happens.” They took risks, but the positive outcomes of the convention were not by accident. The District Presidents of the last four years have fundamentally changed how convention is done.

Outlining a few key areas of change will help illustrate how change can take effect.

Start planning early Planning early (months in advance, not weeks) is an important first step. In the case of most of these changes, the foundations were set the summer before the convention. As an example, on the way home from the Corpus Christi National Convention in 2001, the 2001-2002 district council used their hours of car time to evaluate the aspects of the district convention What absolutely must be accomplished at convention, and what was just extra work? What did they like? What didn’t work? What would they like to see? Starting from these questions, and starting with these questions early, allowed them to take strong next steps to make positive change in the NCD Convention.

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Musical opportunities At the 2001 district convention, four students made an appearance for the reading band. The 2001-2002 President (Rod Whiteman), both as a Brother and music major, was completely unsatisfied with this outcome, and made reading band a high priority in his convention planning. In developing this idea further, student conductor opportunities were created (in which student conductors both direct the reading band and receive coaching from band directors), student composition opportunities extended, and a serious marketing effort was launched. Reading band was placed at a time in the schedule that did not make it easy for people to simply skip the event, and all committees were closed during the reading band time. Reading band participation was also attached to award eligibility. As a result, the 2002 reading band had over 150 participants.

In 2005, too many people want to be in reading band – physically, the reading band cannot accommodate this crowd. Ideas are already in development that may include multiple reading bands, smaller ensembles, master classes, or other subdivisions to accommodate more musicians. What a great challenge to have!

Ritual and historical emphasis Hand in hand with developing musical opportunities, the district has been focusing more on learning about the foundations of the Ritual and its performance. The district has also brought in speakers to talk about the historical origins of Kappa Kappa Psi that relate specifically to the North Central District. It is easy to forget what elements of the college band world and the Fraternity developed within your own schools.

These educational elements have encouraged district officers to take their performance of Ritual in convention seriously. They see the performance of the Ritual as its own moment of Brotherhood and education. Students have written after the convention that they chose to memorize a part, or rehearse, or better understand the history of the Ritual, specifically because of the Ritual performance. It is hard to imagine better feedback.

Reduction of committees Over several years, the district has reduced the number of committees, believing that committees should only exist to serve the needs and wants of the district’s active membership, and not as a source of entertainment or artificial

work themselves. Now the district has four committees: publications (joint), convention site (joint), nominations (separate), and jurisdiction and finance (separate). This reduction eliminated redundancy between committees while prompting students to think through the full implications of actions. Students working with both policy and budget, for example, learn quickly the implications of changes in one upon the other.

This reduction has also allowed more students to attend educational forums and workshops.

At this time, 28 students sit in committees (one delegate for each chapter), and everyone else is free to attend sessions of more educational interest. This also reduces the number of reports given during business sessions, streamlining the amount of time spent in meetings.

Students in both formal surveys and informal conversations have expressed great support for this change.

Diversity development The 2003-2005 President, Marco Krcatovich II, brought his own educational interest in diversity into the conventions of the last two years. Several workshops have focused on diversity in band programs, including short segments in each business session in 2004 dedicated to discussion of a different form of diversity in the KKY membership. This is an example of a work in progress. There were two or three speakers per session, which meant a lot of preparation in briefing that many people, as well as the challenge of keeping those speakers on schedule. The district has received positive feedback (wanting the sessions to return) while experimenting with how to maximize the potency of this series.

Leadership enactment Throughout all of this, leadership education has taken various forms. The traditional workshop has been in place, of course. District officer roles have been held to a higher standard, requiring these students to take seriously their experiential leadership education. This experiential education has also been true of committee chairs, candidates for office, bidding chapters, convention coordinators, award presentation representatives, and many other actives. Every experience of the convention is used as a leadership education opportunity. It is hard to imagine leadership education that only exists Continued on Page 19

Transforming From Page 18 by taking notes in a classroom-type setting, or only by quoting parliamentary procedure.

Developing these various areas of focus requires attention to many people, both within the active membership of Kappa Kappa Psi and outside of that active membership.

Developing allies Planning changes to a convention, but not having allies in leadership roles, can result in failure to change. Not only has the planning of the various events required work, but it has required constant communication with those who will be enacting it (such as committee advisors and workshop presenters).

The ally development has started with the National Council. Many Council members and Trustees, have been strong supporters of this work, and have helped in their own conversations with peers, with National Leadership Funds, and with preparing to lead in ways that helps achieve the goals. Visiting District Governors have played a great role in this leadership, as well as energizing current sessions and future planning with their conversations comparing different district approaches over time.

Joint work toward separate conventions As we plan forward toward Fraternity conventions that better match our mission and strategic plan, and using more of the National Leadership Funds to bring speakers, this creates more separate events at district conventions. As District Presidents have communicated with their Sororal counterparts about what we are doing in our planning, that has created new ideas in the Sorority convention. It is exciting to hear of their special events and ideas.

Marketing As the convention changes, in order to make the changes effective, district officers and chapter leaders need to market both the convention and the new events. Letting people know what to expect will ease transitions. Actives who may never have attended a convention will take a chance on the new educational, leadership, or musical offerings.

What’s next?

The 2005-2006 NCD President started work in April 2005 to bring a focus on the mental health of peers to both convention and other district events. Like his predecessors, he is bringing his academic work and his love of band to the

table as he is planning convention.

Your district may see ideas you like, or may have a different path you want to explore.

Much is possible within the five purposes of the Fraternity, and a revitalized convention can look very different in each district. This wide array of approaches can create new energy nationally, which will continue to move this Fraternity forward.

In short, to make change happen: • Plan early (summer before convention).

• Use your academic experience as inspiration for fresh ideas.

• Involve many key leaders’ input and advice – ask for help!

• Communicate needs and work well with convention coordinators and Sororal counterparts.

• Let the active membership know what is ahead.

• Try new things.

Removing the Gray Area...

By Matthew Baggerly, Delta Sigma, University of Texas at Arlington, KKY

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any chapters struggle with the battle of trying to get rid of any hazing issues in their membership education programs. Delta Sigma at UT Arlington has been in that boat for a couple of years now. Finally, this year some headway has been made in revamping the MEP. Babatunde Onibudo and Brittany Carson (VPME and Assistant VPME) have made some big changes to the initiate program. Their motto for these changes has become the chapter’s motto about membership education, “REMOVE THE GRAY AREA.” This has not been an easy process. Many hours of deliberation during membership ed committee meetings has made myself worn out many a day. There have been many suggestions and many fights over the changes, but I believe they have become a lot better.

One big change that has occurred over the past few years here at Delta Sigma is the ability for initiates to participate in meetings. The initiates are actually sitting among the active chapter watching and

contributing many times to the meetings.

Voting, of course, is not allowed because of their status, but they are allowed to speak openly and give any ideas or suggestions that they might have. This is a great change for the chapter. Since this change has been implemented, chapter meetings are no longer a mystery to a new active. Since our initiates are allowed to participate in meetings, their knowledge of the activity of the chapter and conduct at meetings has made becoming a new active an easier transition.

Another great change to the program has been fostering respect. Our initiates are very respected among the active chapter.

When we talked in bid night, we decided to make a change. Our change was that when we gave a bid to our prospectives we were making the decision to treat them with great respect. Our bid was signifying that we wanted them to join our organization.

Respect showed our initiates that we were not merely “weaning” them out through membership education, but we are

teaching them to become actives. Thus through our respect of them, they have shown us great true respect back, not respect induced by fear.This has made the MEP a much more enjoyable process for the entire chapter.

Our recent class is a group composed of some great individuals who will take this chapter very far in the next few years.

They will have gone through by the time this article is published. Please greet these new brothers into the bond for they are a new generation of what we want Delta Sigma to be in the future.

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By Terren L. Frenz Ph.D Director of Bearcat Bands University of Cincinnati

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everal years ago I was asked to write and present an article at our state convention about how I was able to build such a strong high school band program in an area where the likelihood of having a nationally recognized band was close to “slim” and “none.” Of course, I had to have a catchy title or I would suffer the fate of many of my colleagues that are selected to do such presentations. That fate being: the audience made up of polite listeners that usually include one’s spouse, reluctant colleagues, a disinterested administrator or two and a few folks who wandered into the wrong room but were too tired or embarrassed to leave once they discovered they didn’t have a clue as to your topic. I did not wish to suffer that fate so I aptly titled my presentation: “How to build a great band program with no money, few students, not enough time, and no help, all the while doing hand to hand Combat with sex, drugs, rock and roll and the Dragon Lady.” Little did I know at the time that the same fate was to befall me when I entered the ranks of the “elite” as a university band director.

I was truly humbled and honored that a major university would actually recruit me to take over their campus band program. Being a veteran of thirty years in the public schools in Ohio, I felt that “I had served my time” and needed a change because I just wasn’t ready to retire. I did have a reputation as a guy that could “fix broken bands."

My career with the University of Cincinnati Bearcat Bands began mid 1993. And to be honest, what I discovered was the UC band was definitely in need of some repair. What I did not know when I gave that illustrious presentation was that there were members of the University of Cincinnati Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma chapters present to experience the hilarity that actually took place.

Life with the UC band began slowly. The first year with UC was definitely a learning process for everyone involved with the band. I commuted a 500-mile round trip three times a week for six months before I could get my family convinced that this was to be a permanent professional position. We finally moved to Cincinnati in January of my first year at UC. The previous four to five years the Bearcat Bands had been operating on their own as a student organization with occasional help from begrudging graduate assistants who needed the experience to move on in their careers. This proved to be a shaky situation at best with the band membership dwindling from 170 members to about 65 and no regular directorship with a vested interest in the band. Many of the local high school band directors were telling students not to join the UC band because they were so disorganized and performed poorly.

Let me fast forward just one year. In the middle of my second year at UC our chapters of KKY and TBS made an impact on me that I shall never forget. The strong historical leadership that has always been exhibited by these chapters had in fact not been sleeping during their times of stress. They had been methodically planning for their “rescue.” Upsilon and Theta chapters had been very appropriately saving their funds for a time they knew would come. It took five years of petitioning the university administration for a full time director but they knew that sooner or later a director that had the best interest of the band at heart would show up. Just about one year after I was hired as the first full time director responsible only for the Bearcat Bands. I was presen-

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ted with checks for over ten thousand dollars from the members of KKY and TBS. They offered this simple explanation: “We knew that the bad situation we were in would not last forever. Our organizations were just waiting to see if you were 'for real' or would move on to another job as so many of our past directors have done. Since you have made it clear you believe that the directorship of the UC Bearcat Band is a premier professional position, being one that directors want to move into and not leave, we believe in you!” They had been saving and earning what they could along with other band members from the general membership who were not KKY /TBS members. This money was designated for whatever I deemed as most important to the band. At that point in time I truly learned what KKY and TBS were really about, the promotion and preservation of college bands.

Even in one of the band’s darkest moments the values of KKY and TBS had persevered through to keep the band alive.

Since that moment 12 years ago, the University of Cincinnati Bearcat Band has enjoyed an accelerated ride to their place as an exemplary college band program due in most part to the tenacious efforts and cooperation of what I believe to be two of the most truly outstanding chapters of KKY & TBS in our country. As director, I have made many promises to our students over the past 12 years. If they would just trust me to work in the best interest of the band, I will not desert them. Through the cooperative efforts of KKY, TBS, Band Council and university administration, we have obtained new uniforms, all new instruments, increased membership to over 200 regular members, instituted several different performing venues and bands, achieved somewhat appropriate budgets, started two large endowment funds to produce scholarships for all members, and just this month moved into a two million dollar freestanding band facility complete with locker rooms for the Bearcat Bands.

Each year when I start to fill out recommendations for awards and honors for our chapters I am literally reduced to tears trying to spell out the huge accomplishments of our exemplary groups. The Bearcat Bands very existence is predicated on the strong desire and will of the members both past and present of KKY and TBS. We simply would not exist at all had it not been for their efforts. Our chapters have huge commitment levels and seem to produce any manner of building projects or revenue not only for us but many area high school bands, our colleagues in the College Conservatory of Music and their bands, as well as other area college bands. These things are not “one shot” items. Each year their accomplishments and contributions are absolutely overwhelming. An unrecognized example of this would be a project that occurred last year. While many of my professional colleagues all over the country are trying to organize commissioning funds to promote band and band literature, our Theta Chapter set about funding a major band piece by professional composer Randall Bass entitled “High Adventure” and presented it to our Upsilon Chapter at their 75th year celebration. The performance band was comprised of all women and alumni from our chapter and a few honorary members. They did this in total secrecy in addition to all of their ongoing responsibilities without any help from the band office or the university. I can’t even get close to stating the value and appreciation of our KKY chapter. The KKY chapter has produced dozens of major building projects, along with huge fundraising efforts all the while being exemplary band students, solid academics and conducting themselves as respectable human Beings. Needless to say, both chapters work extremely hard each and every year. If I could explain their continuous standard of excellence to the rest of the band world I would, but it is truly beyond words. They are truly a GREAT example of how and why a chapter should function.

Dr. Terren Frenz is in his twelfth year as director of the Bearcat Band program at the University of Cincinnati. The Bearcat Band program is a unit of The Division of Student Life that works in cooperation with the UC Athletic Department and the College Conservatory of Music. Dr. Frenz is a nationally recognized adjudicator, conductor, clinician and motivational speaker.

Board of Trustees Meets the Global Needs of the Sorority By: Deborah L. Baker, Immediate Past National President, TBS Board of Trustees Forgives the Sorority Debt

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n 2000, the National Council of Tau Beta Sigma borrowed $33,000 from the Tau Beta Sigma Trust.

This move was a huge step towards financial security of the Sorority. Unfortunately, the National Council found itself not paying back the loan because finances still were not making ends meet. In 2002, the National Council set up a payment plan of $3600 per biennium/$150 per month.

This would allow a slow, but reasonable return of the Sorority nest egg. During the 2003-2005 biennium, the general fund paid back $3600 as per the agreement and found the general fund to be in the black at the end of the biennium. At the same time, the efforts of the Board of Trustees with the Trust finances also found a new wave of stability. The Trust Fund has reached a base of $100,000 which is double the required amount. Over this past biennium, the Trust has endowed the Wava Award and the BOT Scholarship. Both endowments pay for themselves over a biennium and also continue to build on the base amount. The Board is excited to begin endowing various programs of the Sorority. Future endowments include the

Women In Music Speaker series, the Sorority Archives and maybe even the National Intercollegiate Band.

On Friday, July 29th at National Convention, Debbie Kaplan, BOT Chair, read the report of our corporate officers. During this report, Debbie Kaplan read a statement on behalf of the entire Board of Trustees: “On behalf of the 2003-2005 Board of Trustees, we would like to commend the 2003-2005 National Council for their dedication to fiscal awareness. They have worked extremely hard to control expenses. They have exemplified their leadership by making tough decisions with regard to cutting the Chapter Field Representative program. In 2000, the National Council asked the Board of Trustees for a loan to assist with cash flow concerns in the General Operating Fund. Terms were agreed upon and the Operating Fund has been paying back the loan at a rate of $150 per month. The loan has been paid down.

"As a result of their hard work and diligence and in honor of the 60th Anniversary of Tau Beta Sigma, the Tau Beta Sigma Board of Trustees unanimously decided to forgive the remaining $26,267 balance of

Newest Board of Trustee Member

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elanie (LeBlanc) Meehan is a Life member of Tau Beta Sigma, initiated into the Delta Delta Chapter at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in December 1991. Since her initiation, she has served in a variety of leadership positions including: NED Secretary, NED President, and NED Counselor.

Melanie graduated with honors in May 1995. After UMass, Melanie started a career in marketing, moved to London, England in May 2000, and got married

to her husband, James, in October 2000.

During her time in London, Melanie was the product-marketing manager for a multi-million dollar product line within a large telecommunications company. In December 2003, Melanie and James returned to the States along with their son and dog. Their final destination was in the LA County area of southern California, where they reside today.

Currently, Melanie’s focus is on raising her son and establishing a new life in their new hometown, while her husband, James, focuses on establishing a career in the en-

the debt."

I am very proud of the decision of the Board. It is the right thing to do during a time of renewal and excitement for our Sorority. The finances of the Sorority are in good hands. The National Council will be the keepers of your money (general fund) and the Board of Trustees will keep your savings and investments (trust fund).

Through both of these funds, the Sorority will remain strong and vital into the future.

I would like to close by thanking the Board of Trustees for their support and commitment to the National Chapter. By recognizing the hard work of the active membership, you have given new strength and revitalized the commitment of our Sorority. Now is the time to be a part of our great organization! Remember to share our motto with everyone!

In the great words of Past President, Sylvia Halbardier, “Think global, not just local.” Tau Beta Sigma is in a wonderful position to share our talents with the nation! Come be a part of the next chapter in Tau Beta Sigma History!

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Tau Beta Sigma, 60 Years, For Greater Bands!

tertainment industry.

“Our love of music is contagious and makes a very positive impact upon everyone we come into contact with as students, performers, teachers, parents, community leaders and politicians. We have the potential to do so much with our enthusiasm and I am very excited by the possibilities that we have ahead of us as we plan for the future.”

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National Scholarship for Outstanding Musical Achievement

Amy Heikes

Amy Heikes is a music education junior at Kansas State University, where she studies the flute with Dr. Mary Lee Cochran. Amy is a member of the Kansas State Symphony Band, Kansas State Orchestra, KSU Flute Ensemble and an assistant section leader/music instructor of the “Pride of Wildcatland�

Marching Band. She was principle flute of the Kansas State Concert Band and played in Catband, as well. In her free time, Amy likes to exercise, scrapbook and take pictures. Her future plans include touring Australia, New Zealand and Fiji with the Symphony Band. Upon receiving her degree, Amy plans on attending graduate school and would like to teach flute at the collegiate level.

National Scholarship for Outstanding Student Leader

Marisa Garcia is currently a music education major, with a trombone emphasis, at California State University, Fresno. She has participated in many ensembles including the Clendenin Brass Quintet, the CSUF Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band and the Tulare County Symphony. She is a Loretta Ann Price Scholar, and is a member of the Golden Key Honor Society. In the Eta Omega chapter, Marisa was VP of Special Projects, VP of Membership and President. For the Western District, Marisa held the office of District VP of Special Projects, and currently serves as District President. Marisa plans to graduate in 2006.

Marisa Garcia

Board of Trustees Scholarship

Ashley Bonner-Lyon Ashley Bonner-Lyon is a senior music education major at the University of California, Los Angeles. In her four years at UCLA, she has been a member of the Bruin Marching Band, Symphonic Band and University Chorus. Ashley became a member of Tau Beta Sigma during her freshmen year. Since that time, she has become Vice President of Sisterhood (2003-2004) and then President (2004-2005) of the Epsilon Kappa Chapter. Ashley first became interested in music education while participating in a variety of musical groups in high school.

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Preparing the Music Educator:

My Experience at Conn-Selmer University

By James Davis Parsley, Conn-Selmer University Scholarship recipient, KKY Joy of Inspired Teaching. He also co-authored Essential Elements with Hal Leonard for the popuhrough the generous lar band method. aid of Kappa Kappa Each of the nationally Psi Fraternity, I was respected music education able to attend the experts which rounded 2005 Conn-Selmer out the faculty of ConnUniversity in South Bend, IndiSelmer University could ana. This event is by far the best have served as the keynote professional development available to mu- speaker for any convention. One of the sic educators today. The 4-day workshop outstanding sessions was led by Marcia M. was held on the beautiful Neel, Secondary Music Educacampus of the University of tion Program Coordinator for Notre Dame. Coming from Clark County School District, a comparatively small town Las Vegas, Nevada. Her workand college, being on this shop titled, “Everything They historic campus was in itNever Taught You in College self, a special experience. and You Were Afraid to Ask” But the immeasurable value was an entertaining, fast-paced of my trip came from the look at issues faced by beginwealth of knowledge gained ning music educators. She disat CSU. cussed the many different areas in which Conn-Selmer University was originally music educators must be proficient, from created to help graduating music education accounting to psychology, to a furniture majors make the transition from student to repair person. Ms. Neel stressed the fact teacher, but that staying has expanded positive and to include motivated is a all educachoice a suctors in this cessful teacher field. Topics must make. covered at One of the CSU involve highlights of many of the this trip was day-to-day the tours of the challenges Conn-Selmer encountered and Bach factoin a music ries in Elkhart, Longtime educator, lecturer and adjudicator, Professor Paula Crider, teaching caIndiana. Small enjoying a free moment at Conn-Selmer University reer such as, groups were with James Parsley recruiting guided through and retaining students, effective classroom the process of instrument manufacturing, management, working well with school from raw materials to finished products. faculties and administrators, and guidance Few band directors have the opportunity for situations when traveling with ensem- to see how their students’ instruments are bles. Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, Director of made. Hopefully, this appreciation for the Education for Conn-Selmer, set the tone craft of instrument construction will be for the workshop with his passion for in- passed on to the musicians of tomorrow. spiring music educators of tomorrow. He Following the tours, clinics were conductis well-known for his best-selling books, ed by brass, woodwind, and percussion exThe Art of Successful Teaching and The perts from the sponsoring companies.

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Additional clinics were held by some of the affiliates which helped fund ConnSelmer University. A representative from Wenger gave a presentation on band hall construction and acoustics. Make Music® presented its newest addition to the music technology software world, Smart Music.

It is a complete music practice system that listens to musicians sing or play through a microphone and follows their spontaneous tempo changes. Sponsorship from these companies and others that participated in CSU greatly helped fund this unique learning experience for music educators.

The featured performance at the 2005 Conn-Selmer University was by the Boston Brass. In addition to a great concert, members of the group discussed the music educators that made a difference in their lives. Without the influence of these teachers, the musicians stated they might not be where they are today.

My sincerest thanks go to Kappa Kappa Psi for giving me this great opportunity to enrich my future career as a music teacher. Only in an exceptional setting such as this would I have had the occasion to meet such a diverse group of fellow musicians from all parts of this country. I highly recommend this experience to any person considering a career in the field of music education. In conclusion, I would like to quote CSU presenter, Paula Crider.

“As with music, the written word may produce a variety of emotions: a tear or a smile, joy or anger. It may evoke profound insights or touch those secret reaches of our souls that hunger for inspiration.”

James Davis Parsley, 22, was born in the Southeast Texas town of Nederland. Raised in the nearby town of Vidor, he is a trombonist and senior at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas.

Mr. Parsley is a Music Education major, graduating in the Spring of 2006. James aspires to study music at Indiana University toward a Master’s Degree. In his spare time, James is an avid reader of religious history and various musical subjects. He enjoys listening to many types of music and especially enjoys jazz. In his future, James hopes to further expand his playing abilities and looks forward to becoming a band director on the high school level.

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Past President’s Forum “Through the Decades”

By Dollie McDonald Nelson, National VP for Special Projects, TBS

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ou never thought 60 looked so good! From the era of World War II to an era of cyberspace, Tau Beta Sigma has come along way baby! This past National Convention in Lexington, Kentucky, I had the pleasure of working with our Past National Presidents to reflect on our 60 years of service.

We had nine National Presidents in attendance to speak to our delegation, as well as our lovely founder Wava Banes Henry.

These ladies spoke on Tau Beta Sigma during their service as National President and touched upon the highlights of the sorority through each decade. The Past National President’s in attendance were:

Janet West Miller, Iota Patsy Hejl, Beta Gamma Carol Blain, Beta Becky Hartman, Psi Jean Newman, Zeta Xi Debbie Kaplan, Beta Xi Karon Miller Hammond, Iota Sylvia Halbardier, Eta Epsilon Deborah L. Baker, Beta Xi This forum was a great reflection of the past and a huge treat to get in contact with our Past National Presidents.

We shared with those who lived band, service, changes, friendships, and vivid

stories. It was quite amusing to hear how some things never change, and then to see all of the changes we have made as an organization. Celebrating our 60 years of existence is and continues to be touching! There are so many levels of sisterhood and I encourage sisters and brothers of all walks of life to look back and reflect. Embrace this anniversary in all creativity. Whether by contacting chapters across the country, doing more with the chapter down the street or taking your “Sisterhood Week” to a whole new level, Tau Beta Sigma is delighted to spend another birthday, plus many more with you.

Happy 60th Anniversary Tau Beta Sigma, you're lookin’ swell and we are looking forward to more fantastic years!

Principles to Live By

Everything I Needed to Know I Learned in Tau Beta Sigma (and Band)

By Becky Hartman, Past National President, 1975-1977, TBS

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everal years ago, Robert Fulgum published a pop-culture book, Everything I needed to Know, I Learned in Kindergarten. Every time I hear the book referenced, my reaction is “That’s not true for me.” My contemporaries in college band agree with me, it was not class work that made the difference in my life; it was Tau Beta Sigma and band.

1. Love Music: Goose bumps from a fanfare, a drum cadence or the wonderful Alma Mater. Hank and I have always bought season concert tickets for one or more musical organization. I always loved singing on the bus. Now I sing in church choir.

You too will remember joyous band songs... “Raise your glass and clap one hand. Thank the Lord above you’re in the band. We all live in a giant timpani, a giant timpani...” One of the most important contributions of Tau Beta Sigma is its support of NIB, scholarships, commissions and recognition of instrumental musicians in so many ways.

2. Competitors are an Inspiration not an evil enemy: Many of us feel so blessed to have been at the University of Arkansas with Doc Worthington as director. You have the same sentiments about your band director.

One of my favorite Doc activities was joint football pregame shows with the visiting band. Doc, Prof Jacobsen and Donald I. Moore, all fostered really close relationships between the Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi chapters in our football conference. The visiting band formed some outline around the home band. At games in Fayetteville, the Razorback Band marched down field and formed USA in block letters. Then the bands jointly played the national anthem. Then, for example, the “S” became “of” and the “A” became a “T” and we all played The Eyes of

Texas. Next the “T” formed an “A” for the playing of the Arkansas Alma Mater.

Texas Tech is very very far from Fayetteville. The Red Raiders came to visit only once while I was in band. Early in the week the U of A Band was practicing in pregame. USA will move to be TT with the folks in the “S” becoming a simple straight line on the fifty yardline. Picture that in your mind! The drum majors who were above the band checking for alignment suggested a different configuration for the S to become. Visiting other chapters and other campuses, whether for conventions, state TBS/KKY meetings or sports events are such great learning experiences. Two of the best trips are to the Beta monument in Lubbock and the National Office in Stillwater. Take a road trip if you possibly can!

3. Memorize your Music: Prepare ahead of time for life. Know your stuff, practice in advance.

Show up. Show up ahead of time.

4. Exercise is good for you: When I breathe, Continued on Page 33

TRIBUTES • In honor of the Sisters of Eta Pi Clarissa Moses

• In honor of the Theta Mu Chapter Mackenzie Cochran

• In honor of the North Central District • In honor of the Theta Chapter Lisa Neff

• In honor of the Theta Mu Chapter Adrienne Olin

• In honor of the Psi Chapter at the University of Arkansas for their hard work & dedica tion to the Razorback Marching Band Jessica Morgan • To Tom Franklin in honor of Gamma Kappa Amy Bovin

• In honor of the Lamda Chapter at the University of Michigan Victoria Campbell

• To Katie Henry of Gamma Epsilon in honor of all her love and support • To Laura Shannonhouse of Beta Xi in honor of her great work in ΤΒΣ and being the Best big sister EVER! Rob Richards

• In honor of Chris Gordon, SWD Counselor Chris Foster

• To Alpha Omega @ Florida State for bringing me into this wonderful organization Iliana Rosado

• In honor of the Delta Chapter at the University of Oklahoma Beth Antognini

• To Nadine Dorschler in honor of Sigma at ASU. Thank you for all your service. With Love, Omega and Alpha Xi Nicole Grant

• In honor of all Graduating Seniors Heather Mackey

• In honor of Jill Reeder • In honor of Trudy Adler Lambda • To Phil Clements in honor of service and dedication in sponsoring Gamma Nu Holly Myers • To Rocky Hensarling in honor of being a wonderful big sister Vicki Dupree • To Zeta Psi

Angela Giustiniani

• To Emiliy Jane Scott in honor of Zeta Psi Andrea Levin • To Jeannie Hilger in honor of Beta Sigma Brian Gershkoff • To Tau & Sigma initiation classes of Theta Theta Cindy Starks • In honor of Tricia Arturi Justin Brady • In honor of Delta Xi Robert Vick • To the Alpha Chapter - those who have come before and those who continue the traditions Andrea Shafer

• In honor of the Delta Eta Chatper at Texas A&M University – Kingsville Nicole C. Burdick

• In honor of Epsilon Rho past & present Aletta Clark • In honor of Epsilon Rho, 1975 – until forever Denetrice Edwards • In honor of the Beta Sigma Chapter for all the support they have given to Purdue Bands Kelly Eidson

• In honor of Zeta Delta, ΤΒΣ Bev Cohen • In honor of Laurie Cummins for her hard work & dedication to Gamma Rho Sarah Anderson • In honor of the Theta Alumni and Charter Members Kellie Cozart, Theta, ΤΒΣ • In honor of the Theta Alumni and Charter Members Megan Neal, Theta, ΤΒΣ • In honor of Dave McKee, Sponsor for Zeta Omicron & Director of Bands Sharon Siviy • In honor of the ΤΒΣ National Councils, '00-'05 Johnnie Vinson, Theta Lamda, ΤΒΣ • In honor of Epsilon Epsilon (ΤΒΣ), Zeta Mu (ΚΚΨ), Dr. Rapp, Cathy Miles, and Dana Fentiman for being some of the most FABULOUS and influencial members in my life Jessica Crone • In honor of Delta Delta, ΤΒΣ for 36 years of service with pride to the UMass bands • In honor of the Northeast District with nothing but love for the ΤΒΣ!

Melanie Leblanc Meehan

• In honor of the Sisters of Eta Pi Samantha Hayes

• In memory of Lynnette Watson of the Zeta Rho Chapter of ΤΒΣ at Kentucky State University Dantrice Smith

• In honor of Lori Hickey & Heather Barnett of Zeta Psi Amanda Belcher

• To Zeta Omega, in honor of 23 years of service to the University of Missouri Bands Ed Elsea

• In honor of Amanda Belcher, the Best Big ever! Love ya Heather Barnett

• In honor of all members of the Epsilon Lambda at North Carolina Central University Shauna Biles

• In honor of the 2004 – 2005 NED Council.

We all worked together to bring our own “Nation’s Elite District” to a higher level!

Dana Fentiman & Jess Crone

• In honor of Theta Theta’s 15 years and Lacey Mauk. We rock! Lacey, my fav little sis, I love you!

Erika Pope

• In honor of Laurie Cummins for giving our chapter the hope, love & direction we have now Don Hibbert

• In honor of the Southwest District Michele Rogan

• In honor of Donna Booke, my mom, an honorary, my sister in ΤΒΣ.

• In honor of Christine Richar for being a great little sister!

Dana Fentiman

• To Christine Beason, in honor of ΚΚΨ Ryan Siegel • In honor of Sigma, our big sister chapter. We hope to get them back soon!

Melanie Graber

• In honor of the 2005-2006 NCD officers for their dedication to the NC District.

• In honor of Gamma Mu, a 2005 NCD Counselors Cup Winner • In honor of Rosemary Williams for her dedication and service to Gamma Mu, ΤΒΣ • In memory of Edwin Williams for 32 years of service to Ohio Northern University and the Sigma chapter, ΚΚΨ • In honor of the 2004-2005 NCD Officers for their dedication to the Sorority Stacey Neeley

• In honor of Delta, ΤΒΣ • In honor of the Delta Chapter Executive Council Meaghan Evans

• In honor of Theta Lambda seniors Julie Hinz

• In honor of Zeta Omicron at Virginia Poltechnic Institute and State University Amber Stoupe

• In honor of Kathy, Kimbi, Dollie & Johnnie for a great biennium • In honor of the ΤΒΣ Board of Trustees for their dedication and commitment to our Sorority Debbie Baker

• In honor of John McCann for the constant love and support you give me!

• In honor of Denise McGill Bennett, former SWD Counselor for her guidance and leadership in ΤΒΣ and our lifelong friendship Wendy McCann

• In honor of Kathy Schultz, Stephanie Mackerley & Kate Beinkowski for being the best big sister and little sisters ever!

Tasha Mulewski

• In honor of Tau, ΤΒΣ and Beta Sigma ΚΚΨ for their strong joint relations and contiued service to the University of Houton • In honor of Pablo Ocanas, former ΚΚΨ SWD President for his continued service to music education and our lifelong friendship Wendy and John McCann • In honor of our Founder Wava Banes Henry and our future-hopefully my daughter-Aryn Copeland Lauren Copeland • In honor of Theta Lamda at Auburn University Meridith Brazzell • In memory of the charter members of Alpha Randy Kitchens • In honor of Sabrina Vega, Eta Epsilon Tiffany Wallace • In honor of the Lambda Chapter at the University of Michigan Trevor S. Angood • In honor of Christina Whitehead McCranie, my big sister Christie Nestor • In honor of Amanda Schowengerdt, Jessica Morgan, Jessica Snider & Rebecca Smith, my big & ‘lil sis family Beth Thomson • In honor of Johnnie Vinson of Theta Lambda Joanna Finch • In honor of Greg Byrne, new NVPPR Kathy Godwin • To Danny George – ΚΚΨ Governor SWD in honor of his continued support and respect Chris Gordon • In honor of all members of Tau Beta Sigma for the past 60 years Wava Henry

• In honor of the Theta Theta Chapter for 15 years of service to ΤΒΣ!

Cari Myers

• In honor of my ΤΒΣ family for always being there for me, especially my big & littles Kathleen Wright • In honor of Laura Keiffer and Jenny Yocum for being two strong little sisters who are extremely dedicated to ΤΒΣ!

Stephanie Kingpauer • In honor of Jessica Ray, (my ‘lil sis) Chrisitine Schoeppler • In honor of my sisters for being wonderful people & being there for me Lauren Stamm • In honor of all the women and men of ΤΒΣ.

Congratulations!

Tim Greenwell • In honor of all ΤΒΣ members Epsilon Sigma, Norfolk State University • In honor of Ray E. Cramer for his support and guidance of the Rho Chapter on the occasion of his retirement.

Catherine Page • In honor of Mrs. Maudie Boyd of Alpha Omicron, ΤΒΣ 1952 Jackie Fischer • In honor of the Tau Chapter Vicki Dupree • In honor of the Charter Members & Spring 2003 Candidate class of Epsilon Lambda Lashika Williams • In honor of the Alpha Theta Chapter for 50+ years of awesome service to the NDSU Gold Star Band Megan Pinke • In honor of The Marching Virginians 30th Anniversary Julianna Spangler • In honor of Alpha Xi, 11-7-52! 53 years of service!

Jacqueline Perry • In honor of Delta, ΤΒΣ Sarah Rice

• In honor of Britney Barker Byrne Greg Byrne

• In honor of the members of the Omicron chapter at the University of Utah for keeping my life interesting Jennifer Klettke • In honor of the 2003-2005 National Council of ΤΒΣ • In honor of the 2003-2005 Board of Trustees members Kimbi Sigle • In honor of Stacey Neeley for her commitment and service to the Gamma Mu chapter and to the NCD • In honor of Rosie Williams for her commit ment and service to the Gamma Mu Chapter • In memory of Edwin “Ed” Williams for his achievements and accomplishments at Ohio Northern University and his support of his sisters of Gamma Mu • In honor of Gamma Mu for your service, dedication and loyalty to the ONU Music Department and to ΤΒΣ Sara Mraz • In honor of the Board of Trustees, the National Council and the District Counselors, Past, Present & Future • In memory of Spencer Levin, father of Andrea Levin, Zeta Psi, Tau Beta Sigma, UCF • In honor of Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma, University of Miami • In honor of the Sisters & Brothers of Tau Beta Sigma, Past, Present and Future • In honor of the Southeast District of Tau Beta Sigma Alan Harriet • In honor of Eta Mu and Zeta Xi of San Diego State University Japheth “J.C.” Cleaver • To jointness and siblinghood in the Western District Tamara Scrivner • To Melvin N. Miles & Reese Henry • To the 2003-2005 National Council • To the 2003-2005 Board of Trustees Cathy Miles • In honor of the Epsilon Xi chapter at Troy University, 31 years of service to the Sound of the South Tori Jones • In honor of the 1999-2001 National Council Karon Miller Hammond • In honor of all ΤΒΣ Life Members Richard Mackey

STRONGER IN THE BOND ATHENS, Ohio - This year, the sisters of Alpha Delta have pulled together to make the 2005 year prosperous. Other than the usual service projects that our chapter does, we took some time this year to improve upon ourselves as a chapter.

This fall, our new VPS started a new program for us called weekly sisterhood pals. Each meeting the sisters would get a piece of paper pairing them up with another sister for the week. The goal of this being to get together with the sister that you were paired with by either going out for food, just talking on the phone or anything that you could think of. This brought the bond with individual sisters stronger; therefore, strengthening our chapter as a whole.

Our chapter has also started to implement going out after meetings to get food and socialize. This helps out in more than one way. First, it’s a great way to just hang out with your sisters. Also, it promotes getting closer with your sisters to discuss things in your life, what happened at the meeting, etc. Lastly, if we have the gathering time to look forward to after the meeting, people are less likely to talk during the meeting.

In February, Alpha Delta once again in secret, drew a sister’s name and we started the annual Val-Pals. Once you get your sister, you buy them a series of small gifts and give it to them in secret. Each sister has to try and figure out who their secret sister is and if they do not, on the last day of gifts, their sister tells them. This is a lot like a secret Santa. Val-Pals are a fun way to bring a smile to a sister’s face.

Spring quarter the sisters of Alpha Delta festered up the idea of having our first progressive dinner. We invited several chapters of the NCD, the director of the school of music, our advisor and ΤΒΣ alumni. The event kicked off with appetizers and a gathering in the school of music and from there the sisters branched off to several apartments for salad and the main dish. The dinner was Mexican

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themed. After the main entrée, everyone headed back to the school of music for dessert. After the dessert, everyone stayed for a lock-in in which we played fun sisterhood bonding games and made scrapbook pages to help out our historian. The seniors even made pages for themselves so that we will always have something to remember them by.

The most moving sisterhood activity that we have done all year, in my opinion, would have to be “My Sister, My Friend”. One of our sisters had just transferred from another school in the NCD to Ohio University and she had heard that we had done this activity in the past. This new sister decided to take it upon herself to reinstate the program.

“My Sister, My Friend” is where a sister picks another sister who has done something meaningful for them or who means a huge amount to that sister and then they write a letter. The letter is supposed to not state any names until the end but should tell what the sister has done for the sister who has written the letter. This is always a heartfelt gesture and usually makes many of us cry. The recipient of this honor gets a copy of the letter and our mascot, Shelby.

Then they in turn must write a letter for another sister. I see this as a very unique bonding tool and it makes different sisters feel very special.

-Brandi Lott, Member, ΤΒΣ, Alpha Delta, Ohio University

WORKING TOGETHER SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Northeast District is moving towards increasing unity and Sisterhood through participating in districtwide projects and serving together. I am proud to announce a few projects the NED will be pursuing in the fall; a project donating money and used instruments towards the VH1 Save the Music Foundation; and a district wide service day having chapters volunteer at Ronald McDonald houses around the NED. The NED has taken steps to bridge barriers between inter-chapter communications and will encourage collaboration between chapters with district-

wide projects. Our district saying, “Far apart but close at heart,” challenges members to electronically keep in contact. Besides meetings, convention and district daze, we have no other planned gatherings bringing together the NED. I am hoping these projects help the district come together to work on a single goal and help our musical community.

-Sarah Lindsay, Member, ΤΒΣ, Eta Alpha, Syracuse University

WORK DAYS AND ROAD TRIPS TAHLEQUAH, Okla. - The Alpha Rho chapter of KKPsi has been very busy over the past year. We had a great rush class with eleven membership candidates.

During fall break the brothers and membership candidates traveled to Stillwater for our 4th annual campout and National Headquarters workday. We camped out at Lake McMurtry in the same location as last year. After setting up camp, we met Clinton Wieden at the Shrine for the official KKPsi tour. Later that night as we got ready to go to sleep we realized that something was drastically different from all the years before...it was hot! Now I’m not talking middle-of-the-summer-in-the-desert hot, however, our campouts almost always coincide with the first freeze of winter. For that reason most of us prepared for 30 degree weather by bringing lots of warm clothes to sleep in. So the best and most comfortable solution to the unusually warm weather that we could come up with was to sleep on top of our sleeping bags in our skivvies.

The following morning (after our “polar bear” swim in Lake McMurtry) we went to work at National Headquarters. We pulled weeds, typed files, compiled mail-outs, and mowed the lawn rather creatively. After a hard day’s work we all ate at Eskimo Joe’s.

Finally, we visited the cemetery before leaving Stillwater, and even though it was raining, we paid our respects by placing coins on the gravestones and singing the Hymn around Boh.

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From NEWS, Page 32 Road trips have been a theme for Alpha Rho this year. We visited Epsilon Epsilon at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in the fall. We recorded the Fraternity Hymn, Song and some chants for Jay Schale who is an alumnus of the Alpha Rho chapter and the sponsor of Epsilon Epsilon. Last fall the Lambda chapter invited us to come over to the University of Arkansas for a spaghetti dinner, so this spring we invited them to come over to Northeastern for a spaghetti dinner. We had an awesome time and hope that this will become a tradition. We also went to the installation of the Lambda Kappa chapter at the University of Arkansas in Ft. Smith, the Oklahoma Area Workshop, and the Arkansas (EXTREME) Area Workshop.

We’ve been working hard to get to know other chapters and encourage other chapters to break out of their shell and hit the road. Road trips help strengthen the bond within your own chapter and allow you to get to know some amazing brothers.

AEA! -Melissa Bell, Member, KKY, Alpha Rho, Northeastern State University

ALPHA ETA & BETA XI JOINT SERVICE A SUCCESS GAINESVILLE, FLA.-Over 300 visitors went “Way down upon the Suwannee River” for the 71st Annual American Bandmasters Association Convention from March 8 to 13. Hosted by the University of Florida’s Director of Bands, Dr. David A. Waybright, the Alpha Eta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, and the Beta Xi Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma assisted in this notable endeavor.

The American Bandmasters Association (ABA) is a prestigious organization, whose objectives are “...the recognition of outstanding achievement in the field of the concert band and its music; helpfulness and fellowship among members; an increasingly higher standard of artistic excellence for the concert band, its performers, its conductors and its literature; and a constantly greater contribution through the concert band to the musical life and culture of all peoples.” The concept of this organization was created by Edwin Franko Goldman in the 1920s.

It was Spring 2004 when head convention assistants, doctoral student Russ McCutcheon & TBΣ SED immediate pa-

st president Laura Shannonhouse, requested the assistance of both organizations in preparing for the convention. Both Alpha Eta and Beta Xi contributed monetary donations, matched by the national headquarters of Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma, as well as providing service through various committees that would need our assistance: Excursions and Transportation, Performances and Ensembles, Registration and Hotel/ Meetings, and Food & Beverage.

Over 350 hours of service were donated to the convention. During this event, our tasks included but weren’t limited to, concert receptions, concert set-up/tear down, shuttle driving, public relations and registration. In regards to concerts, brothers helped with stage set-ups, moving instruments, serving guests at the after concert receptions and accommodating renowned band directors, visiting bands and guest artists; such as Karl Leister and the Boston Brass. Those involved with registration assisted not only with check-in, but answered any questions guests had.

Our most time-consuming duty, shuttle driving, consisted of brothers and sisters being on call for guests at the convention – driving between the airport and the hotel, driving to concerts and a downtown dinner excursion.

Though service was a large portion of the duties taken on by the brothers and sisters at the University of Florida, many were able to socialize with convention attendants. We were able to interact with brothers and sisters from Appalachian State University and University of Miami, along with many of the conductors in attendance. Some of the conductors even gathered a fan base while attending the convention, such as Frank Ticheli.

Dr. Waybright said of the convention, “Enlisting the help of KKΨ and TBΣ helped give the support needed to make this event a success.” And this huge undertaking wouldn’t have been as successful without the efficiency of the brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi and sisters of Tau Beta Sigma. The Alpha Eta and Beta Xi Chapters definitely exemplified the ideals of the fraternity and sorority by striving for excellence.

-Lauren N. Case, Member, KKY, Alpha Eta, University of Florida

"Principles" from Page 29 let alone move, I sweat. And I still loved marching band! And there were a lot of opportunities to exercise. Go to rehearsal. Go to the pep rally. Run to class occasionally.

Get on the bus to ride back to campus from an out of state football game. Get off the bus, walk up the hill because the bus won’t go up the hill with people on it.

5. Drink lots of water: My TBS sisters faithfully provided ice water to every marching band rehearsal. And both TBS and KKY worked on uniforms and equipment, etc. You know the enormous amount of work being done behind the scenes. In ANY organization about 80% of the work is being done by 20% of the people. Volunteer! It will make you grateful when other people work to make it possible for you look wonderful.

6. Get in line with your squad/section: Play in tune. Cooperating with others is more satisfying than being a prima dona. You can ruin the performance for everyone else. And by the way, grab the turkey who is in your squad and ensure they don’t screw up either.

I have always been so impressed with how much stronger Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi are because there are two organizations. The structure provides the same kind of checks and balances we all find so valuable in Congress. Any past national officer saw situations where one or the other of TBS or KKY took care of each other.

This is especially true for college chapters, where occasionally either Kappa Kappa Psi or Tau Beta Sigma will have a weak leadership year. It is an enormously valuable lesson to know that pointing fingers and complaining is totally counterproductive. You simply must support each other. Having two sets of officers doubles the number of active members who get to experience the joys and frustrations of leadership.

7. Losing won’t kill you or break your heart: If you are reading this article, you are undoubtedly passionate about chapter, district, or national convention activities.

Attending a convention, members discover that public speaking, parliamentary procedure, and politics are actually fun. As an active member, we bid to host a district convention each biennium. We lost every time; we were on the far far edge of the district.

BUT, the organizing, presenting and politicking experience of a convention bid was fabulous. And you are so important because you are providing the active membership with the opportunity to choose.

What do you learn in Tau Beta Sigma?

Public speaking, organizational skills, the initiative to make a difference, patience in managing difficult people, volunteering for the greater good, love your sisters. Make great music together with all of Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi.

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ENCORE!

Official Publication of the National Alumni Association

NAA Splashes into National Convention By: Walter W. Schilling, Jr.

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The 2005 National Convention had a choice of Prime Rib or Pasta Prioffered alumni more planned mavera for dinner. The keynote address, activities and social outlets “Why are We Here” was delivered by Walthan any other past conven- ter Schilling, and focused on the importion. All who participated en- tance of the National Intercollegiate Band joyed themselves and look forward to the to the development of future musicians.

2007 National Convention in Orlando. Between dinner attendees and other donaMonday night kicked off convention ac- tions, nearly $700 was raised, which was tivities as alumni and actives attended a used to cover alumni expenses related to Lexington Legends baseball game. What the NIB. better way to start convenTuesday night following the tion than sitting in the fifth NIB concert, the NAA hosted a row behind the home team’s reception for NIB participants, dugout on a wonderful but concert attendees, and others. hot evening. Even though Cake and punch were served to the home team didn’t win, nearly 700 attendees. A higha good time was had by all. light of the reception was the Tuesday morning brought opportunity to talk with NIB an entirely unplanned activCommissioning Composer ity, as NAA members, National officers, Philip Sparke, who traveled from England and others gathered in the hotel lobby to for the premiere of “The Seasons”, as well watch the launch of Space Shuttle Discov- as Michael Haithcock, conductor of the ery. Appropriately, the NIB rehearsal near- National Intercollegiate Band. by crescenWednesday doed through brought unthe last three expected free seconds of time due to the countchange to the down, culmiNAA meeting nating with a schedule. Afsymbol crash ter a brief open as the clock forum in the struck 0. morning, a set On Tuesof NAA memday evening, bers departed more than 30 for Shaker VilAlumni and lage of PleasSpace Shuttle Discovery Launches on Return to Flight mission other digniant Hill.

A STS-114. (Image Credit NASA/KSC) taries attendhighlight of ed the NIB Benefit Diner, hosted by deSha’s this visit was a vocalist performing shaker Restaurant in Victorian Square. Attendees music inside of the 19th century meeting

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house. Other members used this free time to go to the nearby Kentucky Horse Park.

Thursday brought the most attended NAA social event of the week, a trip to Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, KY. Nearly fifty actives and alumni traveled from Lexington to Louisvilleto an afternoon of riding roller coasters, water rides, and other fun. Highlight of the day included a group getting stuck on the Blizzard River raft ride. Everyone got soaked as the water from the floor of the raft flowed up onto the seats going up the lift hill. Brothers and sisters in line helped by chiding those who were stuck. While at Six Flags, others enjoyed racing / dueling with fellow brothers and sisters on Stella and Lolo, the Twisted Twins rollercoaster. Of course, the most appropriate find of the afternoon was the “Big Band Carousel”. What more appropriate way to finish the day than riding a tuba or French horn to carousel music.

Following the banquet on Friday evening, the NAA again held the Silent Auction. Bidding was fierce, going right until the midnight deadline for items including a signed score for “The Seasons” used in the NIB Concert, band arrangements for the “Kappa Kappa Psi” and “Tau Beta Sigma” marches, past NIB LP’s and CD’s, and other items. At closing, nearly $1500 had been raised to support expenses related to the National Intercollegiate Band.

Saturday night brought the final NAA social activity at convention, as alumni gathered for dinner at the Cheapside following the close of convention. While the live music didn’t start until later in the evening, a good social time was had by all as plans were made to reconvene in Orlando in 2007.

NAA

Chair Report

NAA Chair Report: From the 2005 National Convention

By Kelly Eidson, Board of Directors, NAA

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Starting in 2003 as we left Norfolk, there have been many changes to the NAA, especially affecting the Board of Directors and committees. With the decreased number of directors from 12 to 6, and the requests from the members to be more involved, the directors created continuous committees meeting throughout the year to assist with moving the NAA’s programs and activities forward. With the support of many individual members, these committees have been working hard from day one to carry out the requests of the membership and the charges from the directors. We utilized the organization’s three standing committees and formed an ad-hoc Technology committee to continue the work throughout the biennium. I’d like to recognize all those members who served as committee chairs during the last biennium. For Finance, Richard Mackey; for Programs, Walt Schilling and Lansing

Dimon; for Membership, John McCann, Deena Smith and Lee Yount; for Technology, Bobby Duncan. You’ll get to hear brief reports from each of the committees later in the week. As of this afternoon we have 551 paid NAA members, which is the highest membership total the NAA has ever had. But, we still see plenty of room for growth. Our retention rates are not where they ought to be. Retention and recruiting is all of our jobs and sometimes a personal invitation is all it takes to get another alumni to join or renew.

The NAA is nearing its 10 year anniversary, having been chartered in 1996 and meeting for the first time as an organization in 1997. As we look toward that milestone, it’s nice to see that we’ve evolved into something that our alumni can be proud of. But this is no time to sit and enjoy the view. We have to make efforts to continue to improve our relationships with the national organization to support the goals of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta

Announcements from the Southeast District • Frederick L. Smith (KKY-Zeta Sigma: North Carolina Central University, Spring '95) to wed Nichole A. Gates (TBS-Theta Iota: Alabama A&M University, Fall '95) on June 3, 2006, in Huntsville, Ala. • Charles Thomas Cartee (KKY-Eta Sigma: University of Central Florida, Fall '96) to wed Renee Alison Fish (TBS-Zeta Psi: University of Central Florida, Fall '96) on December 18, 2005, in Orlando, Fla. • Eric Jones (KKY-Iota Zeta: North Carolina A&T State University, Spring '98) wed Michelle Massey (TBS-Theta Zeta: North Carolina A&T State University, Spring '98) on July 2, 2005, in Greensboro, N.C. • Derrick Jackson (KKY-Delta Iota: Florida A&M University) to wed LaKeisha Douglas (TBS-Beta Phi: Florida A&M University) on June 24, 2006, in Atlanta, Ga. • Jefford Wright (KKY-Delta Iota: Florida A&M University, Fall '99) to wed Crystal Tyson (TBS-Theta Iota: Alabama A&M University, Fall '97) on June 24, 2006, in Huntsville, Ala. • Ramee Williams (KKY-Kappa Lambda: Winston-Salem State University, Spring '99) and wife, Jeri, (TBS-Theta Zeta: North Carolina A&T State University, Spring '00) are expecting. The couple currently reside in Okinawa, Japan.

Sigma. While great strides have been made in strengthening the leadership of the NAA, it is you, the members, who guide the organization and it is up to you to help set the path for the future of our organization. We need the help of each member in setting these goals – each of you need to become proactive in assisting on a committee, working with Local Alumni Associations to strengthen the NAA, or any number of other activities supporting the NAA. I want to thank you all for your support during the last two years and ask that you continue to support the Board and the NAA as we work to strengthen our alumni network and help bring out the best in bands throughout the country.

SED continued...

• Kathryn Garrett (Eta Delta - TBS) and Jackie Kelly (Eta Omega - KKY) got married in Connecticut on July 31, 2005.

• Cenobia “Snow” Harris (Eta Delta - TBS) and Dwayne Hilton (Iota Tau KKY) got married in Atlanta, Ga. on June 25, 2005.

• Joi Johnson (Eta Delta - TBS) became engaged to Brian Jackson (US Army). An August 5, 2006, wedding is planned.

• Michael A. Fitzhugh (Eta Omega KKY and honorary Eta Delta - TBS) is the new band director for Eastern High School in Washington, DC. • Jamila Booker (Eta Delta - TBS) CEO of Jamila Joy Media Group (and host of the nationally syndicated The Jamila Joy Show on Joy TV Network) has just had her grand opening for her chain of Online Christian Bookstores (www.lovinglifebookstore.com) and is also a Stellar Award Nominee for “Gospel Radio Announcer of the Year.

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Friends of the Trust Blue and White Benefactor Anonymous

Pearl Patron Wava Henry

Red Rose Contributor Anonymous Deborah H. Kaplan

Sisterhood Supporter Jean Newman Deborah L. Baker National Chapter, TBS

Century Club

Trudy Adler, Sue Carr, Japheth Cleaver, Kelly Eidson, Ed Elsea, Dawn Farmer, Chris Foster, Patsy Hejl, Cathy Miles, and Kimbi Sigle

Tributes Alissa Ardito Victoria Campbell Lyndsay Carubia Meghan Fay Theresa Graves Sylvia Halbardier Karen and David Hammond

Wendy McCann Chelsea Mckee Melanie S. Meehan Jessica Morgan Stacey Neeley Amanda Rhodes Shannon Watson

--Congratulations to Ashley Bonner-Lyon of the Epsilon Kappa chapter at UCLA, winner of the 2005 Board of Trustees Scholarship.

--Congratulations and best wishes to the 2005-2007 National Council of Tau Beta Sigma --Congratulations to Cindy Lasso, newly elected National Vice President of Communication and Recognition.

--Congratulations to Melanie S. Meehan, Alan Harriet and Deborah H. Kaplan on their election to the Board of Trustees, 2005-2009.

--Congratulations to Patsy D. Hejl, 2005 Wava Henry Award winner.

--In recognition of the 2003-2005 National Council and a fantastic week of sisterhood in Kentucky!

--In recognition of the 2003-2005 District Counselor team who continues to serve Tau Beta Sigma and inspire us all!

--In recognition of our founder, Wava Henry who continues to be an amazing woman, an inspiration and sister. See you in Orlando Wava!

“The President’s Own”

Assistant Director Becomes Honorary Sister

By Laquasha Bivens, Epsilon Omega, TBS, Morgan State University

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he has performed for U.S. Presidents and dignitaries for the past seven years. She has traveled all over the country.

She is the first female commissioned officer and the first female assistant director in the over 200 year history of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band. On Sunday, February 13, 2005, she became an honorary member of the Epsilon Omega Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at Morgan State University. She is First Lieutenant Michelle A. Rakers.

First Lieutenant Rakers, the daughter of the late Rita and Aloysius Rakers, was born and raised in Aviston, Illinois, and now resides in Woodbridge, Virginia.

She received her bachelor’s degree in music management from the University of Evansville (Indiana) in 1990 and later earned a master’s degree in music performance from Northwestern University.

"Little" From Page 8 ing this week leading up to First Degree, the big brothers are let loose with an array of gifts, including poems, candy and other assorted goodies; all containing clues for their littles to find. Last year when I received my first little, the initiate process was already underway. Due to some medical problems that one of the other brothers was having, I was asked to fill in as her little’s acting big. I happily, more or less, adopted her little. Though at the same time I was a bit disappointed that I didn’t get to be with her from the beginning, so this year when I got a little of my own I took great care and pleasure in writing out riddles that included clues about my name, the instruments that I play and just general information about myself.

Now that “Little Week” is over, First Degree catches everyone in excitement.

As a big brother, it is a night to never be forgotten as we see our new members taking their first steps towards brotherhood.

“It made me proud to see her enter the

First Lieutenant Michelle A. Rakers joined “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band in May of 1998 as a trumpeter/cornetist and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in conducting from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D. C. “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band is America’s oldest professional music organization. Created by Congress in 1798, its main purpose is to provide music for the President of the United States of America and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. The Marine Band currently performs over 300 times each year at home and abroad. The most famous name to come from “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band was John Philip Sousa, who served as the band’s 17th Director from 1880-1892.

Upon receiving her honorary inductee status, First Lieutenant Rakers was very

Kappa family” said brother Katie Lee, a member of the Theta Class. Next the perspective members find themselves spending time in classes to learn about the history and principles of the fraternity among all of their other classes. Iota Class member Ashley Bingaman says that “it brings back memories. It definitely feels like I’m his mom, and he’s my kid, and it’s fun watching him go through the process.” Then, finally, after helping the littles through their classes and Second Degree, they are ready to participate in Third Degree. Theta Class member, Jess Yodis comments as she reflects on when her little went through nearly a year ago: “I was incredibly proud, there’s really no feeling like it; he became one more link in the chain of tradition, a full fledged member of my unique adopted family.”

Unfortunately, sometimes having a little brother isn’t all fun and games. It is always heartbreaking for a big when their little drops out before finishing the membership process. George McCool of the Theta

articulate in describing the importance of organizations like Tau Beta Sigma to women in the band profession. The sisters of the Epsilon Omega were likewise as thrilled to accept such a qualified and nationally renowned sister in the bond.

First Lieutenant Michelle A. Rakers

Class said “I was sad. I also felt a little like I failed because she dropped.” When you become a big, there is always the fear that you won’t be good enough, or that your little won’t like you. After Ashley Bingaman found out who her little was she knew this fear well. “I felt a little awkward since I didn’t know him that well, but then I thought about it and I realized that I wanted to give my little the best Membership Candidate experience that I could.”

Even though having a little can be stressful and heartbreaking at times I would never trade it for anything in the world and I’m sure that anyone else who’s experienced “The Joys of Having a Little” would agree with me.

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In Memoriam

Milestones

Mike Cifuentes, a 5-year member (1998-2002) of the MUMB, was killed on Tuesday in a roadside attack in Iraq. He had been a Marine for over 2 years, joining immediately after he left Miami University.

Mike was a member of the Tuba section and a member of the Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma. Mike always gave 100% to the band and to TBS. He loved Miami Football and was always the team’s loudest voice from the stands. With great enthusiasm, he was always the 1st in line for the Tuba snake and the one to ring the President’s doorbell during the Band Day Parade.

I remember the day that he told me he had joined the Marines. Asking him why, he responded that the Marines would give him purpose and a direction in life.

A testament to his character, courage and patriotism was the fact that he was willing to face the grave dangers that active military service in Iraq presented. I know Mike was a very proud Marine and a true American. We can only be thankful that Mike was with us for 24 short years. He was our friend, our brother and our defender.

Although most of you do not remember Mike, please take a moment to give thanks to a young man who was willing to give the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

God Bless You Mike. We will all miss you.

Dollie McDonald (Psi, Tau Beta Sigma) & Kevin Nelson (Epsilon Omega, Kappa Kappa Psi) Wed on June 25, 2005, at 5 p.m. in Fayetteville, Ark. The couple live in Lincoln, Neb., where Dollie works for Hamilton College and Kevin for Strain, Slattery, Barkley, CPA Firm.

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The official publication of Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma

KAPPA KAPPA PSI NATIONAL OFFICERS President Rod M. Chesnutt, Ph.D, 48 Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0802; 319-2732173; Rod.Chesnutt@uni.edu Vice President for Colonization/Membership Malinda Matney, Ph.D, 6015 Fleming Administration Building; Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1340; 734-764-5132; mmatney@umich.edu Vice President for Programs Derrick A. Mills, 7465 Bunker Ridge Court, Blacklick, OH 43004; 614-679-1052; derrick@kkpsi.org Vice President for Student Affairs Adam Cantley, 1925 E. Elm, Stillwater, OK 74074; 405-269-6229; adamcantley@kkpsi.org

TAU BETA SIGMA NATIONAL OFFICERS President Kathy Godwin, 3030 N. Winstel Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716; 520-6610444; keg@tbsigma.org Vice President for Colonization & Membership Kimbi Sigle, 585 W. Kern St., Kingsburg, CA 93631 (559) 307-6498; kimbi@tbsigma.org Vice President for Special Projects Dollie McDonald Nelson, 6705 Milan Drive, Lincoln, NE, 68526; 479-8711762; dolliemcdonald@tbsigma.org Vice President for Communications & Recognition Cindy Lasso, 7769 Grande St, Sunrise, FL 33351; 954-747-5335; cindy@tbsigma.org

Vice President for Professional Relations Richard A. Greenwood, Ph.D, Department of Music, University of Central Florida, Orlando,FL 32816; 407-823-3243; rgreenwo@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu

Vice President for Professional Relations Dr. Gregory P. Byrne, Associate Director of BandsUniversity of Louisville School of Music; Louisville, KY 40292; 502-852-4665 gpbyrn01@louisville.edu

Immediate Past President Michael Osborn, 4089 Hampton Ridge Blvd, Howell, MI 48843; 517548-0464;osbornmi@msu.edu

Immediate Past President Deborah L. Baker, 410 Ridgemont Dr, Fayetteville, GA 30215; 770-461-4257; tbsdebbie@aol.com

Board of Trustees Michael Golemo, DMA, Chair; Kirk Randazzo, Ph. D, Vice Chair; Kenneth M. Corbett; Alfred Eugene Sergel, III; Scott Stowell

Board of Trustees Jean Newman, Chair; Sue Robash Carr, Vice Chair; Deborah L. Baker Edward Elsea III; Kathy Godwin; Alan Harriet, CPA; Wava Banes Henry (life); Deborah Harris Kaplan; Melanie Star Meehan; Janet West Miller (life)

KAPPA KAPPA PSI DISTRICT GOVERNORS Midwest Lisa R. Hunter, Ph.D, 177 Howard Hall, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717-0342; lhunter@montana.edu Denali Dawn Alt, 177 Lee Dr. Liberty, MO 64068 -2222; (816) 429-5094; denali529@sbcglobal.net North Central Christine Beason, 739 South 15th Street, Quincy, IL 62301; 217-223-0508; beasonchristine@yahoo.com Rodney Scott Whiteman, 3382 W. Spruce Drive,Bloomingston, IN 47909; 317-872-6783; Whiteman@kkpsi.org Northeast Marie Burleigh, 1807 N 23rd St, Clarksburg, WV 26301; 304-266-1604; Marie.Burleigh@mail.wvu.edu Southeast Michael Green, P.O. 541Starkville, MS 39760; Phone: (662) 312-9331 Office: (662) 325-2571; Fax: (662) 325-3754; mike.green@msstate.edu David A. O’Shields, Assc Dir of Bands University of South Carolina; 813 Assembly St.Columbia, SC 29208; Phone: 803/777-4278 Fax: 803/777-2151doshields@mozart.sc.edu Southwest Daniel George, 10106 Technology Blvd West, #1227, Dallas, TX 75220-4359; 214-459-1575; dannygeorge114@comcast.net David Scott Director of Bands Angelo State University Box 10906 ASU Station, Art & Music San Angelo, TX 76909; Phone: 325/942-2341 233; Fax: 325-942-2152 david.scott@angelo.edu Western Don Hower, School of Music and Theatre, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99264-5300; 509-335-4545; howerd@wsu.edu8; Tanya Cherie Marsh, 3165 E Merrill Ave., Gilbert, AZ 85234; 480-413-0058; tanya@kkpsi.org

TAU BETA SIGMA DISTRICT COUNSELORS Midwest Wendy McCann, 8215 Jay Court, Arvada, CO 800034060; 303-227-9963; wmccann@tbsigma.org North Central Stacey Neeley, 530 N. Maine St., Ada, OH 45810; 419-772-2011; sneeley@onu.edu Northeast Cathy Miles, 2712 Southern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21214; 410-2546332; cmiles@gilman.edu Southeast To Be Announced Southwest Chris Gordon, 2406 Robin Rd, Manchaca, TX 78652; 512-484-0373; swdcoun@tbsigma.org Western Kris Wright, 6925 N Nanini Dr, Tucson, AZ 85704; 520-977-3011; kris@tbsigma.org

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ive Play, a subset of the Diva Jazz Orchestra, performed as part of the Tau Beta Sigma Women In Music Speaker Series. Their first session was on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. in the Tau Beta Sigma separate session, where this 5 Play Group played and spoke about their careers in music performance. Wednesday night, Five Play performed for both joint convention delegations at the Lexington Opera House. The group was also invited, and accepted, to be Honorary members of the Sorority during our Ritual of Excellence.

- Dollie McDonald Nelson, National VP for Special Projects, TBS

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