PMA National Test

When and where was Sinfonia founded?

October 6, 1898, at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.

Who was both the founder and first honorary member of Sinfonia?

Ossian Everett Mills.

What is the origin of the name "Sinfonia?"

George Chadwick, second honorary member, suggested the name "Sinfonia" from a student organization to which he had belonged in Leipzig, Germany.

When and how did the Sinfonia Club become a national fraternity?

On October 6, 1900, with the admission of a group of men at Philadelphia's Broad Street Conservatory as Sinfonia's Beta Chapter.

Alpha Chapter

New England Conservatory of Music; Boston, Massachusetts

Beta Chapter

Broad Street Conservatory; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Gamma Chapter

American Institute of Applied Art; New York, New York

Delta Chapter

Ithaca Conservatory; Ithaca, New York

What is the Object of the Fraternity?

The Object of this Fraternity shall be for the development of the best and truest fraternal spirit; the mutual welfare and brotherhood of musical students; the advancement of music in America and a loyalty to the Alma Mater.

National President

Kyle C. Coleman; West Columbia, SC

National Vice President

Wesley J. Taylor; Kennesaw, GA

National Secretary-Treasurer

Jesse A. Reyes; Coto de Caza, CA

National Historian

J. Andrew Owen; Baton Rouge, LA

Committeeman-at-Large (1)

Timothy P. Carter, Esq., Baker, LA

Committeeman-at-Large (2)

Jesse A. Reyes; Coto de Caza, CA

National Collegiate Representative

Reno M. Ruiz; Brookshire, TX

Chairman, PG Council

Bincins C. Garcia; Anaheim, CA

Chairman, CPR Council

Levi D. R. Frazier; Ames, IA

How often are National Conventions called, and by whom?

Every 3 years by the National President

What is the national philanthropy of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity?

The Ossian Everett Mills Music Mission

What are the four classes of membership?

a. Probationary b. Collegiate c. Alumni d. Honorary

What are the responsibilities of membership?

1\. Attend all required meetings. 2. Pay all financial obligations. 3. Maintain academic performance standards. 4. Become familiar with the Fraternity's governing documents and policies. 5. Become familiar with the Fraternity's history. 6. Support the efforts and objectives of the Fraternity.

What is the current annual financial obligation to the Fraternity?

National Fraternity: $164 Chapter: $120

What is your province number?

14

Gamma Rho

Northwestern State University

Delta Epsilon

University of Louisiana - Lafayette

Delta Omega

Southeastern Louisiana University

Eta Iota

University of Louisiana - Monroe

Mu Nu

Louisiana Tech University

Mu Psi

Southern University

Omicron Beta

Nicholls State University

Omicron Lambda

Grambling State University

Rho Zeta

McNeese State University

Give the name and location of your Province Governor and Collegiate Province Representative.

PG: Tavell Lamar Kindall; New Orleans, LA. \n CPR: Adam Dorsey; Lafayette, LA.

How often must a Province Workshop be held?

Annually

What two days are celebrated by the chapter, and on what dates?

Founder's Day - October 6 \n Chapter Day - May 24, 1942

Who was the second President of the Alpha Chapter and sixth Supreme President of Sinfonia?

Percy Jewett Burrell

Give the name and location of the Fraternity's National Headquarters.

Lyrecrest; 10600 Old Street Road, Evansville, Indiana 47711

What is the mission of the Sinfonia Educational Foundation (SEF)?

To enrich the lives of collegiate Sinfonians and advance music in America.

With what frequency are National Conventions held?

Triennially

What is the total amount of your financial obligation to the national fraternity before you can be initiated?

$160

Upon initiation into the Fraternity, each member shall receive what five items?

Official Membership Pin \n Songbook \n Wallet Card \n National Constitution and Bylaws \n Membership Shingle

President

Micah Dugas

Vice President

Gabriel Saavedra

Secretary

Logan Bordelon

Treasurer

Luke Niedens

Fraternity Education Officer

Jose Del Rio

Historian

Dillon Humphries

Warden

Tyler White

Alumni Relation Officer

Jordan Williams

PR Manager

Cullen Goscienski

Song Director

Landry Allen

Faculty Advisor

Adam Hudlow