Phi Mu Alpha National Exam: Gamma Omega

Probationary Class 2025

1. When and where was Sinfonia founded?

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

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

Ossian Everett Mills.

3. 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.

4. 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.

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

Percy Jewett Burrell

6. Give the names and locations of the first four chapters of Sinfonia.

1. Alpha Chapter, New England Conservatory of Music; Boston, Massachusetts

2. Beta Chapter, Broad Street Conservatory; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

3. Gamma Chapter, American Institute of Applied Art; New York, New York

4. Delta Chapter, Ithaca Conservatory; Ithaca, New York

7. What is the Object of this 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.

8. Give the names and locations of the National Officers and the National Executive Committee.

National President: Jonathan “Rusty” Shields; Bloomington, Indiana

National Vice President: Jesse A. Reyes; Coto de Caza, California

National Secretary-Treasurer Jeffrey N. Robinson; Moore, South Carolina

National Historian J. Andrew Owen; Athens, Tennessee

Committeeman-at-Large Timothy P. Carter, Esq., Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Committeeman-at-Large Jeffrey N. Robinson; Moore, South Carolina

National Collegiate Representative Dana A. Rodriguez; Muncie, Indiana

Chairman, Province Governor’s Council Dave B. Friday, Royal Oak, Michigan

Chairman, Collegiate Province Representative’s Council Victor M. Briseño; Killeen, Texas

9. Give the name and location of the Fraternity’s National Headquarters.

Lyrecrest; 10600 Old State Road, Evansville, Indiana 47711

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

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

11. With what frequency are National Conventions held?

Triennially

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

The Ossian Everett Mills Music Mission

13. What are the four classes of membership?

1. Probationary

2. Collegiate

3. Alumni

4. Honorary

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

$185

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

1. Official Membership Pin

2. Songbook

3. Wallet Card

4. National Constitution and Bylaws

5. Membership Shingle

16. 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.

17. What is the current annual financial obligation to the Fraternity?

National Fraternity: $200

Province: $10

Chapter: $TBD

18. What is your province number and geographic boundaries?

Province 2, Michigan and Northwest Ohio

19. List the Names and locations of the active chapters in your province.

Beta Iota, Albion College, Albion, Michigan

Delta Iota, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Epsilon Alpha, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio

Gamma Epsilon, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Iota Alpha, Alma College, Alma, Michigan

Iota Omicron, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio

Nu Pi, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

Rho Xi, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan

Sigma Nu, Oakland College, Rochester, Michigan

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

PG: Dave Friday, Royal Oak, Michigan

CPR: Jaylen Donald, Bowling Green, Ohio

21. How often must a Province Workshop be held?

Annually

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

Founder’s Day - October 6

Chapter Day - May 14

23. List your chapter’s officers.

President: Dylan Haywood

Vice President: Micah Roth

Secretary: Alex Ebright

Treasurer: Apollo Bernath

Fraternity Education Officer: Jake Grafitti

Historian: Alex Smith

Warden: Apollo Bernath

Alumni Relations Officer: Matthew Steele

Faculty Advisor: Theresa Clickner