PMA National Exam Study Guide - Spring 2025

For the Omicron Rho chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia

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.

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

Percy Jewett Burrell

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

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.

National President

Kyle C. Coleman; Columbia, South Carolina

National Vice President

Wesley J. Taylor; Kennesaw, Georgia

National Secretary-Treasurer

Jesse A. Reyes; Coto de Caza, California

National Historian

J. Andrew Owen; Athens, Tennessee

Committeeman-at-Large (1)

Timothy P. Carter, Esq.; Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Committeeman-at-Large (2)

Jesse A. Reyes; Coto de Caza, California

National Collegiate Representative

Reno M. Ruiz; Plano, Texas

Chairman, Province Governor's Council

Tavell L. Kindall; Waggaman, Louisiana

Chairman, Collegiate Province Representative's Council

Levi D. R. Frazier; Greenville, North Carolina

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

Lyrecrest; 10600 Old State 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 national philanthropy of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity?

The Ossian Everett Mills Music Mission

What are the four classes of membership?

1. Probationary

2. Collegiate

3. Alumni

4. Honorary

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
Songbook
Wallet Card
National Constitution and Bylaws
Membership Shingle

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: $180
Province: $20
Chapter: $160

What is your province number and geographic boundaries?

15; Middle, West Tennessee and Western Kentucky

Eta Xi

Tennessee State University; Nashville, Tennessee

Gamma Delta

Murray State University; Murray, Kentucky

Iota Mu

Western Kentucky University; Bowling Green, Kentucky

Omicron Tau

Middle Tennessee State University;
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Pi Delta

Vanderbilt University; Nashville, Tennessee

Sigma Psi

The University of Tennessee-Martin; Martin, Tennessee

Theta Rho

University of Memphis; Memphis, Tennessee

Theta Tau

Austin Peay State University; Clarksville, Tennessee

Xi Sigma

Bethel University; McKenzie, Tennessee

Omicron Rho

Belmont University; Nashville, Tennessee

Province Governor

Jordan M. Southern; Nashville, Tennessee

Collegiate Province Representative

Walter A. Milton; Nashville, Tennessee

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
Chapter Day - May 7

President

Joshua M. Walz

Vice President

Caleb D. Walz

Secretary

Scott M. Vaughn

Treasurer

Zachary A. Hardin

Fraternity Education Officer

Caleb D. Walz

Historian

Gabriel F. Rivas

Warden

Sebastion T. Moore

Alumni Relations Officer(s)

Alex F. McClurkin and Brian J. Kling

Faculty Advisor(s)

Lawrence R. King and Scott R. Munsell