PMA Exam

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 Alpha Chapter and sixth Supreme President of Sinfonia?

Percy Jewett Burrell

Give the names and locations of the first four chapters.

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

With what frequency are National Conventions held, and when and where will the next one be held?

National Conventions are held every three years. To be Announced.

Give the names and locations of the members of the National Executive Committee.

National President: Kyle Coleman Zeta Iota

National Vice President: Wesley Taylor Kappa Gamma

Committeeman-at-Large: Timothy Carter Mu Psi

Committeeman-at-Large: Jesse Reyes Omicron Pi

National Collegiate Representative: Reno Ruiz Zeta Sigma

Chairman, PG Council: Bincins Garcia Omicron Pi

Chairman, CPR Council: Levi Fraizer Upsilon Chi

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

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

What is your province number?

30

List the names and locations of the active chapters in your province.

Gamma Eta - Furman University, Greenville, SC

Delta Sigma - University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Nu Kappa - Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC

Nu Iota - South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC

Rho Alpha - Lander University, Greenwood, SC

Xi Beta - Benedict College, Columbia, SC

Sigma Mu - Clemson University, Clemson, SC

List the names and locations of the active alumni associations in your province.

Midlands South Carolina Alumni Association, Columbia, SC

Give the name and location of your province governor.

Zachary Arms Sigma Mu

Give the name and location of your Collegiate Province Representative.

John Woodward Sigma Mu

Province Workshops must be held at least once each year.

Province Workshops must be held at least once each year.

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

Founder’s Day - October 6

Chapter Day - December 27th

List your chapter’s officers.

President: Jensen Thomassie

Vice President: Austin Krigbaum

Secretary: Connor Gregory

Treasurer: Harrison Gelber

Fraternity Education Officer: Austin Krigbaum

Historian: Charlie Smith

Warden: Isaiah Ives

Alumni Relations Officer: Charlie Gessner

Faculty Advisor: Benjamin Dobbs

What are the four classes of membership?

Probationary Collegiate Alumni Honorary

What are the responsibilities of membership?

To attend all meetings of the chapter, to pay all financial obligations, to maintain academic performance standards; to become acquainted with the governing documents and history of the fraternity; and to support the efforts and objectives of the local chapter and the fraternity.

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

$150.00 - Basic Initiation Package

Upon Initiation to the fraternity, each member shall receive what items?

Official Membership Pin, Songbook, Wallet Card, National Constitution and Bylaws, Membership Shingle

What will be the total amount of your annual financial obligation to the national Fraternity and chapter as a collegiate member?

National Fraternity: $164.00

What is the official publication of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia?

The Sinfonian

What is the name of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia's collegiate newsletter?

The Red and Black