National 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 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.

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 1

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

Committeeman-at-Large 2

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

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?

$185

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?

$143.

National - $100

Province - $10

Chapter - $33

What is your province number and geographic boundaries?

18; Virginia

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

James Madison University - Gamma Alpha

Old Dominion University - Iota Tau

Longwood University - Mu Delta

Christopher Newport University - Omicron Nu

Hampton University - Pi Beta

Norfolk State University - Rho Mu

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

PG: Keith Dewayne Dublin; Zeta Psi

CPR: James Patrick Doran III; Omicron Nu

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 11

List your chapter's officers.

President

Daniel Malabad

Vice President

Jonathan Shenal

Secretary

Keaton Owens

Fraternity Education Officer

Ryan Payne

Historian

Aidan Carter

Warden

Takoma Williams

Alumni Relations Officer

Bala Challa

Faculty Advisor

Ian Zook