PMA Nationals

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 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

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

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: $200

Province: $70

Chapter: $20

What is your province number and geographic boundaries?

Province 18, Virginia

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

Gamma Alpha—James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia

Iota Tau—Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia

Mu Delta—Longwood University, Farmville, Virginia

Omicron Nu—Christopher Newport University, Newport News, Virginia

Pi Beta—Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia

Rho Mu—Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia

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

PG: Keith Dublin

CPR: Armin Tabibi

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 - Johnathan Shenel

Secretary - Keaton Owens

Treasurer - Maxwell Cooper

Fraternity Education Officer - Jackson Lee

Historian - Aidan Carter

Warden - Takoma Williams

Alumni Relations Officer - Bala Challa

Faculty Advisor - Ian Zook

Music Director - Ian Graff