Phi Mu Alpha Zeta Tau National Exam Fall 2026

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 and Location

Jonathan “Rusty” Shields; Bloomington, Indiana

National Vice President and Location

Jesse A. Reyes; Coto de Caza, California

National Secretary-Treasurer + Committeman-at-Large and Location

Jeffrey N. Robinson; Moore, South Carolina

National Historian and Location

J. Andrew Owen; Athens, Tennesse

Committeeman-at-Large and Location

Timothy P. Carter, Esq, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

National Collegiate Representative and Location

Dana A. Rodriquez; Muncie, Indiana

Chairman, Province Governor’s Council and Location

Dave B. Friday, Royal Oak, Michigan

Chairman, Collegiate Province Representative’s and Location

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?

• National Fraternity: $200

• Province: $10

• Chapter: $10

What is your province number and geographic boundaries?

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

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

PG: ?

CPR: ?

How often music 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 21

List your chapter’s officers.

• President — Ethan Pattison

• Vice President — Zach Shefler

• Secretary — Jack Reid

• Treasurer — Matthew Reid

• Fraternity Education Officer — Caleb Stiles

• Historian — Semaj Robichaw

• Warden — Pasquale Mattera

• Alumni Relations Officer — Alex Robins

• Faculty Advisor(s) — Dr. Timoty Paul, Dr. Jeremiah Umholtz

• Others(s) — Music Director — Todd McGregor