Sinfonia Exam 2024

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When and where was Sinfonia founded?

October 6th, 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 6th, 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 Burell

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: Kyle C. Coleman; Columbia, South Carolina

National Vice President: Welsey J. Taylor; Kennesaw, Georgia

National Secretary-Treasurer: Jesse A. Reyes; Coto De Caza, California

National Historian: J. Andrew Owen; Athens, Tennessee

Committeeman-at-large: Timothy P. Carter, Esq., Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Committeeman-at-large: Jesse A Reyes; Coto De Caza

National Collegiate Representative: Reno M Ruiz, Plano, Texas

Chairman, Province Govenor’s Council: Tavell L. Kindall; Waggaman, Louisiana

Chairman, Collegiate Province Representatives 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, and 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: $164

Province: $16

Chapter: $166

What is your province number and geographic boundaries?

28, Northern and Central Indiana

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

Alpha Sigma, Butler University

Delta Lambda, Ball State University

Gamma Omega, Indiana State University

Kappa Sigma, Valparaiso University

Sigma Epsilon, Purdue University Fort Wayne

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

PG: Benjamin Hutchison; Knightstown, IN

CPR: Dana Rodriguez; Muncie, IN

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 6th

Chapter Day: October 5th

List your chapter’s officers.

President: Alex Shotwell

Vice President: Anthony Owen

Secretary: Tim McCord

Treasurer: Allan Newman

Fraternity Education Officer: Ian Enstrom

Historian: Ellys Davenport

Warden: Phillip Bilby

Alumni Relations Officer: Charles Pearce

Faculty Advisor: Scott Buchanan

Web Master: Ellys Davenport

Music Director: Sam Stenger

Jazz Fest Director: Ruben Martinez