F19

Question 1

When and where was Sinfonia founded?

Answer 1

October 6, 1898, at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.

Question 2

Who was both the founder and first honorary member of Sinfonia?

Answer 2

Ossian Everett Mills

Question 3

What is the origin of the name “Sinfonia?”

Answer 3

George Chadwick, second honorary member, suggested the name “Sinfonia” from a student organization to which he had belonged in Leipzig, Germany.

Question 4

When and how did the Sinfonia Club become a national fraternity?

Answer 4

On October 6, 1900, with the admission of a group of men at Philadelphia’s Broad Street Conservatory as Sinfonia’s Beta Chapter.

Question 5

Give the names and locations of the first four chapters.

Answer 5

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

Question 6

What is the Object of the Fraternity?

Answer 6

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.

Question 7

National President

Answer 7

Mark Lichtenberg; Evansville, IN

Question 8

National Vice President

Answer 8

Vacant

Question 9

National Secretary-Treasurer

Answer 9

David Fidler II; Fairmount, IN

Question 10

National Historian

Answer 10

John Mongiovi; New York, NY

Question 11

Committeeman-at-Large (2)

Answer 11

Dr. Matthew Koperniak; Roswell, GA

Dr. Karl Paulnack; Ithaca, NY

Question 12

National Collegiate Representative

Answer 12

Jyron Joseph; San Antonio, TX

Question 13

Chairman, PG Council

Answer 13

David Fidler II; Fairmount, IN

Question 14

Chairman, CPR Council

Answer 14

Jule Streety; Tucson, AZ

Question 15

Give the name and location of the Fraternity’s National Headquarters.

Answer 15

Lyrecrest; Evansville, IN

Question 16

How often are National Conventions called, and by whom?

Answer 16

Every 3 years by the National President.

Question 17

What is the national philanthropy of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity?

Answer 17

The Ossian Everett Mills Music Mission.

Question 18

What are the four classes of membership?

Answer 18

a. Probationary b. Collegiate c. Alumni d. Honorary

Question 19

What are the responsibilities of membership?

Answer 19

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.

Question 20

What is the current annual financial obligation to the Fraternity?

Answer 20

National $164 Chapter $90

Question 21

What is your province number?

Answer 21

4

Question 22

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

Answer 22

ΡΓ Chapter - UAPB

ΚΙ Chapter - UCA

ΗΓ Chapter - SAU

ΟΩ Chapter - ASU

ΑΟ Chapter - UofA

ΚΗ Chapter - ATU

ΣΧ Chapter - HSU

Question 23

Give the name and location of your Province Governor

Answer 23

Vacant

Question 24

Give the name and location of your Collegiate Province Representative.

Answer 24

Evan Willis - KI, UCA

Question 25

How often must a Province Workshop be held?

Answer 25

Annually

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Founder’s Day - October 6

Chapter Day - February 1