F19 Flashcards
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.
Give the names and locations of the first four chapters.
- 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 the 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
Mark Lichtenberg; Evansville, IN
National Vice President
Vacant
National Secretary-Treasurer
David Fidler II; Fairmount, IN
National Historian
John Mongiovi; New York, NY
Committeeman-at-Large (2)
Dr. Matthew Koperniak; Roswell, GA
Dr. Karl Paulnack; Ithaca, NY
National Collegiate Representative
Jyron Joseph; San Antonio, TX
Chairman, PG Council
David Fidler II; Fairmount, IN
Chairman, CPR Council
Jule Streety; Tucson, AZ
Give the name and location of the Fraternity’s National Headquarters.
Lyrecrest; Evansville, IN
How often are National Conventions called, and by whom?
Every 3 years by the National President.
What is the national philanthropy of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity?
The Ossian Everett Mills Music Mission.
What are the four classes of membership?
a. Probationary b. Collegiate c. Alumni d. Honorary
What are the responsibilities of membership?
- Attend all required meetings.
- Pay all financial obligations.
- Maintain academic performance standards.
- Become familiar with the Fraternity’s governing documents and policies.
- Become familiar with the Fraternity’s history.
- Support the efforts and objectives of the Fraternity.
What is the current annual financial obligation to the Fraternity?
National $164 Chapter $90
What is your province number?
4
List the names and locations of the active chapters in your province.
ΡΓ Chapter - UAPB
ΚΙ Chapter - UCA
ΗΓ Chapter - SAU
ΟΩ Chapter - ASU
ΑΟ Chapter - UofA
ΚΗ Chapter - ATU
ΣΧ Chapter - HSU
Give the name and location of your Province Governor
Vacant
Give the name and location of your Collegiate Province Representative.
Evan Willis - KI, UCA
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 - February 1
