Full Exam 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 “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
Beta Chapter - Broad Street Conservatory; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Gamma Chapter - American Institute of Applied Art; New York, New York
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.
Give the names and locations of the National Officers and the National Executive Committee.
National President - Mark Lichtenberg; Evansville, IN
National Vice President - Vacant
National Secretary-Treasurer - Vacant
National Historian - John Mongiovi; New York; New York
Committeeman-at-Large - Vacant
Committeeman-at-Large - Vacant
National Collegiate Representative - Vacant
Chairman, PG Council - Vacant
Chairman, CPR Council - Vacant
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?
Probationary
Collegiate
Alumni
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 Fraternity - $164
Province - $27
Chapter - $27
What is your province number?
35
List the names and locations of the active chapters in your province.
Alpha Upsilon - University of Arizona
Iota Phi - University of New Mexico
Kappa Nu - Arizona State University - Tempe
Kappa Xi - Northern Arizona University
Nu Lambda - The University of Texas at El Paso
