Student Organizations

Collegiate Music Educators National Conference

Chapter # 358 - University of Central Arkansas

MENC Collegiate Membership is the rehearsal preparing you for the ultimate performance, teaching music.

As an MENC Collegiate member you will:

* develop leadership skills.
* interact with professional music educators from all over the world.
* discover new teaching methods and techniques.
* be informed of the latest advancements and innovations in music education.
* expand your network of professional contacts.
* experience the first taste of the professional world.
* enhance the credentials on your résumé.
* open doors to job opportunities.

Through chapter activities and participation in state, division and national conferences, you will have numerous
opportunities for professional development -- and fun, too!

Kappa Kappa Psi

Epsilon Beta Chapter - University of Central Arkansas

Be it known that Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Fraternity for College Bandmembers is an
organization operating exclusively in the field of the college and university bands, and for the
following several purposes:

(1) To promote the existence and welfare of the college and university bands
and to cultivate at large a wholesome respect for their activities and
achievements.

(2) To honor outstanding bandmembers through privilege of membership
extended as a reward for technical achievement and appreciation for the
best in music.

(3) To stimulate campus leadership and promulgate an uncompromising respect
through the medium of the college band for gracious conduct, good taste,
and unswerving loyalty.

(4) To foster a close relationship between college bands and promote a high
average of attainment by the performance of good music and selection of
worthwhile projects.

(5) To provide a pleasant and helpful social experience for all engaged in
college band work and to cooperate with other musical organizations in
any manner consistent with the purposes of the institution at which chapters
are located.

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia

Kappa Iota Chapter - University of Central Arkansas

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia is the nation's oldest and largest professional music fraternity for men. It was founded
on October 6, 1898 at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. There are over 210 Chapters and
Colonies across the United States.

The Primary Purpose of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Shall Be:

* To encourage and actively promote the highest standards of creativity, performance, education,
and research in music in America

Further Purposes Shall Be:

* To develop and encourage loyalty to the Alma Mater;
* To foster the mutual welfare and brotherhood of students of music;
* To develop the truest fraternal spirit among its members;
* To instill in all people an awareness of music's important role in the enrichment of the human spirit.

Sigma Alpha Iota

Zeta Chi Chapter - University of Central Arkansas

Sigma Alpha Iota, International Music Fraternity, was organized in 1903 "to form chapters of music
students and musicians who shall by their influence and their musical interest uphold the highest ideals
of a music education; to raise the standard of productive musical work among the women students of
colleges, conservatories and universities." As of August 1998, its membership included 184 active
college chapters and 113 alumnae chapters throughout the United States.

The Purposes of Sigma Alpha Iota:

* TO FORM chapters of women college students and alumnae who have a sincere interest in music.
* TO UPHOLD the highest standards of music.
* TO FURTHER the development of music in America and throughout the world.
* TO GIVE inspiration and encouragement to members.
* TO ORGANIZE the cultural life of Sigma Alpha Iota members as a contributing factor to their educational growth.
* TO SUPPORT the ideals and goals of the member's Alma Mater;
* TO ADHERE to the highest standards of citizenship in school, community and fraternity life.

Tau Beta Sigma

Gamma Tau Chapter - University of Central Arkansas

MISSION STATEMENT:

Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority provides service to
collegiate bands, encourages the advancement of women in the band
profession, and promotes and enriches an appreciation of band music
through recognition, leadership development, and education of its
members.

PURPOSES:

Be it known that Tau Beta Sigma, National Honorary Sorority for
members of the college band, is an organization operating exclusively
in the field of the college and university bands, for the following
purposes:

1. To promote the existence and welfare of the collegiate bands and to
create a respect and appreciation for band activities and achievements
among the listening public everywhere.

2. To honor outstanding members of the band through privilege of
membership, in the Sisterhood, extended in recognition of musical
achievement, demonstrated leadership, and an enthusiastic approach to
band activities.

3. To develop leadership through active participation with the band,
and through it, to strengthen those traits of conduct, thought, and
idealism which characterize the responsible membership of the band.

4. To encourage a close relationship between collegiate bands and
promote a high average of attainment by the performance of good
music and selection of worthwhile projects.

5. To provide a meaningful and worthwhile social experience for all
engaged in collegiate band work, and to cooperate with other musical
organizations and societies in every manner consistent with our mutual
purposes and those of the institution at which chapters are located.