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National Convention '79
1979 KK'fr/ TBL National Convention Delegation prior to NIB Concert-Atlanta Memorial Arts Center.
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Presentation of TBL "OSMA" to Dollye M . E. Robinson (left). Presentation of]. Lee Burke Best Display Award.
National Intercollegiate Symphonic Band
1979 NIB -Dignitaries L to R: Donald Stanley, Nadine Dorschler, Kenneth Durham, Host Conductor; F. Lee Bowling, Organizational Director; Fisher Tull, Commissioned Composer;Donald McGinnis, Guest Conductor.
Overture:
The Drum Major's Daughter Introduction, Chorale and Jubilee Symphony for Band Symphonic Songs
Program
SYMPHONIC BAND
Offenbach -Odom .... LoPresti McGinnis Bennet
Prelude and Double Fugue Scottish Dances New Mexico March NIB March
KKY AWARD RECIPIENTS
.. Tull . Arnold-Paynter Sousa-Fennell Goldman
.. Northeastern Oklahoma State University ... Texas Tech University . .... . . . . .. . . .. . . ... University of California, Los Angeles ... Texas Tech University
Founders Trophy Chapter Distance Award Delegate Distance A ward Chapter Participation Award F. Lee Bowling NIB Participation Award J. Lee Burke Display Award Guest Composers Award Guest Conductors Award Host Chapter Award .. University of Maryland
Iota, KK'l'
"TOP TEN" CHAPTERS
Iota Alpha Zeta ........... . . Alpha Rho Alpha Psi Beta Alpha Beta Kappa Gamma Xi Gamma Phi Delta Gamma Zeta Epsilon . Georgia Institute of Technology . . . . . . . . . . Indiana University . Northeastern Oklahoma State University . . . . . . . . . . West Texas State University . .. . .. ....... Baylor University ... Bowling Green State University . . . . . . . . ... University of Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen F. Austin State University .. University of Missouri/Rolla ... Michigan State University
National Intercollegiate Concert Band
1979 National lntercollegite Concert Band- Concert appearance under the direction of Kenneth Durham, host conductor. Student Center Ballroom.
Fanfare- Prelude to Pageantry The Purple Carnival March Blessed Are They Arr. Crisman . . Alford Down to the Sea in Ships Selections from The Six
Wives of Henry VIII Olympia Hippodrome March . Bennett
Night Flight To Madrid Credo
Program
CONCERT BAND
Brahms .. Leslie . Tull .Wakeman Alexander
TBS AWARD RECIPIENTS
Outstanding Service to Music A ward Wava Banes Turner Award Chapter Leadership Trophy Chapter Distance Award Janet West Miller Delegate Distance Award Chapter Participation Award F. Lee Bowling NIB Participation Award J. Lee Burke Display Award Guest Composer's Award Guest Conductor's Award Host Chapter Award . .. Dr. Dollye M. E. Robinson . . . . Carol Blain . . . Xi, West Texas State University . ... Iota, Baylor University . Zeta Xi, San Diego State University ........... Beta Eta, University of Maryland University of Maryland . . Stephen F. Austin State University .. Dr. Fisher Tull . Dr. Donald McGinnis . Epsilon Theta (TBL) Iota, KK..Y
Epsilon Iota Xi Alpha Lambda Alpha Xi Beta Eta Beta Sigma Gamma Phi Epsilon Theta Epsilon Upsilon . Butler University .. . Baylor University .. .. West Texas State University . . . . . . . . . . .. Louisiana State University ... Bowling Green State University . . .. . .. . . .. . .. .. University of Maryland .. Purdue University ... Southwestern Oklahoma State University ..... . .. .. Georgia Institute of Technology ... Lock Haven State College
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by Julie Kuhns National First Vice-President,
Wava Banes Turner, foundress of Tau Beta Sigma, donated funds to establish a new award for the Sorority. Upon recommendation of the 1977 Program Committee, the Wava Turner Award was created. A large plaque will remain in the National Office, and each recipient will receive a smaller individual plaque. The criteria for the award is: l. Nominee is an active, life, honorary, of alumna member of Tau Beta Sigma. 2. Nominee demonstrates outstanding and continuing service to the Sorority. 3. Nominations are accepted from active and alumna chapters, District Presidents, District Counselors, Board of Trustees, and National Officers. First Presentation Wava T urner Award. Carol Blain Recipient.
4. Award recipient is selected by District Presidents, District Counselors, Board of Trustees, and National Officers.
Carol Blain, the first recipient of the Wava Turner Award, received her plaque from Wava Turner during the 1979 National Convention Banquet hosted by Georgia Tech. Miss Blain was chosen from a field of fifteen nominees. In her thirteen years with the Sorority, she certainly exemplifies continuous and outstanding service to Tau Beta Sigma. Beta Chapter President, District VI President, National President, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and District VI Counselor enumerate several areas of her service to the Sorority. From her pledgeship, Miss Blain has been willing to donate much time and energy to Tau Beta Sigma. After teaching instrumental music for nine years, Carol is presently a graduate student at Texas Tech University in Fine Arts Management.
W ava Turner Award Master Plaque which will remain in the National Office.
What Really Happened at Tech?
by TFS
For those persons who were unable to attend the 1979 National Convention of Kappa Kappa Psi/ Tau Beta Sigma, the question may linger, What really happened at Georgia Tech which may effect me as a person interested in the future of Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma. It would be impossible to express or to fully evaluate those positive feelings of friendship, inspiration, and brotherhood which were generated through the week of sharing at Georgia Tech. Those lifelong memories of a new experience will shine forever in the hearts of those who experienced "something special" at Georgia Tech.
In the interest of providing objective and factual information concerning the 1979 National Convention, a list of significant items is provided below. Undoubtedly some item of importance will be omitted, however, any omission is strictly unintentional. --Detrimental effects of the gas shortage envisioned prior to the convention were basically not in evidence, and convention attendance centered around the 500 mark. Last minute "no-shows" continue to be a factor. -Both National Organizations finished the '77 -'79 biennium with cash reserves enabling the, trust funds to be restored to, their original intended functions. -A five dollar increase in the Kappa
Kappa Psi life membership fee was the only increase requested. Fee structure remains as follows: Charter Fee Chapter Fee Annual Membership Dues Initiation Fee Life Membership
$100.00 $ 40.00 $ 16.00 $ 25.00 $ 30.00 -Kappa Kappa Psi Constitutional Revisions (Significant) a.) Clarification of life member status in regard to active participation. b.) Clarification of expulsion procedures. c.) Recommendation of jurisdiction committee to investigate possibility of separating constitutional material from those points which should be considered by-laws. d.) Alumni chapter guidelines remain unchanged. --Tau Beta Sigma Constitutional Revisions (Significant) a.) Addition of disclaimer in regard tO local pledge hazing practices. b.) Clarification and redefinition of national standing, and special committees. c.) District Officers must reside within the district they are serving. d.) Clarification of active status and further definition of eligibility for life member status. c.) Alumnae association concept to through the 1979-81 bi-
enmum. -A workshop session early in the convention week concerning chapter/ sponsor relations stirred much comment and must continue to be discussed constructively. -Participation in the NIB's was greater than at previous conventions and the quality of both bands reflected this participation and enthusiastic support. Dr.
Donald McGinnis served as guest conductor for the NIB. Mr. Kenneth Durham served as host conductor and worked with the concert band.
-The premier performance of Fisher
Tull's "Prelude and Double Fugue" was a high point of the convention and took place in the Atlanta Memorial
Arts Center, home of the Atlanta Symphony. -Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma alumni members continued to express support and willingness to serve the
National Organizations and a commitment remains ro constructively develop a workable program of alumni involvement.
-A new National Program was approved which will allow a $100 memorial scholarship to be presented at the local university in memory of the death of any active member. National funds have been set aside for this program and additional details are available through the national office. -The Georgia Tech community displayed overwhelming support of Epsilon Theta and Iota Chapters in providing an excellent setting for the National Convention. The officers and members of Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau
Beta Sigma gratefully acknowledge this convention success.
Frank Stubbs Assistant Director Purdue University Bands
About the Author FRANK STUBBS
Frank Stubbs is Assistanr Director in the Purdue University Department of Bands and Symphony Orchestra. He is Conductor of the University Symphony Orchestra, University Wind Ensemble and University Renaissance Ensemble. Prior to coming to Purdue in 1878, he was Director of Bands at Stetson University (Florida). During that rime he also served as Associate Director for the Volusia Summer Festival Orchestra Mr. Stubbs holds degrees from Stetson University and Ithaca College.
As a clarinetist and bass clarinetist, Stubbs has played with the Florida Symphony Orchestra, the New York City Ballet, Palm Beach Symphony, Band of Atlanta and the Daytona Beach Municipal Band. His clarinet studies have been with Leon Russianoff, Richard Pickar and Gervase de Peyer.
Frank Srubbs has conducted the professional Sunshine Pops Orchestra, Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra, Semoran Civic Orchestra and the Wheaton Municipal Band. He has served as an adjudicator and clinician in several states and has appeared on stare and national convention programs. He is a member of the College Band Directors National Association, American Symphony Orchestra League, MENC, International Clarinet Society and the American Federation of Musicians.
In August I attended my first National Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma Convention. Although I was initiated into the Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi as an undergraduate and now serve as Sponsor of Beta Sigma Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma and Gamma Pi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, I had never had the occasion to attend a National Convention until this summer. My expectations were admitredly, not very high as I prepared to go to Atlanta. I imagined that at a studentoriented convention, a director/ sponsor would have little opportunity to become directly involved in the workings of the Convention.
Soon after I arrived in Atlanta, I realized that my fears of lack of involvement were unfounded. The work that I brought with me from Purdue would go relatively untouched. I found that my presence as a sponsor was welcomed, for, to my surprise, there were few other sponsors in attendance. It is impossible for a university band director to attend all of the meetings and conventions of those organizations to which he belongs. Indeed, this year marked the first rime I have been able to attend national conventions of two organizations to which I have beionged for several years. However, those sponsors in attendance would agree, I believe, that their rime was well spent in support of college band music.
One of the topics which continued to arise in both formal and informal settings during our week 'in Atlanta was that of communication. An entire evening joint session was devoted to a panel discussion centered on problems in communicating. For my part, this discussion lasted long dter the formal session was adjourned; first, in the back of the "EE" Auditorium, and continuing on the walk back to the dorms. This evening and the discussion that ensued for the remainder of the week was one of the most significant areas of the convention. Several ideas emerged which, if implemented, can significantly improve Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma service to college and university bands. I have put them in three categories: suggestions for Chapter Members, suggestions for Sponsors, and suggestions for the National Office.
Suggestions for Chapter Members 1. Talk, write, phone - bur in some way communicate your wishes and concerns to your Sponsor.
Follow through on areas that vou have opened for discussion. 2. Don't assume that the Sponsor does know, doesn't know, cares, doesn't care, will or won't. Find out by asking. 3. Give your Sponsor plenty of lead time to respond to requests or invitations to attend chapter functions. Be specific in your invitations and confirm them in writing, when possible. Suggestions for Sponsors 1. Provide the chapters with ideas that they can act on (e.g., service project suggestions) . 2. Try to meet regularly with the chapters, if not in chapter meetings, then perhaps with the Executive Council.
Suggestions for the National Office 1. Involve District Governors and Counselors as a communication link with local Sponsors. 2. Help increase Sponsor awareness of possibilities for involvement at local, district, and national levels.
Obviously, this list does not cover all of the problems that we experience in communication. Nor does it deal with all of the areas of concern which were brought up during the convention. It is, perhaps, a place to start. If Chapter/ Sponsor relations are to improve; if the two organizations are to continue to become stronger, more effective supporters of college bands; then communications at and between all levels of the fraternity and sorority must continue to improve. The easiest way for this to happen is for each of us to initiate some new or improved avenues of communication.
I learned in Atlanta that there is a genuine interest in having Sponsors become more involved in Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma at all levels. It is the responsibility of each of us - Actives, Sponsors, National Officers - to relate this to those who were not in attendance at the National Convention. More importantly, we must continue to keep our emphasis on service to college and university bands. We must continue to relate this in words and, more effectively, in actions to everyone who comes in contact with the Brothers and Sisters of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma.
