... is a little space devoted to keeping active and alumni members informed of current activities. coming events, and interesting displays of service from Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma chapters across the nation.
What style, what class! It's the NEW LOOK of the PODIUM. The idea is to freshen up your magazine. (It's looked more or less the same for as long as anyone can remember.) We've reorganized things - you can still find the same articles, just a little bit quicker. Even added some new designs, too. Future PODIUMs will include expanded biographies, better features, maybe even a photo essay. But only if you, the members of KK'¥ / T BL, help. W hatever you contribute is welcome. I encourage you to write articles and coax a few from your local sponsors, band and music professors, and even professionals in the field. Hopefully the NEW LOOK will encourage better stories and photos - and more of them. I've had lots of fun doing it. Please join me in getting the word out about KK'¥/TB~. The PODIUM is your magazine - use it/
Tau Beta Sigma Alumnae As this issue of the PODIUM is prepared for printing, Tau Beta Sigma is pleased to announce the official recognition of six alumnae associations who will be working to further the goals of Tau Beta Sigma in their respective geographical areas. Cincinnati Alumnae Association Connecticut Alumnae Association Lafayette Alumnae Association N ew England Alumnae Association N .W. Arkansas Alumnae Association Pennsylvania Alumnae Association
Who says brotherhood is obsolete? Us guys up in the North Country of Michigan sure miss y'all from the southern portions of the U.S. of A., namely the Houston area. An experience of sharing just lasted a week in Atlanta this summer, but the pleasure of warm friendships and memories of true brotherhood will last us a lifetime.
The National Band Association will sponsor the Fourth Annual NBA-DeMoulin Band Composition Contest which is open to composers of any age who are United States citizens. A grant from William DeMoulin, President, DeMoulin Uniform Manufacturing Company, Greensville, Illinois, provides a prize of $1000 to the composer of the winning composition which will be performed at a national music convention in 1981. There are no restrictions as to style, form or length. The instrumentation should be that of the standard concert band. A full score and tape recording are required. Due date for this year's entries is November 1, 1980. Entry forms and details are available from Dr. Herbert W. Fred, Chairman, NBA-DeMoulin Band Composition, D epartment of Music, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennes· see 37916. The winning composition in 1979 was Textures for Wind Ensemble by Harry Bulow of LaVerne College, California.
Omega Gamma Xi Alumni
Congratulations and best wishes to those who continue to serve in the sisterhood of Tau Beta Sigma.
Formal installation ceremonies are being planned for the Omega Gamma Xi Alumni Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi on April 19, 1980. The installation of this alumni Chapter will coincide with the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Gamma Xi chapter. Congratulations to the men of Omega Gamma Xi.
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