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your band to audition as well. Get to know a chapter that you’ve not previously been associated with other than through the wearing of the same letters. You may find that the brothers from that chapter are very interesting and dedicated musicians as well as outstanding brothers. Send in your new initiate paperwork and fees on time. Bid to host an event or publication. Keep your grades up. Host social events for the entire band. Return calls/e-mail/surveys and requests for information from your district officers, governors, national council members and brothers from other chapters. Add one new service project a year to the list of ones you do on an annual basis. Meet your district obligations and deadlines. Contact new colonies and offer your friendship and assistance in this new journey they are making into our organization. Participate in district events. This is not limited to district convention. Send in your Fall Activity Report and Chapter Summary Report as required. This tells us about all the great things your chapter is doing in the name of Kappa Kappa Psi. Print and have on hand a well-documented Membership Education Program, and submit it to the appropriate leaders as required. Apply for awards that your chapter or individuals in your chapter may be eligible to receive. Create a scholarship for your band program. Abide faithfully to the policies and constitution of Kappa Kappa Psi. Commission a piece of music for your institution or the Fraternity. Participate in the district reading band/color guard clinic at your district convention or other meeting. Run for district office and share your leadership skills with brothers from across your area of the country. Participate in a community event via your musical endeavors. Learn that being a brother of Kappa Kappa Psi is much more than wearing the letters. There is a great amount of honor, musicianship, conduct and loyalty involved.
The key to an outstanding chapter is not to just do one of the above things, but to do all of them and to do them well! Think about your chapter qualities and obligations as you would a piece of music. You wouldn’t play only the 1st, 6th, 22nd, and 37th measures; you must play it all. With a renewed dedication to the brotherhood, your band programs and your obligations, you will find that your chapter will be amongst the top chapters in the country.
Kappa Kappa Psi Matching Funds/Grant Program for Concert Band Guest Conductors and Performing Artists
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he National Council of Kappa Kappa Psi has created a Matching Funds/Grant Program to provide financial support for guest conductors and performing artists with college/university concert bands. These matching funds from the National Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi have been designated to promulgate the “mission” of Kappa Kappa Psi promoting the advancement of college and university bands through dedicated service and support to bands; comprehensive education; leadership opportunities; and recognition; for the benefit of its members and society. This Kappa Kappa Psi Matching Funds/Grant Program is an open process whereby all college and/or university band directors are invited to submit grant proposals that fulfill the guidelines and purposes of the grant. Grants will be up to $500.00 and paid to the institution upon completion of the program and submitting the final report. The guidelines and principles for this funding were initiated to recognize the significance of providing guest conductors and performing artists to work with our concert bands. These opportunities serve to enrich, inspire and enhance our college band members experience. These memorable events in turn provide the public audience with special musical experiences. Criteria. The Matching Funds/Grant Program of Kappa Kappa Psi has three fundamental principles: 1. The funded project will include at least one public performance by one or more of the college/university concert bands featuring the guest conductor(s) and/or performing artist(s). 2. The funded project will be student-centered with a clear focus to the improvement of teaching and learning through workshops, master classes and/or clinics pro-vided by the guest conductor(s) and/or performing artist(s). 3. The funded project will clearly demonstrate the standard of excellence and musical achievements of the guest conductor(s) and/or performing artist(s). IF INTERESTED, PLEASE CONTACT THE KAPPA KAPPA PSI NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS FOR THE APPLICATION AT 1-800-543-6505 (email: hqned@kkytbs.org) or Al Sergel, ΚΚΨ National Vice President for Professional Relations, at 660/562-1794 (email: asergel@mail.nwmissouri.edu)
The PODIUM, Spring 2000—5
