The AAA Golden Baton Scholarship Students with Brother Diron Holloway, professor and director of saxophones at Florida A&M University.
AAA members encourage the advancement of education and leadership band programs in the Atlanta area. The AAA members also encourage the advancement of education and leadership development to the students in which they serve. The AAA works diligently to foster a strong bond with the local undergraduate chapters in the Atlanta area to give the membership valid and wholesome experiences in organization, leadership and social contact. Boasting a membership of more than 50 Brothers and Sisters, the AAA has made an incessant effort to enrich the lives of its members through constant participation in worthwhile projects. By focusing the majority of our activities on service, our members assisted with the Metro Atlanta Precision Band Camp during the first week in July. Brothers and Sisters assisted with the camp participants, served as ushers, ticket takers and even helped direct traffic.
We also had the opportunity to send two high school students to the camp by providing camp scholarships.
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On September 19, the AAA held a National Report Writing Workshop for active chapters in Atlanta and surrounding areas. Brother Phillip Rubin of the Kappa Mu Chapter at the University of Georgia and the current Southeast District VicePresident conducted this workshop along with the President of the AAA Brother Avery Kenly. In attendance were members from Kappa Kappa Psi chapters: Georgia Tech- Iota, Morehouse College- Iota Theta, Clark Atlanta University- Iota Tau, University of Georgia- Kappa Mu and the University of West GeorgiaLambda Eta. Also in attendance was the Theta Nu chapter of Tau Beta Sigma from Clark Atlanta University. The workshops were very beneficial to all who attended.
The students have already attended the Birmingham Battle of the Bands and with the assistance of the Iota Theta Chapter at Morehouse College were treated to a tour of Morehouse College and were able to see a collegiate game. The program will culminate with a scholarship banquet to be held on April 16, 2005.
Boasting a membership of we believe that more than While service must be the heart 50 Brothers of our existence, we know that and Sisters what binds us in these
The paramount project of the AAA is our scholarship program, The Golden Baton Scholarship Initiative (GBSI). The GBSI Program is geared toward senior high school students who are preparing to participate in collegiate marching bands. There are seven outstanding students in the program who are all leaders in their respective high school bands. The GBSI students will be taken through a series of workshops preparing them for college and participation in a collegiate marching band. A series of workshops will be conducted on college preparation (SAT/ACT, applications, financial aid, housing and scholarships.) Leadership, professional development (writing and oration.) Private lessons/recital preparations and arranging/music theory.
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hrough innovative programs, altruistic actions and a steadfast commitment to our purposes, the Atlanta Alumni Association of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma (AAA) has made an instant impact on the music community in the metropolitan Atlanta area. With our motto, “An Honor, Still,” the members of the AAA work together to exemplify the principles of integrity, leadership and commitment while providing service and support to the band programs in the Atlanta area. The
organizations are our love for the band and our opportunities to fellowship. The AAA has had numerous social activities including a Fourth of July cookout, a dinner during the Atlanta Classic weekend and our 1st annual Holiday Social. As we continue to expand the boundaries and views of Alumni Associations, we in the AAA prefer to say we ARE Brothers and Sisters of ΚΚΨ and ΤΒΣ not WERE Brothers and Sisters of ΚΚΨ and ΤΒΣ, for it is An Honor, Still.
Brother Avery Kenly, President of the Atlanta Alumni Association, presenting a certificate of appreciation to Brother Phillip Rubin, President of the Kappa Mu Chapter of ΚΚΨ, for conducting a National Reports Workshop.
