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April 10 - 11 • North Central District Convention
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4 From The Executive Director 5 Expansion & Membership 42 National Leadership 44 In Loving Memory 6
NSU Alpha Rho: A New Beginning Kelli Martin, Dr. Bryan Raya, Braydin Ballard
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40 Years and Change Marie Burleigh
10 Taking Stock and Looking to the Next Fifteen Years
Chris Foster
ΤΒΣ Alumni Association Chair
14 From Pandemic to Pandemic, A Bearcat Bands Centennial Erica Horschler
16 Virtual Band Life Selena Makell
17 Service During A Pandemic Hailey Farbman
18 The Big Stay-at-Home-Order
20 From Conventions to Couches
Madeline Lee
22 Music Therapy and Mindfulness Grace Pierce
24 GRAND RAPIDS HITS
ALL THE RIGHT NOTES
28 Why Does HBCUlture Matter Tar-Shae Odom
32 Chapter Cookbook Avery Williams
33 BuckeyeThon
Jamie Bossenbroek
38 Taking a Line
During a Pandemic Jenna Zottoli
39 Responding to Adversity Theta Sigma
40 Kappa Kappa Perseveres Through Covid
Undra J. Porter & Jarius E. Johnson
42 Kicking Off a Year of
Support and Success Allison Leemann
Northeast District Counselor, ΤΒΣ
43 The Difference Between
Thriving and Struggling Communities Leslie Gartin
National VPCR, ΤΒΣ
36 Joint Charity Livestream
Shatters All Expectations! Callie Christiansen
Rachel Zhang
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FROM THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Writers Wanted!
The National Headquarters accepts the Podium submissions via e-mail at podium@kkytbs.org and online at podium.kkytbs.org. In order to make processing of articles easier please use the following format: Remember that articles must be received by May 1 for the fall issue and December 1 for the spring issue. Within the subject line include "Podium Article for (your) Chapter." Feature articles should be 1-2 pages, not including photos. You can figure 600 words per page, so a 2-page article would be about 1,200 words. Try to keep your article to a multiple of 300 words, with a 600 word/1-page minimum. Fraternity/sorority-wide news items should be one-half page/300-word minimum, not including photo(s). Chapter news items should be one-quarter page/150-word minimum, not including photo(s). Articles may be submitted as an attachment to an e-mail message; save the article as either a Microsoft® Word document or in Rich Text Format. Be sure to send photos illustrating your story. Photos must be 300dpi or higher and attached separately from the article, not embedded. We assume that the writer of the article has full rights to the photos and grants a license to us for publication purposes. Submissions containing photographs will receive priority for publication. Every photo must have a caption! Be sure to include the photo captions within the e-mail for the article you send and be sure you identify everyone in the photo. Original photos are preferred, either color or blackand-white.
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I’m not surprised … Wouldn’t it be nice if this was the last edition of The PODIUM that focuses on the COVID-19 pandemic? I’m not sure we’re there yet, but hopefully the end of this long tunnel is in sight. I’m not surprised how much flexibility and perseverance our active and alumni memberships have shown during all the shutdowns, the distance learning, the cancellations, and the constant schedule changes, just to make it day to day. I’m not surprised how well our chapters have adapted to new ways of serving their bands while making music in strange, unfamiliar, and perhaps, less satisfying ways. I’m not surprised how well our chapters have thrived under campus restrictions, with virtual meetings, and the frustrations of not being together. I’m not surprised how willing our memberships have been to trust the national leaderships as tough decisions have to be made regarding ritual performances, district conventions, and other types in-person meetings. I yearn for the next time I can see a full band on the field or on-stage performing band music for the enjoyment of crowded stadiums and concert halls. Virtual concerts and smaller ensembles are great and imaginative, but I still miss the full ensembles. How about you. These are challenging times for organizations like ours. Many honorary and professional fraternities and sororities are really struggling. Unfortunately, they lack the “glue” of Music that binds the spirit of our organizations so tightly together and feeds the souls of our members with a lifetime desire to keep our Art alive. Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma will continue to feel the effects of this pandemic at all levels of our organizations. However, I firmly believe that with perpetual striving, we will emerge at the other end, ready to resume our work with full fervor. Paraphrasing Marie Burleigh’s article on page 8, we continue to thrive because we’ve changed with the times. Well, these times have really forced all of us to think anew and act anew to face these many unfortunate challenges. Our ability as band members to “pivot” when necessary is part of what makes us unique. Keep up the good work and we can all celebrate the future where we set aside our masks, bell covers, and social distancing and perform side-to-side again. Good luck to us all!
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EXPANSION& MEMBERSHIP
NEWS JANUARY 15, 2021
Kappa Alpha (ΤΒΣ) Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, PA
Kappa Kappa Psi Active Colonies Hampton University Livingstone College - Theta Chi Shepard University University of North Texas Tau Beta Sigma Active Colonies Langston University - Delta Alpha Albany State University - Zeta Kappa
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New Chapter
NSU Alpha Rho: A New Beginning
by Kelli Martin, Dr. Bryan Raya, Braydin Ballard Alpha Rho - ΚΚΨ Northeastern State University
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lobal pandemic, social distancing, more Zoom meetings ..... LET'S RESTART A CHAPTER! Here at Northeastern State University (NSU) in the small town of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, students overcame big challenges to recolonize in the most unique ways. While the process was difficult at times, our Brothers made the commitment to work through those challenges to become a Chapter. Here is a look on how the Alpha Rho Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi came back to NSU. In the late winter of 2020, NSU Director of Bands, Dr. Bryan Raya (Life Member Iota Alpha chapter at Fresno State) and Ms. Mikah Spyres (alumni Lambda chapter at University of Arkansas) met and discussed restarting the chapter at Northeastern State University (NSU) in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Ms. Spyres and Dr. Raya presented the Kappa Kappa Psi centiential video to students during a wind ensemble rehearsal to gather initial interest. Dr. Raya and Ms. Spyres hosted an official interest meeting on March 11th, 2020 at 5:30pm where a dozen students came expressing interest. At the beginning of the meeting, the group chowed down on some delicious snacks and beverages provided by Dr Raya, Ms. Spyres, and Dr. Anne Watson, an honorary member and NSU faculty member. After eating, we started to discuss what Kappa Kappa Psi was all about and what we will be expecting as our recolonization process began. Two days later on March Friday the 13th before spring break, faculty, staff and students found out the university was going virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though in-person instruction was cancelled, students
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still organized themselves to form the NSU Band Service Club in the following month with the intent of submitting an application to recolonize the Alpha Chapter. In May 2020, the service club voted to submit their application to officially recolonize the Alpha Rho Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi. On August 5th, 2020, NSU Band Service Club’s application was approved by the National Council and our group name was then changed to the Alpha Rho Colony. Ms. Spyres received the news that our application had been approved and announced it to all the members of the Chapter. After getting the application approved, we started re-colonization. After receiving the news, everyone was one step closer to becoming a fully reinstated Fraternity. Before getting our application approved, we were having our meetings over Zoom. With our meetings being via Zoom, the members would not let it set them back from continuing the colonization process. Virtual meetings are
what we are still doing today. After getting approved, we had to re-elect for our officer positions. On August 8th, we re-elected each position. Our President is Ms. Mikah Spyres, our Vice President of Membership is Mr. Daniel Murillo, our Secretary is Ms. Braydin Ballard, our Treasurer is Mr. Logan Blunt, our Parliamentarian is Mr. Andrew Pearson, and our Historian is Ms. Kelli Martin. These positions were voted on through the Colony and approved. As we go throughout the rest of the semester, the Colony process included lessons taught by our Colony Advisors Aaron Moore, Danielle Adams, Clinton Wieden, and Hunter Murphy, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Degrees of the Ritual, and “Get to Know You” meetings. Our colony meetings were held on Monday evenings at 6:30 for all our standard business. Then at 7pm, we transitioned to get ready for our lesson with our Advisors. Also, when needed, we will have an Officer meeting to discuss anything that is highly needed to talk about in our meetings. During the process, we have
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Facebook Live. Our reinstallation was led by Bang Co, National Vice President for Student Affairs, and Dr. Tony Falcone, National Vice President for Professional Relations. We were also joined by our advising team consisting of Aaron Moore, Hunter Murphy, Danielle Adams, and Clinton Wieden, and also joined by the Southwest District officers. November 16th will be a day of history for the Alpha Rho Chapter at Northeastern State University. That night, we became a part of something bigger, a musical family
completed a few fundraisers such as our mask fundraiser which started when we were a Service Club, to selling candy grams for the students at NSU as a colony. For our Mask Fundraiser, one of our Colony Members was in charge of the fundraiser, Mr. Devin Smith. Mr. Smith got some of the members of the Service Club/ future Colony to help in this fundraiser. We sold a number of masks and received a few donations as well. Later on, after the application was approved, and new officers elected, our Treasurer Mr. Logan Blunt and his fundraising committee started on their first fundraiser with the production and selling of candy grams. The student body had three different options to choose from and could send the candy gram to their friends and family. As the colonization process continues, we have taken care of more business and projects. Our treasurer, on August 17th, announced that he will start to take up our member fees which was $125. These were to be taken up by October 9th. On October 9th, Mr. Blunt sent off the money for our Membership Fees along with a copy of our NSU Fight Song. Also,on October 9th, the Kappa Kappa Psi-National Honorary Band Fraternity announced on its Facebook page, the recolonization of the Alpha Rho Chapter at Northeastern State University from the Southwest District. Our Membership Committee has been working on recruitment activities such as a Halloween Costume Contest and Kahoot Trivia Nights. This is for new prospective members to join in and have some fun interacting with the current members. The Service Committee is working to help keep our Music Building clean during this time of COVID-19. They get together on
Fridays to sanitize the whole building to help out the custodians and professors. The Jurisdiction Committee worked hard on the colony’s constitution and got it approved through the colony. The Petitioning Document team also worked hard to finish the Colony’s Petitioning Document to submit to National Headquarters. This document included pictures of our university, our members, our advising team, our Director of Bands/ Sponsor, our President, our history, etc. This, next to the Constitution, is one of our other important documents that will stick with the Chapter for years to come. The colony worked hard and to ensure that every step was taken to finish the colonization process. From Dr. Bryan Raya and Ms. Mikah Spyres coming together to talk about restarting the chapter to lesson nights on Mondays, the colony will continue to persevere through the pandemic and work hard to finish up all requirements to become a fully reinstated fraternity. On November 16th, 2020, the Alpha Rho Chapter at Northeastern State University was reinstalled. The reinstallation took place over Zoom and
who are dedicated to furthering their band program and furthering themselves through leadership and brotherhood. The next day on November 17th, the newly reinstated chapter got together for dinner at the NSU Band Room. We received our nicknames and went over our thoughts and feelings from the process of becoming a chapter again. After going through the process of being a colony and becoming a reinstalled chapter, I, Kelli “DeeCe” Martin, Alpha Rho Chapter Historian, am grateful to be a part of this Fraternity. It has been my dream to be a part of something big, and being a part of this process has been it. From the first meeting during Wind Ensemble to November 16th, our installation day, I knew that I wanted to be a part of it all. With the global pandemic going on, we have tackled through obstacle after obstacle. I am truly thankful to have our Advising Team who have been on every Zoom meeting to teach us our lessons. I am thankful for all the members and our Director of Bands/Sponsor, Dr. Raya, and everything that they have done to help make this process go smoothly.
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40 Years and Change by Marie Burleigh Past Northeast District Governor
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s Kappa Kappa Psi passes the 101-year mark, it occurred to me that I’ve been a member for the last 42 years of its history. 40 years and some change, to put it colloquially. And wow, have I seen change! On back in the day: In 1978 we pledged; there were no policies about hazing, alcohol or much else; female members were anomalies; and the leadership preferred for many members to “go life and go away” when they finished school. Alumni involvement was primarily conducted on the local level with little or no national oversight. District IX, the geographic area now known as Northeast, had 15 active chapters. The Eta Gamma Chapter at Morgan State University was the district’s newest. The District IX Alumni Association – the fraternity’s first district alumni association – eventually became the Northeast District Alumni Association and kept on keeping on regardless of what was happening with alumni on the national level. On changes over the years: Kappa Kappa Psi continues to thrive because we’ve changed with the times. 39 additional chapters have been chartered in the NED, a couple of older chapters have rechartered, and as happens, we’ve lost a few along the way. Nationally, we have a headquarters complex anchored by Stillwater Station rather than just a couple of rooms in the Seretean Center at OSU. Numerous awards have been created for both students and alumni. The CFR program is flourishing. There are scholarship and grant award opportunities. We have brand standards, a web site, and the OMRS. The Road to Wisdom is giving our new members the same baseline on who we are and what we stand for. We now have committees that run all biennium with a mix of both
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actives and alumni, and our leadership continues working to create more meaningful opportunities to involve more members. Both Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma have worked through several iterations to establish functional, sustainable alumni structures.
Kappa Kappa Psi continues to thrive because we’ve changed with the times. On being District Governor: I never expected to be asked to serve as a District Governor, but what a great experience. I got to go a lot of places (18 campuses in Pennsylvania alone!), meet a lot of people, and learn about human nature and about myself. Being Governor carries a lot of responsibility and is absolutely harder than it looks but is phenomenally rewarding.
There were the celebrations – people passing juries, receiving scholarships, making the NIB, getting a J. Lee Burke award, graduating with honors, graduating, getting into grad school, buying a new car, getting engaged, starting a family and so forth. There was also the phone call from a director of bands who started the conversation with, “I want them all expelled, and I want their charter burned.” We had a long conversation and although it took a couple of road trips, that chapter is healthy today, and their director is happy. The call from a district council member to tell me his chapter was in trouble – something you never want to hear. He reported there had been a procedural irregularity in the voting on membership candidates. “Ultimately was the chapter’s will done?” “Yes…” “Then it’s OK.” “But we broke Robert’s!” I explained there is no Robert’s Rules of Order Police, and if the chapter was satisfied with the end result, they were in the clear.
Being Governor carries a lot of responsibility and is absolutely harder than it looks but is phenomenally rewarding.
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Some calls were extremely serious. The Brothers who were concerned about a member who had gotten very upset during a meeting, might be unstable, and might hurt himself. The early morning call from the Brother who had watched his director die of a heart attack the night before. The Brothers who were in the wrong place at the wrong time and got caught in a drive-by shooting. Virginia Tech’s campus becoming the scene of the deadliest school shooting in U.S. history, just weeks after we picked the Tech chapters to host the 2008 NED Convention. Events didn’t have to be band-related to affect us. Consider that all three 9-11 sites were in the Northeast District. We had anthrax, blizzards, hurricanes and floods. The Sandy Hook Massacre, the DC Beltway Snipers. And each of us had personal tragedies that left us needing our friends.
Fraternity being created regularly, so if one opportunity passes you by, look at how else you can help. Don’t forget the importance of leading from the back of the room. Next: Kappa Kappa Psi would not be the organization it is today without the strong, visionary leadership we’ve been so fortunate to have. Change isn’t easy, and always takes longer than we think it should. (I still have hope that the OMRS will one day sort correctly and simply, by chapter number.) It takes solid leadership and loyal membership to move forward. The COVID-19 pandemic is an example of everyone working together in the face of an unprecedented unknown to be successful. And finally: I’m so very proud to be a member of this organization, and beyond grateful for the personal growth I’ve experienced and absolutely priceless friendships I’ve developed. AEA!
While a governor’s job is to deal with fraternity business, as you get close to the people in your district, many become inclined to reach out when faced with something they aren’t sure how to handle. It speaks to their faith in and respect for you, but it can also be challenging. I found the best I could do was to talk whatever it was out with them, look at pros and cons, and let them decide what to do. (Ed Savoy will tell you that I very rarely told him the best thing to do.) In the process, I think I became a more thoughtful and compassionate person. First of three final thoughts: News Flash - not everyone gets to be governor just like not everyone gets to be a district president or other district council member. Timing is everything. (I was neither a chapter nor district officer.) And not everyone is cut out for the specific job that’s needed at a specific time. There are new opportunities to serve the
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Taking Stock and Looking to the Next Fifteen Years by Chris Foster TBΣ Alumni Association Chairperson
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any facets of our lives are finite, a fact we sometimes don’t like to stare in the face (or mirror). These facets can include the time spent in school, the time we spend at one job or another, or the lifespan of a beloved pet or favorite car. We are lucky when we know the inevitable ending is coming and can do many things to prepare. We can gird ourselves mentally, preparing for the many emotions that are coming, both positive and negative. We can prepare for the impending radical changes in our lives, such as moving to a new home, or stashing away some extra savings. We can also take stock, trying to assess where we are, what we have accomplished, what we missed, and where we are going. This kind of taking stock is critical for organizations like Tau Beta Sigma & Kappa Kappa Psi, at every level. With each new class of candidates, chapters invest time, energy, and love to educate and develop future Sisters and Brothers who will lead their band program. Every year, seniors approach graduation hoping that they had a positive and lasting impact on the chapter. With each new group of elected officers, the outgoing group does their best to set them up for success, building on what was accomplished before. For those of us in the national leadership, this is a continual process: doing all we can to support and lead our organization, while
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setting everyone up for future success. At this point, I have been serving on the TBSAA Executive Council for more than half of its existence, and I am immensely proud to serve as Chairperson for this biennium. With the end of my tenure fast approaching, I know it is time to take stock, prepare for the change, acknowledge the coming emotions, and look toward the future. In 2022, the Tau Beta Sigma Alumni Association will celebrate its 15th Anniversary as an organization. It has been inspiring to see how much love and spirit our alumni still have to support the Sorority and each other, years after their time as an active member. In order to set up the next 15 years of our journey, it is vital to look at where we came from and what’s coming next. Since 2007, we have been
committed to the belief that there is a role for alumni members in the ongoing life of the Sorority, other than running for national office or serving as a district counselor. Defining that role has always been a major component of the work of the Executive Council. You may not have considered it before, but we face a major paradox as alumni of our organizations: our existence as a Fraternity and Sorority is based on providing service to college and university bands, but as an Alumni Association, we are distinctly not doing that. It can be jarring to graduate only to discover a lack of direction or focus for your energy and love for Tau Beta Sigma. That’s where the need for an Alumni Association arises: to focus that energy and love into new ventures. It is an ethical question we grapple with: if our purpose isn’t to actively
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serve college bands anymore, what are we doing? We have found the answer within ourselves. Even though we attended different colleges across the country, there is something unique and special about having been an active member of Tau Beta Sigma. We want to cultivate that commonality, help form new connections between Sisters from various chapters, and focus the continuing love and energy into new alumni-oriented projects and philanthropies. This is where our focus lies. Three major endeavors we have tackled have been providing professional development and networking opportunities, finding ways to support our members through grants and scholarships, and promoting the formation of local alumni associations (LAAs) to make those important social connections to help our network of alumni thrive. On a personal level, this period of taking stock allows me to take pardonable pride in the work we have accomplished, and acknowledge where we still need to grow. Some of my personal highlights from the past eight years include the implementation of our tieredmembership system, our scholarships for graduate studies, and increasing our communication effectiveness. I have been personally inspired by the fortitude and
across the country, creating an important need to establish new bonds in our new communities. Imagine if we had local alumni associations in most major cities and population zones. You could take a new job, move to a new area, and connect with other alumni for immediate friends, social interaction, and support. You would have a ready-made circle of friends to go to concerts, buy your kids’ fundraiser items, and geek out over great marching bands. The growth and success of this kind of effort, however, will depend on leadership. If you read the previous paragraph and thought, man, it would be great if we had an alumni group in my area, then we need you! Looking at a map of where TBSAA members are located across the USA, there are so many opportunities to form new LAAs with robust membership lists, but we need people to step up and take the lead. Tau Beta Sigma members are some of the most resourceful and pragmatic people I know, and if this is something you are interested in accomplishing, we can work together to make it happen. [If you’re really fired up upon reading this, and I hope you are, email tbsaa@tbsigma.org to get information on the LAA Expansion process!] Looking back on my time serving on the Executive
adaptability that our local alumni leaders have shown during the past year. Their improvising and adapting to meet the increasing need for online initiatives to support our members both socially and professionally has been tremendous. This combination of national TBSAA programming and LAA social networking is the key to our success. As we look toward the next 15 years for the Alumni Association, the next phase of our growth will include taking concerted steps to magnify our alumni community network. As band kids, we have a deep connection to our own university and chapter, and we are blessed to have university alumni associations, alumni bands, and other networks to stay in touch with our former college selves. However, life after graduation spreads our members
Council, I think that the best of our efforts has been to provide an Association where our alumni can decide how much or how little they would like to engage in any given year. There is such a broad spectrum, from simply renewing each year and staying informed, to donating of your time and dollars, to applying for a grant or scholarship, to getting involved in an LAA, to seeking out leadership opportunities, and more. Having spent time with the current Executive Council having robust discussions on long-term goals, I can promise even more growth and exciting opportunities between now and 2037, when TBSAA will be turning 30!
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Tau Beta Sigma Alumni Association 2020-21 Diamond Anniversary & Gold Star Club Members The TBSAA Executive Council would like to express our gratitude to the dedicated alumni who generously give to the Alumni Association through their premium membership in the Gold Star Club, as well as our special Diamond Anniversary Membership level for the 2020-2021 year. Thanks to our growing membership and the extended generosity of the members listed below, we continue to evolve and expand our membership benefits and opportunities. You can learn more about Gold Star Club and join/renew your membership in the TBSAA at www.tbsalumni.org
DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY MEMBERS David Alexander, Jr. Venus Anderson Marlee Archer Marissa Archuleta Yslette Arispe Cynthia Baker Debbie Baker Kwinton Baylor Stacy Bell Nicole Benedict Destinee Bennett Pamela Bennett Danielle Blackwell Bethany Bonner Justin Brady Samantha Brandeberry Angela Brewster Stephanie Brown L. Renee Buggs-Brown Betty Buller Kimberly Burrell Helen Capehart Tammy Carethers Kylene Carlson Sue Robash Carr Veronica Carroll Jessica Carswell Renee Cartee Constance Castle Jasmine Causey Zach Cheever VanTarsha Clarke Abigail Clay Brittany Coffey Nicole Cook Ken Corbett RoShunda Council
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Queenester Covington Debra Crawford Lisa Croston Kellye Cunningham Vontraciya Davis Brittany DeRyke Alexis DeVaughn Jen DiBenedetto Shivochie Dinkins Emily Dixon Emily Donovan Mia Duffy Kanoshia Duncan Kelly Eidson Megan Enright Harmona Epps HaShawn Epps Paige Fell Jared Finkel Sarah Fitzgerald Tia Monet Flores Natarsha Ford Chris Foster Gwyn Fox Stump Willie Frazier Abigael Frey Juliana Garrison Leslie Gartin Ciara Gibbs Pamela Gilmore Erin Glaze Kat Grant Domonique Graphenreed-Spence Britney Green Chiquita Greene Sonya Greene
Timothy Greenwell, Jr. Indya Hairston Samantha Hall David Hammond Karon Hammond Alan Harriet Lavina Harris Natalia Harrison Holli Hartman Akierah Hatten Sherronda Henderson Tamara Henry Valeria Hicks Camille High Shauna Holmes Kandice Horton Rosalind Howard Kathryn Howell Markitha Humphrey Crystal Hunter Maxwell Jabara Wendy Jacques Saidah Johnson Evelyn Jones Annette Jones-Baskin Kathryn Kelly Tylar Kerstetter Sami Kinnison Oliver Kochol Katie Langley Jada Lee Allison Leemann Jon Leeper Jessica Lewis Monica Lewis Lueen Lindsay Kymberly Littlejohn
Colleen Lord Tamara Lovejoy Christopher Lukasik Nikki Lyons René Mark Jonathan Markowski Catherine Marner Reyonna Mathis Malinda Matney Clara Mattheessen Bridgett McBride Theodore McCadden, Jr. Carolyn McCambridge Scott McCambridge Rosalyn McDonald Heather McGowan Rhonda McKinney Melanie Meehan Deja Meeks Christopher Miller Brianna Mitchell Dana Mitchell Kishera Mitchell Monika Monk Caleb Morris Eric Morson Larietta Moultrie Marco Munoz, Jr. Ovura (Thea) Murphy Kristina Murray Michael Napolitano Jean Newman Cassandra Nicholson Stephani Noar Seritta Norige Shalyn Nystrom Maritza Olivares
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Kane Osstifin Maisha Paggett Salli-Tymna Parker Sherese Parker Parth Patel Elizabeth Peterson Christopher Pratt Ashton Priddle Deatrica Pullens Adrienne Rall Chelsea Rasing Linnetta Ratliff Zachary Rebarchek Chris Reed Gabbrielle Reed Sara Remoy Jennifer Renaud Mikaela Rhodes Alison Ritz Katie Rixon Ashley Robinson
Abby Rogish Nicholas Rorrer Jennifer Ryder Nicole Sanchez April Sansing Edward Savoy Michael Scheidegger Stacy Schiele Amber Scott Jahn Scott Jennifer Scott Scott Sergeant Riley Sheets ClinTonya Shorter Kimbi Sigle Ashlyn Simmons Kerry Simon Marlena Simoneau Zara Simpson Alex Sizemore Alexis Smith
Jessica Smith Sharron Smith Brett Steinbrink Wendy Stewart Olivia Stewart-Costa David Stookey Jessica Stookey Shruthi Sudhakar Amanda Sutfin Ashley Tanksley Coleone Taylor Davis Amy Thomas Catrina Thomas Ikeila Thomas Jessica Thomas Ericka Thrower Amber Tubbs Alana Urbano Jennifer Villarreal Erika Walker Latrinda Walker
Georgette Washington Kathy Webster Gloria White Terri White Christy Wiggins Siobhan Wilkes Bridgette Williams Lashann Williams Laurie Williams Hannah Wilson Tyra Yiare Taylor Young Chelsea Zuniga
GOLD STAR CLUB MEMBERS Nikole Alford Melissa Bays Joanna Bonner Carmen Booker Brittany Brown Erwin Brown Maleah Bufford Morine Carroll Nai Colton
Jasmine Davis Bria Douglas Baisha Dunn Layla Gray Kristy Harris Janelle Henderson Autre Howard-Morgan Demetria Jackson Elizabeth Jones
Sade' Kemp Verinda McGee Ivania Morales Tundra Morris Angela Nellum Paige Sanford Nyaesia Thompson Linda Wallace La'Tyra Willis
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From Pandemic to Pandemic,
A Bearcat Bands Centennial by Erica Horschler Theta - TBΣ University of Cincinnati
Members of our trombone section performing our traditional “Army Fanfare” at the beginning of pregame. Photo taken by Chris Southard (above) The Bearcat Bands marching “Down the Drive” at the November 13th Bearcats football game against East Carolina. Photo taken by Chris Southard.
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ust over a hundred years ago a young serviceman was looking to avoid his physical requirements for ROTC at the University of Cincinnati. His Commanding Officer, seeing that he had been a musician during the Great War suggested that he begin an ROTC military band. That young serviceman was our first director Mr. Ralph A. Van Wye and now one hundred years later we celebrate our very own Bearcat Bands Centennial. The Bearcat Bands have seen just about everything. From the Twilight years of the Spanish flu, the Second World War, almost being cut from the University, and many other challenges, we have survived, adapted, and thrived. The Band even started out with no real band room. The first rehearsal was in the basement of our engineering labs. The Band then continued to hop around from temporary home to temporary home for the next several decades until our current home, the Rockwern Bandcenter, was opened in 2005. That ability to change and persevere has been helped by our dear Theta chapter of Tau Beta Sigma. Just over a year after the founding of TBS, a group of intrepid female musicians in the band applied for a charter, and within a month
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Members of the Color Guard performing pom routines during a pep tune break. Photo taken by Chris Southard
The Bearcat Bands snare line performing pregame at the Bearcats football game against the Memphis Tigers. Photo taken by Lori Hitchcock
A full band view from our recording of “Summon the Heroes”, featuring professional musicians from the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. Photo taken by Chris Southard
The Bearcat Bands socially distanced in Nippert Stadium during the Bearcats last football game against East Carolina. Photo taken by Christ Southard
the Theta chapter was founded on May 31st, 1947. In all of our now seventy-three years of history, we have dutifully served the band in all capacities. From uniforms, equipment, social events, fundraisers, and all things in between. Currently, Theta helps with halftime snacks during football games, band room cleanups, and selling merchandise for the band. For our 2020 Centennial season, the band had a lot of amazing events and activities planned. We would have kicked off our Centennial celebration with a world premiere of a David Gillingham piece commissioned by the Theta chapter in a special concert performance in April. We had plans in the fall for a special birthday party, a historic homecoming halftime show, and the release of a Centennial celebration video that the entire band would participate in. Our celebration would have ended in a Centennial Gala
hosted at the home of the Cincinnati Bengals, Paul Brown Stadium. The Gala would formally and loudly raise a toast to the Bearcat Bands and one hundred years of history. The sisters of the Theta chapter would have assisted in many aspects of our centennial year through cheerful service at the events and celebrations. Sadly, in all of our hours of planning, no one could have predicted that a once-in-a-century global pandemic would suddenly strike rendering all of our plans useless. The Covid-19 pandemic was not the end of our centennial celebration; it just helped frame it in a new and exciting way. The Band has been able to responsibly record pieces such as “Summon the Heroes” by John Williams and “Festive Overture'' by Dmitri Shostakovich. Thanks to the support from our university, we have been able to attend football games and perform halftime shows from the
stands safely. Even though we have been unable to perform our traditional pregame show during football games, we were able to record our signature “Charge down the Stadium Steps” while being socially distant. We have also been able to continue selling Centennial themed merchandise to help raise money for the Bearcat Bands instrument fund which aims to give every student a brand-new school-owned instrument. In the future, we will be releasing a coffee table book of our Band's history and we will be hopefully having an exciting event in the fall of 2021 to truly celebrate The Bearcat Bands Centennial plus one birthday. Even though this was not the centennial celebration we were expecting, the Bearcat Bands have done what they do best, adapted and made the best of the situation.
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Virtual Band Life by Selena Makell Theta Phi - TBΣ Hampton University
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ue to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hampton University officials decided to conduct the school year virtually. As a result, marching season, a time that band students look forward to, was canceled. Band life is filled with everything from hard work and character building to breath-taking performances and lifelong friendships. The graduating class and incoming freshman, normally two polar opposite groups, share the experience that whether the first or last time to experience the busy but fulfilling life marching band has to offer, was removed. The exposure to new things and invaluable life-long lessons is often what sets a part a band student’s college experience from their counterparts. Despite challenging circumstances, we wanted to make it as authentic of an experience as possible, especially for our new recruits and graduates. To stay in shape and to continue honing our crafts, we continued rehearsing during the fall semester over Zoom. This was extremely important considering there was a group of new students who needed to learn the basics along with new material. "It has been a bit of a challenge because we can't physically be with each other. However, they have made excellent progress in their learning and our ability to teach." - Maya Tillett (Spring 19) The new recruits weren’t the only people with much to learn since our student leaders had to master effectively teaching and setting an example in this new surrounding the virtual world has presented us with. The use of innovative teaching styles helped the freshmen adapt very well in this type of learning environment. Even though our style of
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teaching became more flexible, we still held the same expectations for everyone to build firm blocks of discipline. We may have been online, but our dedication and passionate attitude towards improving together was held intact. However, being a part of the band isn't just solely about rehearsing. There is a sense of family and friendship that is fostered year after year. Students who come from completely different worlds and backgrounds become so close within a matter of months. This is probably one of the strongest reasons why students return every year with excitement. Our goal was to create an online environment where the freshmen could bond with each other and the upperclassmen. We also wanted to create positive memorable experiences for the other students considering the climate of the current times. “Though this semester is unlike anything we’ve ever seen, we have tried to give the members of The Force some activities to entertain them while at home. We hosted a Halloween movie night and gave new and old members an opportunity to get to know each other during our Speed Meeting event.” - Nia Williams, Theta Phi President (Spring 19).
Many of our annual and much anticipated events, such as our Miss Marching Pirate Pageant, were conducted virtually this year to boost morale for our band students. This was a great way to preserve and introduce much loved traditions of the band to veterans and newcomers. Many of the sections in the band were influenced to incorporate a "big-little" system in which an upperclassman was paired with a freshman based on personality, strengths, weaknesses, etc. This helped to build a strong and vital connection between newcomers and veterans despite being virtual this semester. Many of the freshmen have appreciated the connection this online community brings, especially since they have been disconnected physically from student life at Hampton. For the spring semester, we look forward to continuing these fun projects and events to continue to build on to the social bonds we have created in these past months.
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Service During A Pandemic by Hailey Farbman Epsilon Theta - TBΣ Georgia Institute of Technology
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oing service during a pandemic seemed like it would be impossible. At least, that’s how I went into this semester. I knew that our normal service projects wouldn’t suffice. Every project I had done in the past had been in person with no distancing, and it was difficult to imagine doing it any differently. While we haven’t been able to do the normal service projects that we always do, we’ve been able to find new and innovative ways to continue serving our bands and the surrounding community. Honestly, it feels like service keeps falling into our laps because everyone needs help this semester! We’ve had a couple service projects that I want to highlight because they were necessary for everyone to go into the football season safely. Our band directors used the International Coalition of Performing Arts Aerosol Study when deciding how the band could continue to perform safely. One of the main safety precautions that was necessary for this to happen was instrument covers. The band directors asked if we, along with our brothers in Kappa Kappa Psi - Iota, could cover the costs of bell covers for brass instruments and instrument covers for woodwind instruments. The instrument covers were necessary due to the study results which identified that aerosol particles escaped from every part of the woodwind instruments. Not being able to do our normal service for this semester, we jumped at the opportunity to provide for the band. We provided the bell covers for brass, and we bought t-shirts, socks, and ponytail holders for the woodwinds. Piccolos used socks that they cut holes in for their hands, while the rest of the woodwinds put their hands through the sleeves of t-shirts. The socks and t-shirts were held in place by the ponytail holders provided. Being able to provide this essential equipment for the band was extremely rewarding and allowed the band to rehearse safely. The second service project we’ve done this semester which was absolutely necessary for the continuation of the football season was labeling the seats in the stadium. Georgia Tech Athletics reached out to our band directors for volunteers to help label the seats with markers that said where fans could and could not sit. The directors immediately thought of us, especially since we were searching for new service projects that followed
(L to R) Our sister and newly elected 2021 president, Carolyn, is showing off her instrument cover for her clarinet, made with t-shirts and ponytail holders supplied by our chapter and our Kappa Kappa Psi chapter, Iota. Our sister, Grace, is modeling the brass bell cover for her trombone. Our sister and 2020 VPM, Katie, is showing us her piccolo, which is inside a sock with holes in it to protect others from the spread of particles!
PIVOT guidelines. All of our sisters were excited to get into the stadium and help out, and we ended up having ten sisters able to attend the event. Sisters ziptied seat markers to the stands in designated locations that would create social distancing between fans during football games. Since we were outside and able to be very socially distant, we could have more volunteers than our other projects were allowed. Due to the number of volunteers, the day was even more productive than expected. Georgia Tech Athletics was expecting to do one section of the stadium that day, and with our help, we were able to complete an entire half of the stadium. To thank us for our help, they’ve given our band the football team’s indoor practice field for our concert and symphonic band rehearsals next semester! We love that we’ve been able to foster a relationship between the band and the football team, and we hope to continue the growth of that relationship in the future. Our chapter feels incredibly fortunate to be able to continue providing for the band and our campus community. During all of our service projects, we’ve followed proper protocols for COVID-19, and we were able to continue to create new ways to serve our band. Our Vice President of Service, Peter Tilly, has been searching for every opportunity to serve, and he has been very successful. We are so grateful for all the opportunities that we’ve had this semester, and we look forward to what’s to come!
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The Big Stay-at-Home-Order by Rachel Zhang Lambda - TBΣ University of Michigan
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ver since the country shut down in March, organizations across the country have scrambled to move their operations to a virtual format. The Lambda chapter at the University of Michigan was no different. Some answers were straightforward. We hold chapter meetings over Zoom and we elected a new officer board by using Google Drive video submissions and virtual Q&A sessions. But how do we coordinate service event? How can sisters still remain connected to each other, feel the love in the bond, and recruit new members to our chapter? Needless to say, our committees pulled through and have transformed the basket of lemons that was 2020 into beautiful pitchers of lemonade. With our biweekly chapter meetings, Lambda has a tradition of starting off each meeting with a sisterhood activity. For virtual proceedings, our Sisterhood Committee has adapted quite successfully. Crowd favorites include a 5-minute guided meditation, sourced from a quick Youtube search, and a virtual Secret Santa where you send your person a link to a gift that you would give them. As combined sisterhood and recruitment events, we’ve held multiple game and trivia nights. One can never go wrong with a rowdy Kahoot or Pictionary session. Most notably, our chapter was able to coordinate a virtual meet and greet with the Eta Alpha sisters of Syracuse University! Their chapter secretary Amanda Zall and I worked together to create a list of random icebreaker questions for sisters from both chapters to discuss. It was exciting to be able to meet some new sisters and band members who we’d otherwise never have the opportunity to interact with!
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Sisters from the TBS chapters of Eta Alpha and Lambda had a meet and greet where we bonded over fun icebreaker questions. It was so great to meet a completely new chapter!
One sisterhood activity during a chapter meeting involved coordinating all of the video screens to spell out T-B-S.
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I’d be lying if I said I was grateful for the pandemic but it has certainly steered us towards some exciting new experiences. Meeting the Eta Alpha sisters was one such case and I look forward to creating more of these memories, hopefully with more chapters from across the country! Following the national PIVOT guidelines, all in-person events that aren’t essential to serving the marching band were cancelled. Seeing as the Michigan Marching Band moved to a completely virtual format, we basically had to start from scratch with service. One rare opportunity to service inperson happened when Lambda sisters and Nu brothers were invited to help sort through the MMB’s music archives. While masked up and socially distanced, we catalogged countless boxes of old sheet music, exercise books, and even original scores written by some of our most notable directors and arrangers. Aside from this one event however, all of Lambda’s service has happened virtually and with much success, thanks to our hardworking Service Committee. We have engaged with the band programs from two different local middle schools. With Scarlett Middle School, some of their students have paired up with a Nu brother or a Lambda sister for weekly private lessons. We’ve received overwhelming positive feedback from both sides; despite occasional technological issues, music lessons over Zoom are extremely fun for both the teacher and the student! Meanwhile, we also reached out to Tappan Middle School for a different kind of teaching experience. For their band, brothers and sisters recorded short
Chapter president Lynn Freimanis, helping sort through the MMB's music archives. The stack of blue books is all original scores for some of the band's favorite traditional tunes, written by some of our most notable directors and arrangers!
video segments in which we shared what it was like to be in the marching band and some of us also recorded brief marching tutorials, demonstrating the various styles used during our pregame show. We also met with the classes live over video conference so that the young students could ask their own questions about music, marching band, and our organizations. It is so heartwarming to know that in the middle of these tough times, we’re still able to reach out and
positively impact these young musicinas, hopefully inspiring them to pursue band in the future as well. Our latest virtual service project is a joint effort with the Ann Arbor Senior Center, where we’ve paired up their residents with our brothers and sisters as pen pals. My pen pal is named Nancy and we’ve opted for regular phone calls. Sparks flew and we’ve immediately bonded over our love for UofM and medicine. She worked as a hospital administrator and I’m studying pre-med, so Nancy and I spend a whole hour simply talking about our thoughts on medical education and the health care system. Now she’s even offered to bring me brownies; if I were still residing in Ann Arbor, I would definitely have said yes. Just as I was feeling blue about leaving campus and being separated from my friends, connecting with Nancy was exactly what my heart needed. As COVID continues to keep us and our loved ones physically separated, I think service projects like the music lessons and this pen pal program are exactly what we need to restore a feeling of normalcy. Building and maintaining relationships with your community is possible in a virtual setting and I’m proud of Lambda for its efforts to do so. As we wait for the world to open back up, the Lambda chapter continues to push for creative ways to virtually serve the band and our surrounding community and ways to connect with one another. It makes me so happy to see our members step up and start up these new initiatives that uphold the Eight and Five and I couldn’t be prouder to call myself a sister of Tau Beta Sigma.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to the 2019-2021 Grace & A. Frank Martin Chapter Leadership Finalists! Alpha, Oklahoma State University
Zeta Alpha, Illinois State University
Xi, West Texas A&M University Rho, Indiana University
Zeta Xi, San Diego State University Zeta Upsilon, West Chester University
Alpha Xi, Bowling Green State University Beta Nu, Arkansas Tech University Gamma Omega, University of Pittsburgh
Iota Psi, Kennesaw State University Theta Zeta, North Carolina A&T State University Theta Xi, Iowa State University
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From Conventions to Couches:
Reshaping the Places That Define our Bond by Madeline Lee Epsilon - ΚΚΨ Mississippi State University
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hen I speak about the most defining moments of my one year as a brother, I always mention that they revolve around couches. From the couch in our band hall office where I first was invited to recruitment events, to the couch outside the auditorium where membership candidate interviews were being held, to the same couch where I was told I was elected president of my chapter, couches have permeated my time as a brother. I never imagined when submitting my district officer packet--incidentally from a couch right before the Mississippi State Wind Ensemble’s performance at the American Bandmasters Association Clinic--that a month from then I would be sitting on a couch in my childhood home and not in a hall surrounded by brothers and sisters when I was announced as Vice President of Programs for the Southeast District. I was initiated into the Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi in the fall of 2019, about three months before our school transitioned to online-only instruction in light of the pandemic. My Membership Candidate class was able to have a “normal” Road to Wisdom experience with “normal” rituals-something we may not have again for a long time. The Epsilon Chapter hosted my very first convention, DLC/MER, just a few weeks before we were sent home indefinitely from the town that had just hosted hundreds of brothers and sisters from across the SED. I, like many others, have traded conventions for couches; I have never been to a banquet, step show, or music
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block. My first SEDC took place over a series of Zoom calls and Facebook Live Streams, and I am now on a council that is challenged with shaping some of the first conventions in the midst of a global pandemic. We are fighting Zoom fatigue, burnout, and the possibility that conventions will be entirely virtual again. While we want to keep our brothers and sisters safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19, we are collectively grieving the loss of what many consider to be a formative experience of their brotherhood or sisterhood.
In order to retain and embrace the brothers and sisters that are initiated into a generation of couches rather than conventions, we must individually evaluate the way we speak about our bond and the moments we rest the most value upon. Do we value our reminiscence of the past--“the way things have always been”--over the brotherhood and sisterhood of our youngest generation?
Will we place our longing for past tradition over welcoming them in a way that is meaningful despite our circumstances? Are we allowing ourselves to alienate them with our stories of conventions and our constant reminders of the things they have not gotten to experience? I believe that our conversations surrounding the past don’t need to be silenced; rather, they need to be reframed as we decide where and how our brotherhood and sisterhood are really defined. Will we relegate our best fraternal or sororal experiences to one weekend once a year, brushing aside the time and resources we currently have to create moments outside of conventions that brothers or sisters will latch on to? Or will we step back from the constraints of tradition and use the days we have been given as an opportunity to show the depth of our brotherhood and sisterhood far beyond the bustle of convention season? Initially, reshaping the way we discuss the past demands that we acknowledge that things will be different post-pandemic, not only in Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma, but in every facet of our lives and music-making. We must prepare ourselves and our chapters to become a bridge to potential new members who have lost their final semesters in high schools and community colleges, newly initiated members who feel behind because they have not experienced the initiation process in its typical fashion, and band members who are searching for belonging in a time when we are more connected yet have fewer avenues for meaningful
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The Southeast District Council’s first virtual meeting; many of the Council members have never met each other in person! L to R, top to bottom: Sean Hargis, Madeline Lee, Craig Aarhus Arupa Gopal, TarShae Odom, Kalem Graham Anthony Goodin (below) D.C. al Coda weekend was full of workshops for brothers all over the country!
interactions than ever before. Bridging this gap calls for intentional conversations at the forefront of our recruitment and welcoming process--conversations that we must shift from our traditional script outlining the opportunities for travel and designated weekends of socialization. Instead, we must relay the deep bond within our chapters and the connection that our brotherhood and sisterhood provide outside of the parameters of a convention hall. Secondly, we must look at the makeup of our chapters and see that every member has lost something, whether it is their first or last convention season, concerts and recitals live streamed with no guests, or their time as a student at the university home they chose. Acknowledging only new members as those who are having an altered course of higher education ignores the fact that every member of our chapters has lost something in their time as an active member. In our desire to be welcoming to new members we cannot lose sight of the older members whose college milestones are vastly different than they expected. Ultimately, no particular class of members should feel as though their emotions are viewed as lesser than another’s. We join this organization to find fellow musicians who will stand by us through the challenges of life, and we must be careful that in our support of younger members we do not cease to celebrate the accomplishments of older members, regardless of how different they may look this year.
Finally, members should feel whole not based on the places they go but by the relationships they build. In light of realizing that our chapters are hurting and members are missing important moments in their lives, we must work to provide meaningful experiences to our members with the resources and time we have to build each other up. When we focus on the traditions or trips we have lost, we lose sight of the new opportunities we have been given. In this time, we have the unique chance to be more innovative than ever before in the ways we relate to each other; regardless of our circumstances, however, we still have the ability to connect with the gift of music--that is what we need to keep in focus. As a brother initiated into a time of couches rather than conventions, I may never fully understand what this brotherhood looked like pre-pandemic.
I do know, however, that through it all, brothers and sisters have supported me and have been innovators in the ways they have served their college and university bands. In the midst of reshaping our conversations about milestones in the bond, we can learn to grow together on a deeper level and find our fulfilment in the music we have a hand in creating and perpetuating. Whether your fraternal or sororal experience has been shaped by couches or conventions, there is a beauty in knowing that both are places of comfort, of connecting with each other, of coming together for a shared purpose that unites us regardless of physical distance: it all starts with the way we see ourselves reflected in each other, even if only through a screen.
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Music Therapy and Mindfulness by Grace Pierce Epsilon Xi - ΚΚΨ Miami University
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ur chapter, Epsilon Xi, loves doing stress-relieving activities such as yoga, game nights, and self care nights together. We also really enjoy sending music to each other as well as listening to music during chapter as a way to send each other good, calm vibes. For the past few years, we have even started making March into the ‘month of mindfulness,’ where we document daily/weekly stress relieving activities. We share our experiences among our brothers as a way to encourage self-care among each other in ourselves.
Background/Overview
From ancient times as far back as 400 B.C. to now, music has been used as a universal healer and source of comfort in both formal and informal settings. Early medicinal practices included music therapy as a treatment for insomnia, chronic pain, melancholy, fever, madness, and nausea, to name a few. It is argued that music therapy as it is practiced today, however, was founded in the late 1940s after World War II, when musicians would visit veterans in hospitals and play music for them. Doctors and nurses began to notice emotional and physical improvement seemingly linked
to the music, and eventually began to hire professional musicians for more formalized music therapy. This was also notably the start of music therapy being integrated into mental healthcare, as this treatment was largely used for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder at this time. The techniques that music therapists employ in modern music therapy targeting mental health outcomes are actually quite diverse. Some prominent approaches clinicians are using today include having clients analyze song lyrics, write songs, sing in a group, improvise using musical instruments, dance, and
Brothers taking a break during the semester to destress with ice skating. (Pictured L to Right: Julia Nelsen, Mitch Ollier, Andrew Barrett, Grace Pierce, Tabitha Sexton, Elizabeth Shaner, Haleigh Oeser, Kalee Gannon, and Haley Uline)
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Gus Lake and Abbey Dorka take part in a masked up pumpkin painting event.
Bros enjoy some family bonding by going bowling. (Pictured L to R, Front Row: Sarah Miller, Sarah Wingo, Grace Pierce, Megan Zahursky, Back Row: McKenzie Pruitt, Adam LeMaster, Gus Lake, Brian Goeghagan, Owen Carpenter, Josiah Sawyer, Shelby Murray)
engage in music-assisted relaxation. Additionally, even within the world of mental health interventions, treatment goals vary considerably. Common goals include improving self-esteem, developing skills for self-expression and communication, improving mood, and coping with emotions. It can be used to treat a wide range of populations, as well; it has been shown to be effective in improving mental health in preschool-age children, adolescents, young adults, midlife adults as well as older adults, especially those with dementia.
Strategies/Techniques + How to Implement
Some of the strategies that our chapter has employed as a means of mini-music therapy are group singing, discussion of song lyrics and poetry, sharing music with our Brothers, and mindful listening to music. So much of what motivates our chapter right now is the promise of a future where we can make music together again. So, another project we are currently working on bringing to our chapter is a more creativity-based activity where Brothers have opportunities to express themselves and cooperatively improvise on different musical instruments. Drawing inspiration from the Ritual of the Second Degree, we hope this will be a way for Brothers to communicate with each other using the universal language of music. Ideal circumstances would see a set number of Brothers performing a simple backing track as others participate in groups or as individual performers to
create melodies and harmonies in real-time. Afterward, discussion begins and the performers can choose to talk through the music they made, or other Brothers can simply offer comments on the music. Not only could this provide a valuable emotional outlet for our Brotherhood, but it could also promote unity and cohesion through the chapter as we work together to create, enjoy, and discuss the thing that ties us all together: music.
Where to Get Help?
If you are looking for further resources on music therapy whether out of scientific interest or interest in possibly engaging in music therapy, here are some resources that may be helpful: American Music Therapy Association: https:// www.musictherapy.org Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday. com/us/therapy-types/music-therapy Certification Board for Music Therapists: https:// www.cbmt.org/ Additionally, if you think you or someone you know may be experiencing depression or would like resources regarding general mental health treatment, here are some resources for that, as well: SAMHSA National Helpline: +1 (800) 622-4357 The Trevor Project: + 1 (866) 488-7386 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: + 1 (800) 273-8255
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GRAND RAPIDS HITS ALL THE RIGHT NOTES
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rand Rapids, Michigan, your host city for the 2021 Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma National Convention, is an ideal setting for sharing ideas, fostering new directions, and strengthening the bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood. From top-notch meeting and hotel facilities to a wealth of things to see and do when the convention day is done, Grand Rapids is right in tune with your hopes for a memorable event. Situated halfway between Chicago and Detroit, at the junction of two major expressways, Grand Rapids is located within a day’s drive of half the U.S. population. Air travelers can fly into the Gerald R. Ford International Airport, which offers more than 100 flights daily via six airlines — including non-stop routes to/ from 30+ major markets. The airport is just a 20-minute drive from downtown Grand Rapids, the site of your host hotel and convention center. Streets throughout the region are easy to navigate, with smoothflowing traffic and quick travel times across town. Once you get downtown, you can take advantage of our free “DASH” shuttle bus service to make your way around the city center. The Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton is the headquarters hotel for your event. The Amway combines the opulently
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restored finery of the site’s original 1913 hotel with a sleek 29-story glass tower to create a luxurious backdrop for warm, residentially styled rooms and impeccable guest services. Hotel amenities range from an onsite spa and salon to numerous shops and restaurants, including Starbucks, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck and MDRD, a Spanishstyle eatery atop the Amway tower, which affords spectacular views of the city. The hotel is connected to the convention center (and various other hotels and attractions) by a climatecontrolled skywalk, so you can stay cool, dry and comfortable in any weather.
A WALKABLE, DELICIOUS DOWNTOWN
Venture out onto downtown sidewalks and you’ll encounter more than 120 restaurants within a 10-minute
stroll (or short bus ride) of your hotel and convention center. Thrillist has lauded Grand Rapids as Michigan’s best food city, and that accolade is supported by a dizzying range of downtown eateries. Many restaurants are staffed by graduates of downtown’s Secchia Institute for Culinary Education, one of the nation’s finest culinary schools. The city’s food culture is influenced by an abundance of family farms that supply fresh ingredients daily to area chefs and markets. The Downtown Market Grand Rapids highlights local food innovation by bringing 20+ artisan vendors and restaurants, hands-on cooking classes and an ever-changing schedule of creative food events together under one massive, greenhouse-covered roof. The Market is one stop on the Grand Rapids Food Trail, a self-guided tour of 50+ delicious destinations around the city. In addition to great food, downtown offers 30+ live music venues, unique shopping, a movie theater complex, free entertainment in public squares and parks, and a Riverwalk along and across the Grand River that flows behind the convention center. Downtown abuts Heritage Hill, one of the nation’s largest urban historic home neighborhoods. The Hill’s 1,300 buildings
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include majestic mansions built by 19th century lumber barons.
gypsum mines dating back to the 1830s.
Heritage Hill is one of eight distinctive neighborhoods easily accessible from downtown. From the Westside entertainment district to the boutiques of Uptown, from the diverse character of Southtown to the health focus of the Medical Mile, each neighborhood offers the opportunity to explore a different side of the city.
A 30-minute drive will also bring you to Michigan’s West Coast, a picturesque region dominated by the climate and recreation of Lake Michigan.
Downtown is also home to five excellent museums: the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives, Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids Children’s Museum and Grand Rapids Public Museum. Each shines a light on vital aspects of the local experience.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN
The John Ball Zoo is five minutes due west of downtown. One of the nation’s oldest urban zoos, it’s home to more than 2,200 animals and an assortment of adventuresome activities for all ages, from animal encounters to a zip line ride. Just across from the Zoo is a trailhead leading to Millennium Park, one of America’s largest urban green spaces. Here, you can hike and bike 20 miles of paved trails, fish in a lagoon, cool off in a giant splashpad playground, build sandcastles on a six-acre beach and swim, row or paddle in an inland lake. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is a 15-minute drive from the zoo. Named the best sculpture park in the world by LuxuryColumnist, FMG includes indoor and outdoor sculpture galleries and theme gardens — one just for kids — plus Michigan’s largest tropical conservatory and much more. Visitors can explore the grounds on their own or take an informative tram tour. There’s so much here, give yourself plenty of time to enjoy it all!
malls — such as Rivertown Crossings, Breton Village and Tanger Outlets — stock all the brand names you know and love. For one-of-a-kind merchandise, visit the neighborhood shopping districts of Ada, East Grand Rapids, Lowell, Uptown and Rockford.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
These big-city amenities are just minutes away from unspoiled nature in Grand Rapids. Millennium Park is one of 100+ close-by parks offering a range of hiking, biking, swimming, boating and fishing opportunities. The Fruit Ridge, a unique topographical feature just north of the city, is one of the world’s best growing regions. You can spend an afternoon driving from one family farm market to another for just-picked produce, fresh-baked sweets and other delectable goodies. If golf is your game, take your pick of 30+ courses within 30 minutes of downtown. One of the most enjoyable is just five minutes from the city center — The Mines golf course is built atop
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Kappa Kappa Psi would not be the fraternity it is today without the leadership, vision, and loyal support of our alumni and friends. Please accept our sincere thanks for your ongoing and loyal support. We want to make you aware that the donation lists you will see below are based on the last 15 years of computerized records. We value your contributions to the Fraternity and wish to have you recognized here accurately. If you have additions or corrections to this list, please contact Aaron Moore at hqacc@kkytbs.org. Strive For The Highest Society $50,000-$150,000
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WHY DOES
HBCULTURE MATTER
BY TAR-SHAE ODOM, SOUTHEAST DISTRICT PRESIDENT ZETA ETA - ΚΚΨ, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
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he question typically doesn’t get asked often, partially because some people don’t ever get to see the totally different styles of the HBCU bands or maybe they just don’t care. However, the question remains: why do they play like that? I asked myself that same question the first time I ever heard the Blue & Gold Marching Machine of North Carolina A&T vs. The Marching 101 of South Carolina State University. That was the day my middle school band director Brother Adrian Wright introduced me to the culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs. It was at that moment when I started to do more research on different HBCU schools. Finally, I made the decision on where I wanted to attend school to further my education: Bethune Cookman University. However, the decision was changed when I met the late Dr. Robert Lawrence from South Carolina State University. Growing up in a single parent household, I didn’t get to experience the HBCU lifestyle at an early stage in my life. My mother is a graduate of Benedict College and South Carolina State University; she would tell us bits and pieces of things she experienced during her time at those institutions. Personally, the most influential story she told was about becoming a sister of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. The cultural impact was there, but could I really call it an impact without even really seeing it for myself? It was then, my 9th grade year, that my high school band director took us to an HBCU homecoming at South Carolina State University. From that moment on I decided there was nothing stopping me from attending an HBCU school to continue my education.
Once I arrived as a freshman at SC State, I was welcomed with open arms first by two organizations, Tau Beta Sigma (TBS) and Kappa Kappa Psi (KKPsi). The sisters welcomed all the freshmen by showing band members around campus and where to register for band camp. Then the brothers would help all band members move into their dorm rooms. At first, I was confused; I wasn’t expecting upperclassmen, let alone men and women of both organizations to help someone like me. Their work didn’t just stop there with assisting us to move in,
but it continued throughout the entire school year. Once football season began, a lot of people not associated with the band assumed that we would stop working. That wasn’t the case at all: the brothers of Zeta Eta Chapter worked from the
month of July all the way up till the month of June during our annual High/Middle School Band Camp. In the fall of 2019, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and do something my freshman self would have never imagined: I decided to run for the Southeast District President position. I ran for that position not for myself, but because I saw there was more work to be done for our HBCU chapters. The traditions and the culture experience at our HBCU schools are like no other. The rich culture of campus life is also seen in our band programs; when that happens you see a team working together not just to make music, but to perpetuate the culture of our institution. Since our bands have such an important role in preserving the spirit of our HBCUs, KKPsi and TBS are important parts of our band programs. Ultimately, what many brothers not attending an HBCU don't understand is that the HBCU culture is more than just how we play, it affects how we gather. How has the HBCU culture impacted our brothers and our chapters of KKPsi? One brother from the Zeta Psi chapter says “the HBCU culture has shown me what a real brotherhood is.” Many people might say that a person can learn real brotherhood anywhere. That is not true at all; some people came into school as an only child depending on cousins or other friends out their family to step in as brothers for some of us. When brothers travel and visit other schools they want to feel welcomed and know that someone will be there. Another brother from the Iota Zeta chapter says “the HBCU culture provided role models that looked like me, and that’s what I wanted to be like.” I believe that the sense of brotherhood does not first start when you
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“THE HBCU CULTURE PROVIDED ROLE MODELS THAT LOOKED LIKE ME, AND THAT’S WHAT I WANTED TO BE LIKE.” become a brother of Kappa Kappa Psi; the first real brotherhood starts when you enter the band as a freshman. For the next four or five years, these same individuals that came in with you will either be with you till the end, or some of them may fall off on the wayside. The “HBCUlture” provides this sense of family when you first move into your dorm room. Often, we hear schools praise their football teams, basketball, or other programs on their campus; however, at an HBCU it’s all about the band! Regardless of the size of the band, HBCUs take pride in traditions like zero quarter before the game, halftime, and that 5th quarter at the end of the game. During my time at an HBCU, I’ve learned to put these three phases of our band’s day into a little analogy: zero quarter is your appetizer, halftime is your entree, and then your 5th quarter is your dessert. Attending an HBCU school allowed me to gain more understanding of my heritage and the meaning of home away from home. Many people that don’t understand or try to understand HBCUlture have a negative image of these schools simply because they are different. During our National Leadership Conference this summer I had the privilege to sit on a panel discussion with three phenomenal HBCU alumni brothers, Robert Bratcher, Rassi Elliot and Kalem Graham. On this panel I made a statement that I try to make sure I follow faithfully now, which is “Just Talk.” To understand the HBCUlture, one has to be willing to step outside of their comfort zone, be open to learning about new traditions, and most importantly, be willing to talk with students from HBCUs to learn about their experiences. In music, we learn to be open to new ideas, and in order to bond with HBCU brothers, one must be willing to be open minded and experience something different. What type of impact does KKPsi have on an HBCU Campus? We bring recognition to the fraternity because Kappa Kappa Psi is well represented on our campuses. Just like we bring enthusiasm to our bands, we work just as hard for Kappa Kappa Psi to be positively represented across campus. Attending an HBCU is already competitive because of the environment of the band scene; however, our campus organizations are more competitive because we are all driven to be better than we were yesterday. Being a
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brother of Kappa Kappa Psi on an HBCU campus is not as easy as it may seem; we go through many obstacles and hurdles just to be allowed to do things on campus in comparison to other Greek organizations. As brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi we don’t just exemplify precision marching and diligence on the practice field, but also in the classroom, other organizations on campus, and the community. From the start of freshman year we are taught the value of serving others prior to becoming brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi. The passion and drive found in our chapters doesn’t start when we become brothers, it starts our freshman year as rookies, freshman, or c.r.a.b.s (current rookie attaining bandsmen status). Nothing is given in life to you; we must earn the things we work for. Without having Kappa Kappa Psi at HBCUs, the student body will only know the “Divine 9, which will take away the connection from campus to the band. Without the HBCU influence on Kappa Kappa Psi, a powerful piece of tradition and culture would be missing from this fraternity. The traditions and spirit that exist within HBCU chapters can never be recreated. Without Kappa Kappa Psi on an HBCU campus a certain spark is missing from that band program. The band can be great beyond all means, but that true funk, swag, and enthusiasm is really missing. The HBCUlture matters to this Fraternity because we bring a different zeal and drive to improve our brotherhood, and our fraternity is truly made great when we value the diverse ways chapters serve their diverse communities and bands. Brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi, when you look into the history of the fraternity HBCU chapters have made big strides within our organization. However, the HBCUlture somehow has been overlooked and in many ways seems like it is trying to wash away. The National Council is working towards bringing more awareness and better understanding to our chapters. At the same time brothers you must show the action instead of talking about it. We have seen what has taken place within our country this year, and the power it has had on our fraternity. It is time for us to work together more now than ever to make sure that all our chapters are on an even playing field, and treated with the same respect. I leave you with this: hard conversations turn out to be the best conversations, so be willing to listen to one another, and most importantly, just talk!
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Chapter Cookbook by Avery Williams Eta Lambda - TBΣ University of Alabama at Birmingham
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n light of the pandemic, the Eta Lambda chapter of Tau Beta Sigma, much like many others, has been in search of meaningful activities to complete as a chapter while following social distancing and other safety guidelines. One activity, created by the Sisterhood Committee, was the idea of a chapter cookbook. The committee brought in well-loved recipes from current members and alumni, along with photos and side notes to personalize it and make it not only a cookbook but a relic of the chapter’s members, present and past, and the recipes, relationships, and memories cherished by them. The entire book was put together by the committee, including a title and cover page voted on by the chapter. The concept of a cookbook seemed like a novel idea to the committee, but it turned into something much more. The Sisterhood Committee has always done a great job with coming up with events and activities to unify the chapter, but this cookbook became more than that. The chapter was able to have alumni participate, contributing recipes that current members remembered fondly from past chapter potlucks. As the cookbook developed, the chapter decided to turn it into a fundraiser. Past and present members of the chapter and their loved ones have been able to order a copy for themselves. There’s even a chance that the chapter can base an activity or social off of the cookbook in the future; zoom cooking social, anyone? The Philosophical A concept related to the cookbook has come to mind as the chapter has put it together. Some food for thought, if you will. What makes a good cookbook? Though I myself have read few cookbooks and would hardly consider myself an expert, I think that there are some specific points that immediately come to mind: A good cookbook needs a heart, a soul. It needs to show through its pages, its words, its pictures that it was made of love and is full of cherished recipes that have played a role in many memories. It needs to tell you stories in its pages, not necessarily in long-winded narratives but in time-perfected recipes and notes about the traditions developed along with them. Next question: What makes a good recipe? A good recipe is well-worn, a handwritten page that is yellowed, creased, and rough around the edges. A good recipe is detailed and thorough; just reading it should make your mouth water. Now, maybe you saw my allegory here from a mile away, but I’d like to reflect on it nonetheless. Like a cookbook, what
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This is a promotional flyer for the cookbook fundraiser hosted by the Eta Lambda chapter of Tau Beta Sigma. The front page is pictured on the top right and an example page is on the bottom right featuring our Historian, Grace Ward. The cookbook was sold to the chapter’s members, alumni, and loved ones.
makes a good chapter? I think much of these details aren’t quite so different; a chapter needs to have a soul to it, a unifying drive to do what you can for yourself, for your sisters and brothers in the Bond, for your band, for your district, and for Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi as a whole. A chapter should be built on love for service and for each other, as mutual love and caring is what a sisterhood or brotherhood is for. A good chapter should leave its members with so many fond memories of their time in the Bond. Now, what makes a good brother or sister? Again, I think we can decide on a few similarities. A good brother or sister has worked hard for his or her chapter. He or she is devoted to the Bond and seeks out opportunities to improve upon his or herself and the world around him or her. A good brother or sister is a great representation of his or her brother and of the national organization as a whole. In the words of Julia Child, “Find something you're passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.” I am so thankful to be a part of the Bond with so many people doing everything they can to improve themselves and the world around them.
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BuckeyeThon
by Jamie Bossenbroek Chi - TBΣ Ohio State University
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espite the challenges that 2020 presented, social committee chair Colleen Conard of our Chi Chapter was able to reinstitute the Marching and Athletic Bands BuckeyeThon team, which had been inactive for several years. BuckeyeThon is the largest student-led philanthropy in Ohio and is dedicated to raising money and awareness for our local Children’s Miracle Network hospital, Nationwide Children’s. All proceeds go towards supporting patients in the Hematology, Oncology and Blood & Marrow Transport Unit through funding of clinical trials, psychosocial therapies, and research efforts. Every year, Buckeyethon works to support children with cancer through programs which “enhance the student experience, promote the value of philanthropy, establish a spirit of service, and cultivate relationships between students, faculty, staff, and community members.”
Sister Katie Reed designed a lovely logo for our Marching and Athletic Bands team, and through many recruitment efforts the group grew to 54 participants total! Members included sisters of Chi, brothers of Eta, marching and athletic band members, and students from the school of music, all brought together by a shared “generosity of mind, heart, and hand”. Fundraising initiatives varied greatly throughout the semester, including a t-shirt sale featuring our custom logo, the Day of Miracles where team members raised funds on social media, and individual ideas such as offering photoshoots in exchange for
donations. Chi was able to support the team by providing funding and advertising through our social media and monthly newsletter. This year, the Buckeyethon event was held virtually on November 21st, and featured an all-day Dance Marathon and live streaming of games like League of Legends, Among Us, and Rocket League. The Marching and Athletic Band team ended as the #8 top fundraising team out of 173 teams, and contributed $11,739 out of almost $622k raised and a total impact of over $2 million! We are so proud of our team and hope to continue this effort through Tau Beta Sigma in the future!
(left) Logo for the Marching and Athletic Bands BuckeyeThon Team, designed by sister Katie Reed (above) Several BuckeyeThon members met on Halloween to spend time with one of our BuckeyeThon kids (right) The BuckeyeThon event raised a total of $621,979.17 this year, with a total impact of $2,228,067.16
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Celebrating our 1946 Club and Century Club donors!
Century Club Members
Debra Crawford Timothy Greenwell Sami Kinnison Christopher Lukasik Nwachukwu Oputa Jennifer Scott Tiffany Singleton Olivia Stewart-Costa David Stookey Jessica Stookey
Being a monthly donor to the Tau Beta Sigma Trust Fund is one of the best ways to ensure the continued legacy and success of our organization. The Century Club is aimed at helping individuals begin a monthly giving journey. With a $9 per month contribution, individuals will reach $100 total in contributions to Tau Beta Sigma within one calendar year.
Through the 1946 Club, individuals contribute $19.46 monthly to sustain their support of the mission and ideals of Tau Beta Sigma. Melvin & Cathy Miles Zachary Rebarchek Bill & Kelly Eidson Evan Thompson Lance Coochyouma Melanie Meehan Scott & Carolyn Emily Donovan McCambridge Katherine Godwin Dollie O'Neill Debra Crawford Nicole Sanchez David & Karon Christina Dean Hammond Lisa Croston Leslie McClure Glenn & Debbie Leslie Gartin Baker Jean Newman Jonathan Markowski Kathryn Kelly
1946 Club Members
#givingtuesday was December 1, 2020, people around the world will come together to celebrate generosity and make an impact. We are incredibly grateful to the following donors and their dedication to Tau Beta Sigma. They have helped to create and continue to ensure the legacy of our organization, the Trust, and the programs funded by the Tau Beta Sigma Board for Trustees for years to come!
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Chelsea Rasing Shannon Lotti David Alexander, Jr. Kellie Leitz Shalyn Nystrom Zara Simpson Jessica Smith Holli Hartman Maisha Paggett Christina Uili Sue Robash Carr Ted McCadden Erika Pope Adrienne Rall Abby Olson Abby Rogish Adrienne Rall Alexis Ashleigh Allison Leemann Amber Scott Andy Melvin Ann Gunby Anonymous Ashlyn Simmons Bonnie Henry Bonnie Schuler Brandon Proffitt Brett Steinbrink Brianna Mitchell Brianna Upton Brooke Lee Camilla M. Stasa Cathy Miles Chelsea Rasing Chris Foster Christina Uili Christopher Lukasik Connie Reishus Daniel George Danielle Blackwell David Hammond
Marisa Lunde Daniel George Kimbi Sigle Dawn Farmer Morgan Darling Nora Jones Thea Murphy Katie Rixon Amber Scott Tyra Yiare Caleb Morris Chris Foster
Dawn Farmer Deanna Coleman Debbie Baker Debbie Holman Debbie Kaplan Deborah Andrews Deon Hill Diana Hill Diana Meyer Dilane Pinnix Dollie O'Neill Dominic Alati Donald Twite Edward Savoy Emily Donovan Emily Gunby Erika Pope Eva Robb Evan Thompson Gabrielle Duhamel Wright Glenn & Debbie Baker Holli Hartman Hollie Randall Ian Johnson James Razzo
Continue your Tau Beta Sigma journey by giving back as part of our monthly giving clubs. To join the Century Club visit:
www.tbsigma.org/ centuryclub
To join the 1946 Club visit:
www.tbsigma.org/1946club
Jason Dornbush Jeffrey Makinster Jen DiBenedetto Jonathan Markowski Judy Dulcich Julie Bruns Julie Rogish Justin Brady Karah Jones Karis Easter Karissa Longo Karon Hammond Kate Shortal Katie Langley Katie Rixon Katy Summerhill Ken Corbett Kim Godwin Kris Wright Lai Simmons Laura Cooke Lauren Cichocki Lauren Walker Leeann Jones Wieser Leigh Sanderoff Lennie Ambelang Leslie Gartin
Leslie Mcclure Lisa Croston Lisa Gingerella Mali Glaister Malinda Matney Marie Tully Scilacci Marissa Archuleta Mary Godwin Mary Grace Shearon Mary Jo Papich Megan Fryburger Melanie Meehan Mia Grant Miranda Tendick Monica Franklin Monika Monk Morgan Darling Nate Lawson Nathan Tendick Nick Bodin Nick Cohen Nicole Sanchez Nikki Latasha Nora Jones Pam Newman Patricia Brogan Peter Burke
Rachel Emery Dawson Rachel Sanderoff Renea Cartee Rita Olin RJ Gammon Rosalyn McDonald Sami Kinnison Sandy Hollis Scott & Carolyn McCambridge Scott Evans Shalyn Guthery Skylar Buffington Stacy Lynn Steve Nelson Stevi Casey Ted McCadden Thea Murphy Tonia Boger Val Jardon Wendy Norris Yolanda Blackwell
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Generosity of mind, heart and hand…
The rich history and legacy of Tau Beta Sigma thrives and continues to grow thanks to the loyalty and passion of all who have financially supported the organization. On behalf of the Tau Beta Sigma Board of Trustees, we wish to extend our sincerest gratitude to the following individuals for their total contributions across the years.
Wava Banes Founder Society $20,000 - $49,000 Alan Harriet Max Mitchell
Crown Pearl Society $10,000 - $19,999
Glenn & Debbie Baker Wava Banes Henry Kelly Collaborative Medicine
Golden Lyre Circle $5,000 - $9,999 Lisa Croston Bill & Kelly Eidson Kathryn Kelly Melvin & Cathy Miles Jean Newman
Red Rose Circle $1,000 - $4999 Glenn and Debbie Baker Justin Brady Gretchen Buchen Sue Robash Carr Lance Coochyouma Ken Corbett Jen DiBenedetto Emily Donovan Judith Krech Dulcich Dawn Farmer Chris Foster Leslie Gartin Danny George Kathy Godwin Network for Good Chris Gordon
David & Karon Hammond Patsy Hejl Reese Henry Debbie Kaplan Christopher Lukasik Jonathan Markowski Heather Marshall Marc Martinez Scott & Carolyn McCambridge Wendy McCann Leslie McClure Donna McCormick Rosalyn McDonald Melanie Meehan Do Not List in Podium Shalyn Nystrom David Oakley Dollie O'Neill Catherine Oster Elaine Ostrander Erika Pope Adrienne Rall Zack Rebarchek Kathy T. Rider Carla A. Robinson Nicole Sanchez April Sansing Scott Sergeant Kimbi Sigle Jessica Smith Frank Stubbs & Tom Lee Sandra Weese Janet West Miller Leeann Jones Wieser Kris Wright
White and Blue Circle $500 - $999 Marcos Alvarez Lennie Ambelang Courtney Biagas Meredith Brazzell Beth Bronk
Sky Buffington Paula Crider Jason Dornbush Kevin Earnest Ed Elsea Paypal Giving Fund Tim Greenwell Lois Gribler Kim Hamilton Holli Hartman Sami Kinnison Carol Kruse Katie Langley Allison Leeman Marla Lewiski Marisa Lunde Malinda Matney Ted McCadden Peter Murray Steven C. Nelson Maisha Paggett Norma Parrish Theresa Powell Linda Rae Connie Reishus Ashlyn Simmons Zara Simpson Tiffany Singleton Kelly Sipko Mary Stuart Chelsea Zuniga
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Joint Charity Livestream Shatters All Expectations! by Callie Christiansen Nu Mu - ΚΚΨ Kennesaw State University
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n October 10th, 2020, the Nu Mu Chapter of KKY and the Iota Psi Chapter of TBS put together one of the most challenging but most rewarding events in our six years of being established: an eight and a half hour charity live stream. Due to the Covid circumstances we find ourselves in, our chapters needed to think well beyond the boundaries of our boxes to find events that were fun and entertaining for brothers, sisters, and potential MC's alike that still stood alongside our purposes and ideals. 2020 has been a relatively warm climate overall with progressive movements, need for change, and doing our best to work with one another through all the challenges the year has thrown our way. We wanted to donate to an (top) Sisters finishing the Blind Fold Make Up Challenge. (bottom) The Sight Reading Challenge. organization we felt supported these changes and ideals, and so our funds were to go to the Atlanta Solidarity Fund, an organization that provides assistance for arrestees unable to pay bail or other expenses when wrongfully arrested for exhibiting their rights to protest. We didn’t go into the big day with the highest of hopes in terms of donations. This quickly changed when we reached our largest threshold about an hour and a half in. Our energy and hopes soared immediately, and everything continued to move from there. By the end of the day, we had raised $776.35 total with the amount of money both chapters had left over from their own set budgets. A lot went on behind the scenes to ensure that this project was as successful as we were expecting to make it. Temporary committees formed to focus on the main aspects of the event: entertainment, tech, donations, brothers and sisters who wanted to participate. and advertising. Donations quickly molded into the tech team’s The entertainment team didn’t disappoint. Brothers and responsibility and advertising became a responsibility for all sisters who couldn’t be there for the livestream were able to brothers and sisters. Entertainment worked through what events participate by sending a recording of themselves performing we had planned for the stream, how long they were expected to a piece on their instruments which played throughout the first last, what challenges would be in between for reaching donation half of the stream. Committee members hosted different events goals, what kinks needed reworking, and assigning events to and brought great amounts of energy to keep everyone going.
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(from top to bottom) Boss in our Dungeons and Dragons one shot. Nu Mu VPM Ice Bucket Challenge Threshold. Brothers and Sisters during our Game Session.
From a DnD one shot to a Whose Line Is It Anyway style event, to the pumpkin popping challenges and the gum challenge, there were plenty of laughs and share moments of joy that made up the core essence of the livestream. The tech team worked very hard to ensure that everything behind the scenes never created an issue when it came time for the livestream. A majority of the issues with the livestream revolved around getting donations and followers to be accurately shown during the livestream, along with making it visually appealing. While these issues did not take a lot of time to resolve, creating a unified aesthetic for the stream took the longest amount of time and required thoughtful insight. The appearance of the livestream was created using Adobe Photoshop, in which the colors used represented both Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma. The Twitch account itself also had careful planning and consideration, with the banners, donation pages, and information about Kappa Kappa Psi.
The greatest thing to come out of this event for us was both our chapters working together. Everyone had lots of fun seeing each other's faces (even if it was just through Zoom) and interacting with one another throughout all the planned events and even some of the challenges. In those eight hours, it felt Covid didn’t exist. Everything felt like old times, being able to come together and work on something for someone else. This being our most successful joint “fundraiser” also gives us plenty of stories to pass down in both organizations, and it’s truly a milestone of our unity. We hope more chapters can try something like this as well and see just as much success. It would be great to see this kind of event help fund band programs across the country or achieve deeper levels of community outreach. It's an event a lot of us still think about and talk about amongst one another. We’ll definitely be trying this again, and we’ll only continue to improve from here on.
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Student NEWS
Taking a Line During a Pandemic by Jenna Zottoli Iota Lambda - TBΣ University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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his has been an unconventional year with many challenges. The Sisters of Iota Lambda decided to face those challenges head-on and not only complete them but conquered them as well. Iota Lambda welcomed two new sisters this semester completely virtually. It is a challenge to cross a line but to cross a line entirely online; that takes commitment and patience. Our VPM, Eva Moyer, led the way by working relentlessly over the summer preparing events and lesson plans. “Taking a line online has taught our chapter how to be flexible. From virtual rituals, delivering bids at greater distances, creating a probate over Zoom, and much more, we have been able to preserve our traditions in new creative ways and successfully initiate two new members! I’m proud of our chapter for taking on this challenge and proving to ourselves that we can always adapt and grow” states Eva. Membership education classes and probate practice occurred solely on Zoom. Over the weeks, we faced internet trouble, faulty microphones, feedback issues, awkward silences, and people talking while they were muted. These issues usually do not occur when educating new members yet our Phi Line and our Membership committee persevered. Grace Foland, our Ace, felt that it was strange to communicate in a virtual setting but it was enjoyable to get to know the sisters and learn about the Sisterhood. Taking a line during a pandemic can be awkward as you are unable to be in person and talk to someone face-to-face. It takes longer to form friendships in a virtual setting; this was one of the main challenges that were conquered this semester. Eden Gordon, our deuce, thought that although crossing virtually was not ideal it was fun and productive thanks to our Membership committee. Our new sisters maintained a positive attitude and adapted to any situation that they faced. When it came down to probate, it was questioned whether the chapter should just make a “Reveal Video” to welcome the new sisters. It was decided that the Phi Line deserved a probate
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"Paddle Reveal" (left to right; Ava Smith, Eden Gordon, Eva Moyer, Grace Foland, Joshlyn Monley) "Phi Line" (left to right; Grace Foland, Eden Gordon)
just like the sisters before them. A virtual probate took a lot of effort from the new members, the Membership committee, and from the chapter. In the end, the Phi Line Probate was just as spectacular as an in-person probate. The probate occurred over Zoom and was streamed to Facebook Live. This was an amazing way to showcase our new members and reach a lot of people. An online probate allowed several chapters, alumni, and family members to attend.
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Responding to Adversity by Theta Sigma Theta Sigma - TBΣ Miles College
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t Miles College adversity hit the school hard, affecting the male students and some members of the Purple Marching Machine . There was a dormitory fire that happened on August 25th of 2020 causing the evacuation of the building and loss of valuables for some. This was unforeseen and incomparable to anything that has happened on any campus. This fire happening caused some members of the Purple Marching Machine to jump from their third and fourth floor rooms hurting themselves in the process. The fire affected those gentlemen in many ways, some lost everything, some were emotionally scared, and some were stressed about where they were going to sleep. However, we assessed the situation for what it was at the time and members of Purple Marching Machine, Tau Beta Sigma, and Kappa Kappa Psi were witnessed helping and assisting with the catching those who had to jump from windows and making sure everyone was taken care of given everything that was going on. During this disastrous time the campus was in a depressed state and in desperate need of some supportive arms. The day following the campus fire, sisters of the Theta Sigma chapter of Tau Beta Sigma and brothers of the Kappa Kappa chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi assisted in gathering donations for those that lost their belongings in the fire such as: Toiletries, pillows, covers, canned goods, clothes and shoes. Later that evening of August 26th the beautiful ladies of the Tau Beta Sigma served dinner to the members in the band who were affected by the fire. Along with them being fed, we played music and were even able to fellowship, bringing music and good spirits to those who may have been feeling discouraged with the recent events. We even have donations from neighboring schools and chapters. The members of Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi from Alabama State University visited and donated some items to assist with this tragedy. We took this time to let those on campus affected by the fire know we are here for them and in this time of need we care about them. Most importantly we wanted them to know we as their peers will contribute what we can and when we can.
(top) Members of Theta Sigma and Delta Theta in the Miles College band room after they brought their donations to aid in the men affected by the fire. (bottom) Soror Brittany William and Soror Sarah Martin packaging up toothbrushes, toothpaste and deodorant to pass out to those who need it. They are assisted by the brothers of Kappa Kappa.
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Kappa Kappa Perseveres Through Covid by Undra J. Porter & Jarius E. Johnson Kappa Kappa - ΚΚΨ Miles College
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all 2020, The Kappa Kappa Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi continued to Strive for Highest during the Covid-19 pandemic. By following the Pivot Virtual Operations guide set forth by the national council and the covid-19 policies written and implemented by our outstanding Director of bands Professor Willie J Snipes. August came and the chapter began to work. Transitioning from a colony to an operating chapter in this time had its challenges, but nothing can or will stop our chapter from flourishing. During August, Brother Lebarron Mcwhorter held a virtual leadership Seminar for the section leaders of the Purple Marching Machine. This seminar was to prepare the leaders of our band for this upcoming year. With this being the year of Covid, of course, band operations were different. Only rehearsing twice a week, spending every rehearsal in sectional practice. Our student leaders had to be prepared to lead their sections productively and safely during this period. In September the Kappa Kappa chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi and Theta Sigma Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma had the opportunity to serve the Birmingham community. We Partnered With Brother Edward Maddox and received boxes of fresh fruits and veggies to distribute among the community. Over 300 Boxes of fresh produce every Tuesday for September. The Chapter participated in a community-wide cleanup with councilor Wardine Alexander and 98.7Kiss FM in district seven of Birmingham, Alabama. The brothers had a great time cleaning up
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the Birmingham community. Showing that we don’t just serve our band but our community as well. Kappa also encouraged our student body to register to vote at the Voters Registration Fair, hosted by Miles College. The Kappa Kappa chapter practices being gracious leaders and extended helping hands when needed. This semester our school held a Greek cookoff. We did not only participate but dominated with our Krucial Grilled Chicken. On more than one occasion we feed the student body, alumni, and current brothers and sisters, as well as directors with a variety of food choices, and entertainment. Big shout out to Brother Timothy Bryant for his skills behind the grill. During the Halloween holiday, the chapter was asked to participate in a Honk for Halloween parade at the senior citizen home at Caregivers of Pleasant Grove. Dewayne Williams, the activities director allowed us to participate in the event. The Kappa Kappa chapter formed a Psi pep band for the event. The band also extended its Membership to the members of the Purple
Marching Machine for fellowship and other advances. The looks on the senior citizens' faces made us all realize why we were there. Those smiles were stretching from ear to ear. Senior citizens weren't the only ones kappa kappa was serving this semester. Some Brothers got together with some sorors that helped out the band at Pleasant Grove High School. After serving in the band room, the full chapter came to support our brother and director of Pleasant Grove, Matthew Goodman, and his band on their game against Mae Jemison High School. The Chapter ended the semester by participating in the Angel Tree Program. The chapter will sponsor one child this Christmas to make sure that it is enjoyable and memorable. Even though we are going through trying times, Kappa Kappa continues to stimulate campus leadership and provide a pleasant and helpful social experience for all engaged. We are starting now, planning on new wonders and heights for next semester.
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District Articles
Fall 2018
Allison Leemann - Northeast District Counselor - ΤΒΣ
Kicking Off a Year of Support and Success
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n May 2020 the Northeast District Council facilitated a meeting for Chapter Presidents to kick off their terms. This event was the first realization of a longterm goal for the District: To host events over the summer focused on leadership development and Chapter operations. Though there have been many challenges to how we operated as an organization, this year has also presented opportunities to connect in new ways by bringing members together virtually. It felt more important in this year of uncertainty to provide resources and create a space to connect and learn from one another. The goals for the event was simple - to provide checkpoints and resources to be successful as a President and to review the “Big TBSigma Timeline” with month-tomonth operational focuses. The Council accomplished both of these goals; however, it is between the sections of this agenda where I believe the real impact of the virtual session occurred. Each participant was asked to share their reason for running for President. There were many similar responses as well as a few that stood out: “I want my Chapter to make an impact on campus,” “we have recently had trouble executing events, and I want us to be successful moving forward,” and “the Chapter has had trouble balancing our business and informal communication, so I’d like to create distinct space for work and fun for members.” Hearing from our student leaders about what they hope to accomplish and where they seek to improve is always my favorite part of any event. When an individual shares their experience, a challenge, or a question, a space opens for others to listen and to provide guidance and support. In that moment, connection is made possible and, for our event, the beginnings of the Chapter President support system was formed!
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The Chapter Presidents have taken the spirit of our Ideals of “generosity of mind, heart, and hand” and “fortitude and courage” to a new level during this challenging time. Throughout this year they have continued to rely upon one another in answering questions, talking through challenges, and in extending their connection beyond the Presidents to their Chapters with shared meetings and events. This process of building connections, learning from one another, and offering support when needed is the core of what makes Tau Beta Sigma continuously grow and to improve each day. In this year of uncertainty, I am proud to see that our Chapter leaders continue to rise to the occasion, overcome challenges, and find ways to connect with one another, for Tau Beta Sigma and For Greater Bands.
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Leslie Gartin, Vice President For Communication & Recognition - TBΣ
National Articles
The Difference Between Thriving and Struggling Communities “The difference between a broken community and a thriving one is the presence of women who are valued.”
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- Michelle Obama
hink about this quotation. How would you apply it to your chapter? How do we value one another better?
Now that I’ve got you digging deep down in your brain to answer these questions, let’s focus on chapter strength. You’re possibly thinking lots of things, like “how do I make sure we’re ok when we can’t be in the same room as one another?” It’s definitely possible to evaluate and improve your chapter, just a different way than you’ve done before. There’s so much we get from each other when we’re together physically. It’s possible to pick up on those vibes via Zoom, but it just takes a different brainset and more attention to detail. Now more than ever, we have to watch out for one another. At this point, it’s so difficult but crucial to hold one another up. During the dozens of Virtual Ritual Experiences I’ve been a part of this semester and last, chapter morale is easy to pick up on. You as a chapter absolutely know if everything is functioning well. It is your job to maintain that functionality, to step up and do what it takes to give everyone a valued purpose in the organization. This does not matter if you are chapter President or a Membership Candidate. We must all do our part. To function properly, you must find strength in one another. Virtually, this is more difficult to do, but still completely doable. When was the last time you had a phone conversation with a friend? A simple email? Build those connections, those relationships that are crucial for one’s well-being. Take time to listen. I understand it’s easier said than done. But isn’t your chapter and Tau Beta Sigma worth it? One’s physical AND mental health are so important. Usually, one type of health models the other. Look for warning signs, and take the time
to listen. Have you ever had a ten minute vent session with a friend, and you feel physically lighter? Afterwards, doesn’t it feel like the best ten minutes you spent that day? Remember those feelings, and lift others up with you. To be a leader, it takes a village of people. I find strength in my fellow National Council members, and find the joy in working with them every day. We have such a fantastic network of amazing leaders and people in this organization. A huge shout out to our Chapter Visitation Assistant Crew for their consistent work to make this organization better. Props to the District Counselor Crew for their tenacity and deep love for the organization that pushes them to encourage each one of their chapters every day. These two “boots on the ground” groups build those positive relationships to keep the work of College Bands going. I’m so lucky to have all these incredible people even know my name, and be given the opportunity to learn from each one of them. Here’s your Chapter challenge: skip the next chapter meeting (or make sure the agenda is precise and take 15 minutes at the end of the meeting). Celebrate one another. Vent to one another. Make sure every person is heard. This could be as simple as giving every member one minute to say whatever they want. You could take one minute and write something you admire about that person, and put it in the chat. I guarantee you will see burdens lift, and smiles erupt. It’s such an amazing moment to experience. I am so inspired by each one of our members. We as a National Council are so motivated by the student leadership of this organization that we continue to keep working for you, and bringing our best. I can’t wait to see everyone in Grand Rapids this summer. It’s going to be AMAZING.
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In Loving Memory
In Memory of Dr. Frederick C. Tillis by Mikhaela Houston Delta Delta - TBΣ University of Massachusetts Amherst
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n May 3, 2020 the world lost a true “giant of a man”. Dr. Frederick C. Tillis was a person who seemed to do everything with a sense of greatness and pride. He was a jazz saxophonist. He was a professor of music. He was a poet. He was the Vice Chancellor of Affirmative Action. He was the Director of the Fine Arts Center. He was the co-founder and director of Jazz in July. Yet most of all, he was my mentor, dear friend and Honorary Little Sister. I am not sure if there enough words to honor this man, but I will try. Dr. Tillis was born in Galveston, Texas on January 5, 1930. He was received his bachelors degree from Wiley College, and then received his M.A. and PhD. in music composition from the University of Iowa. He then taught at Grambling State University and Kentucky State University before being recruited to the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1970. That is when his magic started to touch the University. I first met Dr. Tillis while I was working in the Provost’s Office in 1989. I had noticed this very kind, quiet black gentleman coming in and out of the office every so often, who always said hello and had a smile. When I found out the positions he held at the university, I was pleasantly surprised. It was refreshing to see a face like mine in the higher echelons of the University. Eventually, I worked as one of his student assistants in the Office of Affirmative Action. It was at this time I was struggling with personal issues: How do I get “in touch” with my black identity? Should I transfer to a HBCU? Why am I not accepted by the other black students on campus, almost to the point
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of being heckled? Dr. Tillis gave me the most valuable advice I treasure to this day – keep doing what you are doing. Don’t pay attention to what those other kids are saying. They only see WHAT you are – They don’t know WHO you are. What you are doing in marching band is valuable, along with your desire to graduate. You are exactly where you need to be, and don’t give up. (Many years later, I figured out why he was a great proponent of marching band – Dr. Tillis happened to be on the search committee which brought George Parks to campus in 1977.) A few years later, I took an opportunity to be the full-time undergraduate secretary in the Department of Music and Dance. This brought me closer to Fred’s genius on the musical end of campus, and I was in awe of the others he convinced to be on the faculty like Max Roach and Billy Taylor. His classical and jazz compositions are thought provoking works of art which remain true and relevant to this day. Dr. Tillis embodied the Five Qualities and Eight Essential Factors which guide our sorority and that is why he became an honorary member of the Delta Delta chapter on December 8, 1991. His kindness and generosity were paramount in assisting me through rather rough times in college. His loyalty and courage would lead to ad-hoc meetings “beneath the bleachers” during music department meetings, which led to the development of the jazz program. His interest in the Art of Music led him being a prolific composer, poet and saxophone player. I could say so much more about Dr.
Tillis, and I hope I was able to give you a little taste of what an incredible man he was. I urge you to look up his webpage at http://www.fredtillis.com, or look at his collections of papers, poetry and compositions housed at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Libraries http://findingaids.library.umass.edu/ead/ mufs156. There is not a day that passes in which I don’t think about my honorary little Sister – may he rest well. Mikhaela (Mikki) Houston University of Massachusetts Amherst Class of 1997 Delta Delta, Life Member
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DR. ALEXANDER ARMAND LESUEUR
DESMOND K. JONES
PAUL GERARD CHAMBERS
JAMES R. WALLACE
CHERYL ALBRECHT ROTHKOPF
PRESTON ANDREW SPENCER
CHRISTIAN PERRY
PATRICK ALLEN DRYBURG
ROBERT ALAN SEEGMILLER
HAYES GIPSON
DR. JOHN WALTER STEWART
WENDELL OSCAR EVANSON
DONNA (CUDE) HARRINGTON
MELINDA JOYCE ROELLIG
AMY S. WALP
VICKI LYNNE CRUTCHFIELD
DAVID MARTINEZ
DAMIAN WAYNE MCCLINTON
CLIFFORD M. GRONFUR
NORMAN GLYNN WELLS
EPSILON LAMBDA (ΚΚΨ) WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY July 10, 2020
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ETA KAPPA (ΚΚΨ) ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY October 22, 2020
DELTA PI (ΚΚΨ) MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY November 3, 2020
EPSILON XI (TBΣ) TROY UNIVERSITY November 10, 2020
BETA (TBΣ) TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY December 7, 2020
MU (ΚΚΨ) UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA January 17, 2021
ZETA UPSILON (ΚΚΨ) TROY UNIVERSITY August 27, 2020
ZETA UPSILON (TBΣ) WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY OF PA October 3, 2020
ZETA TAU (ΚΚΨ) CAMERON UNIVERSITY October 28, 2020
BETA GAMMA (ΚΚΨ) LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY November 3, 2020
THETA PSI (TBΣ) UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE November 15, 2020
EPSILON KAPPA (ΚΚΨ) ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY January 4, 2021
GAMMA PHI (ΚΚΨ) STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY February 3, 2021
DELTA PSI (ΚΚΨ) PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY September 2, 2020
ZETA XI & THETA NU (ΚΚΨ) TYLER JR COLLEGE & NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA October 17, 2020
ALPHA (ΚΚΨ) OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY October 31, 2020
THETA PHI (ΚΚΨ) THETA THETA (TBΣ) HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY November 6, 2020
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A Health & Safety Thank You by Christopher A. Lukasik, Chapter Visitation Assistant
By the time of this article’s publishing, we will likely be a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and the disruptions that the pandemic has caused to our Sorority and Fraternity have been felt by all. As we have learned, COVID-19 is not your typical flu, and has significantly overwhelmed our healthcare system. Decisions on how we interact with each other are made to hopefully lighten the burden on the healthcare system and our medical providers, which is why we social distance and the recommendations to suspend all in-person chapter activities was made for the Fall 2020 term. It all boils down to keeping people distanced from one another so you are staying healthy and by extension, not requiring hospital care. It goes without saying that COVID-19 is dangerous, and new research out of Johns Hopkins University has shown that nearly everyone is susceptible. If you have ever emailed the Health and Safety Task Force, I very likely have read your email, if not also responded to it -- there’s a team of us who manage the email box. Emails from students about the pandemic have shown me the mentalities you have taken towards the ongoing health crisis. I am both impressed and relieved to see that our students are taking this seriously and that great care is being taken for each other’s safety. Our students have shown genuine care about each other’s physical and mental safety throughout this time. That said, I am in no way surprised that our students take this seriously because time and time again, our students prove themselves to be professionals who critically think through problems, even problems as big as the pandemic. Until a vaccine is available and true herd immunity can be achieved, we need to continue showing these skills of critical thinking when crafting our chapters’ plans and activities, and keep each other safe. I cannot thank our students enough for taking these recommendations with stride and quickly adapting to what needs to happen to keep everyone safe and healthy. I ask that you continue showing superior leadership throughout the pandemic and continue to stay apart until it is safe to be together again. We are here to talk through any questions you may have. Feel free to email us at healthandsafety@tbsigma.org or healthandsafety@kkpsi.org.
The official publication of Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma
KAPPA KAPPA PSI NATIONAL OFFICERS
TAU BETA SIGMA NATIONAL OFFICERS
President Marco Krcatovich, II mkrcatov@kkpsi.org
President Adrienne Rall adrienne@tbsigma.org
Vice President for Colonization & Membership Jessica Lee jessicalee@kkpsi.org
Vice President for Colonization & Membership Erika Pope erikapope@tbsigma.org
Vice President for Programs Michael Napolitano mnapolitano@kkpsi.org
Vice President for Special Projects Siobhan Wilkes siobhan@tbsigma.org
Vice President for Student Affairs Bang Co bangco@kkpsi.org
Vice President for Communications & Recognition Leslie Gartin lesler@tbsigma.org
Vice President for Professional Relations Anthony M. Falcone afalcone2@unl.edu
Vice President for Professional Relations Dr. Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin tonya@tbsigma.org
KKΨ Alumni Association Board of Directors Chair Dr. Nicholas Rorrer nrorrer@gmail.com
TBΣ Alumni Association Chair Chris Foster bandchris@tbsigma.org
Immediate Past President Evan L. Thompson evan@kkpsi.org
Immediate Past President Jonathan L. Markowski jonathanmarkowski@tbsigma.org
Board of Trustees Danny A. George, Chair; Eric B. Morson, Vice Chair; Adam Cantley; Jack D. Lee; Edward Savoy; Evan Thompson, Immediate Past President; Marco Krcatovich, II (ex-officio)
Board of Trustees Carolyn McCambridge, Chair; Dr. Dawn Farmer, Vice Chair; Kathy Godwin; Rosalyn McDonald; Holli Hartman; Jason Dornbush; Jonathan Markowski, Immediate Past President; Janet West Miller (Life); Adrienne Rall (ex-officio)
KAPPA KAPPA PSI DISTRICT GOVERNORS
TAU BETA SIGMA DISTRICT COUNSELORS
Midwest Denali D. Pearce-Alt denali529@sbcglobal.net Jennifer Pitts-Taylor pittstaylor@kkpsi.org
Midwest Shalyn Guthery shalyn@tbsigma.org Zack T. Rebarchek zrebarchek@gmail.com
North Central Marc D. Renaud mrenaud@kkpsi.org Tammi J. Ramsey tammi@kkpsi.org
North Central Carrie M. Webster carrielund2344@gmail.com Kellie M. Leitz kellie.leitz@gmail.com
Northeast Sarah Fitzgerald Fitzlamb@kkpsi.org Dr. Brad Townsend btownsend@athletics.pitt.edu Rassii Elliott rassii.elliott@gmail.com
Northeast Dr. Ted McCadden tedmccadden@tbsigma.org Allison M. Leemann allisonleemann@gmail.com
Southeast Arupa Gopal agopal@kkpsi.org Kalem Graham kalem.graham@gmail.com Dr. Craig Aarhus caarhus@colled.msstate.edu Southwest Toni Castle tonicastle@kkpsi.org Andy Melvin andy@kkpsi.org Clinton J. Wieden wieden@kkpsi.org Western Charlene A. Ronne charleneronne@kkpsi.org Erik Marrs erikmarrs@kkpsi.org
Southeast Neil Bleiweiss neilbleiweiss@tbsigma.org Kelsey E. Reilly kelsey@tbsigma.org Amber Scott amberscott_tbs@yahoo.com Southwest Ashlyn Simmons ashlyn@tbsigma.org Kathy Webster kat5525@yahoo.com Katie Rixon katierixon@tbsigma.org Western Alexis Holladay alexis@tbsigma.org Sarah Cox sarahcox@tbsigma.org
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Complete above and return with old address label to: Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma P.O. Box 849, Stillwater, OK 74076-0849
PODIUM & BATON INDEXING PROJECT The Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma history and archives teams are excited to announce a project to index the joint publication of our organizations, The Podium. The Baton is the early year’s publication for Kappa Kappa Psi and is included in this indexing project. The history of our organizations comes alive when you look back at older editions of the publications. As part of the process to document the history of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma, we are embarking on this project now so that by 2019 we will be in the position to provide a documented history of our organizations. If you would like to assist in this project, please contact Aaron Moore at hqacc@kkytbs.org. You will be able to do this indexing on your on time and schedule. You will be asked what edition of the Podium or Baton you would like to index (possibly the years you were an active member). We will send you that edition as a PDF document, along with an Excel file to document the issue, instructions, and an example issue.
STRENGTH IN THEThank ART OF BANDS you for supporting Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta
JULY 13-16, 2021
Sigma. We hope you will see the value in this project and commit to indexing one or more issues.