What’s Next for Communication & Recognition?

The Crafting of Tau Beta Sigma's New Vision Statement

By Allison Leemann National Vice President for Communication & Recognition, TBΣ

At the beginning of this biennium, members of the National Leadership Team participated in a series of exercises to update the Tau Beta Sigma Vision Statement and establish our strategic plan for the next 10 years. These plans are the roadmap the Sorority will follow in an effort to support our Mission and Vision.

While the Sorority’s communication efforts evolve each year with new approaches to social media platforms, content styles, and more, through our strategic plan we can also look forward to an expansion of our partners and efforts to highlight the great work of Tau Beta Sigma in the following areas:

Partner with professional music and non-profit organizations for events, recognition efforts, and resource sharing. In an effort to bring the most resources and connections possible to our programs and members, Tau Beta Sigma will partner with similarly Mission-driven organizations in the support of music, band programs, and women in music. These groups may focus in areas such as, but not limited to: marching ensemble and musician wellness, women’s empowerment, diversity and equity, and educator associations. Partnership can benefit our National Programs by building “on the ground” connections between organizations and Chapters as well as sharing resources and hosting events at the District and National levels.

Be recognized for programs and operations in professional and musical organizations.

This year, Tau Beta Sigma, submitted for several awards from the Professional Fraternity Association. We were selected for the Career Achievement Award on behalf of Mr. Melvin Miles, retired Director of Bands for Morgan State University and Past National President for Kappa Kappa Psi, and for the Community Service Award on behalf of the Alpha Omega Chapter at Florida State University. It was exciting to have our national leaders and Active members celebrated in our larger fraternal community. This spirit of Achievement encourages greater participation and innovation in our service to our band programs and communities.

For the coming decade, Tau Beta Sigma will seek opportunities to celebrate the achievements of our programs and our members. This requires awareness of the work taking place by members at the Chapter and District level, researching opportunities for recognition with partner and community organizations, and dedicating resources to prepare application materials.

Celebrate Tau Beta Sigma member's achievements and accomplishments as professionals and women in music. As our social media presence has grown over the past several biennia, we’ve increased our recognition of Women in Music throughout the year, particularly of historic figures and present-day newsmakers. Through partnership with the Tau Beta Sigma Alumni Association the Sorority can additionally highlight our members throughout their Active and Alumni lives to show the impact of Tau Beta Sigma on members in their personal, professional, and musical work. This strengthened partnership will give equal weight and representation of Tau Beta Sigma members as well as other historic and contemporary women in music.

As we take strides toward achieving our strategic plan and reaching our Vision for the coming decade, Tau Beta Sigma will continue to evolve to meet the needs of our members and how we stand out in the music, non-profit, and higher education communities. It is a very exciting time to work “For Greater Bands!”