Questions and Answers
When and where was Sinfonia founded?
October 6, 1898, at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.
Who was both the founder and first honorary member of Sinfonia?
Ossian Everett Mills.
What is the origin of the name 'Sinfonia'?
George Chadwick suggested the name 'Sinfonia' from a student organization to which he had belonged in Leipzig, Germany.
When and how did the Sinfonia Club become a national fraternity?
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Who was the second President of the Alpha Chapter and sixth Supreme President of Sinfonia?
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Give the names and locations of the first four chapters of Sinfonia.
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What is the Object of this Fraternity?
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Who is the National President?
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Who is the National Vice President?
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Who is the National Secretary-Treasurer?
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Who is the National Historian?
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Who is Committeeman-at-Large #1?
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Who is Committeeman-at-Large #2?
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Who is the National Collegiate Representative?
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Who is the Chairman of the Province Governor's Council?
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Who is the Chairman of the Collegiate Prince Representative's Council?
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What is the Fraternity's National Headquarters?
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What is the mission of the Sinfonia Educational Foundation?
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With what frequency are National Conventions held?
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What is the national philanthropy of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity?
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What are the four classes of membership?
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What is the total amount of your financial obligation to the national Fraternity before you can be initiated?
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Upon initiation into the Fraternity, each member shall receive what five items?
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Study Notes
Founding and History
- Sinfonia was founded on October 6, 1898, at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.
- Ossian Everett Mills is the founder and first honorary member.
- The name "Sinfonia" was suggested by George Chadwick, inspired by a student organization in Leipzig, Germany.
- Sinfonia Club became a national fraternity on October 6, 1900, with the Beta Chapter's establishment at Philadelphia's Broad Street Conservatory.
Leadership and Chapters
- Percy Jewett Burrell served as the second President of the Alpha Chapter and sixth Supreme President of Sinfonia.
- The first four chapters include:
- Alpha Chapter: New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, Massachusetts
- Beta Chapter: Broad Street Conservatory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Gamma Chapter: American Institute of Applied Art, New York, New York
- Delta Chapter: Ithaca Conservatory, Ithaca, New York
Fraternity Objectives and Officers
- The Object of the Fraternity focuses on fostering fraternal spirit, mutual welfare, advancing music in America, and loyalty to Alma Mater.
- National Officers:
- National President: Kyle C. Coleman, Columbia, South Carolina
- National Vice President: Wesley J. Taylor, Kennesaw, Georgia
- National Secretary-Treasurer: Jesse A. Reyes, Coto de Caza, California
- National Historian: J. Andrew Owen, Athens, Tennessee
- Committeemen-at-Large:
- Timothy P. Carter, Esq., Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Jesse A. Reyes, Coto de Caza, California
- National Collegiate Representative: Reno M. Ruiz, Plano, Texas
- Chairpersons:
- Province Governor's Council: Tavell L. Kindall, Waggaman, Louisiana
- Collegiate Prince Representative's Council: Levi D. R. Frazier, Greenville, North Carolina
Headquarters and Mission
- National Headquarters location is Lyecrest, 10600 Old State Road, Evansville, Indiana 47711.
- Mission of the Sinfonia Educational Foundation is to enrich collegiate members' lives and advance music in America.
Events and Philanthropy
- National Conventions occur triennially.
- The national philanthropy is the Ossian Everett Mills Music Mission.
Membership and Responsibilities
- Four classes of membership: Probationary, Collegiate, Alumni, Honorary.
- Financial obligation before initiation totals $160.
- Initiation includes receiving an Official Membership Pin, Songbook, Wallet Card, National Constitution and Bylaws, and Membership Shingle.
- Member responsibilities include attending meetings, paying dues, maintaining academic standards, understanding governing documents, and supporting Fraternity objectives.
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Explore the founding, leadership, and objectives of the Sinfonia Fraternity, established in 1898 at the New England Conservatory of Music. Learn about key figures such as Ossian Everett Mills and Percy Jewett Burrell, and the development of its chapters across the United States. This quiz covers significant milestones and values of this national fraternity.