History of Sinfonia Fraternity

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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?

On October 6, 1900, with the admission of a group of men at Philadelphia's Broad Street Conservatory as Sinfonia's Beta Chapter. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the second President of the Alpha Chapter and sixth Supreme President of Sinfonia?

Percy Jewett Burrell. Signup and view all the answers

Give the names and locations of the first four chapters of Sinfonia.

<ol> <li>Alpha Chapter, New England Conservatory of Music; Boston, Massachusetts 2. Beta Chapter, Broad Street Conservatory; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 3. Gamma Chapter, American Institute of Applied Art; New York, New York 4. Delta Chapter, Ithaca Conservatory; Ithaca, New York</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Object of this Fraternity?

The Object of this Fraternity shall be for the development of the best and truest fraternal spirit; the mutual welfare and brotherhood of musical students; the advancement of music in America and a loyalty to the Alma Mater. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the National President?

Kyle C. Coleman; Columbia, South Carolina. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the National Vice President?

Wesley J. Taylor; Kennesaw, Georgia. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the National Secretary-Treasurer?

Jesse A. Reyes; Coto de Caza, California. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the National Historian?

J. Andrew Owen; Athens, Tennessee. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Committeeman-at-Large #1?

Timothy P. Carter, Esq.; Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Committeeman-at-Large #2?

Jesse A. Reyes; Coto de Caza, California. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the National Collegiate Representative?

Reno M. Ruiz; Plano, Texas. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Chairman of the Province Governor's Council?

Tavell L. Kindall; Waggaman, Louisiana. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Chairman of the Collegiate Prince Representative's Council?

Levi D. Frazier; Greenville, North Carolina. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Fraternity's National Headquarters?

Lyecrest; 10600 Old State Road, Evansville, Indiana 47711. Signup and view all the answers

What is the mission of the Sinfonia Educational Foundation?

To enrich the lives of collegiate Sinfonians and advance music in America. Signup and view all the answers

With what frequency are National Conventions held?

Triennially. Signup and view all the answers

What is the national philanthropy of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity?

The Ossian Everett Mills Music Mission. Signup and view all the answers

What are the four classes of membership?

<ol> <li>Probationary 2. Collegiate 3. Alumni 4. Honorary</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total amount of your financial obligation to the national Fraternity before you can be initiated?

$160. Signup and view all the answers

Upon initiation into the Fraternity, each member shall receive what five items?

Official Membership Pin, Songbook, Wallet Card, National Constitution and Bylaws, Membership Shingle. Signup and view all the answers

What are the responsibilities of membership?

<ol> <li>Attend all required meetings. 2. Pay all financial obligations. 3. Maintain academic performance standards. 4. Become familiar with the Fraternity's governing documents and policies. 5. Become familiar with the Fraternity's history. 6. Support the efforts and objectives of the Fraternity.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

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.