The Department of Music is proud of the many fine student organizations that exist on campus to support and enhance music activities. We encourage students to consider joining a group of their choosing. Below are the names and descriptions of our student music organizations and each group's contact information.
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SIGMA ALPHA IOTA
Description: SAI is an international music fraternity whose mission is to encourage, nurture and support the art of music.
2011-12 Officers: Sabrina Olivares, president/music coordinator; Hannah VanderKuy, vice-president of membership/sergeant at arms; Nicole Crozat, vice-president of ritual; Katherine Finney, secretary
Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 9 PM, Howard Center, 332
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Joe L. Alexander
Local Contact Information: Sabrina Olivares - smo021@latech.edu
National Office Website: http://www.sai-national.org/home/
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PHI MU ALPHA SINFONIA
Description: The objective 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.
2012-13 Officers: Kyle Collins, president; Josh Mattison, vice-president; Kevin Keeler secretary/treasurer; John Jones, fraternal education officer; Weston Cossey, warden; Christian Amos, historian; Stetson Bosecker, music coordinator
Meeting Time: Mondays, 8 PM, Howard Center, HR 112
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Sean Teets
Local Contact Information: Kyle Collins -pkc006@latech.edu
National Office Website: http://www.sinfonia.org/aboutus.asp
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PHI BUDA RUDA
Description: Phi Boota roota is a fraternity dedicated to college drumline unity. Phi Boota roota was established in 1971 at the University of Southern Mississippi by founding father Connie Sprinkle. In 1982 John Paul Gay of Louisiana State University became the national founding father by helping establish 10 new chapters.
Phi -- precision, perfection, and any term referring to excellence
Boota -- one of the "lost" Greek letters, meaning percussion
roota -- one of the "lost" Greek letters, symbolizing the "Unbroken Circle of Root"
Phalam Stutter Chapter: The Phalam Stutter Chapter of Phi Buda Ruda was founded on April 1, 1994 by Kevin dyck, Eddie Hysell, Walter Moss, and Robert Sharp. The first Fraternity function was painting a playground for the Lincoln Learning Center in Ruston, LA. The first pledge class was the Omega class. Pledge class names are derived from the Greek alphabet. The order is backwards starting with Omega going through Alpha. There are six types of membership: Probationary, active, Inactive, Honorary, Alumni, and Life.
Purposes and Projects: To promote brotherhood/sisterhood among members; to support the Louisiana Tech University Percussion Studio; to strive to better each individual in the art of percussion.
2011-12 Officers: Scott Thompson, president; David Cossey, vice-president; Garrett Monk, treasurer; Ryan Borst, secretary
Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 8 PM, Band Building, 108
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gregory Lyons
Local Contact Information: Scott Thompson - set019@latech.edu
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TAU BETA SIGMA
Description: We provide exceptional service to collegiate bands and promote equality and diversity, including empowering women in the band profession. We cultivate leadership, educational achievement, music appreciation and community development.
2011-12 Officers: Jessica Young, president; Candace Hinds, vice-president; Alana Givens, secretary; Victoria Childress, treasurer/parliamentarian
Meeting Time: Mondays, 7 PM, Band Building, 108
Faculty Advisor: Jim Robken
Local Contact Information: taubetasigma@latech.edu
National Office Website: www.tbsigma.org
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KAPPA KAPPA PSI
Description: Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity is a fraternal organization that promotes the advancement of college and university bands through dedicated service and support to bands; comprehensive education; leadership opportunities; and recognition; for the benefit of its members and society.
2011-12 Officers: Garrett Williams, president; Brandon Frierson, vice-president; Zach Thompson, treasurer; Jarod Dawson, secretary; Kevin Reddic, historian
Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 7:30 PM, Band Building 108
Faculty Advisor: Jim Robken
Local Contact Information: Garrett Williams - lgw017@latech.edu
National Office Website: http://www.kkpsi.org
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TECH CHORAL SOCIETY
Description: Tech Choral Society was formed to support the choral program at Louisiana Tech University. This student run organization assists all choirs by providing service projects such as tailgating and donating items to the music program. Tech Choral Society provides scholarships and other forms of financial assistance to undergraduate students at our university. Tech Choral Society is a major contributor when the choirs travel internationally and perform.
2012-13 Officers: Alyce Tarver, president; Taylor Michiels, vice-president; Alex Spiers, secretary; Gordon Smoak, treasurer
Meeting Time: Fridays, 2 PM, Howard Center, 112 (Choir Room) and as announced
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Sean Teets
Local Contact Information: Alyce Tarver - aat013@latech.edu
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PHI EPSILON GAMMA
Description: Phi Epsilon Gamma es an organization dedicated to the promotion of colorguard in the university setting.
2011-12 Officers: Sabrina Olivares, president; Savannah Loe, vice-president; Justin Blue, treasurer; Victoria Childress, secretary; Jeremy Scott, parliamentarian
Meeting Time: Mondays, 7:30 PM, Band Building, 109
Faculty Advisor: Jim Robken
Local Contact Information: Sabrina Olivares - smo021@latech.edu
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TAU UPSILON BETA ALPHA
Description: The purpose of Tau Upsilon Beta Alpha is to help maintain current and future tuba equipment, while promoting brotherhood/sisterhood between all members whether or not they play tuba. Tau Upsilon Beta Alpha is also a great place for people that have a general interest in tubas and wish to be affiliated with the tuba section.
2011-12 Officers: Loren Jones, president; Jacob Barstow, vice-president; Sabrina Olivares, treasurer; D.J. Morrison, secretary; Daniel Moore, historian
Meeting Time: Every other Thursday, 8 PM, Band Building, 109
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Joe L. Alexander
Local Contact Information: tubalpha.org; facebook.com/tubalpha; tubalpha@gmail.com
