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PMA Exam
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where was Sinfonia founded? | New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. |
| When was Sinfonia founded? | October 6, 1898 |
| Who was both the founder and first honorary member of Sinfonia? | Ossian Everett Mills |
| What is the origin of the name “Sinfonia?” | George Chadwick, second honorary member, 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. |
| Who was the second President of the Alpha Chapter and sixth Supreme President of Sinfonia? | Percy Jewett Burrell |
| Give the names and locations of the first four chapters of Sinfonia. | 1. Alpha Chapter, New England Conservatory of Music; Boston, MA 2. Beta Chapter, Broad Street Conservatory; Philadelphia, PA 3. Gamma Chapter, American Institute of Applied Art; New York NY 4. Delta Chapter, Ithaca Conservatory; Ithaca, NY |
| 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. |
| Who and where is the National President | Jonathan “Rusty” Shields; Bloomington, Indiana |
| Who and where is the National Vice President | Jesse A. Reyes; Coto de Caza, California |
| Who and where is the National Secretary-Treasurer | Jeffrey N. Robinson; Moore, South Carolina |
| Who and where is the National Historian | J. Andrew Owen; Athens, Tennessee |
| Who and where is Committeeman-at-Large | Timothy P. Carter, Esq., Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Who and where is the Committeeman-at-Large | Jeffrey N. Robinson; Moore, South Carolina |
| Who and where is the National Collegiate Representative | Dana A. Rodriguez; Muncie, Indiana |
| Who and where is the Chairman, Province Governor’s Council | Dave B. Friday, Royal Oak, Michigan |
| Who and where is the Chairman, Collegiate Province Representative’s Council | Victor M. Briseño; Killeen, Texas |
| Give the name and location of the Fraternity’s National Headquarters. | Lyrecrest; 10600 Old State Road, Evansville, Indiana 47711 |
| What is the mission of the Sinfonia Educational Foundation | To enrich the lives of collegiate Sinfonians and advance music in America. |
| With what frequency are National Conventions held? | Triennially |
| What is the national philanthropy of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity? | The Ossian Everett Mills Music Mission. |
| What are the four classes of membership? | 1. Probationary 2. Collegiate 3. Alumni 4. Honorary |
| What is the total amount of your financial obligation to the national fraternity before you can be initiated? | $185 |
| Upon initiation into the Fraternity, each member shall receive what five items? | Official Membership Pin Songbook Wallet Card National Constitution and Bylaws Membership Shingle |
| What are the responsibilities of membership? | Attend all required meetings. Pay all financial obligations. Maintain academic performance standards. Become familiar with the PMA governing documents and policies. Become familiar with the PMA history. Support the efforts and objectives of the PMA. |
| What is the current annual financial obligation to the Fraternity? | National Fraternity: $200 Province: $0 Chapter: $164 |
| What is your province number and geographic boundaries? | Province 3; Ohio |
| List the names and locations of the active chapters in your province. | Alpha Theta –Miami University-Oxford Beta Lambda Muskingum University Beta Xi OSU Epsilon Phi Capital University Eta-Omicron UC CCM Phi Omega University of Dayton Rho Pi Ohio Northern University Theta Eta –Wright State |
| Give the name and location of your Province Governor and Collegiate Province Representative. | PG: Leachuin Dean CPR: Chris Lynch |
| How often must a Province Workshop be held? | Annually |
| What two days are celebrated by the chapter, and on what dates? | Founder’s Day – October 6 Chapter Day – April 20 |
| Who is the President | Ryan D. Henneman |
| Who is the Vice President | Caden J. Roundfield |
| Who is the Secretary | Nathan E. King |
| Who is the Treasurer | Joshua R. Dunham |
| Who is the Social Chair | Mason A. LaJeunesse |
| Who is the Sargent at Arms | Boston N. Socha |
| Who is the Social Media Coordinator | Boston N. Socha |
| Who is the Fraternity Education Officer | Thomas J. Eckert |
| Who is the Historian | Gavin A. Ryder |
| Who is the Music Director | Nathan E. King |
| Who is the Warden | Nathan R. Doll |
| Who is the Alumni Relations Officer | Mark A. Mysonhimer |
| Who is the Faculty Advisor(s) | Willie Morris III, Kenneth Will |