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Phi Mu Alpha-ΓE
A quiz for the Probies from the Gamma Epsilon Chapter- Written 2012
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| With what frequency are National Conventions held? | Every three years |
| When and Where will the next National Convention be held? | July 12-15, 2012; Orlando, Florida |
| What is the Object of the 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. |
| What is the name of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia's collegiate newsletter? | The Red and Black |
| Name and Location of the 1st Chapter? | Alpha Chapter: New England Conservatory of Music; Boston, Massachusetts |
| Name and Location of the 2nd Chapter? | Beta Chapter: Broad Street Conservatory; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Name and Location of the 3rd Chapter? | Gamma Chapter: American Institute of Applied Art; New York, New York |
| Name and Location of the 4th Chapter? | Delta Chapter: Ithaca Conservatory; Ithaca, New York |
| Upon initiation into the Fraternity, each member shall receive what 6 items? | Official Membership Pin, Wallet Card, Membership Shingle, Songbook, National Constitution, and General Regulations for Collegiate Chapters |
| What is the total amount of your financial obligation to the national fraternity before you can be initiated? | $140 (Basic Initiation Package) |
| Who was the 2nd President of Alpha Chapter and 6th Supreme President of Sinfonia? | Percy Jewett Burrell |
| When did the Sinfonia Club become a national Fraternity? | Oct 6, 1900 |
| How did the Sinfonia Club become a national Fraternity? | With the admission of a group of men at Philadelphia's Broad Street Conservatory as Sinfonia's Beta Chapter |
| What is the origin of the name "Sinfonia"? | George Chadwick, 2nd honorary member, suggested the name "Sinfonia" from a student organization to which he had belong in Leipzig, Germany |
| Who was both the founder and first honorary member of Sinfonia? | Ossian Everett Mills |
| When was Sinfonia founded? | October 6, 1898 |
| Where was Sinfonia founded? | The New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts |
| What is the official publication of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia? | The Sinfonian |
| What will be the total amount of your annual financial obligation to the national Fraternity and Chapter as a collegiate member? | National Fraternity- $158 Chapter- $69 |
| What are the Responsibilities of membership (1) | To attend all meetings of the chapter, to pay all finanical obligations, to maintain academic performance standards |
| What are the Responsibilities of membership (2) | To become aquainted with the governing documents and history of the fraternity and to support the efforts and objectives of the local chapter and the fraternity |
| What are the 4 classes of membership? | Probationary, Collegiate, Alumni, and Honorary |
| What 2 Days are celebrated by the chapters? | Founder's Day and Chapter Day |
| When is Founder's Day? | October 6 |
| When is Chapter Day? | November 22 |
| How often must Province workshops be held? | At least once a year. |
| The Name of your Collegiate Province Representative? | Josh Sholler |
| The location of your Collegiate Province Representative? | East Lansing, MI |
| The Name of your Province Governor? | Jamal Duncan |
| The location of your Province Governor? | East Lansing, MI |
| What number is your province? | 2 |
| Alphabetically according to the Greek alphabet, what is the 1st chapter in your province? | Epsilon, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI |
| Alphabetically according to the Greek alphabet, what is the 2nd chapter in your province? | Beta Iota, Albion College, Albion, MI |
| Alphabetically according to the Greek alphabet, what is the 3rd chapter in your province? | Gamma Epsilon, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI |
| Alphabetically according to the Greek alphabet, what is the 4th chapter in your province? | Delta Iota, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI |
| Alphabetically according to the Greek alphabet, what is the 5th chapter in your province? | Epsilon Alpha, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH |
| Alphabetically according to the Greek alphabet, what is the 6th chapter in your province? | Iota Alpha, Alma College, Alma, Michigan |
| Alphabetically according to the Greek alphabet, what is the 7th chapter in your province? | Iota Omicron, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH |
| Alphabetically according to the Greek alphabet, what is the 8th chapter in your province? | Nu Pi, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI |
| Alphabetically according to the Greek alphabet, what is the 9th chapter in your province? | Nu Upsilon, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI |
| Alphabetically according to the Greek alphabet, what is the 10th chapter in your province? | Rho Xi, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI |
| Chapter President | Ryan Wamhoff |
| Chapter Vice President | Devin Langham |
| Chapter Treasurer | Kevin Swahn |
| Chapter Secretary | Anthony Machniak |
| FEO | Byron Valentine |
| Chapter Committee Man at Large | Jon Carrothers |
| Warden | Evan Wegener |
| Alumni Relations Officer | Josh Sholler |
| Historian | Jacob Bender |
| Faculty Advisors | Michael Kroth, Philip Sinder |
| National President | John Mongiovi |
| Where is the National President from? | Evansville, IN |
| National Vice President | Mark Lichtenberg |
| Where is the National Vice President from? | Evansville, IN |
| National Collegiate Representative | Benjamin Strack |
| Where is the National Collegiate Representative from? | Marne, MI |
| Chairman, PGs' Council | John Israel |
| Location of Chairman, PGs' Council | St. Charles, MO |
| Chairman, CPRs' Council | Jesse Reyes |
| Location of Chairman, CPRs' Council | Fullerton, CA |
| National Committee Man-At-Large (Both) | Walter C. Riley and Dean Shatley |
| Location of Dean Shatley | Asheville, NC |
| Location of Walter C. Riley | Washington DC |
| What is the purpose of the Sinfonia Education Foundation (SEF)? | To enrich the lives of collegiate Sinfonians, and to advance music in America |
| Names and Locations of active alumni associations. | None. |
| BONUS QUESTION: Who puts the "sin" in Sinfonia? | Byron Valentine |