The Fraternity’s small ensemble contest is a chance for brothers to add to this summer’s musical experience while also competing for considerable cash prizes. Per the request of the national leadership, we are extending the deadline for entries to May 15. This will give even more brothers the chance to compete and perform. Details on Read more
As part of our growing list of music and programs at the 2012 National Convention, we’re excited to be featuring the National Stepshow: Connecting Music with Movement. Stepping, a dance style with roots in many other forms of dance, came into its own as an art form in the United States in the 20th century. Read more
We’re thrilled to inform you that the Sinfonia Wind Ensemble will be premiering a piece by brother David Holsinger, Beta Mu (Central Methodist) ’64 at this summer’s Convention. Brother Holsinger, who is Director of the Wind Ensemble at Lee University, is a nationally renowned composer, and his Sinfonian Fanfare was written specifically for our Convention Read more
The National Executive Committee has released the legislative docket for the 2012 National Convention. All voting delegates will decide on these matters at Convention, and all brothers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the proposed legislation. To read the docket in detail, click here.
The objective of Operation Taps is “to promote Taps bugler volunteerism among the civilian brass playing community, and to encourage music organizations to proactively connect with their communities to pay tribute to America’s Military Heroes.” The Fraternity is pleased to welcome Operation Taps founder Tom Allen to Orlando this summer. There, he will receive the Read more
The Charles E. Lutton Man of Music Award is the highest honor Phi Mu Alpha can give one of its members. The award is given once every three years to a Sinfonian who, through performance, composition, or any other significant musical activity, has distinguished himself and thus furthered the cause of music in America and Read more
By Ian Shoulders, Kappa Zeta ’07, CPR Province 39 Perhaps it is appropriate that I sit to write this today. Today I was able to spend roughly 8 hours on the drive back from CPR Convocation to consider what I want to say to those who will find themselves reading this post. I realize however, Read more
The Mills Music Mission has become an integral part of our overarching mission as a fraternity. By advancing the Object in such a personal, musical manner, brothers are able to feel the Power of Music for themselves while bringing that gift to others in the process. Depending on when brothers were initiated, the MMM can Read more
Our next guest blogger is Andrew Owen, Theta Upsilon (Delta State) ’06, Deputy Province Governor of Province 24. Dear Brothers, While seeing the fraternal spark in the eyes of our chapter brothers is a joy like no other, imagine the feeling that comes from seeing that same care for you from hundreds of brothers, Read more
Our third testimonial comes from Brother Josh Smialek, Beta Omega (Louisiana State) ’07, and details his experience at the 2009 National Convention. Brothers, I would like to say I am honored to have the privilege of sharing my feelings about the importance of attending fraternity events like National Convention. My first convention was in Orlando Read more
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Monday Rehearsal: 10:00 am
Monday Ritual: 4:00 pm
Tuesday Opening: 8:00 am
Tuesday Rehearsal: 10:00am
Wednesday Opening: 8:00 am
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