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From the National Collegiate Representative

By Erick Reid, Rho Mu (Norfolk State) ’08, Brother Michael Colgrass, who guided us through an amazing National Collegiate Representative composition project that could be used at just about any age level. Greetings Brothers! So as you can see, we had an amazing experience at Leadership As always I am happy to be able to Institute. speak with you through this edition of the My heart has been extremely heavy from the loss of some Red & . It has been an eventful sum- brothers who I knew personally and others who I may not have mer for the Fraternity and I hope that you known on a personal level. But I know we witnessed the same all are preparing for a great fall semester! Ritual and wore the same pin, so I consider them family. I extend I am sure many of you have heard my condolences to the family of Dr. Bill Gibson, who was my from the many Facebook posts, Twitter high school band director and one of my role models. Dr. Gibson feeds, and Instagram pictures of the excit- encouraged me to continue to press forward in whatever obstacle I ing and successful Leadership Institute that took place this sum- faced as a young leader. I also extend my thoughts and prayers to mer. If you were unable to attend I can say you missed out on a the family and friends of Dr. Carl Harris, Jr. Dr. Harris was loved very rewarding experience. Over 200 brothers met on the campus by many musicians worldwide and left a mark on many young of University of Southern and participated in many activi- musicians at and . I ties that would not only enrich their collegiate experience as will also like to express my condolences to the family of Brother Sinfonians, but also life experiences as well. Brothers Brian Casey Kane. Brother Kane was a member of the chapter Stratton and Rusty Shields directed an awesome edition of the at East Carolina University. Although I did not know this brother Men of Song Chorus that made it absolutely impossible to hold personally, I could tell by the many Facebook posts that he was an back tears. Those brothers sounded as if they had been singing awesome brother! Cherish those brothers that you encounter on a together for many years. In actuality, they produced that perform- daily basis. And reach out to those who you may have crossed ance in less than two whole days! Along with great music, we paths with and haven’t spoken to in a while; they are only a phone experienced some amazing presentations from many brothers that call, text, or Facebook message away. gave us insight on the challenges they faced during the early years Once again, good luck on this fall semester, be safe and I will of the Fraternity and equipped us with tools to ensure we don’t see you all at Fireside South. Plans are underway to make this a repeat those struggles. I would like to thank Brian Stratton, Ed great event and I hope you will join us! Klint, Richard Crosby, John Mongiovi, and Mark Lichtenberg for sharing their experiences with us. You all planted the seed that will In the Spirit of Phi, Mu, and Alpha, bear much fruit. Along with these brothers, we were given the Erick Jamar Reid opportunity to learn from Brother Winston Scott, an accom- National Collegiate Representative plished astronaut, and one of the nation’s top composers as well, The Red & Black is the collegiate newsletter of Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity Volume XXX Number 1 Sept/Oct 2013 Follow Us: Leadership Institute - 4 facebook.com/phimualphasinfonia @phimualpha issuu.com/sinfoniahq

Phi Mu Alpha is a member of, of or affiliated with the following organizations: American Classical Music Hall of PG Appointments - 10 Fame, Barbershop Harmony Society, Drum Corps International, Fraternity Communications Association, National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Music Cover Photo: Brian Stratton leads the Men of Policy Roundtable, National Association of Music Merchants Page 2 Song Chorus at Leadership Institute 2013. (NAMM) Support Music Coalition, and National photo by Benjamin Strack Interfraternity Music Council. This is the winning entry from the 2011/2012 t-shirt design contest. Top prize was a free trip to the 2012 National Convention, where it debuted in the Sinfonia Store. It is one of our best-selling items.

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Page 3 Reflections from Lead

Work for Sinfonia, and Sinfonia will wor Live for Sinfonia, and Sinfonia will live - Brian Stratton, Delta Omega 1979, Alpha Alpha 2

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To w Vice President Mark Lichtenberg at Leadership Institute 2013. photo by Ben Strack dership Institute 2013 k for you. for you. 2010 n initiation into our beloved Sinfonia, we all receive the same set of documents. Within these is contained most important phrases in our vocabulary. No, it is not on your shingle, nor is it the Great Object of our Rather is it the idea of “Working for Sinfonia.” what does it mean to truly work for Sinfonia? Is it enough to go to meetings or attend chapter and national t enough to sacrifice time and effort for the sake of the Fraternity? Or is it something much deeper and far erious. Most Brothers believe working for Sinfonia is just that, working on behalf of the name Sinfonia. her contemplation, we can grasp the full measure of this phrase. fonia does not last a mere four years, but rather a lifetime. We represent Sinfonia long past that moment ittersweet lyrics of “Farewell to You My Brothers” echoes through the halls of our Alma Mater. You will rep- onia for the rest of your life, whether you are wearing our letters or not. And that, my Brothers, is the of understanding what it means to work for Sinfonia. daily actions are founded on the concept that we are solvers of discord and priests of melody. We strive to virtues set forth from our elder Brother, and for the glory of Sinfonia. Working for Sinfonia does not mean ather, it means to live. Not coincidentally, the same famous quote that instructs us to work for Sinfonia, also s to live for Sinfonia. k closer Brothers. The inscription does not end with “work for Sinfonia,” but more importantly that illll work for you. And what shall be your reward? It may be material, financial or personal gain, but most of of life. When we live by our ideals, we find life to be grander. We find that inspiration too deep for idle find that exalted experience. We find the very essence of Sinfonia. sh to leave leave you with the closing remarks from Brother Stratton’s “All For One” presentation: h day that you live in this world become a full and endless measure of doing your best for everyone you encounter. ryone’s path, make your path, make your Brother’s path one that is filled with music, with joy and with a love of Sinfonia burn in your hearts. May the lights of Phi, of Mu and Alpha burn deeply into your heart. And you live y by its ideals and by its marks. May the lights of Sinfonia be yours, from now, hence forth, and forever more.” work for Sinfonia means to live for Sinfonia. Go forth Brothers, and Long Live Sinfonia! Ryan J. Smallwood, Tau (Kansas State) 2008 Leadership Institute 2013 Photo Album

Brother Winston Scott S, Epsilon Iota ’70, presenting to attendees.

Brother Michael Colgrass S, Alpha Alpha 2013, receiving his Signature Sinfonian award.

Sinfonian Field Games!

Brother Ed Klint, Alpha Xi ’78, delivering his moving keynote address. You can read his full speech at Page 6 www.sinfonia.org/li2013keynote American Music Challenge Renewed for 2013-2014 School Year

Phi Mu Alpha has renewed the American Music Challenge to the Fraternity's collegiate chapters. This contest, which awards cash prizes totaling $1,800, seeks to encourage enthusiastic pursuit of the Fraternity's commitment to advancing music in America. We are pleased to announce that the three chapters of our Fraternity that per- form the most American music in the 2013-2014 school year will receive cash prizes in the amounts of $800, $600, and $400. It is our hope that Sinfonia’s strongest chapters in music will use these funds to build upon their successes and become centers for the promotion of the best in American music on their campus- es, in their communities, and in the nation. This past year, the top prize of $800 was won by the Upsilon Phi Chapter at Truman State University! Second place, winning $600, was the Pi Upsilon Chapter at Colorado State University. To take the challenge, simply save documentation of all American music performed by your chapter or collegiate mem- bers of your chapter during the 2013-2014 school year, and submit it with the signed Application Form so that your docu- mentation is postmarked no later than May 31, 2014. We hope that all brothers and chapters will take this opportunity with enthusiasm to advance our noble Sinfonian ideal to voice the music of our land. www.sinfonia.org/amc for more. Lefkowitz Hired as Retreat Coordinator & Programs Associate

Garrett A. Lefkowitz, Beta Iota (Albion) ’08, has been hired as Retreat Coordinator and Programs Associate (RCPA) for the 2013-2014 academic year. Lefkowitz is currently finishing his Master’s Degree at Ohio State, where he will graduate in May. He has been involved with Sinfonia in numerous roles, at both Beta Iota and Beta Xi in various officer positions, as ACPR of Province 3, and a member of the national American Music Program Committee. “We were glad to have a tough decision [for RCPA],” said National President John Mongiovi, “and feel confident that Garrett will do a fantastic job and will be a strong asset to the National Headquarters team.” Brother Lefkowitz may be reached via email at [email protected]. Messages of congratulations are encouraged!

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Page 7 Rho Lambda Chapter Univ.of Missouri-St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

It is with great pleasure that we announce that school spirit at our annual Pack the Stands Night we are currently celebrating our fifth year as an for basketball. We sang on the UMSL radio station active chapter. Not only to spread music and advertise our have we made it to this American Music Recital. For our milestone, but we have MMM, we revisited Ranken worked hard this past Jordan Hospital. At the beginning semester in order to make it of the semester we were asked to worth fighting for. As a sing the National Anthem for the chapter we made it our per- start of Relay for Life. Finally, we sonal goal to expand our ended our semester by honoring a presence throughout the University of Missouri-St. fallen brother from our faculty Dr. Fred R. Louis campus. We did a mixer with UMSL’s chap- Willman, Gamma Xi (Morningside College) ’61, by ter of and rock climbed with the girls to singing Night Shadows Falling for the whole music boost our Greek communication. The chapter won department. He made a selfless contribution to a $500 co-sponsorship through the campus for music education that will never be forgotten.

Sigma Gamma Chapter Kutztown University • Kutztown,

It has been a very busy and successful year for the chapter. In The spring of 2013 was a time for change for the chapter. We the fall of 2012, we initiated our Delta class which had 11 new elected a new President, initiated our Epsilon class, which consists brothers , hosted an All American Music recital (which included of eight new brothers, brightened the days of the residents at the performances by brothers, KU Bear Voices, and other ensembles), Kutztown Manor with the MMM, had a successful concert with and also attended various chapter many performances by our very talented Rituals. We had our Mills Music brothers and a performance from the KU Mission at a new location, and had a African Percussion Ensemble lead by our very successful social with the other academic advisor, and had a successful national music fraternities at bake sale to support the chapter. Kutztown University.

Page 8 Alpha Upsilon Colony University of Arizona • Tucson, Arizona

The colony has been very active since its acceptance into posers, was a great success and included many holiday favorites Phase I of the colony process. In October of 2012, we hosted a that were real crowd pleasers. The second recital was presented masquerade party with our sister chapter of Sigma . in honor of American composers and American music. This This was a great success and brought people from all walks of concert included a world premiere of Grant Jahn’s Sonata for life together to celebrate our brotherhood. This was a great Solo Clarinet. Mr. Jahn is a composition student at the opportunity for our colony and the active chapter of SAI to University of Arizona and is big fan of all the traditional interact with one another and to develop camaraderie among American tunes that Sinfonians have come to love. “My musical students. At this event, was our very first public sere- favorite is ‘I’ve Been Working on the Railroad’, we have jazzed nade. The SAI girls were surprised and delighted to hear our it up and it really gets the audience going!” said Jahn, “I am boys sing their hearts out in honor of their sisterhood. also really excited about the opportunity to present my latest Music has been central to our activities on campus, includ- composition with men who share my love of music.” ing a campus-wide serenade where any girl walking on campus Community service is also central to our contributions. In was treated to a barber shop performance of “Serenade to a February the colony hosted a canned food drive where collec- Girl”. In addition to these unexpected and delightful campus tions where donated to the Casa Maria Soup Kitchen in the presentations of song, we have produced and performed two name of the School of Music. full recitals. Our first recital, in honor of our favorite com-

Florida Iota Colony Edward Waters College • Jacksonville, Florida

On February 20, 2012, the colony of personally experi- cheer illuminated the room. There is no doubt that the people enced the elevation of the human spirit that is made possible at that Nursing Center appreciated our visit and even more our by a Mills Music Mission, and it was life changing. The time willingness to make time for them. The experience was fun and we spent, the songs we sang, and the stories that are shared we were told to come back again anytime! amongst the elderly, uplifted their spirits and impacted their In conclusion, I can honestly say that the Mills Music life. To know this gave us an overjoyed feeling and sense of Mission is not just about singing a song or two for elderly peo- pride. We arrived to the Nursing Center in time for a game of ple and saying you did something good. I believe that the BINGO. As soon as we entered, faces lit up with excitement. Mission is about being humble and allowing your gifts and tal- We could tell that everyone was happy we came. At first we ents change lives. The reward we received wasn’t monetary nor introduced ourselves, and while playing BINGO we interacted was it physical, it was psychological and spiritual. Someone was and got to know the patients a little better. touched by our gifts and acts of kindness, so at the end of the After the game was over and we had exchanged laughs and day, it was a job well done. smiles, we gathered around and began to sing. My personal by Mack E. Anderson Jr., Florida Iota Historian favorite song was “You Tell Me Your Dream.” The movement of the baritones in the last measure of the song moved me, and it was at that moment, that bright smiles, hand claps, and

Beta Nu Chapter University of Northern Iowa • Cedar Falls, Iowa

The chapter has experienced amazing growth in the direction of Chris Merz, Iota Gamma ’82. Beta Nu was for- past three years, with strength in numbers and brotherhood. tunate enough to bring in critically acclaimed saxophonist With 47 members, we are able to accomplish more than Peter Apfelbaum to play with Jazz Band One as a guest what we would have just a few years prior. artist. The largest event that the chapter holds is the annual This year marks the inaugural Practice-a-Thon at Tallcorn Jazz Festival, in conjunction with the Sinfonian Northern Iowa. Phi Mu Alpha is teaming up with Sigma Dimensions in Jazz concert. Tallcorn, which is entirely run Alpha Iota, Kappa , and for a car- by Sinfonians, brings in over 35 bands from across Iowa and bon-copy of the event held by our brothers at the Alpha the Midwest to compete in four classes. The winner of each Beta chapter. This will be the second event of the year that class qualifies for a spot in the Iowa Jazz Championships. all four of our music organizations will be working together. The Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz Concert featured the The Beta Nu chapter is happy to have Jordan UNI Jazz Panthers under the direction of Dr. Robert Leckband, Beta Nu ’10, elected as the Collegiate Province Washut, Beta Nu ’83 and UNI Jazz Band One, under the Representative for Province 26 for 2013.

Page 9 Province Governor Convocation

By John Israel, Pi Zeta (Lindenwood) ’01, with each other, developing new ideas to grow and strengthen our Province Governors’ Council Chair provinces and chapters. On Friday night of the convocation, the The Province Governors’ Council Council presented the Initiation Ritual to all of our new Province assembled during the month of July at Governors and Deputy Province Governors. We also held a new Lyrecrest for the 2013 Province Governors governor roundtable and President Mongiovi was able to officially Convocation. During this event, we had install all of our new governors. The Council was very excited to several Province Governors and Deputy welcome and meet all of our new Province Governors and Deputy Province Governors present from across the Province Governors. During the last day of the convocation, the nation in Evansville to meet as a Council, Council adopted three resolutions that will be presented to the discuss several topics, including the chapter citation program, risk National Executive Committee, which included the topics of the management, and event planning. The convocation gave several chapter citation program, province workshop reimbursement, and national officers and staff the opportunity to update the Council paying multiple semesters of per capita tax in order to obtain on the progress of the Fraternity. alumni status. The Governors had an opportunity to hear about the The Governors were able to share and receive a lot of infor- fundraising efforts for the new Sinfonia Education and Retreat mation from the presenters and each other during the event. Aside Center (SERC), while also hearing about the progress the Sinfonia from the presentations, discussion sessions, and scheduled events, Educational Foundation is making. In other presentations, our each Governor was able to spend a great deal of time in conversa- Council was able to learn more about the new partnerships and tions and camaraderie during the event. This provided the oppor- efforts the Fraternity is making in the area of music advocacy. tunity for Governors to share ideas and experiences, while also giv- President Mongiovi was in attendance and gave updates to the ing the chance for brotherhood bonding amongst the Council. Council on the national programs and initiatives of the Fraternity. This event recharged and energized everyone in attendance as This four-day event was able to provide the Council with much always and has helped each Governor prepare for the upcoming information and gave the governors the opportunity to share ideas 2013-2014 school year.

New Appointments Highlight Summer

Several provinces have had new Province Governors or Deputy Province Governors appointed in recent months. Please join us in welcoming our new province leaders!

Province Governors Deputy Province Governors

Province 3: Ryan Beeler, Eta-Omicron ’05 Province 1: Jonathan Price, Eta-Omicron ’05 Province 36: Wesley Babcock, Zeta Gamma ’01 Province 2: David Friday, Beta Iota ’02 Province 20: Keith Dublin, Zeta Psi ’05 Province 25: Jeremy Quave, Lambda Xi ’03 Province 28: Brent Cunningham, Delta Lambda ’04 Province 30: Rashad Anderson, Nu Iota ’09 Page 10 News From Headquarters

Coda Campaign Burrell Anniversary

The Sinfonia Educational Foundation’s Coda March 22, 2014 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Campaign is returning this October! Watch the web- death of Brother (Alpha), and the site and Facebook page for new and announcements 10th anniversary of the Fraternity’s placement of a com- on how you can help contribute to Sinfonia’s legacy. memorative marker at Burrell’s gravesite in Watertown, MA. More information will be forthcoming as plans to mark this anniversary and honor Brother Burrell’s signifi- cant and lasting contributions to Sinfonia are developed and finalized. Mark your calendars, brothers, and expect Founder’s Day further announcements in upcoming publications. The Fraternity’s Founder’s Day – October 6 – is an ideal opportunity to honor Sinfonia’s history. We’d like your chap- ter to take part in a Mills Music Mission on or around Founder’s Day to honor Father Mills and his vision. Conference Call Series

And if you celebrate Founder’s Day, either through a Mills The Sinfonia Conference Call Series kicks off this Music Mission or other activity, please let us know about it! September, with new topics relevant to Sinfonians. We may be able to direct other local alumni to you or your Visit www.sinfonia.org/sccs for details! group, or highlight your efforts in a publication.

Deadlines Make sure your chapter officers are Chapter Reports - October 15, 2013 T-shirt Design Competition - April 1, 2014 aware of these items and sharing them American Music Challenge - May 31, 2014 with the chapter! Composition Contest - July 1, 2014

Organizational Information Alumni Associations: 19 Lyrecrest Staff: Collegiate members in Good Standing 6,289 Executive Director Ed Klint, Alpha Xi ’78 Chapters: 246 Collegiate members on Suspension 804 [email protected] Ext. 108 Colonies: 6 Collegiate members (total) 7,093 Director of Mark D Helmstetter, ’03 Theta Eta (Wright State University) Percentage of total collegiate suspensions 11.34% Programs [email protected] Ext. 102 Xi Sigma (Bethel College) Total amount of outstanding Director of Mark A. Wilson, Delta Eta ’03 Pennsylvania Gamma (Moravian College) per capita tax owed to Sinfonia $118,433 Communications [email protected] Ext. 104 Alabama Epsilon (University of Alabama at Retreat Coordinator Garrett Lefkowitz, Beta Iota ’08 Birmingham) Publication Information & Programs Associate [email protected] Ext. 103 Alpha Upsilon (University of Arizona) The Red & Black is published as an informational Florida Iota (Edward Waters College) newsletter for the Fraternity’s chapters, colonies, faculty advi- Controller Mary J. Carie sors, governors, committeemen, and national officers. [email protected] Ext. 105 The Red & Black is printed bimonthly, September to April. Administrative Kimberly J. Daily Photographs and articles from your chapter are highly encour- Coordinator [email protected] Ext. 100 aged for upcoming issues of The Red & Black. Please send the articles and photographs to [email protected]. Administrative Elizabeth A. Rader Editor/Layout: Mark A. Wilson, Delta Eta ’03 Assisstant [email protected] Ext. 101

Page 11 Back to School Sale!

“Harmony” Wristband – Was $2.50, Now $1.00

Three Ring Binder – Was $9.65, Now $7.00

Reference Manual – Was $34.00, Now $25.00

Centennial History – Was $25.00, Now $20.00

Coat of Arms Poster – Was $6.00, Now $4.00 Chunky Notebook – Was $3.50, Now $3.00 Choir Folder – Was $20.00, Now $15.00 Dozens of other items marked down! All patches and decals marked down! All chapter recruitment supplies marked down! Have an idea for the store? Let us know at [email protected] www.sinfoniastore.org