National Exam – Phi Mu Alpha/Nu Pi Chapter (Spring 2013) – Flashcards
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Name of the Chapter?
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Nu Pi
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When and where was Sinfonia founded?
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October 6, 1898, at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts
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Who was both the founder and first honorary member of Sinfonia?
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Ossian Everett Mills
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Who was both the founder and first honorary member of Sinfonia?
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Ossian Everett Mills
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What is the origin of the name "Sinfonia"
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George Chadwick, second honorary member, suggested the name "Sinfonia" from a student organization to which he had belonged to in Leipzig, Germany.
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When and how did the Sinfonia Club become a national fraternity?
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On October 6, 1900, with the admission of a group of men at Philadelphias Broad Street Conservatory as
Sinfonias Beta Chapter.
Sinfonias Beta Chapter.
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Who was the second President of Alpha Chapter and sixth Supreme President of Sinfonia?
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Percy Jewett Burrell
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Give the names and locations of the first four chapters.
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Alpha Chapter New England Conservatory of Music; Boston, Massachusetts
Beta Chapter Broad Street Conservatory; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Gamma Chapter American Institute of Applied Art; New York, New York
Delta Chapter Ithaca Conservatory; Ithaca, New York
Beta Chapter Broad Street Conservatory; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Gamma Chapter American Institute of Applied Art; New York, New York
Delta Chapter Ithaca Conservatory; Ithaca, New York
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What is the Object of the Fraternity?
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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.
and brotherhood of musical students; the advancement of music in America and a loyalty to the Alma Mater.
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With what frequency are National Conventions held, and when and where will the next one be held?
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Triennally; TBD
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National President?
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John Mongiovi; Evansville, IN
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National Vice President?
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Mark Lichtenberg; Evansville, IN
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Committeeman-at-Large?
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Dean Shatley; Asheville, NC
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Committeeman-at-Large?
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Joe Ritchie; Chesapeake, VA
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National Collegiate Representative?
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Erick Reid; Norfolk, VA
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Chairman, PGs Council?
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John Israel; St. Charles, MO
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Chairman, CPRs Council ?
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Ian Shoulders; Buckhannon, WV
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What is the mission of the Sinfonia Educational Foundation (SEF)? (verbatim)
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To enrich the lives of collegiate Sinfonians, and to advance music in America.
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What is your province number?
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2
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List the names and locations of the active chapters in your province.
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Nu Pi, CMU; Nu Upsilon, Hillsdale; Epsilon, U of M; Gamma Epsilon, MSU; Delta Iota, WMU; Rho Xi, GVSU; Iota Alpha, Alma; Beta Iota, Albion; Epsilon Alpha, U of Toledo; Iota Omnicron, Bowling Green.
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List the names and locations of the active alumni associations in your province.
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None
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Give the name and location of your Province Governor.
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Kyle Koehs - Ann Arbor, MI
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Give the name and location of your Collegiate Province Representative.
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Joseph Linke - Kalamazoo, MI
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Province workshops must be held at least ____ each _____?
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once; year.
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What two days are celebrated by the chapter, and on what dates?
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Founders Day - October 6
Chapter Day - May 9
Chapter Day - May 9
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Chapter President?
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Josh Hartge
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Ch. Vice President?
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Anthony Candelario
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Ch. Secretary?
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Conner Heinle
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Ch. Treasurer?
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Matthew Williamsen
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Ch. Fraternity Education Officer?
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Samuel Mitchell
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Ch. Historian?
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James Leigh
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Ch. Warden?
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Kevin Stobbe
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Ch. Alumni Relations Officer?
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James Sebring
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Ch. Faculty Advisors?
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James Batcheller, David Gillingham, Alan Riggs.
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What are the four classes of membership?
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Probationary; Collegiate; Alumni; Honorary
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What are the responsibilities of membership?
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To attend all meetings of the chapter, to pay all financial obligations, to maintain academic performance
standards; to become acquainted with the governing documents and history of the Fraternity; and to support the
efforts and objectives of the local chapter and the Fraternity.
standards; to become acquainted with the governing documents and history of the Fraternity; and to support the
efforts and objectives of the local chapter and the Fraternity.
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What is the total amount of your financial obligation to the national Fraternity before you can be initiated?
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$140.00 - basic initiation package
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Upon initiation into the Fraternity, each member shall receive what five items?
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Official membership pin; Songbook; Wallet card; National Constitution and Bylaws; Membership Shingle
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What will be the total amount of your annual financial obligation to the national Fraternity and chapter as a collegiate member?
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National Fraternity: $158.00
Chapter: $92.00
Chapter: $92.00
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What is the official publication of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia?
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The Sinfonian
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What is the name of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonias collegiate newsletter?
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The Red ; Black
