Turpin C. Bannister was born on October 1, 1904.

Bannister was a 1923 initiate of the Nu Chapter at Denison University. During his early twenties, in 1926, he served on the National Ritual Revision Committee alongside Peter W. Dykema, Charles E. Lutton, and Rollin Pease. These men sought to re-center the organization on the ideals set forth by its Founder, Ossian E. Mills.

Alongside his significant contributions to the 1926 ritual revision, Brother Bannister was renowned in the world of architectural historians. During his tenure as an instructor and historian at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, he was instrumental in the formation of a professional organization of architectural historians. At the 1938 Harvard Summer Session, a group of scholars, including Bannister, would launch the conversation that would lead to the organization of The American Society of Architectural Historians in 1940. Bannister served as its first president and editor of the society’s professional journal.

In 1944, Bannister would earn his doctorate from Harvard’s School of Architecture. He produced several books and publications over his lifetime, many focusing on the concept, evolution, and significance of architecture throughout human history. Bannister contributed much to the world’s knowledge of architecture and was awarded the American Institute of Architect’s Kemper Award in 1955. He also held several advisory posts on scholarly boards across the nation. These included The Medieval Academy, The National Park Service, The Historic American Buildings Survey, and The New York Historical Association.

With his early and careful guidance, Turpin Bannister shaped a brand-new profession that is carried on by generations of historians today. His legacy is one of “a kinetic yet gentle individual, a seeker of new knowledge in uncharted fields, an inspired and witty conversationalist and lecturer, and a perfectionist tolerant of the many imperfections of others.”

Joseph E. Maddy was born on October 14th, 1891.

Joseph Edgar Maddy was a pioneer in early American music education and a renowned orchestra conductor.

Initiated into the Epsilon Chapter at the University of Michigan, Brother Maddy was famous for being a champion of music advocacy for the youth of America. It was this passion that led him to establish the National High School Orchestra Camp, which would later take shape as Interlochen Center for the Arts. Today, Interlochen’s Summer Arts Camp is internationally known for being a summer learning center for students of all ages. Attendees receive instruction in music and the arts from some of the most exceptional teachers in the world.

For his selfless contributions and undying dedication to music advocacy, Joseph Maddy was awarded the “Man of Music” Award at the 1960 National Convention.

Composer Daniel E. Gawthrop was born on October 21, 1949.

Brother Gawthrop is a 1997 initiate of the Xi Mu Chapter at the University of Delaware. As a renown composer of choral and organ works, he has been the recipient of over one hundred commissions to write original music. His a cappella motet Sing Me to Heaven is among the most frequently performed choral pieces of modern times and has sold more than a half-million copies.

In addition to his work as a composer, Gawthrop has been active as a broadcaster, clinician and adjudicator, organist, conductor, teacher and writer, including a period as music critic for The Washington Post.

For his actions as a true brother exemplar and significant contributions to American music, Brother Gawthrop was named the Fraternity’s 25th “Man of Music” in 2018 at the 56th National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Howard H. Hanson was born on October 28th, 1896

Initiated into the Iota chapter at Northwestern University in Illinois in 1916, Hanson became a charter member of the Alpha Nu chapter at Eastman School of Music of Rochester, New York in 1925, just one year after being named the director of the school.

As director of Eastman School of Music, Howard Hanson transformed the school into one of the most prestigious music schools in the country. He brought in better teachers, improved the curriculum and refined the school’s ensembles. As a champion of American composition, Hanson premiered over 2000 works by nearly 500 American composers while at Eastman an appeared frequently as a guest conductor for several major American and Germanic symphonies.

At the 1954 National Convention, Hanson became the Fraternity’s second “Man of Music” for his enormous contributions to Eastman and his legacy as a conductor.