Jamey Aebersold was born July 21st, 1939.

A member of the Gamma Omega Chapter at Indiana State University, Jamey Aebersold was given the honor of “Man of Music” at the 2009 National Convention in Orland, Florida. An American jazz saxophonist, Aebersold authored the “Play-A-Long” series, a world renowned series of jazz instructional books that are considered standard for most jazz educators. In his books he touches on techniques that are considered basic building blocks for most jazz musicians. In addition to his books, he taught musical improvisation at the University of Louisville, where he also runs a summer jazz workshop that he has headed up for forty years. At his camp, young jazz students are exposed to master classes, ear-training sessions, jazz theory and concerts put on by the faculty and guest artists.

William Schuman was born on August 4, 1910 and passed away February 15, 1992.

He was initiated into Sinfonia on 04/10/1930 at the Beta Gamma Chapter at Columbia University.

William James “Count” Basie was born August 21, 1904 and passed away April 26, 1984.

He was initiated into Sinfonia on March 1, 1970 at the Mu Nu Chapter at Louisiana Tech University.

David Maslanka was born August 30, 1943.

He was initiated into Sinfonia on 12/04/2008 at the Rho Tau Chapter at Appalachian State University.

Colonel John R. Bourgeois was born August 31st, 1934

Colonel John R. Burgeois was given the “Man of Music Award” at the 2000 National Convention in Dallas, Texas. Col. Bourgeois served as the conductor of the United States Marine Band from 1979 to 1996. His start with “The President’s Own” came in 1958, when he joined as a French Hornist and arranger. As the ensemble’s director, Col. Bourgeois was the Music Advisor at the White House. He selected all the musical programs there and directed the band for four Presidential Inaugurations. He regularly conducted the marine band and marine chamber orchestra at the White House appearing there more frequently than any other musician in the U.S. It was also under Col. Bourgeois that the marine band performed for the first time overseas. They traveled to the Netherlands in 85’, where for the first time in history “The President’s Own” performed with the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy.

Leonard Slatkin was born September 1st, 1944.

An American composer and conductor, Leonard Slatkin was granted the title “Man of Music” at the 1997 National Convention. Born to a Russian family gifted in music, Slatkin has traveled across the world conducting dozens of ensembles. In school, Slatkin studied under Jean Paul Morel. His start with conducting came when he was given the opportunity to conduct the New York Youth Symphony. Since then, Slatkin has conducted the San Francisco Symphony, the St. Louis Symphony, the Cleveland Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington D.C., the BBC Symphony Orchestra and currently sits as the music director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Starting in the 2011 season, Slatkin will be the principal music director of the Orchestra National de Lyon located in France.

Archie N. Jones was born September 20th, 1900.

Dr. Archie N. Jones, Past National President of Sinfonia and Dean of the University of Missouri at Kansas City Conservatory of Music gave the address at the banquet of the 1962 Convention. Dr. Jones was elected “Music Man of the Year,” receiving the Charles E. Lutton Award. He served as President of Phi Mu Alpha from 1950 to 1960, and holds the record for the most years as Sinfonia’s president. During his tenure as President, great emphasis was placed on the Fraternity’s role in the advancement of music in America.

Earl V. Moore was born September 27th, 1890.

An alumnus of the University of Michigan, in addition to being a member of Phi Mu Alpha at their Epsilon Chapter, Earl V. Moore was awarded the “Man of Music” award at the 1956 National Convention. Moore served as director of the U of M School of Music from 1923 to 1960, before it officially became part of the university. It was in 1946 that he became the dean of the school of music, soon after it had joined the University. In his honor, Moore had the music school building named after him, and still stands as the Earl V. Moore music building at the University of Michigan. In addition to his accomplishments as director of the music program, he was also the university organist starting in 1915. Moore also composed several of the fight songs that the University of Michigan Marching Band still plays to this very day.

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

An alumnus of the Epsilon Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha at the University of Michigan, Joseph Maddy was given the “Man of Music” Award at the 1960 National Convention. Maddy was famous for being a champion of music for the youth of America. With this passion Maddy founded the National Music Camp, known today as the Interlochen Center for the Arts. This camp, located in Interlochen, Michigan, is internationally known for being the summer center for students of all ages to receive instruction in music and the arts from some of the finest teachers in the world.

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Howard H. Hanson was born October 28th, 1896

Dr. Howard Hanson received the next “Man of Music” award at the 1954 National Convention. Hanson was initiated as a collegiate member of Phi Mu Alpha at the Iota chapter at Northwestern University in 1916. Hanson was also a charter member of the Alpha Nu chapter at Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester in 1925. Five years later he became a National Honorary member of the fraternity. Hanson became the director of the Eastman School of Music in 1924, transforming the school into one of the most prestigious music schools in the country. He brought in better teachers, improved the curriculum and refined the schools ensembles. He served as guest conductor of most major American and Germanic symphonies in addition to be a champion of American composition. While at Eastman, he premiered over 2000 works by over 500 American composers.

Aaron Copland was born November 14th, 1900.

Aaron Copland received the “Man of Music” Award in 1970. Copland had a prolific career as a composer, being deemed “the Dean of American Composers.” He served as the head of the composition department at Berkshire Music Center from 1940 to 1965. In 1957, he was made chairman of the faculty. An alumnus of the Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha at the University of Arizona, Copland created a vast portfolio of music that many consider to be standards in American music. His pieces “Fanfare for the Common Man”, “Lincoln Portrait”, “Rodeo” and “Appalachian Spring” are all standards in describing the American attitude. In addition to his pieces, Copland didn’t stray from promoting other American composers and their music. He was instrumental in bringing performances of new American works and their composers by supporting the Copland-Sessions Concerts in New York, the American Festival of Contemporary Music and the American Composers Alliance.

Ellis Marsalis, Jr. was born November 14th, 1934.

Clark Terry, Jr. was born December 14th, 1920.

Pablo Casals was born December 29th, 1876.

A world renowned cellist, composer, and conductor, Pablo Casals was named Phi Mu Alpha’s Man of Music in 1973. An honorary member of the Epsilon Iota Chapter at Florida State University, Casals founded the Prades Festival and served as its first music director. He also conducted many of the great orchestras of the world. We cannot forget his compositions, as Casals wrote many oratorios, symphonies, masses, choral works and string quartets.  He even conducted one of his favorite pieces, “El Pessebre” (The Manger), all over the world as a personal request for world peace. In 2000, the Pablo Casals Celle Competition was created in his name and still helps to discover and further the careers of future elite cellists.

Brothers with outstanding dues owed for Fall 2015 will be assessed a $15.00 Late Fee per the National Constitution and Bylaws – 2015 National Assembly Revision.

Bylaws, Title I.
Article X. Finances
Section 3. Late fee.
The Fraternity assesses a late fee of $15.00 to collegiate members with balances in arrears on December 31 and May 31 of each year.