"The bond of Sinfonia Brotherhood now extends throughout the length and breadth of our country. Never before have such cordial relations and mutual interest existed among the leading musical schools of learning. Never before has a like number of musicians and students of music been banded together by such bonds of real brotherhood.
Happy Founder's Day! On October 6, 1898 our beloved Sinfonia was founded at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Since then we have grown to over 120,000 living members and nearly 250 chapters. Brothers all over the country this week have been participating in our National Philanthropy - the
White House Petition Needs 80,000 Signatures by July 19, 2016 Representative Martha McSally (AZ) added an amendment to House Bill H.R. 5293, the proposed Department of Defense budget for 2017, that stated "none of the funds made available by this Act may be used for performances by a military musical unit
Registration for Leadership Institute, the Council of Chapter Presidents Pre-Conference, and the Chapter Officer Forum Pre-Conference will close at 11:59:59 PM CDT on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. All pending registrations must be completed and paid by that deadline in order to guarantee your attendance at this popular event. We've had strong response to
Marking the first Leadership Institute of the 2015-2018 triennium, Leadership Institute 2016 will be held at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, Indiana on June 23-26. Register Today! http://www.li2016.org Completely re-envisioned as a core Fraternity education component, Leadership Institute 2016 is now guided more than ever by the principles and values expressed in the Ritual. Featuring two
Lyrecrest Work Weekend 2016 May 27 - May 29 Have you ever had the desire to visit our National Headquarters but lacked the time during the school year to do so? Have you wanted to give back to the Fraternity at the national level but haven’t had the
Award Nominations now Being Accepted for Signature Sinfonians & Volunteers of the Year All Signature Sinfonia and Volunteer of the Year (all categories) nominations must be received no later than April 1, 2016 to be considered for this year. The Signature Sinfonian Award recognizes alumni members who have achieved a
It's that time of year again for the Texas Music Educators Association Convention in San Antonio, Texas! Come join us at Booth #3019 in the exhibit hall to get your Phi Mu Alpha Sticker, hang out with Brothers, and connect with the Fraternity. Whether you're a collegiate member or an alumnus, we would enjoy having your
Enjoy the latest episode of Mark's Remarks on The Sinfonian Network where Brother Lichtenberg talks about the #iamsinfonia project, new Fraternity Calendars, GinSystem, National Mills Music Mission Week, the new #SinfoniaSongChallenge, and some upcoming events to add to your calendar. Further details are below. Keep these dates
Lyrecrest Retreat Program We are pleased to announce new information on the Lyrecrest Retreat Program: where to find retreat information, the spring 2016 retreat dates, and FAQs about the program. The Lyrecrest Retreat Program Among the programs Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia offers its members, few can match the exalted experience obtained
The Sinfonia Song Challenge, #1 In September, President Lichtenberg issued a challenge to all chapters, colonies, and alumni associations. Using the hashtag, #sinfoniasongchallenge, Brother Lichtenberg asked our affiliates to submit videos of our Fraternity brothers singing as one and winning the world to harmony through Songs Are Best at Candlelight, found in the Fraternity's songbook. With the
Brothers - This Founder's Day our National President issued a call to all Sinfonians, and from around the country Brothers are answering. As we celebrate our recent dear Founder's Day in performing Mills Music Missions, we ask that you take a moment to share your pride by reporting on this experience. Share
Beginning in 2013, we asked that chapters and alumni brothers "Sing as One" on Founder's Day, by performing group and individual Mills Music Missions on October 6. This was a planned preview of the theme of our 55th National Convention, and much more. We ask again this year that each chapter, colony and alumni association,
Founder's Day 2015! Tuesday, October 6 Phi Mu Alpha's Founder's Day celebration is Tuesday, October 6th. All chapters, colonies, and alumni associations are encouraged to celebrate the founding of our beloved Fraternity by performing the official Founder's Day Ceremony. Chapters and Associations can download the Founder's Day Ceremony Here, and use the following
SEPT. 21-25, 2015 Today is the first day of National Hazing Prevention Week, and we encourage all brother Sinfonians to stand firmly in opposition to hazing in all its forms and manifestations. Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia was one of the earliest sponsors of this event, and the Fraternity remains committed to its support of
