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Tau Beta Sigma... for greater bands |
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Gamma Omega Chapter |
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To contact us: |
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E-mail: GammaOmegaTBS@gmail.com |
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The National Organization |
What is Tau Beta Sigma?Tau Beta Sigma is the national honorary sorority for college and university band members. It was established in 1946 at Oklahoma State University and is now located on over 125 college and university campuses across the country. Thousands of band students, both female and male, have served as sisters and brothers, devoting their efforts to strengthen their band and their community through group and individual service projects. Tau Beta Sigma operates primarily as a student service and leadership recognition society whose chief aim is to assist the directors in developing the leadership and enthusiasm that they require of their band. Our goals are not only to provide the band with organized and concentrated service activities, but to give our membership valid and wholesome experiences in organization, leadership, and social contacts. The honorary nature of membership is based on our premise that "it is an honor to be selected to serve"--this band, its department of music, its sponsoring institution, and the cause of band music in the nation's colleges and universities. Mission StatementTau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority provides service to collegiate bands, encourages the advancement of women in the band profession, and promotes and enriches an appreciation of band music through recognition, leadership development and education of its members. PurposesBe it known that Tau Beta Sigma, National Honorary Sorority for members of the college band, is an organization operating exclusively in the field of college and university bands, for the following purposes: 1. To promote the existence and welfare of the collegiate bands and to create a respect and appreciation for band activities and achievements among the listening public everywhere. 2. To honor outstanding members of the band through privilege of membership, in the sisterhood, extended in recognition of musical achievement, demonstrated leadership, and an enthusiastic approach to band activities. 3. To develop leadership through active participation with the band, and through it, to strengthen those traits of conduct, thought, and idealism which characterize the responsible membersh of the band. 4. To encourage a close relationship between collegiate bands and promote a high average of attainment by the performance of good music and selection of worthwhile projects. 5. To provide a meaningful and worthwhile social experience for all engaged in collegiate band work, and to cooperate with other music organizations and societies in every manner consistent with our mutual purposes and those of the institution at which chapters are located. Factors and QualitiesJust as 8 to 5 is the foundation of marching style in the nation’s marching bands, so are the Eight and Five foundations of Tau Beta Sigma. The Eight Essential Factors:1. Physical and mental qualities of an attractive nature. 2. Demonstrated loyalty and dependability to those persons and institutions deserving of it. 3. A truthfulness and honesty that instills a sense of trust in others. 4. Cheerfulness at all times and under all circumstances, even in the face of great trial. 5. A mutual interest in the Art of Music, in its performance, and in the aesthetic qualities it can project to others. 6. Generosity of mind, heart, and hand. 7. Tolerance, tempered with kindness, and a consideration for the needs of others. 8. The fortitude and courage to see an ideal, seize upon it, and follow it wherever it might lead you in Tau Beta Sigma. The Five Qualities:1. Knowledge and development of your physical powers in the quest for good health and bodily perfection. 2. Recognition and development of your intellectual potential. 3. Appreciation for and the maintenance of the highest moral standards. 4. Achievement of and the personification within you of lofty spiritual ideals. 5. Cultivation and maintenance of your emotional poise under all conditions. About UsColors: White and Blue Flower: American Beauty Red Rose, Long-Stemmed Motto: "Tau Beta Sigma for Greater Bands"
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The Flag of Tau Beta Sigma |
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