Volume 7, Number 7
May 12, 2006
http://www.kkytbs.org
• A Letter to TBS from the National President
• KKPsi Installs New Chapter
• TBS Presents OSMA to Dr. Strauss
• KKPsi Presents A. Frank Martin Award to Dr. Grechesky
• Important Announcements & Dates to Remember
1. A Letter to the Sisters & Brothers of TBS from the National President
Sisters and Brothers of Tau Beta Sigma:
I am writing to inform you that Cindy Lasso is no longer the National Vice President for Communication and Recognition for Tau Beta Sigma. She was removed from office effective May 12, 2006, by the National Council and the Board of Trustees for Tau Beta Sigma after having been given the opportunity to resign.
At this time, according to the National Constitution, I will be appointing someone to fill the position. As such, I ask that anyone interested in seeking the office of National Vice President for Communication and Recognition prepare a resume, cover letter, and 3 letters of recommendation. Send your intent and application materials to the National Headquarters, Attention: Kathy Godwin, National President. The address is PO Box 849, Stillwater, OK 74076
I ask that you review the requirements for the office as stated in the National Constitution. You are welcome to ask me any questions regarding the requirements for applying or for the duties.
All interested parties must submit their information by June 5th to the National Headquarters.
In addition to the constitutional requirements, all interested parties should check their availability for travel from July 19-23. The Summer Council Meeting will be held in Stillwater, Oklahoma during those dates, and we would prefer for the individual selected to attend.
For any questions, please feel free to contact me at keg@tbsigma.org
In the bond,
Kathy Godwin
National President
Tau Beta Sigma
2. Kappa Kappa Psi Installs New Chapter at The University of Texas at Tyler
Brothers and Sisters of KKPsi and TBS,
On behalf of the Kappa Kappa Psi National Council, it is a distinct pleasure to announce the installation of the Lambda Pi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, Chapter # 280 at The University of Texas at Tyler in Tyler, Texas. The Installation took place Saturday, April 15, 2006 on the campus of UT-Tyler.
Attending the Installation were members of several brothers from Gamma Phi, Theta Nu, Zeta Xi, Kappa Phi, Beta Sigma, Theta Phi, Delta, Alpha, Epsilon Delta, Delta Sigma, as well sisters from Epsilon Eta TBS at Tyler Junior College. In addition, several District representatives were in attendance including Clinton Wieden SWD President, Kevin Wolfe SWD VPCM, Holly Tetreault SWD MAL, Adam McFarland SWD MAL, and Daniel George SWD Governor.
Thanks to Northwestern State University for serving as the advising chapter, and Past Southwest District Governor Brent Cannon for serving as the advising person for Lambda Pi. All helped shape this exciting new addition to our National Brotherhood.
Lambda Pi is the third Kappa Kappa Psi chapter to be installed in the 2005-2007 Biennium.
Please congratulate and welcome the charter members of Lambda Pi and their director of bands and sponsor, Dr. Emge.
It was an honor to serve as Lambda Pi's Installing Officer. Thanks to everyone for an outstanding day, and your help in making this even possible.
AEA,
Adam
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Adam D. Cantley
Oklahoma State University
Office of Student Affairs
Graduate Assistant
Kappa Kappa Psi - Life Member
National VP for Student Affairs
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3. Tau Beta Sigma Presents OSMA to Dr. Andrea Strauss
On behalf of the National Council of Tau Beta Sigma, it is my pleasure to announce that the Outstanding Service to Music Award was presented to Dr. Andrea Strauss April 20th, at the Georgia Tech Symphonic Band Concert. Many of you may remember reading about her accomplishments in the Spring Podium.
The Outstanding Service to Music Award is one of the landmark contributions Tau Beta Sigma has made to the world of college and university bands. It is a unique award designed to honor women who have made a significant national contribution to bands through outstanding musicianship, composition, or other means of distinguished service.
Dr. Andrea Strauss exemplifies the purpose of this award! She holds the Bachelor and Master of Music Education degrees from the University of South Carolina with an emphasis in clarinet performance, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education with a minor in Conducting from the University of Southern Mississippi where she studied conducting with Dr. Thomas V. Fraschillo. At the Georgia Institute of Technology, Dr. Strauss supervises the band program and music minor degree program, conducts the Symphonic Band and wind chamber ensembles, teaches wind literature, music theory, clarinet, conducting, and assists with the Marching Band. Under her leadership, the Symphonic Band has performed for the Southern Division College Band Directors National Association and National Band Association Conference, and the Georgia Music Educators Association Convention. Dr. Strauss has presented her dissertation research at the Texas Bandmasters Association Convention, and has had articles published in the Music Educators Journal, The Podium, and the National Band Association Journal.
Dr. Strauss is an active conductor, clinician, and adjudicator throughout the United States, Ireland, and Canada and has conducted in Italy for the III Stage Internationale per Direttori D1Orchestra di Fiati. She has been presented with the National Band Association Citation of Excellence and the Women Band Directors' National Association Scroll of Excellence. Dr. Strauss has been presented with the Georgia Institute of Technology College of Architecture Outstanding Faculty for Education and Practice Award and was selected into Omicron Delta Kappa. She has taught instrumental music at the elementary, middle, high school, and college levels in Georgia. Dr. Strauss is currently a clarinetist and assistant conductor of the Cobb Wind Symphony, and the Tara Winds Community Band, both of which have performed for the Mid-West Band and Orchestra Conference in Chicago, Ill.
It was my honor and privilege to present the Outstanding Service to Music Award, on behalf of the National Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma, to Dr. Andrea Strauss.
Congratulation emails can be sent to: andrea.strauss@music.gatech.edu
I hope you will take a few moments and congratulate Dr. Strauss for her wonderful commitment to bands and Tau Beta Sigma!
Sincerely,
Deborah L. Baker
Immediate Past National President
Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority
4. Kappa Kappa Psi Presents A. Frank Martin Award to Dr. Robert Grechesky
Brothers:
It was an honor on 2 April 2006 to present the A. Frank Martin award to Dr. Robert Grechesky, Director of Bands of Butler University.
Kappa Kappa Psi's A. Frank Martin award was established in 1984 to recognize regionally known band directors and laymen who have made contributions to the band field. The award is named after A. Frank Martin who served as the first Grand President of the Fraternity from 1919-1921. Martin served in the position of National Executive Secretary from 1939 through 1964.
Dr. Grechesky has been a member of the faculty of Butler University since 1973. In that time, he has directed all of the various band ensembles of Butler University, and has also served as artist in residence at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Dr. Grechesky's various other professional endeavors as an educator, conductor, and arranger have spanned across multiple bands and genres.
Dr. Grechesky has inspired many students across the nation to become better performers, energetic educators, and life long patrons of band music. His passion for music education and for bands specifically is apparent in his students and alumni. His promotion of Kappa Kappa Psi, and of Tau Beta Sigma, is strong. Our members at Butler University stand out among the top musicians in the band program, thanks in large part to Dr. Grechesky's inspiration.
Dr. Grechesky is active in premiering and featuring new works for band and wind ensemble, having premiered over twenty works with his own ensembles. It was fitting that his award was presented as part of the Butler University Wind Ensemble's concert entitled "A Gathering of Composers," featuring a variety of works created specifically for wind ensembles.
On behalf of the National Council of Kappa Kappa Psi, congratulations to Dr. Robert Grechesky. A special thank you to Alpha Beta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi for nominating Dr. Grechesky.
Malinda
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Malinda M. Matney, Ph.D. mmatney@umich.edu
National Vice President for Colonization and Membership
Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity
http://www.kkpsi.org
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5. Important Announcements & Dates to Remember!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Specific information for any event below is available from our organizational websites & on each district's webpage. Contact the National HQs or your district officers if you have questions!
DATES:
June 1
Chapter Summary Reports due to National HQs
June 17
KKPsi Leadership Symposium Session #1
Louisville, Kentucky
July 8
KKPsi Leadership Symposium Session #2
Dallas, Texas
July 19-23
Summer National Council Meeting in Stillwater, Oklahoma
July 21-23
District Leadership Conference in Stillwater, Oklahoma
ATTN: District Governors/Counselors/Officers/Chapter Presidents...
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All NewsNotes On-Line issues are available on-line at http://www.kkytbs.org/newsnotes.html.
Many thanks,
Lt Col Alan L. Bonner, USAF (Ret.)
National Executive Director
Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma
National Band Fraternity & Sorority
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