Sylvia Halbardier 

Immediate Past National President

Sylvia T. Halbardier, immediate past National President, is an initiate of the Eta Epsilon chapter at Southwest Texas State University where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Secondary Instrumental Music Education. After graduation in May of 1989, she moved back "home" to San Antonio, Texas, to begin her teaching career at Eisenhower Middle School as a band director where she works still to this day.

Her service to Tau Beta Sigma began in the fall of 1985. In her collegiate chapter, her offices included corresponding secretary, recording secretary, vice-president and president. Within the Southwest District, she served as Secretary (1988-89), Alumni Coordinator (1990-93) and Counselor (1993-97).

She was elected to the National Council in 1997. She has held the positions of Secretary, Vice President of Special Projects and Vice President for Colonization and Membership. She is also a member of the National Alumni Association, Mu Phi Epsilon, and honorary member of Kappa Kappa Psi.

In addition to her involvement with Tau Beta Sigma, she has played with the San Antonio Municipal Band (1990-95). Sylvia helps with the Children's choir at her church. She is also a Girl Scout Troop Leader in the San Antonio Area Council of Girl Scouts.

Sylvia and her husband, Will, have three daughters and one son.