Preamble
To the National
Constitution of
Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band
Sorority
Be it
known that Tau Beta Sigma, National
Honorary Sorority for members of the
college band, is an organization
operating exclusively in the field of the
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 membership
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 musical organizations and
societies in every manner consistent with
our mutual purposes and those of the
institution at which chapters are
located.
Tau Beta Sigma Mission Statement
Tau
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.
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