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W. Francis McBeth Student Musicianship Award

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W. Francis McBeth Student Musicianship Award

Brothers,

I am proud to announce the finalization of the W. Francis McBeth Student Musicianship Award. Created at the 2011 National Convention, the W. Francis McBeth Student Musicianship Award honors current active, associate, and conditional members of Kappa Kappa Psi that exemplify the highest standards of Musical Achievement. W. Francis McBeth (1933-2012) was a world-renowned composer and conductor.

W. Francis McBeth

W. Francis McBeth

McBeth was appointed band director at Ouachita Baptist College (now Ouachita Baptist University) in 1957. He remained at OBU, retiring in 1996 as chairman of the theory and composition department, resident composer, and the Lena Shepperson Professor of Music. In 1971, McBeth served as the commissioning composer for the 1971 National Intercollegiate Band, which premiered his work “The Seventh Seal.” In 1975, he was named composer laureate of Arkansas, the first composer laureate in the United States.

The first recipient of this award was recognized at the Northeast District Convention this year – Zachary Friedland from the Theta Upsilon chapter at The University of Rhode Island. Pictured with Zach are National President Adam Cantley, Vice President for Student Affairs Adam Bates, and Vice President for Professional Relations Travis Cross.

W. Fancis McBeth Student Musicianship Award

Nominations are due by January 1 and June 1 to the National Council, and should include: the nomination form, a letter of nomination, examples of the individual’s musical achievement, and letters of recommendation from individuals who know the nominee well.

Questions may be directed to National Vice President for Programs, Jack Lee.

AEA,

Jack

Jack Lee
National Vice President for Programs
Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity
www.kkpsi.org

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Founded in 1919 at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Kappa Kappa Psi is the leading fraternity solely dedicated to supporting and developing college and university band programs. Kappa Kappa Psi has affiliation with over 210 college and university campuses across the United States of America. Guided by our values, mission and ritual, Kappa Kappa Psi is purposefully working towards our vision; With a dedicated spirit of unity and cooperation, we are unequivocally committed to become the world standard of excellence for band fraternal organizations. Collectively, Kappa Kappa Psi members are inspiring one another and all college band members to Strive for the Highest.

Northeast District Governor Appointment

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Kappa Kappa Psi is excited to announce the appointment of a second Governor for the Northeast District.

Casey Goodwin is currently the Director of Athletic Bands at the University of New Hampshire, where she directs the UNH Concert Band, Wildcat Marching Band, and Beast of the East Pep Band and teaches undergraduate courses in the areas of conducting and music education. Additionally, she is assistant coordinator and faculty member of the Summer Youth Music School (SYMS) and a former conductor of the New Hampshire Youth Band. Prior to her appointment at UNH, Goodwin was the Director of Instrumental Music at Marshwood High School in South Berwick, ME.

Goodwin earned her Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Master of Arts in Music with an emphasis in music education and wind conducting from the University of New Hampshire in 2001 and 2006, respectively. Casey was an active member of the Iota Phi chapter while attending UNH.

Casey and Gov. Marie Burleigh are two outstanding members of Kappa Kappa Psi that will help guide the NED. I am personally excited to have them both on our leadership team.

Adam D. Cantley

Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity

National President

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Founded in 1919 at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Kappa Kappa Psi is the leading fraternity solely dedicated to supporting and developing college and university band programs. Kappa Kappa Psi has affiliation with over 210 college and university campuses across the United States of America. Guided by our values, mission and ritual, Kappa Kappa Psi is purposefully working towards our vision; With a dedicated spirit of unity and cooperation, we are unequivocally committed to become the world standard of excellence for band fraternal organizations. Collectively, Kappa Kappa Psi members are inspiring one another and all college band members to Strive for the Highest.

Florida A&M Update

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The National Leadership of Kappa Kappa Psi has been made aware of a situation that may have been a violation of Fraternity policy that reportedly occurred during the spring semester 2011 involving the Delta Iota Chapter at Florida A&M University. The national fraternity was first made aware of the incident through an article that was in the Saturday January 28, 2012 issue of The Tallahassee Democrat. To date, no member of the Florida A&M University community has contacted our national organization to report this potential incident.

We intend to cooperate with members of the Florida A&M Community on the investigation of this incident. The national council will be addressing the situation in a manner consistent with fraternity policy and procedures.

The mission statement of Kappa Kappa Psi states, Kappa Kappa Psi is a fraternal organization that promotes the advancement of college and university bands through dedicated service and support to bands; comprehensive education; leadership opportunities; and recognition; for the benefit of its members and society. Hazing is not in line with our mission, ritual or values and is simply against the law. We steadfastly advocate and support the removal of hazing practices from college bands and society. For more information on the Kappa Kappa Psi National Policy on hazing please visit http://www.kkpsi.org/policies.asp.

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Founded in 1919 at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Kappa Kappa Psi is the leading fraternity solely dedicated to supporting and developing college and university band programs. Kappa Kappa Psi has affiliation with over 210 college and university campuses across the United States of America. Guided by our values, mission and ritual, Kappa Kappa Psi is purposefully working towards our vision; With a dedicated spirit of unity and cooperation, we are unequivocally committed to become the world standard of excellence for band fraternal organizations. Collectively, Kappa Kappa Psi members are inspiring one another and all college band members to Strive for the Highest.

Kappa Kappa Psi featured in Halftime Magazine

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Kappa Kappa Psi is excited to have a feature in the November/December 2011 Issue of Halftime Magazine. Our National President, Adam Cantley, is interviewed as well as the Tau Beta Sigma National Vice President for Professional Relations, Dr. Debra Traficante.

The article focuses on fraternities and sororities that are affiliated with University music programs.
You can read the article online at the following link.
Halftime Magazine November/December 2011 Issue

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Founded in 1919 at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Kappa Kappa Psi is the leading fraternity solely dedicated to supporting and developing college and university band programs. Kappa Kappa Psi has affiliation with over 210 college and university campuses across the United States of America. Guided by our values, mission and ritual, Kappa Kappa Psi is purposefully working towards our vision With a dedicated spirit of unity and cooperation, we are unequivocally committed to become the world standard of excellence for band fraternal organizations. Collectively, Kappa Kappa Psi members are inspiring one another and all college band members to Strive for the Highest.

Western District Governor Appointed

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Kappa Kappa Psi has recently seen a shift in the position of Western District Governor. After six years of service in this position, Tanya Marsh has stepped down at Western District Governor. First, I want to thank her for service to Kappa Kappa Psi as Western District Governor since 2005. Tanya and I have been discussing this transition and I informed the national council of it this past weekend in Texas at our winter meeting. She is a tremendous leader for our organization and brings a lot of talent. It is for this reason she will be staying on as the chair of the Leadership Task Force.

While Tanya has been on maternity leave, James Llamas from the Psi Chapter has stepped in as support for the Western District. I have consistently been impressed with his work as a chapter officer at UCLA, Western District officer, colony advisor, and in this role as acting governor. James and I completed our conversations via phone and e-mail, and he has accepted the position as Western District Governor for the 2011-2013 biennium. Please join me in welcoming James to the team.

Since both Tanya and James will be playing vital roles in the fraternity, we have just gained another resource. It will be exciting to have both of them working to better our organization.

Please join in thanking both Tanya and James for their service to Kappa Kappa Psi.

Adam D. Cantley

Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity

National President

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Founded in 1919 at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Kappa Kappa Psi is the leading fraternity solely dedicated to supporting and developing college and university band programs. Kappa Kappa Psi has affiliation with over 210 college and university campuses across the United States of America. Guided by our values, mission and ritual, Kappa Kappa Psi is purposefully working towards our vision; With a dedicated spirit of unity and cooperation, we are unequivocally committed to become the world standard of excellence for band fraternal organizations. Collectively, Kappa Kappa Psi members are inspiring one another and all college band members to Strive for the Highest.

The Loss of W. Francis McBeth

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The National Council of Kappa Kappa Psi was sad to hear of the passing the great American composer W. Francis McBeth. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues as we all mourn the loss of legend in wind band community.

Mr. McBeth shared a great relationship with Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity. He served as the commissioned composer for the 1971 National Intercollegiate Band which premiered his work The Seventh Seal for wind bands. He also holds honorary memberships with the Alpha Chi, Beta Nu, Sigma, Lambda, Gamma Phi, Epsilon Theta, Beta Sigma, Beta Kappa, and Alpha Omicron chapters of the fraternity. In recognition of his years of excellence in composition to wind bands, Kappa Kappa Psi awarded W. Fracis McBeth the Distinguished Service to Music Medal. This award remains the highest honor that Kappa Kappa Psi can bestow on any individual.

There is not a single individual in college bands that has not been exposed to the work of W. Francis McBeth. His legacy will live on through his music for eternity. Kappa Kappa Psi was fortunate to have had a relationship with him during his life.

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Founded in 1919 at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Kappa Kappa Psi is the leading fraternity solely dedicated to supporting and developing college and university band programs. Kappa Kappa Psi has affiliation with over 210 college and university campuses across the United States of America. Guided by our values, mission and ritual, Kappa Kappa Psi is purposefully working towards our vision With a dedicated spirit of unity and cooperation, we are unequivocally committed to become the world standard of excellence for band fraternal organizations. Collectively, Kappa Kappa Psi members are inspiring one another and all college band members to Strive for the Highest.

Kappa Kappa Psi at the Midwest Clinic

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Kappa Kappa Psi is excited to once again be a part of the Midwest Clinic in Chicago this December 14-16. We will have a variety of representatives on site including National President, Adam Cantley, National Executive Director, Col. Alan Bonner, National Vice President for Professional Relations, Travis Cross, both Kappa Kappa Psi National Chapter Field Representatives, and others from our National Council and Board of Trustees.

Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma will have our tradition booth in the Exhibit Hall. Representatives will be there at the following times:

Wednesday, December 14: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Thursday, December 15: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Friday, December 16: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

We are tentatively set to be at booth number 1041, but check your book upon arrival for the final location. Do not forget to stop by and pick up your sticker for your name tag. We look forward to seeing many of your in Chicago this week.

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Founded in 1919 at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Kappa Kappa Psi is the leading fraternity solely dedicated to supporting and developing college and university band programs. Kappa Kappa Psi has affiliation with over 210 college and university campuses across the United States of America. Guided by our values, mission and ritual, Kappa Kappa Psi is purposefully working towards our vision With a dedicated spirit of unity and cooperation, we are unequivocally committed to become the world standard of excellence for band fraternal organizations. Collectively, Kappa Kappa Psi members are inspiring one another and all college band members to Strive for the Highest.

Fraternity Awards

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Brothers,

The end of the semester is quickly approaching (if not already here!).  Have you considered ways to honor your outstanding Brothers and leaders?  Kappa Kappa Psi has several Fraternity awards that are designed to help you honor deserving brothers as they strive for the highest.   Many awards have a deadline of January 1, so plan now to get those turned in! 

AEA scholarship
Distinguished Service to Music Medal
A. Frank Martin
J. Lee Burke Student Achievement

There are also many other awards that do not have a deadline.  Brothers and chapters are encouraged to look into these awards:

Bohumil Makovsky Award
Silver Baton
Top Chapter Scholar
Outstanding Academic Achievement
Chapter Certificate of Excellence

Information regarding these awards can be found on our national website:  http://www.kkpsi.org/fraternityawards.asp

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.  I am here to help in anyway I can!  I look forward to seeing the many applications that are submitted.

AEA,
Jack

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Jack Lee
National Vice President for Programs
Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band  Fraternity
www.kkpsi.org

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Founded in 1919 at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Kappa Kappa Psi is the leading fraternity solely dedicated to supporting and developing college and university band programs. Kappa Kappa Psi has affiliation with over 210 college and university campuses across the United States of America. Guided by our values, mission and ritual, Kappa Kappa Psi is purposefully working towards our vision With a dedicated spirit of unity and cooperation, we are unequivocally committed to become the world standard of excellence for band fraternal organizations. Collectively, Kappa Kappa Psi members are inspiring one another and all college band members to Strive for the Highest.

Kappa Kappa Psi Welcomes Nu Alpha Chapter

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Brothers and Sisters,

It is my pleasure to announce the installation of the Nu Alpha chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at Georgia State University. The installation of our 313th chapter occurred at Georgia State University on November 28, 2011 with National Vice President for Colonization and Membership Christine Beason serving as installing officer of 18 colonists. The Kappa Mu chapter served as the advising chapter, and Melanie Muldrow was the colony advisor. This is the 3rd chapter installation of the biennium.

The event was attended by brothers from Kappa Mu, Iota, Iota Tau, and Mu Iota. Also in attendance were Director of Bands Dr. Robert Ambrose, Assistant Director of Bands Dr. Chester Phillips, Southeast District President Cedric Boyd, and Past Southeast District President David Smith. The new chapter is off to a great start with many projects already completed, others planned, and tremendous support from the brothers and sisters of the Southeast District!

Congratulations to these new brothers:

Marina Pena – President
Shaun Evans – Vice President of Membership
Megan Glasscock – Vice President of Service
Elizabeth Hoadley – Recording Secretary
Cassie Trout – Corresponding Secretary
Sarah Gray – Treasurer
Michelle Parkos – Historian
Alex Inman – Parliamentarian
Nick Caputa
Jordan Crawford
Kendrick Fearn
Soleil Lee
Kyle Lucas
Katie Phillips
Zachary Stoddard
Nickolas Tanner
Ryan Tucker
Christopher Van Buskirk

Christine Beason
Kappa Kappa Psi
National Vice President for Colonization and Membership
beasonchristine@kkpsi.org

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Founded in 1919 at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Kappa Kappa Psi is the leading fraternity solely dedicated to supporting and developing college and university band programs. Kappa Kappa Psi has affiliation with over 210 college and university campuses across the United States of America. Guided by our values, mission and ritual, Kappa Kappa Psi is purposefully working towards our vision With a dedicated spirit of unity and cooperation, we are unequivocally committed to become the world standard of excellence for band fraternal organizations. Collectively, Kappa Kappa Psi members are inspiring one another and all college band members to Strive for the Highest.

Founder’s Day Message

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Brothers and Friends of Kappa Kappa Psi,

On November 27th we will celebrate the founding of our fraternity. For 92 years and counting, Kappa Kappa Psi has been a part of college and university band programs. What started at Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College with 10 men and their college band director now lives on over 210 campuses.

Kappa Kappa Psi has grown with the modern college and university band program. We have chapters at every type of institution imaginable, and members from all walks of life. One thing remains constant: Our mission to support and advocate for college bands. When our founders met they had one simple goal in mind: “We need to come together and make our band better.” If all of our chapters focused on that goal and recruited people who believed in that goal, we would be an even stronger force. We would not have issues with dwindling chapter sizes, hazing, or internal strife. In band rooms across the country, our members would come together, focus on our mission and values, and truly live the spirit of the ritual written by our founders over 92 years ago.

Brothers, I challenge you to “come together and make your bands better” for the next year. This sounds simple, but you may find it difficult. Let that phrase be your focus when you confront problems, when you do not want to practice, or when members are not living up to our ritual. Hopefully, this phrase will guide you to place where our founders would be proud to call you “Brother.”

Kappa Kappa Psi is in one the strongest places it has ever been in its history. This is because of students, directors, alumni, and friends who stand up for the values of our organization and truly model excellence in our fraternity. I encourage you all to continue Striving for the Highest and celebrate today the way I believe our founders would have wanted, by coming together and making your bands better.

Fraternally,

Adam D. Cantley

Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity

National President

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Founded in 1919 at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Kappa Kappa Psi is the leading fraternity solely dedicated to supporting and developing college and university band programs. Kappa Kappa Psi has affiliation with over 210 college and university campuses across the United States of America. Guided by our values, mission and ritual, Kappa Kappa Psi is purposefully working towards our vision With a dedicated spirit of unity and cooperation, we are unequivocally committed to become the world standard of excellence for band fraternal organizations. Collectively, Kappa Kappa Psi members are inspiring one another and all college band members to Strive for the Highest.