Fall 2022 Chapter Field Representative Program Schedule
Brothers –
We are excited to share with you our Chapter Field Representatives’ schedules for the Fall 2022 semester. You can access these using the links below. To learn more about the CFR program, please visit www.kkpsi.org/cfr/. Please feel free to check out our new Instagram account @cfr_kkpsi.
- Jake January (kkycfr@kkpsi.org | 405.612.2047) – SCHEDULE
- Kennedy Struck (cfrkky@kkpsi.org | 405.747.5867) – SCHEDULE
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Jake and Kennedy. They will be hitting the road soon so please send them your best wishes!
Fall 2022 Petitioning Group Announcement
Brothers –
On behalf of the National Council, I am excited to announce that we have voted to approve a new petitioning group at Stony Brook University for the Fall 2022 semester.
The Stony Brook University band program is under the leadership of Dr. Justin Stolarik. The band program offers a variety of ensembles for students and community members to participate in including the “Spirit of Stony Brook” Marching Band, jazz ensembles, chamber groups, and the Wind Ensemble. To learn more about the Stony Brook University music program, please visit their website.
Stony Brook University – New Petitioning Group – Northeast District
The Stony Brook University group will be a new Petitioning Group in the Northeast District. The group will be instructed by an Advisor Team, which consists of the following members:
- Rassii Elliott (Life Member, Eta Omega & NED Governor) – Lead Advisor
- Michael Napolitano (Life Member, Kappa Upsilon & Sponsor/DOB Committee Co-Chair)
- Laura Borzellieri (Life Member, Lambda Delta & Curriculum Committee Member)
- Evan Choy (Life Member, Kappa Gamma & Chapter Ops Committee Member)
- Mia Harvey (Alumna, Nu Zeta & Communications Committee Member)
We are excited to welcome our friends at Stony Brook University as they start on this journey! If you would like to send a congratulatory note, please email Dr. Stolarik at justin.stolarik@stonybrook.edu.
To learn more about Kappa Kappa Psi’s Petitioning Process and how to start a chapter, please visit the Expansion page on our National website. For further inquiries, please email our National Vice President for Membership and Expansion, Bang Co, at bangco@kkpsi.org.
Launch of The Founders’ Circle
Kappa Kappa Psi is excited to formally launch our leadership development program The Founders’ Circle. This program includes written lessons and resources developed by Past National President Dr. Kirk Randazzo, guided questions, and in person presentations at our District and National Conventions. You can go to www.kkpsi.org/founderscircle to access these materials (the password for accessing these materials is the Fraternity password. Once you complete a level of The Founders’ Circle, let us know HERE and we’ll recognize you for your achievement! We are currently working on a process for applying to be a presenter for The Founders’ Circle, so stay tuned for more information!
Chapter Installation Announcement – Spring 2022
On behalf of the National Council, I am proud to announce the successful re-chartering and installation of both the Lambda Upsilon chapter at Savannah State University and the Zeta Pi chapter at Tennessee State University! The process started in late January of this semester with a petitioning group of ten band members for SSU and twenty-six band members for TSU. The Savannah State group was led by DeAnte Hillman with the support of their Director of Bands, Dr. Gabriel Arnold. The Tennessee State group was led by Curtis Olawumi with the support of their Director of Bands, Dr. Reginald McDonald and their Sponsor, Professor Larry Jenkins. Both installations took place at their respective campuses on Sunday, March 20th.
This process would not have been possible without the help of our dedicated Advising Teams. The group advising the SSU process was led by SED Governor, Arupa Gopal-Campbell and the group advising the TSU process was led by SED Governor, Kalem Graham. Both Advising Teams consisted of several alumni members, who are listed below. Thank you to these Brothers for their guidance and leadership in this process. We are deeply grateful for their service and support.
Savannah State Advising Team
- Tar-Shae Odom (Active Member, Zeta Eta & National VPSA)
- Greg Boike (Life Member, Kappa Mu & KKPsi AABOD Chair)
- Marina Peña Guiot (Life Members, Nu Alpha/Kappa Mu & KKPsi AABOD Vice Chair)
- Jordan Barnes (Life Member, Iota Xi & Past NED Historian/Alumni Liaison)
Tennessee State Advising Team
- Rassii Elliott (Life Member, Eta Omega & NED Governor)
- Atia Aroonsakulwongse (Life Member, Theta Theta & Past SED Sec/Treas)
- Jessica Needham (Alumna, Eta Sigma & Past SED VPP)
- Bryan Flippin (Alumnus, Theta Tau & Past Chapter President)
Several chapters offered to help out by providing supplies for the Ritual and installation. We would like to extend our appreciation to the following chapters for their assistance:
- Zeta Eta (South Carolina State University) and Nu Alpha (Georgia State University) for lending their Ritual gear for the Savannah State University chapter installation.
- Theta Theta (University of Alabama-Birmingham) for lending their Ritual gear for the Tennessee State University chapter installation.
Lastly, we would like to give thanks to all the chapters and alumni members who made the trip to provide support in the installation ceremony for the Lambda Upsilon and Zeta Pi chapters. It was extremely heartwarming to see everyone come together to welcome our new Brothers. We are excited to transition to the post-installation process with both chapters and for the opportunity to have both groups represented at the upcoming SED Convention. Please help us congratulate and welcome them to the Brotherhood! AEA.
If you or anyone you know has questions about our petitioning process, please visit our Starting A Chapter page or email me at bangco@kkpsi.org.
Bang T. Co (He/Him/His/他)
National Vice President for Membership & Expansion
2021-2023 Kappa Kappa Psi National Council
Life Member | Alpha Zeta Chapter at Indiana University
Chapter Installation Announcement – Spring 2022
On behalf of the National Council, I am proud to announce the successful chartering and installation of the Xi Gamma chapter at Cleveland State University on Sunday, January 30th! The process started at the beginning of last semester with a petitioning group of twenty-three band members, led by Maddie Baldwin and with the support of their Director of Bands, Dr. Birch Browning.This process would not have been possible without the help of our amazing Advising Team. This group was led by NCD Governors, Marc Reanud and Michelle Banis and consisted of three additional advisors. Thank you to these Brothers for their guidance and leadership in this process. We are deeply grateful for their service and support.
- Akilah Thomas, Past NCD VPM (Beta Kappa)
- Viet Nguyen, Past NCD VPM (Eta)
- Jack Gornick, Past NCD President (Alpha Zeta)
We would like to extend our appreciation to the Iota Lambda chapter at the University of Mount Union for providing Ritual supplies for the installation.- Beta Kappa (Bowling Green State University)
- Beta Psi (Kent State University)
- Zeta Omicron (University of Akron)
If you or anyone you know has questions about our petitioning process, please visit our Starting A Chapter page or email me at bangco@kkpsi.org.
Bang T. Co (He/Him/His/他)
National Vice President for Membership & Expansion
2021-2023 Kappa Kappa Psi National Council
Life Member | Alpha Zeta Chapter at Indiana University
Spring 2022 Petitioning Group Announcement
Brothers –
On behalf of the National Council of Kappa Kappa Psi, I am wishing you a safe and healthy start to your February 2022. We are honored to announce the acceptance of two petitioning groups and the team of advisors that will be working closely with them this spring. Please see below for more information about each group.
Tennessee State University – Zeta Pi Rechartering – Southeast District
Advising Team:
- Kalem Graham (Life Member, Zeta Psi & SED Governor) – Lead Advisor
- Rassii Elliott (Life Member, Eta Omega & NED Governor)
- Atia Aroonsakulwongse (Life Member, Theta Theta & Past SED Sec/Treas)
- Jessica Needham (Alumna, Eta Sigma & Past SED VPP)
- Bryan Flippin (Alumnus, Theta Tau & Past Chapter President)
The Tennessee State University band program is under the leadership of their Director of Bands, Dr. Reginald McDonald. The band program offers a variety of ensembles for students and community members to participate in including the “Aristocrat of Bands” Marching Band, the TSU Jazz Collegians, Commercial Music ensembles, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and many other instrument-specific small groups. To learn more about the Tennessee State University band program, please visit their website.
We are excited to welcome back our friends at Tennessee State University to Kappa Kappa Psi! You may send notes of congratulations to Director of Bands, Dr. Reginald McDonald (rmcdonald3@tnstate.edu).
Savannah State University – Lambda Upsilon Rechartering – Southeast District
Advising Team:
- Arupa Gopal-Campbell (Life Member, Kappa Tau & SED Governor) – Lead Advisor
- Tar-Shae Odom (Active Member, Zeta Eta & National VPSA)
- Greg Boike (Life Member, Kappa Mu & KKPsi AABOD Chair)
- Marina Peña Guiot (Life Members, Nu Alpha/Kappa Mu & KKPsi AABOD Vice Chair)
- Jordan Barnes (Life Member, Iota Xi & Past NED Historian/Alumni Liaison)
The Savannah State University band program is under the leadership of their Director of Bands, Dr. Gabriel Arnold. The band program offers a variety of ensembles for students and community members to participate in including the “Powerhouse of the South” Marching Band, the SSU Pep Band, Jazz Band, and Symphonic Band. To learn more about the Savannah State University band program, please visit their website.
We are excited to welcome back our friends at Savannah State University to Kappa Kappa Psi! You may send notes of congratulations to Director of Bands, Dr. Gabriel Arnold (arnoldg@savannahstate.edu).
With Love and Appreciation,
Bang T. Co (He/Him/His/他)
National Vice President for Membership & Expansion
2021-2023 Kappa Kappa Psi National Council
Life Member | Alpha Zeta Chapter at Indiana University
Chapter Installation Announcement – Fall 2021
Hello and happy Wednesday, Brothers –
On behalf of the National Council, I am proud to announce the successful re-chartering and installation of the Lambda Omicron chapter at Valdosta State University! The process started at the beginning of this semester with a petitioning group of eleven band members, led by Daniel Slone and with the support of their Director of Bands, Dr. Benjamin Harper. The event took place on Sunday, December 12th in Valdosta, GA, and was the first in-person chapter installation that we have had in quite some time.
This process would not have been possible without the help of our amazing Advising Team. This group was led by Past National President, Evan Thompson and consisted of five advisors. Thank you to these Brothers for their guidance and leadership in this process. We are deeply grateful for their service and support.
- Justyn Paul Davis, SED Governor (Zeta Chi)
- Miaka Kemp, KKPsiAA Member (Kappa Mu)
- Michael Bradford-Calhoun, Past SED President (Iota Zeta)
- Brittany Woodruff, SEDAA Board Member (Pi)
Several chapters offered to help out by providing supplies for the Ritual and installation. We would like to extend our appreciation to the following chapters for their assistance:- Pi (Auburn University)
- Zeta Chi (University of South Carolina)
- Eta Sigma (University of Central Florida)
- Kappa Mu (University of Georgia)
- Pi (Auburn University)
- Alpha Eta (University of Florida)
- Alpha Sigma (University of Tampa)
- Zeta Chi (University of South Carolina)
- Eta Sigma (University of Central Florida)
- Kappa Mu (University of Georgia)
- Nu Alpha (Georgia State University)
- Beta Xi (University of Florida – Tau Beta Sigma)
If you or anyone you know has questions about our petitioning process, please visit our Starting A Chapter page or email me at bangco@kkpsi.org.
Bang T. Co (He/Him/His/他)
National Vice President for Membership & Expansion
2021-2023 Kappa Kappa Psi National Council
Life Member | Alpha Zeta Chapter at Indiana University
Founders’ Day Message 2021
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Brothers,
What does it mean to celebrate Founders’ Day?
This is a moment to truly celebrate! For 102 years, our organization has withstood the test of time. Our values are the same as they were when 10 bandsmen came together and created an organization in the image of their director. We celebrate the opportunity to serve college bands with honor, integrity, respect, and loyalty. We celebrate our relationship and our shared mission with Tau Beta Sigma. We celebrate our chapters, our Brothers, our connection and the spirit of servant leadership. We celebrate the precious gift of music, and the magic it brings when we join together in harmony. This is also a moment of reflection. I think of how far we have come in 102 years. Certainly – I would not be here as your National President. Throughout the years, we have grown and adapted as an organization. Our acknowledgement, inclusion, and acceptance of people of color, women, and the LGBTQIA community demonstrates our growth as an organization that cares about the people who serve in it. But at the same time, we must also acknowledge that we haven’t always gotten it right, and that when we reflect on our successes, we must also reflect on the moments that we could have done better and done more. I hope that this sentiment continues to drive us forward as a better Kappa Kappa Psi. Finally, this is a moment of gratitude. I’m thankful for my home chapter at Lock Haven, for the amazing experience playing in the LHU Band, and that seven people saw something in me to offer me an invitation for membership in Kappa Kappa Psi. I’m thankful for the many Brothers I have met over the years, at conventions, over zoom, and from countless chapters across the country who have touched my life. I’m thankful for the opportunity to serve all of you as your National President. I’m especially thankful for the ability to play music with one another, to have a shared experience that connects and brings joy, love, and light to all.  In the March 1923 Baton, Grand President Scott Squyres wrote an article about the greater fraternity. In it he says, “The entire success of the fraternity depends on your individual continued cooperation. You only get out of a thing what you put into it. HAVE YOU PUT ALL YOU CAN INTO KAPPA KAPPA PSI?” In July, I asked you if you were with me – to help reCHARGE Kappa Kappa Psi. Ask yourself – are you truly putting all you can into Kappa Kappa Psi? Are you working to serve your college or university band? Are you striving to live our values, as we make bands, and the world at large, a better place? Are you working to reCHARGE Kappa Kappa Psi through your actions as a Brother, as a chapter, as an alumnus?Brothers, on this day, our Founders’ Day, take a moment – to celebrate, to reflect, and to give thanks. Thank a Brother, a Sister, a band director, a fellow musician – someone who has touched your life and made it better because of your connection to music and Kappa Kappa Psi. Reflect on your commitment to musicianship, leadership, and service as we strive for college bands. And most importantly, celebrate the moment! Here’s a toast to Kappa Kappa Psi and 102 years of service to college bands! Striving with you, Jessica Lee |
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National Month of Musicianship 2021
It has been wonderful seeing our Chapters recharging their band programs and sharing their love of music with both their campuses and all of us. This November, as we celebrate both the Month of Musicianship and the month of our founding, I encourage you to reflect on these questions and ideas over the next several weeks:
- Week 1: Tone: How are you improving the tone of your band program, both musically and in how you help your band programs conduct themselves?
- Week 2: Articulation: What vision of musicianship in Kappa Kappa Psi are you articulating on your campus?
- Week 3: Duration: How are you recruiting not just to your Chapters, but to your band programs?
- Week 4: Beauty: What performances are you engaging in on your campuses that showcase the qualities of music that pass beyond words?
- Week 5: Harmony: What are you doing in your band programs to create harmony in the realistic and idealistic senses of the word?
Happy Month of Musicianship, and let’s celebrate it with beauty and passion!
AEA
Ed Savoy
National Vice President for Programs