Brothers –
On behalf of the National Council of Kappa Kappa Psi, I am honored to announce the acceptance of three petitioning groups and their advising teams for the Spring 2023 semester. Please see below for more information about each group.
The Colorado State University band program is under the leadership of their Director of Bands, Dr. Rebecca Phillips, and Associate Director of Bands, Dr. Jayme Taylor. The band program offers a variety of ensembles for students and community members to participate in including their Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, CSU Marching Band, Presidential Pep Band, “Rampage” Basketball Band, and many more. To learn more about the Colorado State University band program, please visit their website.
The Colorado State University group will be a rechartering group in the Midwest District. The group will be instructed by an Advisor Team, which consists of the following members:
- Dr. Nicholas Rorrer (Life Member, Eta Beta & MWD Governor) – Lead Advisor
- Justin Chesak (Life Member, Gamma Iota & Past CFR, 2016-2018)
- Makenzie Chesak (Life Member, Alpha & Expansion Committee Vice-Chair)
- Christian Heck (Alumni Member, Iota Kappa & Graduate Student at CSU)
- Joey Sacino (Life Member, Iota Kappa & DEIA Committee Member)
The Florida Memorial University band program is under the leadership of their Director of Bands, Dr. Richard Beckford. As one of the newest HBCU bands in the country, “The ROAR” Marching Band strives to bring innovation to the band world and empowers students to go into the world as leaders. To learn more about the Florida Memorial University band program, please visit their website.
The Florida Memorial University group will be a new chartering group in the Southeast District. The group will be instructed by an Advisor Team, which consists of the following members:
- Arupa Gopal-Campbell (Life Member, Kappa Tau & SED Governor) – Lead Advisor
- Tar-Shae` Odom (Active Member, Zeta Eta & National VP for Student Affairs)
- Kadeem Sabari (Life Member, Zeta Chi & ΚΚΨ AABOD Member)
- Joe Figliolo (Alumni Member, Mu Eta & Expansion Committee Member)
- Alyssia Price (Active Member, Gamma Nu & Curriculum Development Committee Member)
The Widener University band program is under the leadership of their Director of Athletic Bands, Dr. Iain Moyer. The band program offers a variety of ensembles for students and community members to participate in including their Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, and the Widener Band & Color Guard. To learn more about the Widener University band program, please visit their website.
The Widener University group will be a new chartering group in the Northeast District. The group will be instructed by an Advisor Team, which consists of the following members:
- Aaron Moore (Life Member, Alpha Rho & National Database & Membership System Coordinator) – Lead Advisor
- Marci Jones (Honorary Member, NED & NED Governor)
- Ali Beidler (Life Member, Eta Rho & Data & Assessment Committee Member)
- Ayleen Sanchez (Life Member, Alpha Chi & Curriculum Development Committee Member)
- Michael “Ike” Ireland (Life Member, Nu Omicron & Expansion Committee Member)
