Description
Welcome to Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia!
Founded in 1898 with the purpose of promoting sociability and the best and truest fraternal spirit, ΦΜΑ Sinfonia is the oldest and largest secret fraternal society in music in the world. Banded together by our common goal of building men of the highest type, Sinfonians across the country seek to win the world to Harmony through its noble Object:
The Object of this Fraternity shall be for the development of the best and truest fraternal spirit; the mutual welfare and brotherhood of musical students; the advancement of music in America; and a loyalty to the Alma Mater.
Chartered on December 17, 1922, the Alpha Delta Chapter is celebrating our centennial this school year.
Affiliations
Constitution / Tier
Membership Information
| Student Members |
9 |
| ISU Members |
0 |
| Non-ISU Members |
0 |
| Allowed Members |
Advisory Policy on Membership Eligibility:
Regarding National Constitution and Bylaws, Title I, Article I, Section 2, it is the interpretation of the National Executive Committee that any individual who identifies consistently and in good faith as a man (to include, but not limited to cisgender male and transgender male individuals) is eligible for status as a probationary member and initiation. By extension, any individual who identifies consistently and in good faith as any gender other than male (to include, but not limited to cisgender females, transgender females, non-binary, or agender individuals) are not eligible for status as a probationary member and initiation. Membership eligibility must be determined prior to conferring probationary membership.
This policy upholds the Fraternity’s mission as a brotherhood of men and maintains the all-male character of the Fraternity; it should not be interpreted as a waiver of the Fraternity’s exempt status under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
Revised September 19, 2023 |
| Allowed Officers |
President, Vice President, Fraternity Education Officer: 1 year good standing.
All Officers: At least half-time enrollment with a 2.00 GPA in both the term of office and the term immediately prior |
| Membership Qualifications |
Pass retention vote by current members. Pass national exam with 100% accuracy. In good standing with the university. |
| Membership Restrictions |
You must be 18 years or older. You must consistently and in good faith identify as a man. |
| Elections/Selection |
Nomination committee selects nominees. Nominations can be made from the floor. Secret ballot vote during meeting. |
| Meetings |
Fridays at 5:30 in Simon Estes Music Hall Room 24. Meetings are open to the public. |
Description of Regular Meetings/Activities
| Weekly business meetings consist of Officer and Committee reports, Chapter business, Song Rehearsals, and Brotherhood activities. Regular business meetings are open to the public. Outside of regular business meetings, Brothers meet for activities including outings, video game nights, and other social functions.
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Description of Special Events
| Founder's Day and Chapter Day ceremonies; Initiation Ritual (secret); Mills Music Mission outreach; Chapter retreats; Province Workshops; National Conventions |