Our Mission

"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."

Welcome to the bond of Tau Beta Sigma. Members of this band sorority, have the opportunity to gain leadership experience, develop organizational stills, and build life-long friendships through sisterhood.

History

Established in 1946 at Texas Tech University, Tau Beta Sigma is the national honorary band service sorority that is located on over 125 college and university campuses across the nation. Thousands of band students have devoted their efforts to strengthen their band through group and individual service projects.

Purpose

Tau Beta Sigma operates as a student service organization whose primary function is to assist collegiate band directors in developing leadership and enthusiasm through service in support of the band program. The sorority provides the important additional social, educational and other positive experiences needed by women in the band. As an active member of Tau Beta Sigma, you will function as a role model for other band members. Your efforts will aid the band program through participation, planning, organizing, and carrying out projects that are not duplicated by other organizations.

Members

Members of Tau Beta Sigma are the leaders and morale-builders of the band program. Membership To be eligible for membership in the Sorority, a person must be an enrolled student, actively participating in the band, and have a desire to devote their time and energy to their band program. Membership is extended only to those who have met standards based on attitude, performance expertise, interest in and appreciation of the best in music. Membership fees are nominal and include the national initiation fee and annual membership dues.

Privileges

Although Tau Beta Sigma is a service organization there are numerous privileges of membership. Each member of Tau Beta Sigma receives a recognition pin, a membership card and a membership shingle. Members also receive The Podium, the national publication which gives members the opportunity to learn about other chapters and activities at the national level. District Conventions are held annually in the Spring. This gives the district membership the opportunity to come together to discuss issues and interact with one another. National Conventions are held every two years with similar purposes. It is during National conventions that decisions governing the Sorority are made.

National Programs

The National Intercollegiate Band has become an integral part of each National Convention. This select performing ensemble provides a meaningful musical experience for participants. The Commissioning Program has added significantly to the repertoire of the concert band. Works such as Robert Russell Bennett's "Symphonic Songs for Band" and Francis McBeth's "The Seventh Seal" are two outstanding examples of this project.

For More Information:

Tau Beta Sigma,
Post Office Box 849,
Stillwater, OK 74076