Tau Beta Sigma

We kick off the 13 days of TBSigma by celebrating the birthday of our founder, Wava Banes! Wava exemplified Essential Factor 8: Fortitude and courage to see and ideal, to seize upon it, and follow it wherever it may lead you in Tau Beta Sigma.

Be sure to catch our Founder's Day Ceremony at 7:46 pm Central on our YouTube channel! MLITB! 💙

Happy Founders’ Day! As we reflect on 78 years of sisterhood, musicianship, and service, we hope that you will take time to reflect on your own Tau Beta Sigma journey. Whether you have been a sister for two decades or for two weeks, you are a valued part of our sorority!

Happy Charter day to our chapters that were founded in March!

DAY 10 - Mission: Possible - Tau Beta Sigma strives to make our actions and service align with our shared Mission Statement. Share how your chapter has lived out the mission statement this school year. #13DaysofTauBetaSigma

DAY 9 - District Connection - Have you registered for your District Convention? District Conventions are a fun way to meet sisters and brothers from all across your district and make lifelong connections! Post a photo with your favorite District Convention memory.

We would like to congratulate the Iota Chi Chapter at the University of South Florida on their selection as the official recording of The National Hymn! The video resource is now available on the Tau Beta Sigma YouTube Channel at youtube.com/watch?v=I-hCGc…

DAY 8 - Share your Music - Practice is vital to the success of all musicians. Share a video of you showcasing your talent! This can be a practice session, recital video, ensemble performance, or a small group of sisters having fun.

DAY 6 - Today we are going to lead by example in our band programs. Ideas include showing up to rehearsal early, making sure the set is ready, greeting band members at the door, resetting the set afterwards, tidying up the band hall, repairing music stands, and more!

Meet Martha Stoddard! Stoddard is a conductor, composer and flutist in the SF Bay Area. She leads the Oakland Civic Orchestra & began her 26th season as Music Director in the Fall of 2023. She is principal flute for the Handel Opera Project and Piedmont Chamber Players.

Meet Dr. Jennifer McGowen! Dr. McGowen is the Dept Chair and Assoc Professor of Music at Midwestern State Univ in Wichita Falls, TX. Jennifer holds degrees from the Univ of Memphis (DMA), Stephen F. Austin State Univ (MM) and Henderson State Univ (BM).

Meet Dr. Katy Ambrose! Katy Ambrose is on faculty at the Univ of Iowa, where she is Visiting Asst Prof in the School of Music. She was previously on faculty at the Univ of Virginia, where she also served as Principal Horn of the Charlottesville Symphony Orchestra.

Meet Dr. Courtney Snyder! Dr. Snyder is Assoc Dir of Bands & Assoc Prof of Conducting at the Univ of Michigan, where she conducts the Concert Band, teaches conducting, & conducts the Michigan Youth Symphonic Band.

Meet Dr. Kellye Hall! Dr. Hall is an Emergency Physician currently practicing Occupational Medicine in Charlotte, NC. She has practiced medicine for 18 years. She is a contributing author with The HBCU Experience. Over the past 5 yrs, she has returned to her true passion, dance.

Meet Dr. Jingwen Zhang! Jingwen Zhang PhD, MT-BC, LCAT is an assistant professor at State Univ of NY at New Paltz. She has a BA in Music Therapy from the Central Cons of Music (Beijing), an MS from the State Univ of NY at New Paltz, & a PhD from Temple Univ.

DAY 5 - Today we will feature our district convention Women In Music speakers. Comment on our post (or create your own!) and tag a Woman In Music that you appreciate! #13DaysofTauBetaSigma

Support for the NIB comes from all facets of TBSigma. For the 2023 NIB the TBSAA provided a welcome bag to every NIB participant! A shining example of generosity of mind, heart and hand. To donate to the NIB, select the Stanley G. Finck NIB Fund at tbsigma.org/donate

DAY 4 - Today we will highlight the National Intercollegiate Band. This ensemble makes a significant contribution to the collegiate band by providing performance opportunities and contributing new commissioned works. Take time today to listen to the previous NIB concerts!

DAY 3 - Join together with sisters and brothers to serve in your community! You could pick up trash around your campus, volunteer at the animal shelter, serve at a local soup kitchen, and more. The options are endless! #13DaysofTauBetaSigma

Day 2 - Take a Stand for TBSigma! Share ways that you prevent hazing in your chapter, band, and/or greater campus community. #13DaysofTauBetaSigma