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Building a Better Future
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The mission of the Sinfonia Educa-
tional Foundation is to enrich the
lives of collegiate Sinfonians
and to advance music in
America by support-
Our Missioning scholarship, edu-
cation, and the devel-
opment of leadership and
noble ideals among future
generations of musicians and
supporters of music in America.
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The mission of the Sinfonia Educational Foundation is fulfilled through:
The solicitation and proper stewardship of tan-
gible and intangible gifts acquired through an-
nual and planned giving and capital campaigns
in support of qualifying programs.
Table of Contents4 Board of Trustees6 New Staff Member Hired7 How you can Help9 Scholarship Recipients11 Chapter Grants13 Leadership Conclave14 Research Grants15 The Future Foundation16 Donor Listing22 Elegy to Sinfonia
Our MissionScholarships for collegiate students to recognize
and encourage academic achievement.
Grants and awards to individuals and chapters in
support of projects that further the educational
goals of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.
Sponsorship of educational and leadership de-
velopment programs.
10600 Old State RoadEvansville, IN 47711-1399
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Brett Lyon is a graduate of Morn-ingside College (B.S. Education, Physical Education) in Sioux City, IA. Initiated in November of 1999, he served both chapter and province level offices including Collegiate Province Repre-sentative for Province 6 from 2002-2005. He currently works as the Special Assistant for Nussle- Vander Plaats for Governor and resides in Sioux City.
Dr. Richard Crosby is Pro-
fessor of Music at
Eastern Kentucky
University, where
he’s taught since
1986. He pledged
the Eta-Omicron
Chapter at the Uni-
versity of Cincinnati College-Conservatory
of Music in1975. He is active as a pianist,
teacher, composer, conductor and adjudica-
tor. He also serves as the National President
for Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity.
TreasurerVice-PresidentPresidentJoseph T. Alme is a gradu-ate of Minot State University, Minot, North Dakota, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music. He holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of Northern Colorado. He has served the Fraternity in different capacities including Governor of Province 16. Joe is Chief Financial Officer of the International Music Camp, one of the largest summer arts camps in the world, located at the Interna-tional Peace Garden on the border between the United States and Canada.
Colonel John R. Bourgeois, USMC (retired), was Director of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band from 1979 to 1996. During his nearly 40 years with the Marine Band, Colonel Bourgeois served nine presidential administrations - from presidents Eisenhower to Clinton. As Director for 17 years, he regularly conducted the Marine Band and the Marine Chamber Orchestra at the White House, appearing there more frequently than any other musician in the nation. In 2000, Colonel Bourgeois was awarded the prestigious Man of Music award.
Derek J. Danilson, Beta
Nu ‘91 began his
Sinfonian journey
at the University
of Northern Iowa
and served in a va-
riety of chapter of-
fices including Vice
President, Treasurer, and Fraternity Educa-
tion Officer. In 1994, he r In his spare time,
he plays euphonium and baritone with the
Atlantic Brass Band. He recently completed
his MBA at the University of Delaware and
currently works as an IT Auditor for a major
accounting firm.
John Mongioviis a
graduate of Rol-
lins College (1993
– Biology/Pre-
Med) and the Uni-
versity of South
Florida (1996
– M.M. music
theory). Initiated in 1994, he has served as
chapter president (1994-1996), Collegiate
Province Representative (1996-1997), CPRs’
Council Chairman (1997-2000), Commit-
teeman-At-Large (2000-2006), National
Historian (2000-2006), National Vice-
President (2006-2009), and as a member of
the Music Outreach Committee for Phi Mu
Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity. He is a nation-
ally certified and state licensed hypnotist,
and is owner of Mind-Body Dynamics, LLC,
which provides educational and therapeutic
services in hypnosis, intuitive development,
and energy techniques.
Board of Trustees
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Secretary Andrew West was initiated into the Alpha Iota chapter in the spring of 2003. He has served in sev-eral positions in his chapter, including Treasurer (2004-05) and President ( 2 0 0 5 - p r e s e n t ) . Andrew is currently pursuing his Bachelors degree in music history at the University of Texas, and plans to undertake graduate study in musicology or public administra-tion. Andrew is also the past-CPR of Prov-ince 9, and currently serves as the ACPR of the province.vv
Clint Williams was
initiated into the
Mu chapter in the
spring of 2000
where he served
several positions,
including FEO
and President. He
is completing degrees in religious studies
and voice at the University of Oklahoma
and plans to pursue graduate work in
Islamic Studies and politics of the Middle
East upon graduation. Clint currently
serves as Deputy Province Governor in
Province 8 and on the Music Outreach
Committee.
Board of Trustees
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The Sinfonia Educational Foundation Board of Trust-
ees is proud to announce that it has hired Matthew
R. Garber, Mu Delta (Longwood) ’99, to serve as its
Director of Development.
This historic move by the Sinfonia Educational
Foundation marks the first time in the SEF’s 51-year
history that it has employed its own full-time staff
member. For many years, the Fraternity’s staff has
been stretched to also include SEF operations, taking
valuable time away from the very organization the SEF
is intended to support. The Board of Trustees felt that
the SEF would never fulfill its potential as long as it
did not have a dedicated staff member responsible for
its own fundraising programs.
Garber, originally from Winchester, Virginia, was
initiated into the Mu Delta Chapter at Longwood Uni-
versity in 1999. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal
Music from Longwood University. Since his initiation
he served his chapter in several officer positions in-
cluding President, Treasurer, Secretary and Music Di-
rector. He has also served three terms as the Collegiate
Province Representative for Province 18 (Virginia).
For the past three years Matt has worked for
Longwood University as the Conference Administrator
for the Office of Conferences, Scheduling and Special
Events. During his tenure in that position, he designed
a master reorganization plan, which included a busi-
ness plan for the opening of a Conference Center, a
marketing program, and a fiscally responsible depart-
ment resulting in a $150,000 turnaround and huge
savings for the University.
Selected from among many qualified candidates,
Garber received the unanimous endorsement of the
search committee headed by SEF Trustee Derek J.
Danilson. Danilson explained, “Matt’s skills and
experience helped him stand out from some truly ex-
ceptional candidates as being the one we felt could be
successful and open a new page in the SEF’s history.”
Beginning his duties in January of 2006, Garber
works from an office in the Fraternity’s National Head-
quarters in Evansville, Indiana. On the selection of
Garber for this important position, Executive Director
(and SEF Chief Operating Officer) Ryan T. Ripperton
stated, “I have every faith in Matt to fulfill the many
challenges of this trailblazing position. We needed an
extremely organized, outgoing personality that truly
understands the organization’s important mission
and is able to articulate it in an inspiring way, and we
found exactly that in Matt.”
Garber commented, “It has always been a dream of
mine to work for Sinfonia and I am extremely excited
about this new path in my lifelong journey.”
SINFONIA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION HIRES FIRST STAFF MEMBER
Matthew R. GarberDirector of Development
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Ways to Support the SEFOne of the most basic roles of the Sinfonian alumnus is to support the Fraterni-
ty’s efforts to develop the highest qualities of manhood and musicianship, and to
ensure that this experience is available for generations of students to come. The
Sinfonia Educational Foundation was formed as a means by which loyal alumni
members who benefited from their own fraternal experience can help to preserve
that experience for future students throughout America.
“As students we were in the ‘getting ‘ business; as alumni we should be in the ‘giving’ business”
- Percy Jewett Burrell 1910
Cash or Check: This is the most popular method for making a donation to the Sinfonia
Educational Foundation. The Foundation’s address is 10600 Old State Road, Evansville, IN 47711-
1399
Credit Card: The SEF accepts all major credit cards and debit cards through various com-
munication avenues. By using online giving, this method can be used for monthly, quarterly and
yearly contributions.
Corporate Matching Gifts: Numerous companies match an employee’s personal dona-
tion to non-profit, tax exempt foundations. Check the matching gift list at the SEF’s website, or ask
your employer if they participate in a gift-matching program.
Endowments and Memorials/ Tributes: The SEF can establish a special endowment or memorial
gift in perpetuity to meet your personal desires and estate plans. Please contact the Foundation for
details.
Planned Gifts Bequests: Consider a gift of personal assets through your will. The SEF
will work with you and your estate planner in designing a planned gift that meets both your
short– and long-term financial goals. Planned gifts include, but are not limited to, cash, bonds,
stock, securities, personal property, retirement plan assets and insurance policies.
For more information or assistance, please contact the SEF at 1-800-473-2649 ext 110
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Scholarship Recipients
Since its start in 1999 the Scholarship Pro-gram has given out thousands of dollars
to deserving Sinfonian to fulfill their fi-nancial and academic goals. It has
since become one of the more popular and beneficial ways the
SEF can enrich the lives of collegiate Sinfonians.
Thank you To Committee:
A special thank you to the Scholarship Committee for their
service to the Sinfonia Education-al Foundation: Dr. R. Wayne Pope
(Chair), Mr. Christopher M. Donze, Mr. Breysi Garcia, Mr. Jeremy Hatfield,
and Dr. G. Moffatt Williams.
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Scholarship Recipients
2006 Sinfonia Educational Foundation Scholarships Gregory Dalakian, Xi Mu (Delaware)
Greg is a student at University of Delaware and an ac-
tive member of the Xi Mu Chapter. Holding offices such as
chorale leader and vice-president, Greg has been an active
member of his chapter since his initiation in November of
2004. When asked what being a Sinfonian meant to him, he
responded, “The relationships and bonds that I have with
my fraternity brothers is the true meaning of Sinfonia in my
heart.”
Maurice Ellis, Mu Delta (Longwood)
A music education major at Longwood University is Virginia,
Maurice is a member of the executive committee of the Mu
Delta Chapter. With saxophone as his primary instrument
he is also involved with several ensembles on campus. With
future plans of being a college professor, Maurice uses the
ideals of Sinfonia in his everyday interactions, on campus as
well as off. Maurice is currently the Secretary of the Mu Delta
Chapter.
John Paul Reed, Jr., Beta Omega (Louisiana)
Current President, John is an active member of the Beta
Omega Chapter at LSU. Initiated in April of 2004, he is a
trumpet performance major and very active in university
ensembles. On being a Sinfonian, brother Reed states, “I had
been in the fraternity for less than a year when I truly began
to see the virtues that we cherish so much... The brothers of
the chapter were much more than Phi Mu Alpha, they were
Sinfonians. In every letter of the word.”
Joshua Tharp, Theta Pi (Morehead)
Josh is a senior music education major at Morehead State
University in Kentucky. Serving his chapter on many com-
mittees as well as chapter secretary, Josh has been an active
member of Sinfonia since his initiation. His future aspira-
tions include going forward in his education working for his
masters in either music history or instrumental conducting.
2006 James H. Patrenos Memorial Scholarship Christopher Reynolds, Nu Psi (Shenandoah)
Brother Reynolds is an Organ Performance Graduate student
at Shenandoah University in Virginia. Initiated in 2002,
Christopher has been the source of much of the musical
programming for his chapter, being music director for four
years. He stated in his essay, “The secrets we share are time-
less and are only known among all Sinfonians regardless of
age. After [an alumni weekend] I had a different, deeper, and
more spiritual view of Sinfonia.”
2006 Delta Iota Alumni Scholarship Jordan Cave, Beta Kappa (Coe College)
Brother Cave is a member of the Beta Kappa Chapter at Coe
College in Colorado. Initiated in April of 2004, Jordan is
currently the treasurer of the chapter, and very active on the
campus. Jordan states, “I know that as much as Sinfonia has
given to me, I must also give just as much, if not more, for
the sake of music in return. I will make certain that I ad-
vance music not only as a collegiate, but as an alumni in the
future.”
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2006 RecipientsBeta Xi, $1,750(The Ohio State University)
Lois Brock was the driving force of the OSU band department as secretary. She organized major events
and kept the students on their toes. Sadly, Lois lost her fight with breast cancer in January of 2003. The
brothers of Phi Mu Alpha, Beta Xi chapter decided at that time to commission a work in memory of Lois.
Drawing together $10,000 in funds, including $4,000 from their own chapter account, they commis-
sioned Dr. David R. Gillingham. The piece “No Shadow of Turning” was premiered in November of 2005
and has since been performed in many venues including the Ohio Music Educators Association Confer-
ence in Cleveland. “No Shadow of Turning” will be released in November of 2006 on the Wind Symphony
CD titled “Redline Tango”.
Chapter Matching GrantsOmicron Iota, $250(University of Wisconsin- Platteville)
A young chapter, the brothers of Omicron Iota have commissioned David Ott to compose a new work for
choir and brass to celebrate their 10th anniversary as a chapter. Many alumni have been invited to the
event, and the composition has been based off of concepts found in Sinfonia Songs based in Probationary
Education for the Chapter.
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Chapter Matching Grants
Thank you to Committee:
A special thank you to the Matching
Grants Committee for their service to
the Sinfonia Educational Foundation:
Dr. Thomas R. King (Chair), Mr. J.
Mark Hutchins, Mr. Darrien Simmons,
and Mr. Keven Webb.
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Summer Leadership
Institute
Our Vision“The vision of Phi Mu Al-
pha Sinfonia’s Leadership
Institute program is to develop
leadership, and inspire and mo-
tivate members of our brotherhood
through educational and musical ex-
periences in a meaningful and enrich-
ing fraternal environment.”
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“I took every little bit of information and thought to my-
self, how would this better affect my life, or my chapter.”- Nathan Van Walker, Upsilon Psi ’04
Each summer, not during a convention year, collegiate Sinfonians from across the country meet in Evansville for four
days to explore the ideals of leadership. Facilitators from all walks of life are brought in to speak on such topics as
motivation, leadership, inspirations, and diversity. Thanks to supporters of the SEF we are able to assist in programs
such as this, and with your help can make sure that collegiates receive even more programming in the future to ensure
the future leaders of Sinfonia have the tools necessary to lead society for the benefit of the common good. Here’s what
collegiate Sinfonians are saying about the Summer Leadership Institute:
“Being in the company of 150 brothers who truly care about
the fraternity and want to make a difference was inspiring.”
-Michael Moreau, Eta Mu ’03
“It gave me a new, better perspective on life.”
- Benjamin Martin, Sigma Psi ’04
“It strengthens my resolve to be a good man and Sinfonian.
Hopefully that will make me different from who I was and
from others around me.”- Daniel Harrison, Omicron Omega ’03
“I feel it inspires us to continue to uphold the ideals of Sin-
fonia and truly live them so as to lead by example.”- Noah Potvin, Rho Upsilon ’02
“I have a new sense of passion for Sinfonia that I never
thought possible.”- James Hoeltje, Zeta Tau ’04
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Research Grant Recipient with Headshot
Future FoundationAt the National Convention in Cleveland, OH July 19-23 the SEF handed out $2,226.28 in travel grants to students par-
ticipating in Sinfonia Winds. After the applications were reviewed, the committee found that the original budget of $2,000
would not sufficiently cover the applicants who needed the funds the most. The Board of Trustees approved the increased
amount, truly allowing for the enrichment of lives at this valuable program.
Jase Springer, Kappa Omicron ’06 Jase is a double major in music performance and marketing at California State University, Long Beach. As a member of the re-chartering class, Jase served as treasurer for the col-ony. In the future Jase hopes to study in Japan to earn his MBA and return to the United States to start his own professional wind ensemble, and advance music in America.
Travel Grants2006 Sinfonia Winds Travel Grants Recipients
Joshua Reeves, Delta Omega ’06 Joshua is a recently initiated brother and a music education student at Southeastern Loui-siana University. On becoming a Sinfonian, Joshua stated, “I have changed a lot in the past semester. Sinfonia has been a positive and enabling means to accomplish my goals.”
Matthew Hall, Rho Alpha ’05 Matthew is a sophomore music education major at Lander University in South Caro-lina, and played oboe/english horn with this year’s Sinfonia Winds. A young Sinfonian, Hall has already bee active in his chapter participating in the Mills Music Mission and being recently elected as Secretary. In the future he hopes to have a seat in the “Persh-ing’s Own” until retirement.
Samuel Ross, Alpha Omicron ’05 Sam is a music performance major at the University of Arkansas, and has served his chap-ter as Secretary. He hopes to perform with one of the military bands in the Washington D.C. area, and feels as though this experience will help him spread his love for music.
Carlos Gonzalez, Jr., Kappa Chi ’02 Carlos is a current junior music education major at the University of Texas, San Antonia and a brother of the Nu Eta Chapter. He has served both his initiating chapter and his current chapter in several leadership positions including President and Secretary. He is the Collegiate Province Representative-elect for Province 9.
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2006 Recipient - Annette Richter, $1,000 “Fiddles, Harmonicas and Banjos: Thomas Hart Benton and His Connection to American Folk Music and Musicians”
Annett Richter is a PhD candidate at University of Minnesota in Musicology. She currently holds three
masters degrees including an MA in American Studies from Martin-Luther-Universität in Germany. As a
guitarist, Richter was trained at the music conservatories in Merseburg and Halle, Germany, and studied
under Jeffrey Van at the University of Minnesota.
Thank you To Committee: A special thank you to the Research Grants Committee for their service to the Sinfonia Educational
Foundation: Dr. Bruce A. Thompson (Chair), Mr. Bruce D. Hall, Mr. David Klingshirn, Dr. Rolland H. Shaw, and Dr. James E. Woodward.
Research GrantsSince 1969, over $40,000 in research grants have been awarded for a wide range of topics, including histori-
cal research in such areas as African-American composers and musical activities, shape-note singing, and
industrial bands, as well as studies in the areas of music therapy and music education.
Board of Trustees Triples Programs
“New programs, better programs, more dollars for Sinfo-
nians,” exclaimed Matt Garber, Director of Development,
at the 2006 Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia National Convention
Awards Gala in Cleveland, Ohio. That night, the Sinfonia
Educational Foundation (SEF) announced its new line of
programs for the 2007 fiscal year. The Board of Trustees
made the pledge in March of 2006 to triple programs that
enrich lives and advance music. Previously, the SEF had
given out several $500 scholarships and a few thousand
dollars in grants. After reviewing the financial assistance
formerly given and the growing need for financial assis-
tance at a time when higher education costs have skyrock-
eted, the Board of Trustees recognized that the SEF had
to take a stand to support collegians.
The new programs are highlighted by five times the
amount of scholarship dollars including the $2,500 and
$5,000 SEF scholarships. Also included was the Overseas
Travel Grant program. Two $1,000 grants are now avail-
able for collegiate Sinfonians to assist in their efforts to
study overseas as coursework or even independent study.
These dollars are applicable to travel, tuition or other
expenses associated with studying abroad. This type of
contribution to a comprehensive liberal arts education is
essential for the development of world citizens, the type
of Sinfonians that will lead Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia as well
as the American music movement into the future. The
SEF also increased the amount of financial support given
for staple programs such as Chapter and Province Match-
ing Grants, Research Grants and Travel Grants.
“The mission of the SEF is critical to the advancement
of not only the Fraternity but also to the advancement
of music,” stated Jeff Spoeri, President of the Sinfonia
Educational Foundation. “We strive to instill in collegiate
Sinfonians leadership and noble ideals. These values al-
low musicians and supporters of music to leave the walls
of their institutions and go into society, acting as citizen
leaders for the common good.”
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The Sinfonia Educational Foundation has created giving clubs to begin immediately in the 2007 appeal year.
The giving clubs, based on the different musical dynamic markings, from pianissimo to fortissimo, will have
memberships based on yearly contributions. Each appeal year, donors will be noted in the annual report
under the segmented giving clubs listed. “It was important for us as a foundation to show our supporters
that gifts of any size are important,” stated Matt Garber, Director of Development. “That’s why we went with
dynamics. In a musical work, forte is no more important than piano. All dynamics play a part in the making
of music.” Supporters of the SEF will continue to have the ability to give anonymously at their discretion.
The Legacy Society marks the beginning of an effort to find the silent supporters of the SEF. The society is for
any individual who has made arrangements for the SEF as a planned gift. Bequests, trusts and life insurance
policies are some of the ways planned gifts can be incorporated into any estate planning. “We know there are
many individuals who have made provisions to include the SEF as their favorite charity in personal estate
plans,” said Garber. “We thank those individuals just as much as any other donor.” Individuals who have
made such provisions are invited to contact the office to sign up for the Legacy Society. Members will receive
updates on the activities of the SEF as well as a copy of the annual report each year.
With your support, the SEF will continue its mission to enrich lives and support music in America.
Giving ClubsThe giving clubs, based on the different musical dynamic mark-
ings, from pianissimo to fortissimo, have memberships based on
cumulative yearly contributions. Each appeal year, donors are
listed in the annual report under the segmented giving clubs listed.
2006 Annual Appeal Summary:2006 was a successful year for the SEF, and because of the loyalty support of our donors, we were able to
increase our programs as we have. In 2006 the SEF received $54,307.84 from 999 donors, a 7.5% increase
from last year in dollars received. This included nearly 250 new donors, who have found the SEF for the first
time. Our great thanks to the donors listed here. Without your support the Foundation would not be able to
continue enriching lives and advancing music.
Patron Gifts up to $49.99
Pianissimo Minimum Gift of $50.00
Piano Minimum Gift of $100.00
Mezzo Piano Minimum Gift of $250.00
Giving SocietiesThe giving societies are based on lifetime giving.
Foundation SocietyLifetime gifts over $10,000.00.
Legacy SocietyThe Legacy Society is for any individual who has made ar-
rangements for the SEF as a planned gift. Bequests, trusts
and life insurance policies are some of the ways planned gifts
can be incorporated into any estate planning. Individuals who
have made such provisions are invited to contact the office to
sign up for the Legacy Society.
Mezzo Forte Minimum Gift of $500.00
Forte Minimum Gift of $1,000.00
Fortissimo Minimum Gift of $2,500.00
Music Makers’ Circle Minimum Gift of $5,000.00
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NON-MEMBER DONORS Lynette Mischel Nelson Mongiovi
CHAPTER DONORS Alpha Zeta Gamma Alpha Delta Eta Delta Iota Zeta Mu Zeta Psi Kappa Chi Mu Delta Nu Psi Rho Upsilon
PROVINCE DONORS Province 18 Province 20 Province 21 Province 22 Province 25 Province 27 Province 32 Province 40
INDIVIDUAL DONORSAdrian CollegeSigma Upsilon Phillip E. O’Jibway
Alabama State UniversityDelta Beta Ralph J. Bryson Herbert C. Canada
Albion CollegeBeta Iota Eric L. Buffenbarger Mano R. Hardies Craig W. Jones David H. Lindberg Frank C. Pearson William L. Vandenburg
Alderson-Broaddus CollegePi Lambda Andrew J. Cutright
Alma CollegeIota Alpha William G. Hartwell
American ConservatoryRho Norman A. Curtis Frank H. Kells Gene O. Sjostrand Stephen S. Fargo Earnest D. Stilley
American UniversityChi Psi Bruce S. MaccabeeAppalachian State UniversityRho Tau Patrick S. Clancy Miller A. Nifong Karl D. Shatley Robert J. Upchurch
Arizona State UniversityKappa Nu Barre K. Griffith
Arkansas State UniversityOmicron Omega Paul W. Weve
Arkansas Tech UniversityKappa Eta T. Shane Keith
Auburn UniversityDelta Psi John G. Million
Augustana CollegeZeta Beta Gregory D. Braid Matthew D. Haeger Jeffrey A. Howell
Austin Peay State UniversityTheta Tau James R. Morris
Baldwin-Wallace CollegeBeta Phi Harold W. Carle Edgar D. Gates Bruce E. Gbur Bruce R. Giles Dallas D. Lloyd William D. Mandle Eugene A. Sharick
Ball State UniversityDelta Lambda Bruce M. Behlow Nathan W. Bills Fritz J. Dolak Jason R. Harris Richard J. Havrilla F. K. McLaughlin Joseph C. Neirinck Levon C. Noel Christopher M. Worrick
Baylor UniversityGamma Iota James D. Corbin Donald R. Poston
Belmont UniversityOmicron Rho Glen D. Bohannon
Berry CollegeKappa Gamma Phillip C. Dean Wesley J. Taylor
Bethany CollegeGamma Mu John H. Frykman
Bethel CollegeXi Sigma Paul E. Lautenschlager Lowell G. Roddy
Bethune-Cookman CollegePi Gamma Ashley D. Smart
Boston ConservatoryLambda Pi Robert A. Orr
Boston UniversityDelta Omicron James P. Galas Robert C. Hayes Judson R. Shannon Donald L. Thatcher
Bowling Green State UniversityIota Omicron Daniel L. Snyder Richard W. Alleshouse Robert L. Krichbaum
Bradley UniversityDelta Nu Arnold A. Downs Jeremy M. Evans Joseph D. Goble John E. Gupton Eugene W. Holmes John M. Kostelny Mark R. Lichtenberg Wayne E. Schmitt George M. Smerk Ronald D. Smith James P. Tallman David S. Verdick Dale E. Wilken
Bucknell UniversityAlpha Phi Raymond L. Tyler
Buena Vista CollegeMu Omega Craig E. Hastings David Saurman Dale E. Stille Matthew B. Wallace Ernest J. Zuerrer
Butler UniversityAlpha Sigma Harry F. Henderson Robert T. Hinkle
California State University-FresnoGamma Pi Richard H. Bagby Lawrence W. Johansen Ronald A. Makely Lawrence Stumpf
California State University-FullertonOmicron Pi Donald G. Gunderson Bruce A. Healey Nicholas A. Jones Jack G. Reidling Gregory P. Rochford Terry L. Sanford
California State University-Long BeachKappa Omicron Mark A. Ball Russell L. Campbell William V. Loose Gary K. McRoberts Jerry D. Meade Alden H. Tadokoro
California State University-Los AngelesZeta Upsilon Roy A. Empens Ronald R. Gustafson
Capital UniversityEpsilon Phi Aaron B. Eckhard Edward B. Duling Henry B. Angle Jack K. Wagner Kurt T. Meyers Stephen M. Clarke Thomas A. Gregg Timothy P. Pindell
Carnegie Mellon UniversityAlpha Omega William D. Benswanger Barry P. Catelinet Bernard J. Dobroski
Donald J. Emberg George T. Estevez Enoch D. Frankhouser Edwin T. Hunter Charles A. Norton Daniel A. Rose Robert G. Schoeneweis Charles D. Streator Robert S. Wisdom
Centenary CollegeEta Upsilon Charles L. Wilder
Central Methodist UniversityBeta Mu Christopher M. Auchly Herbert C. Biederman Ralph L. Clark William R. Dineen Andrew J. Higgins J. S. Jackson Joel P. Kidwell Robert L. Moore Todd D. Oberlin Robert L. Siler James A. Vornberg Thomas L. Yancey
Central Michigan UniversityNu Pi Larry N. Collins Donald D. Volz
Central Missouri State UniversityEpsilon Gamma Christopher A. Small
Cincinnati Conservatory of MusicOmicron William P. Bowman Willis H. Hackman Leland L. Marsh Robert F. Wolfersteig
Clarion University of PennsylvaniaOmicron Mu Jonathan W. Engel David J. Huemme Edson A. Outwin
Coe CollegeBeta Kappa Clay H. Dawson James B. Hinman Calvin R. Van Niewaal
College of EmporiaBeta Zeta Glen C. Hutchison
DONOR LISTINGThe following listing is of donors who made a donation received between June 1, 2005 and May 31, 2006. Giving clubs will be noted in the next fiscal year’s annual report Fall 2007.
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College of MusicEta Jack P. Moorhead Charles A. Nau Robert B. Whitcomb
College of William and MaryNu Sigma Richard K. Brown David L. Davis Matthew J. Duggan James C. McKeon Jeffrey T. Spoeri Paul N. Wengert
Colorado State University-PuebloNu Rho Richard J. Schultz
Columbia UniversityBeta Gamma Arthur A. Dercksen David A. Karp Emile H. Serposs Raymond D. Shannon Merle R. Pflueger
Combs College of MusicBeta Cedric N. Elmer William M. Godfrey David G. Goss Larry Hines
Cumberland CollegeDelta Alpha Chris L. Sutton
Davidson CollegeGamma Kappa James G. Humphreys Joseph H. Vernon
Del Mar CollegeKappa Chi Teodoro Garcia Arthur R. Maines
Denison UniversityNu William A. Onderdonk
DePauw UniversityLambda Gerald H. Doty Edwin C. Salter Clayton P. Reed
Dickinson CollegeTheta Chi Keith B. Cooper John F. Shuman Richard A. Vickery
Drake UniversityAlpha Beta Jonathan J. Barrett Dennis E. Cole Sam D. Cretsinger Clarence R. Eppard Kirk M. Hayes James T. Hinchliff Marcus F. Lewis Richard J. McCoy Kenneth F. McLaughlin James A. Sellards
Drury CollegeTheta Xi
John C. Overbey
East Carolina UniversityZeta Psi Gary W. Barlow M. D. Blackwell John B. Heath William P. Pope Larry K. Shell Julian D. Wagemaker
East Tennessee State UniversityLambda Sigma Gary S. Hagy Marvin L. Heimbach Herman A. Stribling
Eastern Illinois UniversityXi Upsilon Gary A. Gerdt J. Douglas Newlin Ronald E. Steinacher
Eastern Kentucky UniversityOmicron Psi Michael E. Gerace Robert C. Grant Stephen Johnson Jared J. Madison
Eastern Michigan UniversityDelta Xi Lawrence M. Halman Frank P. Lozano
Eastman School of MusicAlpha Nu David M. Baumgartner John H. Beck William K. Decker E. L. Fairley Raymond H. Handfield Byron W. Hanson Max O. Mogensen Paul M. Wos Roger P. Phelps Joseph A. Zawistowski
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Elegy to Sinfonia
Written by Mark Wilson
Youngstown State University: Delta Eta Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Synopsis: The poem begins with the main character lamenting the loss of morals and general aimlessness of society. He has lost
hope that we are capable of achieving our potential. He is found in this sad state by three spirits. Each of these spirits brings a
different message. The first tries to tell him that good qualities could not exist without greed, laziness, and other deplorable char-
acteristics. He therefore considers these horrible traits to be good. This is obviously faulty logic, and our hero sees through it. The
second spirit tries to corrupt the hero by telling him that there is greater happiness in being evil and corrupt. This also is rejected
by the hero, though it makes him even more sad because he sees no better way. The third spirit looks the most suspect, but he is
the only one that brings good news. He talks of Sinfonia, and how through this organization there is purpose and goodness. This
enlivens the hero’s spirit and he believes in Sinfonia, but he still doesn’t feel completely content. He attributes his unrest to linger-
ing thoughts of the first two spirits and decides to sleep off his perturbation. But sleep finds him no better, and a war-like dream
assaults him. He is told that Sinfonia alone is not enough, but that he must act upon Sinfonia’s principles as well. His fraternity
brothers fight alongside him in their struggle. In the middle of the battle he is tempted one last time, this time with a table of fruits
luring him away from the battle. But the call of his brothers brings him back and he takes up the fight once more. He is not assured
of any victory, moral or otherwise, but takes strength in his brothers and their cause.
-Why then, soulless passion, despised love,Thee, warring thoughts in a troubled mind,Oh wherefore dost thou contradict thyself,And wherefore sing of discord and of hateO’er truth, and beauty, and earth’s bright fate? 5For such, my thoughts, thus dark and wearily borne;And thus, as well, human kind’s dying light,Setting o’er hills and vales, diminishing hope.Noble truth, thou are gone; lost from the flock.Mortal sin and slothful ways leave thee bereft 10Of substance, greatness, and sincerity;Apathy, thy mistress, attends thy funeral,Whilst noble intentions and true hearts sleep,So lost amidst chaos of troubled souls.-Thus lamenting was I found in the dark 15Such youthful joy as I once had, now lost;Trembling, knowing that my world’s hope, once bright,Was now quite lost, corrupted ever more;Morals, ambition, such things might I dream,But fruitless the search for any of them now. 20
-Thus found me spir’ts three, each with purpose new;The first, with gravity profound, thus spake:“Oh why, saddened boy, dost thou moan and weep?Know’st thou not of sweet repose now present?For thy world, for which thou dost now lament, 25It is, in fact, now in its golden ageOf endless harvest, and riches unknown;For greed, most good, creates the darkest gloomFrom which bright hope can everlasting burn.For what is one without the other, its foil? 30And apathy, the greatest of all these,Gives brilliance a power beyond thy dreams,Creating gods of flocks of men and beasts.So now, what say you to my simple words,Reason their guide, virtue their final goal?” 35-Vexed my mind was, for though no fault I foundThrough reason, yet my heart cried out to me:“This likes us not! For though his words seem true,If avarice, endorsed, is left aloneBrilliance, sweet music of blessed reason 40Will never reach the heights of noble art;And, left wallowing, thus mediocreWill rot, never reaching full fruition,But merely remain a dream, lost and spent.”Thus angered was I at his falsities 45That in a strong rage I sent him away,Banishing his weak temptations and lies;-Then wearied from my heated thought I sleptUpon a bed of straw whilst visions darkStill played within my sorrow-stricken mind. 50Sleeping so, the second spirit did seeMy repose, and gently waked was I,
Though for purpose ill or good I knew not.“Be thou good or evil?” said I to him,“For once this night before was I so found 55By spirit fair, though feeding lies was hisIntent; And so wherefore com’st thou this nightThat I might discern thy intent as well?”-“Justified your care,” began the spir’t thus,“For not all fruits upon the vine are sweet, 60And thus such care must ever nobles take;But this, my task, sincere unto the lastWill I impart, for all good minds should hearThis fairest gospel to which I adhere:Your tears they tell the sorrow that you feel 65For life, the world’s most deplorable state,Aimless, and without morality’s fire.But I speak of fire beyond wildest hope,For in such greed and sloth is found the bestOur noble race can offer to itself 70Discarding false pretense of visions pureCan we, Glutton’s fairest children, be freeFrom binding chains of responsibility.Duty, honor, worthless these, for much moreIs due to us, embracing what is best, 75That which you now perceive to be the worst.”-Repulsed was I at his bold decree;For thou still tired, deaf I wasn’t yetTo hear his tragic lies; Tragic, for I knewThough wrong, still many people sought him out 80And pledged their lives unto his horrid causeOf greed, and sin, and drunken revelry.-Lamenting thus, then dread filled up my heartFor though the second spirit was no more,Still yet remained a third to fill my woe 85Beyond its brimming point, and thus I wept.-When spirit third came unto me ‘twas dawn,And came not he within a pleasing guise,But as a shade most dark, and visage grim;“Your way is bleak,” said he, “but hope have I, 90I speak of honor, brotherhood, and love.Their name together reads: Sinfonia!I speak, most humbly, of sincerity,Making endeavors joyous and worthwhile,And keeping friendships dear to thine true hearts; 95Of proud nobility, such that e’en godsCould not undo its strong and goodly bonds;Inspired are such men, ever striving hardFor the good of brotherhood, self, and group;And none are lost from the happy group’s flock, 100For once you are a brother, always so,That none are scattered, all remain as one.My message clear, imparted here and now,Give up your grief and come unto my cause.”-Entranced, I was, at these his words so true; 105
My heart renewed, enflamed with passion bright.Departed thus, he left me to my thoughtsTo contemplate Sinfonia’s bold call.Faultless it seemed, and yet I paused in doubt,For though the way I had found was righteous, 110Still my heart, though more content, was not at rest;I decided, at length, to merely sleep,Attributing my unease to spir’ts formerWhose messages were filled with untrue lies.-And yet sweet sleep found me no happier, 115For darkest visions assaulted my dreams;Spears of foes innumerable faced me,And hope seemed but a petty trifling,For none such as I could fight such numbers.So I called out, so desperate, alone: 120“Why such trials? Wherefore such bleak despair?I have heard Sinfonia’s call, but lo!Though accepted, it brings me no relief.”Then a great voice burst forth in stern reply:“Committed thou art to thy noblest cause, 125And true in heart, pure in body and mind;And yet these are not enough to stay true,For life’s horrid forces will not sit idly byWhilst intentions noble do naught but dream;Action, the answer you seek, virtuous deeds, 130These will bring thy goals to final triumph.”“But why such numbers?” my quick reply,“Foes unconquerable block firm my way.”The answer, unfeeling, came thus to me:“But such is thy task, thine utmost purpose, 135A steadfast challenge, not impossible,But trying, fitting to a man seekingTo be worthy of Sinfonia’s proud name.”-And then came hope, for brothers right and leftBeside me stood in arms, the host most fit 140For battle for honor, nobility,And idyllic love of brother and group.But still our foe marched ever onward,Coming nearer as an e’er growing storm;And we stood silent, awed at the numbers; 145And as they came, cottages were razed,Pastures green were turned to ashen huesAnd an oncoming night enveloped all.-Such had been my life, emptiness its king,Always aspiring to something greater 150Than the mundane existence thrust on me.And was Sinfonia the answer now?Did e’en it have strength to give me purpose,Or was it I who needed strength to fightFor the group’s inspired cause, and doing so 155Bring not only myself to betterment,But my ever loyal brothers as well?Ever a struggle, perhaps, but in the endFinding the greatest joyfulness e’er known.
-Interrupted, my thoughts were, for war loomed, 160And now I discerned music in my dreamPervading the field where battle called us;“Music is our bond,” said my brother proud,This heartened me in the face of such odds.The music, though, was that of fire and death, 165And as the evil host drew near it grewTill terror it inspired in stoutest hearts;But as I looked ‘round at my noble kin,Our collective will changed the song of death,For though the battle hymn did still remain, 170Above it pierced melody most clearSo bright and true it washed away our fearsThat whether death or life await us nowWe stand together, as brothers we unite.-The war began, and true we brothers fought, 175Our bond kindling strength unknown before;But yet the battle waged on longer stillAnd weariness came to our taxed limbs.I looked around at my allies, still strongOf heart, but sorely burdened physically; 180And I myself was most spent in spiritAnd wished to end the hopeless struggling,But thousands yet remained to bear us down.-And then, as if a dream within the dreamA table, arrayed with endless fruits 185Was set before me and only I saw,For clear it was that it was temptation,Finding me thus weak, and tempting me so.Weary, I was, and good it seemed to meThat while battle raged I might find repose 190In food and wine, ne’r needing any more.So close was I to giving up on hope,When from the battle a loud voice was heard,And though it sounded as only one voice,It came from each brother, strengthening all: 195“Ακόµα µια φορό στουςαγαπητοός φόλους παραβιόσεων.”Yes brothers, onward, though we may not win,Always onward, ne’r wavering, e’er more.Spirits unite; May we sing ever on! 200
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-Interrupted, my thoughts were, for war loomed, 160And now I discerned music in my dreamPervading the field where battle called us;“Music is our bond,” said my brother proud,This heartened me in the face of such odds.The music, though, was that of fire and death, 165And as the evil host drew near it grewTill terror it inspired in stoutest hearts;But as I looked ‘round at my noble kin,Our collective will changed the song of death,For though the battle hymn did still remain, 170Above it pierced melody most clearSo bright and true it washed away our fearsThat whether death or life await us nowWe stand together, as brothers we unite.-The war began, and true we brothers fought, 175Our bond kindling strength unknown before;But yet the battle waged on longer stillAnd weariness came to our taxed limbs.I looked around at my allies, still strongOf heart, but sorely burdened physically; 180And I myself was most spent in spiritAnd wished to end the hopeless struggling,But thousands yet remained to bear us down.-And then, as if a dream within the dreamA table, arrayed with endless fruits 185Was set before me and only I saw,For clear it was that it was temptation,Finding me thus weak, and tempting me so.Weary, I was, and good it seemed to meThat while battle raged I might find repose 190In food and wine, ne’r needing any more.So close was I to giving up on hope,When from the battle a loud voice was heard,And though it sounded as only one voice,It came from each brother, strengthening all: 195“Ακόµα µια φορό στουςαγαπητοός φόλους παραβιόσεων.”Yes brothers, onward, though we may not win,Always onward, ne’r wavering, e’er more.Spirits unite; May we sing ever on! 200
Pronunciation guide for Greek lines:
Ah-kah’-ma mi’-a faw-rah’ stoos
Ah-gah’’-peh-toos’ phil’-oos pa-ra-bi-ah’’-seh-own’
Analysis:
The poem is in unrhymed iambic pentameter, sometimes known as English heroic verse, and is modeled (loosely) after a form of poem known as the pastoral elegy.
Traditionally, an elegy laments the death of someone, but I used a variation of this, instead writing about the “death” of hope for our world and its eventual resur-
rection through the tenets of the fraternity. For anyone familiar with some of the principles of Sinfonia’s Ritual, the theme of rebirth is a common one. I did not
originally intend this link to the Ritual, but the two work together surprisingly well. For anyone who is intrigued or interested in the style of poetry used, my chief
sources of inspiration were the works of John Milton, particularly his poem Lycidas, his quasi-epic poem Paradise Regained, and his play Samson Agonistes. The
presence of three spirits also draws comparison to Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Lycidas provides, by far, the biggest inspiration for the style and meter, but aspects
of the other works can also be found.
The opening line is an allusion to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet (“Why then, oh brawling love, oh loving hate / Oh anything of nothing first create) and it simply
uses oxy-morons to display contrasting and turbulent thoughts. The lines near the end of the poem are in Greek (since PMA is a Greek organization) and are also
Shakespeare. This time it is Henry V’s “Once more unto the breach dear friends.” It’s not an exact Greekto-English translation, but it’s close. The words simply
convey the message that the group must continue to strive against the odds (‘dear friends’ also imparts a feeling of camaraderie and warmth). I did not intend for
Shakespeare to be an influence at both the beginning and end, but it provides a nifty parallelism.
Line 10 separates the words ‘lost from the flock’ with a semicolon and period on opposite sides to accentuate the feeling of being lost. The first two spirits use many
of the same words as the third spirit (think ‘noble’ or ‘sincerity’) to try and trick the hero, but they use them to try and persuade him to corrupt causes. The second
spirit in particular uses such tricks, since his argument is the most evil and unbelievable. I purposely tried to write the second spirit’s lines in perfect iambic pen-
tameter (as opposed to the rest of the poem, which is anything but). I also used two rhymes within the second spirit’s speech (two of only three in the whole poem)
to further emphasize that he is more of a ‘smooth talker’ and is sneakier than the others.
The sections on Sinfonia should speak for themselves, but there are a few references that only PMA brothers will fully understand and appreciate.
Since this is a poem about a music fraternity, I also drew some inspiration from a musical source for the poem. The battle in the latter half of the poem was inspired
by a track from the soundtrack to Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Track 15 “The Black Gate Opens”). Part of me was imagining the brotherhood standing
resolutely, being surrounded by innumerable forces as the gates of Mordor slowly swung open and a hideous red eye gazed down upon us. The flute solo on the
track that transcends the otherwise warlike music inspired the melody created by the collective will of the brothers in the battle. The images and music of the film
certainly helped while writing the poem.
Certain lines throughout the poem have words such as ‘razed’ or ‘despised’ that, for the sake of the meter of the line, must be pronounced ‘raz-ed’ and ‘de-spis-ed’.
These are not the only instances, but I didn’t have the time to manually put the stresses in and I don’t know how to type stressed letters. However, the lines where
this occurs are 1, 52, 77, 143, 146, 147, 171, 178, 185. Similarly, for the sake of the meter, I had to shorten some words to remove a syllable (examples would include
changing ‘never’ and ‘even’ to ne’r and e’en). But during a recitation of the poem, pronouncing the entire word is notonly acceptable but probably encouraged. A
small hyphen ‘-‘ has also been placed before lines in the poem that mark a new passage within the poem.
As this poem is unrhymed and is modeled after much of Milton’s work, many times there is no break at the end of a line. In general, the punctuation of the poem
indicates natural pauses with commas, semi-colons, and periods, each with respectively greater pause. In those instances where there is no punctuation between
lines, often they are intended to be read seamlessly as one passage, rather than with a break or pause between them.
Milton’s poetry has often been likened to good organ music. In an organ piece rarely is there any one passage that stands above the rest or that is particularly
unique. Rather, it is a seamless experience where each note and passage (and thus each line of poetry) is worth no more or less than any other. Remembering this
principle will help facilitate better reading of the poem – compassionate, and with conviction and creativity – but not overly dramatic. The words themselves, with
a competent reading of them, should provide much of the emotion for the poem.
In closing, I would like to say that it was not my intention to perfectly emulate the poems and styles I borrowed while writing this poem. Rather, my intent was sim-
ply to write something that both I and my fraternity brothers could be proud of. I feel I have accomplished that, and would like to thank anyone who has encour-
aged, appreciated, or supported either the effort or the result of my work.
-Brother Mark Wilson
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