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Statement of Purpose
Tau Beta Sigma operates primarily as a student service and leadership
recognition society whose chief aim is to assist the directors in developing the leadership and enthusiasm that they require
of their band. Our goals are not only to provide the band with organized and concentrated service activities, but to give
our membership valid and wholesome experiences in organization, leadership, and social contacts. The honorary nature of membership
is based on our premise that "it is an honor to be selected to serve" this band, its department of music, its sponsoring institution,
and the cause of band music in the nations colleges and universities.
Be it known that Tau Beta Sigma, National Honorary Sorority for members
of the college band, is an organization operating exclusively in the field of the college and university bands, for the following
purposes:
1. To promote the existence and welfare of the collegiate bands and to
create a respect and appreciation for band activities and achievements among the listening public everywhere.
2. To honor outstanding members of the band through privilege of membership,
in the Sisterhood, extended in recognition of musical achievement, demonstrated leadership, and an enthusiastic approach to
band activities.
3. To develop leadership through active participation with the band, and
through it, to strengthen those traits of conduct, thought, and idealism which characterize the responsible membership of
the band.
4. To encourage a close relationship between collegiate bands and promote
a high average of attainment by the performance of good music and selection of worthwhile projects.
5. To provide a meaningful and worthwhile social experience for all engaged
in collegiate band work, and to cooperate with other musical organizations and societies in every manner consistent with our
mutual purposes and those of the institution at which chapters are located.
Mission Statement
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.
Our Vision
To create the pre-eminent organization to promote band music as an integral part of the American
cultural experience; and, to promote enrichment of the human experience through participation in and exposure to collegiate
bands; and, to recognize deserving women and their contributions to these goals.
Chapter Responsibilities
On the local level, chapter responsibilities include concentrated service
activities as well as providing the intangible items of morale, spirit, enthusiasm, atmosphere, and attitude within the band.
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