Kappa Kappa Psi
& Tau Beta Sigma
Electronic Newsletter
Volume 1, Number 1
February 4, 2000

IN THIS ISSUE:

KKPsi Announces Grant Program for Concert Band Guest Conductors & Performing Artists
Colonel Bryan Shelburne named as Conductor for the 2001 National Intercollegiate Band
National Headquarters Announces new Web-based Service for KKPsi & TBS
Reminders
 

1. KKPsi Grant Program for Concert Band Guest Conductors & Performing Artists
by Al Sergel, KKPsi National Vice President for Professional Relations

The National Council of Kappa Kappa Psi has created a Matching Funds/Grant Program to provide financial support for guest conductors and performing artists with college/university concert bands. These matching funds from the National Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi have been designated to promulgate the "mission" of Kappa Kappa Psi promoting the advancement of college and university bands through dedicated service and support to bands; comprehensive education; leadership opportunities; and recognition; for the benefit of its members and society.

This Kappa Kappa Psi Matching Funds/Grant Program is an open process whereby all college and/or university band directors are invited to submit grant proposals that fulfill the guidelines and purposes of the grant. Grants will be up to $500.00 and paid to the institution upon completion of the program and submitting the final report. The guidelines and principles for this funding were initiated to recognize the significance of providing guest conductors and performing artists to work with our concert bands. These opportunities serve to enrich, inspire and enhance our college band members' experience. These memorable events in turn provide the public audience with special musical experiences.

The Matching Funds/- Grant Program of Kappa Kappa Psi has three fundamental principles:

1.  The funded project will include at least one public performance by one or more of the college/university concert bands featuring the guest conductor(s) and/or performing artist(s).

2. The funded project will be student centered with a clear focus to the improvement of teaching and learning through workshops, master classes and/or clinics provided by the guest conductor(s) and/or performing artist(s).

3.  The funded project will clearly demonstrate the standard of excellence and musical achievements of the guest conductor(s) and/or performing artist(s).

IF INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT THE KAPPA KAPPA PSI NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS FOR THE APPLICATION. 1-800-543-6505 or email hqned@kkytbs.org or Al Sergel, KKY National Vice President for Professional Relations (660) 562-1794 email asergel@mail.nwmissouri.edu

2. Colonel Bryan Shelburne named as Conductor for the 2001 National Intercollegiate Band

Colonel Bryan Shelburne, the Leader & Commander of The United States Army Band, "Pershing's Own", will conduct the 2001 National Intercollegiate Band in Corpus Christi, Texas!  When Colonel Shelburne assumed command of the band in 1990, he became only the sixth appointee to serve as leader and commander since the band's formation in 1922.

Col. Shelburne has held a variety of important assignments during his Army career, including Executive Officer and Associate Director of the Armed Forces Bicentennial Band, Commander of the Headquarters, US Army Europe Band, and two assignments as Commandant of the Army element, Armed Forces School of Music in Norfolk, Virginia.  Prior to his appointment in Washington, DC, he commanded the US Military Academy Band at West Point.

Since assuming command, Co Shelburne has appeared with "Pershing's Own" at the 1990 Economic Summit of the Industrialized Nations in Houston; at the Swedish Army Tattoo in Strangnas, Sweden in 1990; and at the Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden in 1994.  In 1993 he conducted the band during the "Nationale Taptoe" in Breda, Holland, in 1994 at "The Viking Ship" Olympic Hall in Hamar, Norway during the Norwegian Military Tattoo.  Col. Shelburne and the band also appeared before thousands from around the world during the 1996 Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland. In addition, The US Army Band and Col. Shelburne have appeared in many performances at the White House, before our national leaders in Washington, DC, and throughout the United States.

Col. Shelburne will bring an international presence to the National Intercollegiate Band at the 2001 National Convention, so make your plans early to audition and participate in a truly exciting musical, fraternal event!
 

3.  New Web-based Service Ready to Launch!
by Lt. Col. Alan Bonner, USAF (Ret.), National Executive Director

How would you like to have an email address that clearly identifies you with KKPsi or TBS? Or, how about a chat room just for your chapter or district?  Those possibilities are about to become realities in the next few weeks, as we expand the services available to our membership. We've reached an agreement with a new company here in Stillwater, to provide a variety of services to our members, and your own Fraternity or Sorority email account will be the first step.

The Board of Trustees, National Councils, and District Governors &Counselors are 'beta testing' this week, and I hope to officially open up the service next week.

Stand by for more details!

4.  REMINDERS!

Applications due for Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma Chapter Field Representatives:
For KKPsi: March 15, 2000                 For TBS: April 1, 2000

District Convention Dates!  Get your registration & reservations in!!!  Remember... you must have a current year membership card (1999-2000) to be able to register and participate!!!  If you have a problem, please give our HQs National Secretary/Receptionist, Rachel Karnes, a call at the National HQs at 1-800-543-6505 or email her at hqsec@kkytbs.org.

March 23 – 26:     Southeast at Clemson
March 30 – 1:       North Central at Cincinnati
March 30 – 1:       Northeast at West Virginia
April   7 – 9:         Western at Cal Poly
April 14 – 16:       Midwest at Minnesota
April 14 – 16:       Southwestern at Hot Springs

Initiate Registration Reports
Many chapters are completing the Spring Initiate Season in time to get your new Active Members ready for District Convention.  REMEMBER, you have 30 days following the Initiation Date to submit your Initiate Report to the National Headquarters and avoid the Late Fees!  We want to have your new Actives' Membership Cards ready for District Convention, and we would like to help you avoid unnecessary expenses!  If you have any questions, call the National Headquarters or email us!

Applications accepted beginning June 1, 2000 for the First National Intercollegiate Marching Band French Riviera Tour, June 26 to July 5,2002.

5.  Distribution of NewsNotes On-Line

As this is the second of our electronic newsletters, we did discover that a few chapters did not receive the first issue.  To make this an effective publication, we need your help to ensure each issue is forwarded to all chapters, and ultimately to every individual member. If you are a District Governor, Counselor, or President, please take action to confirm that all your chapters actually receive each issue, by asking for a reply confirmation.  If you don't get that from all chapters, please follow up with those missing.

We do have a few chapters that are not on line, so we will send those out hard copy.  If you know of anyone who is unable or unwilling to provide you with an email address or unable or unwilling to check into a district or national listserve, please let the HQs know, and we will send them a hard copy.  It's not as efficient or cost effective, but we want everyone to be able to have this information!

Please double check with all your chapters!