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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

Edinboro University of PennsylvaniaLambda Gamma Scott A. Irlbacher Marvin E. Knieriem Franklin M. Zelinka

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Paul M. Hanna Clifford K. Madsen Kenneth D. Schwartz

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Fredonia State UniversityRho Chi Donald J. Carducci John E. Cereso Robert E. Coon Edward A. Dedee Jeffrey P. Geblein James R. Goodenbery Dennis Leipold Joseph L. Saglimbeni Alan H. Siebert

Friends UniversityZeta Phi Hal K. Starkey Warren E. Lawrence

Frostburg State UniversityXi Omega L. F. Caponiti Alan L. Gordon Terrence A. Ruth Robert F. Tupa

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Ithaca CollegeDelta Rogerio G. Araujo Arnold Broido Frank W. Brown Gaylord H. Farwell Scott A. Miller Michael J. Osowski Marlo K. Schermerhorn Steven E. Schopp Brent D. Wheat John C. Whitney C. T. Work

Jacksonville State UniversityEpsilon Nu Earl G. Bean Terry A. Sosebee Neil E. Weathington

Jacksonville UniversityOmicron Chi Richard W. Campbell Michael O. Johnson

James Madison UniversityGamma Alpha Richard S. Legon Bennett I. Lewis Kevin A. Turner

Kansas State UniversityTau Paul R. Joines Lawrence K. Monahan L. M. Mordy Manuel J. Pasquil

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Lebanon Valley CollegeIota Kappa James S. Bustard Donald C. Carter Michael B. Danko Robin E. Rowand Ralph J. Ziegenfuss

Lewis & Clark CollegeDelta Phi Leo L. Browne

Lincoln UniversityZeta Xi Edward R. Coursey Gerald K. Laster Robert L. Mitchell

Lindenwood UniversityPi Zeta Jeffrey S. Grover John M. Israel

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Longwood UniversityMu Delta Whitney P. Browning Matthew R. Garber

Louisiana State UniversityBeta Omega Patrick J. Summers Walter H. Green

Louisiana Tech UniversityMu Nu Warren A. Hovis

Loyola UniversityZeta Pi John R. Bourgeois

MacPhail College of MusicTheta Omega Lylburn A. Greer Donald C. Jordan

Manhattan CollegeKappa Pi William M. Bryk Theodore G. Helkowski Jerome P. Shaughnessy

Mansfield UniversityBeta Omicron Mark L. Christ O. D. Deitz Kirk M. Dunklee Nicholas J. Farrell Michael W. Gregory Gene C. Harbach John R. Rossbacher James R. Smith Kevin B. Styer Perry H. Yaw David M. Zimmerman

Mars Hill CollegePi Rho Joshua M. Dillingham

Marshall UniversityZeta Eta S. Charles Foster

Maryville CollegeXi Rho Lynn W. Brown

McNeese State UniversityZeta Chi Cobey D. Fletcher Harry L. Pellegrin

Mercer UniversityLambda Psi Frederick R. Schiff Richard V. Tipton

Miami UniversityAlpha Theta George T. Beverley Gary A. Brown William F. Hargraves Donald R. Harrell Gary B. Holt Ryan D. James Michael W. Kurty Jerome M. Stanley Frederick Williams

Michigan State University

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Millikin UniversityBeta Theta John H. Baird Victor E. Peterson Franklin L. Post Murl J. Sickbert

Minneapolis College of MusicDelta Chi Leroy C. Fisher

Minot State UniversityLambda ChiJoseph T. AlmeGary A. Stenehjem

Mississippi State UniversityLambda Phi James A. Brown Burrel S. Hood John W. McMahan Jim N. Sesser

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Morehead State UniversityTheta Pi Timothy W. Conner John W. Flinn

Morehouse CollegeXi Eta Adriel A. Hilton

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Mount Senario CollegeLambda Iota

James E. Arndt

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Murray State UniversityGamma Delta David A. Carmichael Winston R. Chesney Glenn W. Danks John C. Gardner Larry M. Griffin George T. James Donald S. Langellier Albert J. Leveck Norbert A. Stirzaker Mark A. VanHook Michael A. Yaffe

Muskingum CollegeBeta Lambda Robert R. Bird Russell V. Brown

National HonoraryAlpha Alpha Karel Husa

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New York College of MusicKappa Omega Philip H. De Felice

New York UniversityBeta Epsilon Richard C. Engsberg Seymour Helderman Vito E. Mason Charles L. Reifsnyder

Newberry CollegeEta Zeta Olin B. Jenkins

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Occidental CollegeEta Kappa Frank B. Geddes Jay J. Kahn Stephen M. Lott

Ohio State UniversityBeta Xi James P. Allen Mark R. Freiman James H. Gabriel Roy J. Hawthorne Geary H. Larrick Richard L. Stoltzman Dale A. Swisher Alan C. Williams

Ohio UniversityAlpha Kappa Matthew Burgio Peter G. Couladis Ronald D. Giles Jeremy J. Hatfield Charles C. Laux Bruno Linder Darren T. Mauch Robert F. Monti

Jeffrey Schiffel Corey A. Todd

Ohio Wesleyan UniversityOmega David C. Austin Don K. Black Joseph C. Boltinghouse Albert B. Cinelli Roger G. Kennedy

Oklahoma Baptist UniversityPi Tau Peter D. Whipple

Oklahoma State UniversityDelta Tau Charles H. Billingsley Connie N. Fisher

Old Dominion UniversityIota Tau James M. Anno

Olivet CollegeKappa Epsilon F. Ivan Frazier Harvey E. Whitman

Ouachita Baptist UniversityMu Omicron Sergio F. Manriquez Alex R. Nisbet William R. Rudder

Peabody ConservatoryKappa Lonnie L. Smith Michael J. Vicari Edward J. Weaver

Pennsylvania State UniversityAlpha Zeta Thomas J. Anderson John A. Andes William L. Chipman Donald W. Cramer David S. Henrich Donald A. Lambert Robert G. McKeever Robert A. Navarra Jephrey L. Rebert Joseph G. Streamer Stanley R. Weimer

Pepperdine UniversityEpsilon Chi Booker T. Moten

Phillips UniversityGamma Upsilon David L. Davis

Pittsburg State UniversityBeta Delta Thomas J. Dechicchio Russell L. Jones

Rowan UniversityZeta Alpha Charles R. King Anthony J. Orecchio

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

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Eta Nu Thomas J. Baryl Joseph D. Buchmann Lawrence J. Crolla Jeffrey R. Highland Robert G. Rettig

Sam Houston State UniversityZeta Mu Daniel M. Pfannstiel

Samford UniversityPi Sigma John K. Jones

San Diego State UniversityEpsilon Omicron Donald W. Artimez Tamaron L. Conseur Ralph T. Dudgeon Brian K. Eisenberg Karl W. Fitch

San Jose State UniversityBeta Eta Joseph E. Bruggman Ephraim P. Engleman Eugene J. Hall Dale Olson Phillip E. Strong Edwin F. Taylor Russell T. Wolfram

Shenandoah UniversityNu Psi Andrew F. Haff Phillip A. Hernandez Joseph A. Mercaldi David L. Selby Micah P. White

Simpson CollegePi Dennis C. Crabtree Robert E. Jessup Robert L. Larsen

Southeast Missouri State UniversityIota Psi Allen W. Brickhaus James T. Conder Trent H. Duff Richard A. Eichenberg-er Thomas J. Nickel Mark S. Salzman Paul D. Sander Robert A. Scully

Southeastern Louisiana UniversityDelta Omega Melvin L. Lusk Roy J. Nastasi Brian M. Stratton

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Southern Methodist UniversityDelta Upsilon Gene E. Fields Roy Wylie

Southern UniversityMu Psi

Timothy P. Carter

Southwestern Oklahoma State UniversityTau Phi Charles P. Adams James M. Christy Eric M. Pennello George F. Wilkinson

State University of New York – PotsdamTheta Iota Alan E. Adams Lavern R. Doud Kevin J. Giroux Theodore E. Grab Gary C. Jaquay Patrick M. O’Brien Allan C. Ripley

State University of West GeorgiaNu Beta Christopher M. Donze Michael L. Watson Kwandi T. Willis

Stetson UniversityXi Nu James D. Cain Robert E. Fort Anthony Hose

Susquehanna UniversityLambda Beta William N. Garrett David R. Getz Jeffrey D. Hoffman Carl P. Steidel Brian R. White Robert N. Whitmoyer

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Temple UniversityRho Upsilon Karl D. Krelove

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Texas A & M- CommercePi Psi Arthur L. Bryan Jeffrey L. Martin Mathew P. Smith

Texas Christian UniversityDelta Mu Richard L. Roden Stephen J. Urion

Texas State University San MarcosGamma Phi Jose V. Conde Charles Dagher Brian D. Foley Fred J. Fryer

Texas Tech UniversityZeta Sigma Christopher M. Lund Robert S. Meinecke

Texas Wesleyan UniversityGamma Chi David A. Jobe

Trenton State CollegeLambda Nu Donald J. Barnett James S. Little Frank P. Van Note

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University of IndianapolisTheta Zeta

Gary A. Greene

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University of MontanaDelta Theta Gerhard J. Wolter

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University of North TexasGamma Theta Samuel H. Adler Leroy M. Anderson Robert B. Buchanan Stanley H. Cox Grady E. Coyle Douglas A. Evans Jerry D. Hale Matthew B. Hiller Loyd Lott James T. Mann Kevin L. McNerney Robert J. Rogers Jack E. Rumbley T. Jervis Underwood Chris P. Xeros

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University of WyomingEpsilon Psi Gary R. McKnight William S. Tihen

Valdosta State UniversityZeta Gamma Andrew C. Bell Christopher A. Carter

Valparaiso UniversityKappa Sigma Jason W. Bornhop Scott A. Concilla Richard E. Davies John W. Frett Sean M. Hoyer Dale G. Rudy John P. Schoening William M. Tadevich David S. Walker Craig A. Winters

Vanderbilt UniversityPi Delta Adam R. Bernick Daniel C. Shirley

VanderCook College of MusicXi Kappa Stuart T. Baumann Javier I. Betancourt

Virginia Common-wealth UniversityRho Omega Bruce D. Hall William T. Pearson James V. Wilkinson

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State UniversityMu AlphaDaniel S. Wheeler

Wagner CollegeZeta Theta

Peter A. Anderson

Wake Forest UniversityRho Psi Allan R. Riggs

Washburn UniversityKappa Rho Lawrence L. Daeschner

Washington UniversityZeta Nu Franklin Haspiel

Wayne State UniversityGamma Omicron Alfred Gwillim Leo G. Harrison Gordon W. Mathie Paul R. McCaffrey Carl H. Rohde James J. Smela Sam A. Tundo

West Chester UniversityRho Sigma Scott E. Cullen William J. Horan Edward A. Meisner James N. O’Donnell Joseph J. Szabo Harry Wilkinson Matthew J. Williams

West Connecticut State UniversityMu Zeta Robert S. Porter

West Texas A&M UniversityIota Pi Richard W. Munsell Marc C. Shellum

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West Virginia Wesleyan CollegeKappa Zeta William M. Haynes Stephen R. McGrew

Western Carolina UniversityOmicron EpsilonMichael L. KnightScott A. McCloy

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Western Michigan UniversityDelta Iota Russell D. Amos Thomas L. Bancroft Daniel K. Christian Granville B. Cutler

Roger L. Dehn Carl W. Doubleday Franklin M. Friedman Tim D. Griffin Diether Haenicke Thomas R. Kasdorf John H. Phillips Mark A. Sluiter Robert L. Spradling Mark D. Stamper Mark D. Stice Robert S. Todd James H. vanWestri-enen Daniel L. White

Western Oregon State CollegeLambda Eta Michael A. Osborne

Westminster CollegeXi Psi Daniel B. Coble Gary L. Gillard Edward T. Schell Paul D. Talbert

Wichita State UniversityGamma Sigma Gilbert M. Frazey Richard D. Howell Robert W. Schmidt Donald A. Woodmansee

William Carey CollegeNu Xi Paul E. Parker

William Jewell CollegeKappa Mu Kent T. Dicus

William Paterson Uni-versityOmicron Alpha Jeffrey C. Bittner

Williamette UniversityEta Pi Thomas J. Mathiesen Norman C. Walters

Winthrop UniversityNu Kappa Taylor L. Berry David W. Blair Benjamin A. Hingle Matthew R. McCurley

Wittenberg UniversityAlpha Tau Robert W. Essex Brian R. Larson Charles T. Pascoe Terry M. Theis

Youngstown State UniversityDelta Eta Fred A. Burazer Esotto Pellegrini Edward R. Phillips

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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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