What is TBS?

TBS is a Honorary Band Service Organization. The goal of TBS is to build greater bands through service projects for the band or campus, leadership development, socials, community service, and promoting sisterhood and brotherhood. TBS is a co-ed organization, which means males and females can join. Since TBS is not a professional music greek organization, members of TBS can also be a part of Sigma Alpha Iota, Delta Omicron, or Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.

Why should I join TBS?

~If you are a music education major, you will get first hand experience with running band contests and uniform fittings. ~You will build a social and professional network. ~Members of TBS can apply for scholarships. ~You will have a lot of great memories to take with you when you graduate.

What Are the Membership Requirements for TBS?

~Participate in a band every semester. ~Pay dues. ~Complete 2 service hours a month. ~Attend Sunday night meetings (we meet 2 times a month) ~Attend Committee meetings (Chapter members serve on 1 committee a semester)

Notable Honorary TBS Members at ISU:

The following faculty at Illinois State are honorary members of the Zeta Alpha Chapter: ~Dr. Steele, Director of ISU Bands ~Dr. Belongia, Assistant Director of ISU Bands & TBS Sponsor ~Connie Bryant, ISU Bands Secretary ~Carl Thacker, ISU Instrument Repairman ~Mrs. Belongia, Big Red Marching Machine Areobics Instructor ~Dee Ely, Big Red Marching Machine Colorguard Instructor