More Info About Tau Beta Sigma

The honorary nature of membership is based on our premise that "it is an honor to be selected to serve."

The "Five Qualities" to be observed by Tau Beta Sigma members at all times:

1) Knowledge and development of your physical powers in the quest for good heath and bodily perfection;

2) Recognition and development of your intellectual potential;

3) Appreciation for and the maintenance of the highest moral standards;

4) Achievement of and the personification within you of lofty spiritual ideals;

5) Cultivation and maintenance of your emotional poise under all conditions.

The "Eight Essential Factors" which promote friendship and respect among Sorority members:

1) Physical and mental qualities of an attractive nature;

2) Demonstrated loyalty and dependability to those persons and institutions deserving of it;

3) Truthfulness and honesty which instills a sense of trust in others;

4) A cheerfulness at all times and under all circumstances, even in the face of great trial;

5) A mutual interest in the Art of Music in its performance and in the aesthetic qualities it can project to others;

6) Generosity of mind, heart and hand;

7) Tolerance, tempered with kindness and a consideration for the needs of others;

8) Fortitude and courage to see an ideal, to seize upon it, and follow it wherever it may lead you in Tau Beta Sigma.

The five purposes of Tau Beta Sigma:

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 the 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 attainments 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 out mutual purposes and those of the institution at which chapter are located.

The Sorority’s official colors: White and Blue