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Individual and Chapter Awards . . . . . . . . . .4Outstanding members and chapters of2013.

Winning Chapter Projects of2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6From campus tour guides to outreachconcerts to making and donatinginstruments to sick children, chaptersserve in many ways.

Making Mu Phi History . . . . .7Founders Day message reflects onstrong foundation, living values, andpotential; Baton Rouge Alumni installed

Feature: Meet the Phelps Family . . . .8A mother and five daughters, all Mu Phis,talk about the bonds of Fraternity andfamily.

Feature: Mu Phi Family Pays It Forward . . . . . . . . . .10An aunt, mother, and daughter strive togive to others what they received

International Corner . . . . . .12by Keith FordA tap on the shoulder could bring amember back to the Mu Phi fold.

Bookshelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13by Rona ComminsAn exploration of music and motion.

Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Complete list of available grants &scholarships, with application form, andInternational Competition entryinformation.

Foundation Board . . . . . . . .18Meet the Foundation's new president andvice-president.

ACME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19by Mary AuA hornist and a baritone are the newestACME honorees.

Mu Phi Leaders . . . . . . . . . .20INEST position announcement; meet aDistrict Director.

Applause / Encore . . . . . . .23News from members and chapters.

Final Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

2014 Convention . . . . . . . . .27Important information to get ready for ourtriennial gathering.

Alumni Presidents Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

District Directors Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Executive Officers Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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DESIGN & PRODUCTIONCorinne [email protected]

PROOFREADER Doris Braun

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Upcoming Contest and Award Deadlines

> Mu Phi Epsilon InternationalCompetitionDeadline February 1, 2014See pages 18-19

> Mary Alice Cox Award for LifelongLearning

> Marian Bowker Davidson Collaborative Pianist Award

> Musicological Research ContestDeadline March 1, 2014See page 22

Also be sure to review current grants

and scholarships offered by the Mu Phi

Epsilon Foundation, pages 14-17;

application deadline is March 1, 2014.

It was my pleasure recently to install a new alumnichapter in Baton Rouge, LA with 24 chartermembers. Most are graduates of SouthernUniversity and initiates of Beta Zeta, founded in1966. The installation ceremony was the firsttime many of them had been together sincegraduation and it was like a family reunion asmembers recognized each other with delight.They were thrilled to know that their friends fromcollege days are still in town and active in music.Not all are pursuing teaching or performing careers,but all still play an active role in music in theircommunity, including two Mu Phi attorneys who laterperformed on the recital.

There�’s something special about being part of a Mu Phi family. In my earlymarried years, I lived in several cities with active Mu Phi alumni chaptersand can remember to this day how, after each move, I was welcomed into anew �“family�” of Mu Phis. There was no doubt that I had a place where Icould keep music alive in my life and continue my small contributions tosharing and promoting music in each community. I can only imagine howthrilling it must be for Mu Phi families who are actually related. I know howdelighted I was to learn that my niece had chosen Mu Phi Epsilon, so to havea daughter, son, sister, brother, granddaughter or grandson initiate into ourfraternity must be a wonderful feeling.

Whether we are related by blood or by Mu Phi membership, we will alwayshave a special family to support and encourage our musical endeavors. Thisyear we are expanding our �“Reaching Out�” theme to members workingand/or living all over the world. International Committee co-chairman KeithFord is working to find these members and establish a network of thosewilling to offer their time and help to other members traveling to theircountries for pleasure or study. Wouldn�’t it be great to visit England andknow you could contact a Mu Phi to find a recital to attend? Wouldn't it becomforting to study in Japan for a semester and know that a Mu Phi therecould help you find the best place to buy music? There are endlesspossibilities to expand our Mu Phi family network worldwide. Mu PhiEpsilon�’s triennial family reunion (AKA our convention) is this comingsummer in Sacramento, CA. If you are a Mu Phi member, this reunion is foryou! We hope many of you are already saving your pennies and markingyour calendars so you can join us to renew Mu Phi friendships andremember our common purposes: recognition of scholarship andmusicianship and development of a bond of friendship among allmembers. See you in Sacramento!

Rosemary AmesInternational President

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InternationalSterlingAchievement Award Kathleen CrookGamma GammaSouthwest Oklahoma State UnivInstrumentalist, music educator.During her collegiate career,Kathleen has held nearly everyGamma Gamma office including

president, chaired several chapter committees, andparticipated in numerous Mu Phi projects. She was anactive musician with several instrumental and vocalensembles including The Pride of the Great SouthwestMarching Band, for which she was drum major her senioryear, while participating in many community serviceprojects and maintaining a 3.91 GPA. She completed her

BME in 2013.

Orah Ashley Lamke AwardElizabeth WhiteBetaWashington DC AlumniPianist, organist, music educator.Elizabeth has served her alumnichapter for decades as participant,performer, and officer, includingtwo terms as president and hercurrent role as corresponding

secretary. She also served many years as district directorfor Atlantic Province District 2, where she excelled atkeeping her chapters on track and maintaining goodcommunication with collegiates. Still an active keyboardperformer and private piano teacher, she is a member ofthe prestigious Friday Morning Music Club in Washington,DC and was twice soloist with the Prince George�’sPhilharmonic orchestra.

EASTERN

GREAT LAKESWilliam MarsigliaZeta Eta,State Univ of NewYork/Binghamton

GREAT LAKESSarah Bet JayEpsilon, Univ of Toledo

EAST CENTRALChristopher BadgettZeta Theta, LynchburgCollege

SOUTHEASTJustin GiarrusoMu Pi, Ohio Wesleyan Univ

SOUTH CENTRALJay SuteyPhi Tau,Univ of North Texas

WEST CENTRALKathleen CrookGamma Gamma,Southwest OklahomaState Univ

PACIFIC NORTHWESTStephanie BivinsEpsilon Sigma, Pacific Lutheran Univ

PACIFICDana CareyMu Eta, Univ of the Pacific

PACIFIC SOUTHWESTCristina JonesBeta Alpha, California State Univ, Fullerton

Province Senior Achievement Awards

2013 Indiv2013 Indiv idual idual AAwardswards

Marian BowkerDavidsonCollaborativePianist AwardKairy Koshoeva, Alpha Kappa,Kansas City AlumniMore about Kairy in the spring2013 Triangle.

Mary Ann CoxAward for Lifelong Learning

Julia Scherer, Alpha Kappa,Kansas City AlumniSee the spring 2013 Triangle formore about Julia.

2013 Chapter 2013 Chapter AAwardswards

DISTRICT DIRECTOROF THE YEAR

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CHAPTER ADVISOROF THE YEAR

Karen Holtkamp,Phi ThetaAdvisor

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Alumni Chapters

INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI CHAPTER OF THE YEARPalos Verdes/South Bay

PROVINCE ALUMNI CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDSAtlantic Washington DCEastern Great Lakes RochesterGreat Lakes Ann ArborEast Central Terre HauteSoutheast AtlantaSouth Central DallasCentral Kansas CityNorth Central Minneapolis/St. PaulWest Central WichitaPacific Northwest TacomaPacific Sacramento

OUTSTANDING NOTEWORTHY PROJECTKansas City

OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTAnn Arbor

BEST EVENT FOR NEW MEMBER RECRUITMENT

Los Angeles

MOST NEW MEMBERSWichita

KATHERINE DOEPKE AWARD FOR CREATIVE PROGRAMMING

Minneapolis/St. Paul

Collegiate Chapters

INTERNATIONAL COLLEGIATE CHAPTER OF THE YEARPhi Tau, University of North Texas

PROVINCE COLLEGIATE CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDSEastern Great Lakes Lambda, Ithaca CollegeGreat Lakes Epsilon Lambda, Eastern

MichiganEast Central Mu Pi, Ohio Wesleyan UnivSouth Central Phi Tau, Univ of North TexasCentral Alpha Mu, Southwest Missouri

State UnivNorth Central Zeta Lambda, Waldorf CollegePacific Northwest Phi Lambda, Willamette UnivPacific Mu Eta, Univ of the PacificPacific Southwest Beta Alpha, California State

Univ �– Fullerton

OUTSTANDING SERVICE PROJECT TO SCHOOLEpsilon Epsilon, Texas Christian University

OUTSTANDING SERVICE PROJECT TO COMMUNITYAlpha Mu, Southwest Missouri State University

CHAPTER WITH MOST SERV HOURSPhi Tau, University of North Texas

OUTSTANDING COMMUNICATIONSYEARBOOK Minneapolis/St PaulNEWSLETTER Ann Arbor, Dallas, Los Angeles,

Palos Verdes/South BayWEBSITE Palos Verdes/South Bay

OUTSTANDING COMMUNICATIONSNEWSLETTER Gamma Gamma, Southwest

Oklahoma UniversityWEBSITE Delta Pi, Tarleton State University


2013 2013 AAwardswards

Collegiate

Outstanding Service Project to SchoolEpsilon Epsilon, Texas Christian University,Fort Worth, TXMembers served as School of Music tour guides, givingtours of the music building and/or campus toprospective music majors. They also offered to takeprospective students to lunch and allow the students toshadow them for a day, sitting in on music classes.They also hosted Mu Phi members from other schoolsand chapters overnight in their personal residences, asneeded or requested.

Outstanding Service Project to CommunityAlpha Mu, Missouri State University,Springfield, MOTwenty-six members volunteered four hours each toprovide services for the local Ronald McDonald House.They prepared dinner for ten families staying at theHouse while family members were patients at CoxHospital; made and donated handmade tambourines andmaracas at Easter for twenty patients; and cleaned andrestocked guest rooms on the second floor of the House.

Alumni

Outstanding Noteworthy Project:Kansas City AlumniThe chapter provides a reception for every Alpha Kappastudent recital during the academic year, and in 2012-13they did ten receptions to fulfill their pledge of support forthe collegiates. KC members established a set ofprocedures to ensure each reception runs like clockwork.In a superb show of sharing the responsibility, thechapter�’s patron group will take over that responsibility for2013-14. In addition to the award-winning receptionproject, the chapter established a free, post-auditionmaster class for student musicians who auditioned for its

annual scholarship, and set up a chapter Facebook page todisseminate information to and about members, includingalmost two dozen photo albums.

Outstanding Community Service Project:Ann Arbor AlumniThe chapter organized a season-long series of outreachconcerts performed by members in varied communityvenues, including:1. Christmas concert at St. Joseph�’s Village

independent living community.2. Open-mike performance at Foggy Bottom Coffee

House. The Dexter Classical Winds, an ensemble ofboth Mu Phi and non-Mu Phi artists, played musicranging from musical theater to Bach.

3. Concert by the Dexter Classical Winds at ChelseaRetirement Community.

4. Recital of organ, vocal, and other instrumentalmusic at The School of Public Health communityroom, which contains a Letourneau organ.

5. Performance at Brookhaven Manor independentliving community. Members performed well knownclassical, folk, and musical theater selectionsfollowed by an audience sing-along.

Katherine Doepke Award for CreativeProgramming: Minneapolis/St. Paul AlumniThe chapter�’s 2012-13 theme �“Creative Women�” wascarried out by featuring chapter members�’ owncompositions, as well as works by historical femalemusicians including Clara Schumann, Cecile Chaminade,Agathe Backer-Grondahl, and others, in meeting programsand outreach concerts at senior residences. Performingmembers gave short educational talks about their musicalpresentations and printed materials were made available.Other theme-related chapter programs included readingsby two local female poets; music on texts by EmilyDickinson; and a solo piano concert at Augsburg Collegeby chapter member Rebecca Davis.

Division I, Class A(undergraduates, largeworks, no time limit)A light through stainedglass glows for mixedchoir and orchestra

Justin Giarrusso, Mu Pi

Division II, Class A(graduate students andalumni, large works, notime limit)Introduction, Theme, andVariations for solo harp

Rachel Brandwein, GammaMinneapolis-St. Paul Alumni

Division III, Class A(former first prize winner,any form, no time limit)Butterfly for flute choir

Russell Nadel, Phi GammaWashington DC Alumni


2013 Original Composition Contest Winners

Award-Winning Chapter Projects of 2013

Each year when we draw close to November 13th, I amreminded of our Founders and the legacy they havegiven us that is Mu Phi Epsilon. These two people,Winthrop S. Sterling and Elizabeth Mathias Fuqua, wereindeed very courageous and visionary when they beganour fraternity.

Our Founders taught us how to be people of characterby building upon our values of faith, hope, wisdom, love,and power. And at our own initiation, we made thecommitment to uphold these values that are so near anddear to all Mu Phi members.

Mu Phi Epsilon is 110 years old! Isn�’t that absolutelyremarkable? I know for a fact that we all take immensepride in our history. How will we make our 111th year thebest? How will we ensure that the Mu Phi Epsilonlegacy continues for another decade? Will you give ofyour time, talents, and treasures?

As you celebrate and observe Founders Day this year,take a moment to reflect on the past, the present, andthe future. Reflect on the past and the strongfoundation upon which we were built. Live our valuestoday and make certain that we are upholding thestandards of our fraternity and the reasons that Mu PhiEpsilon is important to us. And finally, look to thefuture and think of the possibilities.

On behalf of the entire International Executive Board, Iwish you a very happy Founders Day!

Rosemary Ames International President

The Baton Rouge Alumni chapter was installed on August 28, 2013. International President Rosemary Ames arrivedthe previous day to visit Southern University and its collegiate chapter Beta Zeta, and to present the 2013 FacultyAdvisor of the Year award to Judy James, long-time Beta Zeta faculty advisor.

On installation day, Baton Rouge chapter president Eileen Butler Kennedy (Beta Zeta, Foundation board) worriedabout low attendance, so she wasthrilled when twenty-one otheralumni appeared. The event tookon a sense of joyful reunion, withmany hugs and much catching up,before the installation began.

Nine collegiate Beta Zetas assistedwith the ceremony that includedsinging and recitation as well asritual. Officers were also installedfor the new chapter, which hastwenty-four charter members. Theevening concluded with a musicaleperformed by alumni andcollegiates with many friends andfamily members present, and areception with much livelyconversation among alumni andcollegiates, who look forward tomany exciting collaborations.

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2013 Founders Day Message

Welcome to New Alumni Chapter in Baton Rouge

Throughout history, many famous families have sharedthe same vocation; the Bach clan is a classic musicalexample. Within Mu Phi Epsilon, two generations of thetalented Phelps family pursued musical careers. Motherand five daughters each spoke with interviewer MarcusWyche about how music and Mu Phi run through theirunique family dynamic.

Dramatis personae> Mother Dawn Phelps Neal studied violin at UCLA

and was initiated into Phi Nu in 1959, later developingher own studio. A lifelong active Mu Phi, she is pastpresident of Los Angeles Alumni, served on theFoundation board, and has contributed in dozens ofother ways.

> Oldest daughter Sheila Phelps Johns (WashingtonD.C. Alumni) studied piano and specialized inaccompanying. She earned degrees at USC, where shewas initiated in Mu Nu, and Wichita State University.

> Second daughter Shelley Phelps Johnson took upcello (encouraged to do so due to her �“long, lovelyfingers�”) and followed her sister�’s path in attendingUSC and initiation to Mu Nu.

> Third daughter Stacy Phelps Wetzel (at last, aviolinist like Mom!) attended Juilliard and wasinitiated into Epsilon Psi before going to USC.

> Fourth daughter Cynthia Phelps, attracted to the�“darker, richer�” sounds of the lower strings, switchedfrom violin to viola as a child. She studied at theUniversity of Michigan and was initiated into Gamma.

> Fifth daughter Melissa Phelps Beckstead, violin,became a special election Mu Phi through Mu Nu/LosAngeles Alumni after studies at New EnglandConservatory and California State-Northridge.

Growing up with Mu Phi EpsilonAll five Phelps daughters spoke of their mother Dawn�’sdedication to music and Mu Phi Epsilon. �“From the timewe were very young, Mu Phi was always part of ourlives,�” Sheila said, �“because my mother was president ofthe alumni chapter and always very involved. So therewould be meetings at our home, she would rehearsewith Mu Phis for performances, there were Mu Phifundraising events.�”

Cynthia recalled, �“My mother has had such a longassociation with Mu Phi and has had so many events ather house, it was just part of our musical [environment].Part of our upbringing was to understand that one usesmusic to serve and to bring something beautiful to lifeand to society, and that it is meant to be shared always.�”Of growing up in a Mu Phi household, third-oldest Stacyremarked, �“I have positive, wonderful memories ofgroups of women congregating at our house, at variousother houses ... getting dragged to some of these events.The musicians were incredible.�”

The high level of musicianship among Fraternitymembers was a recurring impression among all thePhelps women. Dawn cited this as the reason she choseMu Phi Epsilon in college: �“When I went to the Mu Phi[rush] meeting, I thought, �‘Here is where the level,standards, interest, and value seem to be head andshoulders above the other sororities.�’�” Sheila remarkedthat seeing the caliber of musicianship helped thedaughters bridge any generational differences amongmembers. For Stacy and Melissa, this high level alsotranslated into auditioning for the Mu Phi EpsilonInternational Competition.


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Meet the Phelps Familyby Marcus Wyche, Delta Delta, Washington DC Alumni

Dawn Phelps Neal Sheila Phelps Johns Shelley Phelps Johnson

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Family dynamicsThough their mother was (and continues to be) adominant presence in their lives, all the daughtersfondly remarked upon the influence and gentility oftheir father Harold Eldaro Phelps, who died in 1978.(Dawn subsequently married John Neal in 1980; he wasthe Mu Phi Sterling Patron in 2006 and died in 2009.Cynthia said her father was �“hugely stabilizing, becausehe was such a good sport. He was really somebody whoenjoyed life. He was so happy to be supportive of thisbevy of girls, and sopatient.�” Shelley said herfather was �“incrediblysupportive with my momand all of us, taking us tolessons, orchestrarehearsals, concerts. Andhe was just a lot of fun.�”Melissa recalled, �“Heloved to sit and listen tous play. He had his armsfolded and his legscrossed, and he wasbeaming.�”

Among the sisters, Sheilaas the oldest saw herselfin the role of peacemaker,though Shelleyremembers Sheila being abit of a pain as a teenager. Middle child Stacyremembers her oldest sister as �“a natural-born leader. Ithink Sheila was very seriously protective of all of usfrom the time we were little, in all kinds of ways.�” Stacyin turn was described by Cynthia as the mosttemperamental. Cynthia and youngest sibling Melissawere able to get away with more, though Cynthia wasoften most comfortable �“having time to myself.�”

All the daughters and their mother agreed they werevery close and remarked that their large family�’sharmoniousness, with only minor squabbles, wasperhaps atypical. When queried about the dominantfamily trait, their replies included trust, perseverance,support, and leadership skills learned from Mom. Andthough Sheila described her sisters as very differentfrom one another, she went on to say, �“The differencesin our personalities can be bridged because of the thingswe have in common as family.�”

Golden Mu PhithreadsThey also agreed that theties of music, fraternity,and family formed thecore of who they are askin and as musicians,from their upbringing topresent day. �“You couldtalk about a tapestry ofeach of our lives,�” motherDawn concluded. �“MuPhi certainly would besome of the goldenthreads through thistapestry that formsprofessional musicians. Ithink a legacy is there,and one well worth

perpetuating. As the �‘girls�’ each continue in theirprofessional pursuits, my feelings are of gratitude andhumility that they have sought the higher ideals ofachievement for which Mu Phi Epsilon stands.�”

Stacy Phelps Wetzel Cynthia Phelps Melissa Phelps Beckstead

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How did you become a Mu Phi? How has yourcareer benefited?

Frances: I was nominated by my first piano teacher,[the late] Ruth Bradley Jones (Iota Alpha). Earlier inmy life she exemplified Mu Phi service by giving me apersonal scholarship for lessons at age five. My fatherdied when I was four, and it would have been difficultfor my mother to afford private lessons. This early startwith an excellent teacher benefited me throughout mycareer.

Diana: I had just won the 1959 National Federation ofMusic Clubs�’ Young Artist Award when [the late] RosalieSpeciale (Phi Mu) invited me to join and my dear friendRuth Bradley Jones recommended it. Mu Phi hasalways been an encouragement, and I�’ve been activewith Los Angeles Alumni since 1963.

Marcia: Since both my mom and aunt are Mu Phis, itwas a fait accompli that I would join too. It was at a MuPhi meeting that I played one of my first Debussy Trioconcerts. Now when I tour, local Mu Phis often show upat our concerts, sometimes even throw a reception. It�’sa great feeling to have friends wherever we go.

What�’s your favoritefamily story about beingmusicians together?

Frances: Marcia wasinspired to learn theharp when she heard aperformance of Ravel�’sIntroduction andAllegro that I conducted,Diana played in, andMarcia�’s future harpteacher Susan McDonaldwas featured.

Marcia: Aunt Franceswas incredibly generous.When I was twelve sheallowed me to play with the university orchestra thenunder her baton, so I could learn to be an orchestralplayer. My mom would sit nearby to help me come in atthe right time. She said to me, �“We violins play all thetime, so I never had to count. With the harp, you rarelyplay, so I have to learn how to count all those measuresof rest!�”

Diana: My favorite story took twenty-two years towrite: my book Mother Started It. [See review in TheTriangle, Fall 2010, page 21.]



Mu Phi Family Pays It ForwardBy Melissa Eddy, Mu Theta, International Editor

The Steiner-Dickstein family talks about the Mu Phi Epsilon commitment to service, how they�’ve benefited, andpassing it on through their own musical lives.

Conductor Dr. Frances Steiner (Beta, ACME) is currently music director of the Chamber Orchestra of the South Bayand Professor of Music emerita, California State University-Dominguez Hills. Notable: She was the first women toconduct a professional orchestra from the stage of the Chandler Pavilion at the Los Angeles Music Center.

Violinist Diana Steiner (Epsilon Psi, Los Angeles Alumni, ACME), sister of Frances, is a graduate of Curtis Instituteof Music and University of Southern California, where she studied with Efrem Zimbalist, Veda Reynolds, and JaschaHeifetz. She has an international career as a soloist, chamber musician, recording artist, and teacher. Notable: Herhonors include the Naumburg New York Debut Award.

Harpist Marcia Dickstein (Phi Nu, ACME), daughter of Diana, plays with the Long Beach and San Luis Obisposymphonies, records for film and television soundtracks, and teaches at Westmont College and CaliforniaPolytechnic Institute-San Luis Obispo. Notable: She tours worldwide with her chamber ensemble The Debussy Trio,now celebrating its 25th year (see sidebar, opposite page).

Dr. Frances Steiner

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What aspect of your music career gives you the mostsatisfaction?

Frances: My current position as the conductor of a fineprofessional chamber orchestra. I greatly enjoy our highlevel of music making and am pleased to pass on some of themusical wisdom I learned from my own teachers includingNadia Boulanger, Leonard Rose, Rudolf Serkin, and MarcelTabuteau.

Diana: I�’ve enjoyed each stage. Music has given me theopportunity to work with some of the greatest musicians ofthe 20th and 21st centuries such as Rudolph Serkin andLeonard Bernstein.

Marcia: I am happyto play anything, butI really love chambermusic. Its technicaland musicalchallenges give me areason to practiceevery day and makeme think. I�’m alsothrilled to be anactive commissioner;it�’s amazing to bepart of creating newrepertoire.

Any otherthoughts?

Frances: It hasbeen my great honorto receive both thefraternity�’s Award ofMerit and its Elizabeth Mathias Award. I hope I have beenworthy of the numerous Mu Phi scholarships and fellowshipsI received, and I have tried to �“pay it forward�” by assistingmy students any way I could.

Diana: Mu Phi Epsilon exemplifies service. My way ofgiving back has been wide-ranging, including board serviceand fundraising for music organizations. Through serving onthe Debussy Trio Music Foundation board, I helped fulfillMarcia�’s dream of inspiring new chamber repertoire for harp.The results have been amazing.

Marcia: I am so fortunate to be a part of a family with a longhistory in music, from my grandparents to my own kids. MuPhi Epsilon has been an ever-present part of my life.

Marcia Dickstein and The Debussy TrioCelebrate SilverAnniversaryHarpist Marcia Dickstein (Mu Nu) foundedThe Debussy Trio (debussytrio.com) withflutist Angela Wiegand and violist DavidWalther, and the ensemble�’s 2013-14season marks its 25th anniversary together.The trio offers concerts for subscriptionseries and festivals, artistic residencies atuniversities, and master classes, as well asinteractive Musical Adventures forchildren, which have reached more than400,000 youngsters to date. The ensembleregularly tours around the world witheclectic programming that encompassesmany genres from French impressionism toAmerican jazz-fusion, film scores, andinternational influences, and often featuresMu Phi composers. The Trio is a championof contemporary music, especially chambermusic with harp, and has commissionedmany new works.

Marcia also established the nonprofitDebussy Trio Music Foundation to promoteAmerican music and outreachprogramming, and Fatrock Ink MusicPublishers (fatrockink.com), whichdisseminates her, the Trio�’s, and othercolleagues�’ recordings, sheet music, andbooks. Marcia recently authored Tall andSmall Poestries: Fairytale Poetry forChildren.

Diana Steiner (left) and Marcia Dickstein

International Corner

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Over the last two years the Fraternityhas been reaching out to memberswe have lost contact with, throughinitiatives to get in touch with alumniand unaffiliated members and bringthem back into local alumnichapters. Many chapters have beensuccessful in gathering old friendsback into their communities. Thisyear we aim to draw in members wholive or study overseas, letting themknow they can continue their linkswith the fraternity through Alliedmembership. But it will take afraternity-wide, grassrootsmovement to make contact with andpersuade these internationals to staywith us in this way.

Once a Mu Phi, Always a Mu PhiMy Allied membership extends backto 2003, the year I moved toEngland. It began with someonewho made a point of talking to meabout maintaining my links with thefraternity after graduation. DorisBraun (Alpha Kappa) was thatsomeone. I was a student in AlphaKappa at University of Missouri-Kansas City, Doris was a leadingmember of the nearby alumnichapter, and we had become good

friends during my collegiate years.Doris was helpful when I wasthinking about what to do and whereto go after my undergraduate studies.Her attitude was �“once a Mu Phi,always a Mu Phi,�” which for hermeant that when I decided to moveto London, of course I must keep myFraternity links through continuedaffiliation as an Allied member. Shewas persistent. I was sad to leave mycommunity of students and alumnimembers to head for London where Ihad no such community. And it wasDoris, tapping on my shoulder, whoencouraged me to stay in touch andbe loyal, and I�’m glad she did.

Tap Them on the ShoulderIf we are going to achieve greaterconnection between Allied members,it will take a lot of such tapping frompeople like Doris. Do you know amember who is about to relocateoverseas (or anywhere that doesn'thave an alumni chapter) for work orstudy? Tap them on the shoulderand talk to them about Alliedmembership.

In my role as an Allied member, Ihave had the pleasure of being acontact point for other Mu Phis who

have come through London on long-term study programs. I have beenanother voice guiding them on howto get the most out of their time inLondon. Allied members can guide,inform, and promote the values ofMu Phi Epsilon wherever they are inthe world, as well as stay connectedto their musical sisters and brothers.

I hope by the time the 2014convention rolls around, manypeople will have tapped theshoulders of those about to fly to newhorizons and reminded them that�“once a Mu Phi, always a Mu Phi.�”

> International Committee Co-Chairs

Marlon DanielMu Xi, New York [email protected]

Keith FordAlpha Kappa, Allied+44 [email protected]

Reaching out to members abroadby Keith Ford

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Steve Larson (1955-2011) was aprofessor of music at the Universityof Oregon and a member of itsInstitute of Cognitive and DecisionSciences. At the time he learned infall 2010 that he had a brain tumor,he had completed the manuscript ofMusical Forces, the final opus of hiscareer as teacher and researcher. Hedid not live to see the book in print.His editor Robert Hatten describes itas �“the culmination of twenty-fiveyears of �… inquiry into the ways weexperience motion, and hencemeaning, in music.�” It asks, andattempts to answer, the questions�“Why do we talk about music as if itactually moved?�” and �“Why doesmusic actually move us?�”

Musical Forces is broadly dividedinto parts on theory, evidence, andconclusions, with subsections thatexplicate Larson�’s concepts. Forexample, in Part 1 Section 4 �“Gravity,Magnetism, and Inertia,�” the �“lullabycontour�” is used as an example ofmelodic gravity. An up-and-then-down melodic arch with descendingcontours has been shown, bycomputer analysis of European folk-song phrases, to be a characteristic ofthe lullaby, the purpose of which is toreduce physiological arousal. Whenhuman infants are soothed bylullabies with such descendingintervals, they may develop melodicexpectations and associatedphysiological responses that continueinto adulthood.

Another concept is melodicmagnetism, the tendency of anunstable note to move to the closeststable pitch, as in �“Twinkle, TwinkleLittle Star.�” Stable pitches of the C-E-G tonic triad pull the other notestoward them, i.e. F moves one-half

step to E on the words �“how Iwonder.�” An associated concept ismelodic inertia, the tendency of apattern of musical motion tocontinue in the same fashion,resulting in a melodic sequence orrepeated melodic pattern at adifferent pitch, as in �“How I wonderwhat you are�” followed by �“Up abovethe world so high.�”

Other central concepts are metricmagnetism and rhythmic gravity.Larson uses theories from past andpresent to illustrate his premises,such as Rameau�’s eighteenth-centurymechanistic explanation of musicalmotion based on his recentacquaintance with Newton�’s theoryof gravity. Larson concludes thatfundamental musical forces shapenot only our thinking about musicbut also our thinking in music andhow we experience it. Our sense ofmusical motion is visceral, yet it is ametaphor.

After Larson�’s death, the productionstaff of Indiana University Pressworked diligently to prepare themanuscript for publication. One canread between the lines that the bookwas a labor of love for Hatten, whodescribes it as �“a fitting memorial to(Larson�’s) visionary ideas, his love ofmusic, and his passion for sharingboth.�”

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Rona ComminsAlpha Delta, Sacramento [email protected]

Musical Forces: Motion, Metaphor, and Meaning in MusicBy Steve LarsonReviewed by Rona Commins

Steve Larson, 2012. Cloth, pp.390,

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18-page bibliography, ISBN 978-0-253-35682-6

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GRANTS

General> MERLE MONTGOMERY DOCTORAL GRANT:

To a bona fide doctoral candidate whose advancedwork toward the degree is at a significant stage ofcompletion. Value $1,000 Chairman: Verona

> *GRANT-IN-AID: For a specific purpose essential tocompletion of an exceptional musical project orundertaking well beyond the planning stage. Value $1,000 Chairman: Verona(2 grants available)

> MABEL HENDERSON MEMORIAL GRANT FORINTERNATIONAL STUDY: To support study outsidethe United States in a country other than the countryof the applicant�’s birth or citizenship, awarded on thebasis of high achievement in the applicant�’s majorfield. Applicants must be 21 years of age by June 1,2014. Value $1,000 Chairman: Verona

> HELEN HAUPT ALUMNI CHAPTER PROJECTGRANTS: To support one or more special projectsundertaken by an alumni chapter. Previous winners ofthis grant may re-apply for consideration of asignificantly different project. Value up to $2,000 Chairman: Sandness

> WIESE-ABEGG COLLEGIATE CHAPTERPROJECT GRANTS: To help support one or morespecial projects undertaken by collegiate chapters.Value up to $1,000 Chairman: Abegg

Composition & Theory> *LILLIAN HARLAN RAMAGE GRANT FOR

GRADUATE STUDY IN COMPOSITION: To agraduate student in composition.Value $1,000 Chairman: Sandness

> ELLEN JANE LORENZ PORTER GRANT FORGRADUATE WORK IN COMPOSITION: To agraduate student working on an advanced degree incomposition. Value $1,000 Chairman: Sandness

> RUTH DEAN MORRIS SCHOLARSHIP: To a studentmajoring in Music Theory or Composition.Value $1,000 Chairman: Sandness

SCHOLARSHIPS* Designates scholarships significantly funded throughgenerosity of the Eleanor Hale Wilson Charitable Trust

Conducting> JOHN AND MARY VIRGINIA FONCANNON

CHORAL CONDUCTING OR SACRED MUSICSCHOLARSHIP: For study in choral conducting orsacred music.Value $7,000 Chairman: Curea

> JOHN AND MARY VIRGINIA FONCANNONCONDUCTING/COACHING SCHOLARSHIP: To support study of conducting/coaching. Value up to $7,000 Chairman: Curea

Instrumental> *ALBERTA DENK SCHOLARSHIP FOR VIOLIN,

VIOLA, CELLO: To support a music major's study ofmusic performance. Value $1,000 Chairman: May

> *GERKE COLLEGIATE ARTIST SCHOLARSHIPS:Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Strings. To anundergraduate music major with a minimum 3.0 GPAin music and a 2.0 GPA in all other subjectsValue $1,000 Chairman: Kennedy2 scholarships available

> BETH LANDIS VIOLIN SCHOLARSHIP: Forundergraduate or graduate study in violin. Value $5,000 Chairman: May

> JEAN LOUISE MARTIN SCHOLARSHIP: To anundergraduate or graduate instrumentalist (brass,woodwinds, strings or percussion) for study in musicperformance. Value $2,000 Chairman: Kennedy

> ELEANOR HALE WILSON CELLO SCHOLARSHIP:To an undergraduate or graduate music education,music therapy, or performance major whose primaryinstrument is cello. Value $2,000 Chairman: May

Chamber Music> JAMES AND LOLA FAUST CHAMBER MUSIC

SCHOLARSHIP: To a chamber ensemble with one ortwo Mu Phi Epsilon members (depending on totalnumber of members) demonstrating a performancehistory of at least two years.Value up to $5,000 Chairman: Curea

Mu Phi Epsilon FoundationGRANTS and SCHOLARSHIPS

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Arts Management> EDYTHE G. BURDIN SCHOLARSHIP:

To a student studying arts management.Value $1,000 Chairman: Abegg

Music Education> MADGE CATHCART GERKE SCHOLARSHIP: To

an applicant in music education with no professionalclassroom teaching experience who will completecertification requirements at the end of any term ofthe current academic year.Value $1,000 Chairman: Bohm

> BETH LANDIS MUSIC EDUCATIONSCHOLARSHIP: For undergraduate or graduatestudy in music education. Value $5,000 Chairman: Bohm

> *HAZEL B. MORGAN SCHOLARSHIP: For graduatestudy in music education. Value $1,000 Chairman: Bohm

> NADINE WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP: To anapplicant currently enrolled in an accredited programof graduate study in music education. Value $1,000 Chairman: Bohm

> INES PRATT JAMISON SCHOLARSHIP:Value $2,000 (see Voice)

Music Technology> BETTYLOU SCANDLING HUBIN SCHOLARSHIP

FOR MUSIC TECHNOLOGY: In memory of LucieBenefiel Scandling for a project or study involvingmusic technology. Value $1,500 Chairman: Verona

Music Therapy> LA VERNE JACKSON MEMORIAL MUSIC

THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP: To an applicant who isenrolled in an accredited music therapy program andwill be doing a pre-internship/internship with a specialpopulation. Value $1,500 Chairman: Sandness

Keyboard> BERNSTEIN-CROSMAN SCHOLARSHIP: Piano

scholarship for study outside the United States in acountry other than the country of the applicant�’s birthor citizenship.Value $1,500 Chairman: Weng

> ELEANOR B. WEILER and MILDRED B. FRAMEPIANO SCHOLARSHIP: To support piano study inFrance (preferably Paris). One or more scholarshipsavailable.Value up to $6,000 Chairman: Weng

> HELEN HAUPT PIANO SCHOLARSHIP: To apianist. Value $1,000 Chairman: Weng

> WIHLA HUTSON ORGAN SCHOLARSHIP: To anorganist. Value $1,000 Chairman: Weng

World Music> BETTYLOU SCANDLING HUBIN SCHOLARSHIP

FOR WORLD MUSIC/MULTICULTURAL MUSIC:Awarded in memory of Lucie Benefiel Scandling. Value $1,500 Chairman: Verona

Voice> *ELIZABETH BOLDENWECK VOICE

SCHOLARSHIP: For undergraduate study in voice. Value $1,000 Chairman: May

> MIKANNA CLARK TAURMAN VOICESCHOLARSHIP: For postgraduate study in voice. Value $1,000 Chairman: May

> SARA EIKENBERRY VOICE SCHOLARSHIP �–UNDERGRADUATE: To a deserving mezzo-sopranoor contralto voice student. Value $1,000 Chairman: May

> SARA EIKENBERRY VOICE SCHOLARSHIP -POSTGRADUATE: To a deserving mezzo-sopranoor contralto voice student. Value $1,000 Chairman: May

> INES PRATT JAMISON SCHOLARSHIP: To a music education major who is studying voice. Value $2,000 Chairman: May

> BRENA HAZZARD VOICE SCHOLARSHIP: To any Mu Phi Epsilon member pursuing vocal study,awarded on behalf of the Los Angeles AlumniChapter. Value $5,000 Chairman: May

Complete information, qualifications,requirements, and application are availableon Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation website at:mpefoundation.org/grants-scholarships/index.html


Beverly W. Abegg8 Phillips DriveWestford, MA [email protected]

Dr. Keith Bohm9 Halsey PlaceSacramento, CA 95835Cell: [email protected]

Dr. Paul Verona45 Tiemann Place, Apt. 5MNew York, NY [email protected]

Judy May408 West Mission DriveChandler, AZ [email protected]

Eileen Kennedy2875 77th AvenueBaton Rouge, LA [email protected]

Dr. Lei WengSchool of MusicUniversity of Northern ColoradoCampus Box 28, Frasier HallGreeley, CO [email protected]

Marilyn Sandness6872 Rose Glen DriveDayton, OH [email protected]

Marie Brown (Ginger) Curea489 Wynola StreetPacific Palisades, CA [email protected]

Grant/Scholarship CoordinatorBeverly W. Abegg8 Phillips DriveWestford, MA [email protected]

ELEANOR HALE WILSON SUMMER SCHOLARSHIPS

For study at any American or International Summer Music Program. Scholarship application may be made before program acceptance is confirmed.Value $1,000 (6 awards) Chairman: Verona

Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation is also proud to support, through our philanthropic gifts, thefollowing summer programs:

Mu Phi Epsilon members applying to the above summer programs should advise them ofyour membership in the Fraternity for consideration of scholarship funds distributed directlyby the institutions.

SCHOLARSHIP CHAIRMEN

> Aspen Music School

> Banff Center for the Arts

> Brevard Music Center

> Chautauqua Institution

> Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony

> International Festival at Round Top

> Music Academy of the West

> Tanglewood Music Center

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GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONDescriptions and additional requirements available in Foundation Newsletter and atwww.mpefoundation.orgAll Application Materials Postmarked by March 1, 2014Summer Scholarships Postmarked by April 15, 2014Grants & Scholarships must be used by March 1, 2015. Applicants must be dues-payingmembers as of December 31, 2013. Applicants may apply for more than onescholarship/grant. Each entry requires a separate fee and application material. Previouswinners are ineligible to apply for the same scholarship or grant, except for the HelenHaupt Chapter Project Grant.

I am applying for the following grant/scholarship:________________________________________________________________________________________Please print clearly.

Name in full (no initials) ________________________________________________________________________

Current address ______________________________________________________________________________

Summer address ________________________________________________Date effective ________________

Preferred telephone ____________________________Summer telephone ______________________________

E-mail address ______________________________________________________________________________

Name at time of initiation ______________________________________________________________________

Chapter of initiation ______________________________________________Date of initiation ______________

Chapter of current affiliation ____________________________________________________________________

Send this signed application form and all supporting materials to the appropriate chairman. Include a self-addressed mailer with sufficient postage for return of materials, if desired. (See Helen Haupt Chapter ProjectGrant for the only exceptions to the following requests.)

Application Materials: Check that you have provided all required items below.Current resume, including Mu Phi Epsilon participationTwo current letters of recommendation, each sealed in an envelope and signed over the seal by the writerMost recent college transcript, official or unofficial (electronic submission acceptable)One professional head shot, 300 DPI resolution or higher, emailed to appropriate chairmanCDs if required; must be of professional quality and playability. DVDs required for Foncannon Scholarship.Any additional supporting materials noted in specific grant /scholarship descriptions

Please list any summer festivals you plan to attend: __________________________________________________

Application fee $25, by cashier's check or certified money order only, made payable to Mu Phi EpsilonFoundation, or credit card. No personal checks will be accepted. Application fees are non-refundable.Method of Payment: MasterCard Visa Money Order/Cashier�’s Check

Credit Card No ________________________ Exp. Date______ Signature of Cardholder __________________

Required Signature:I, ___________________________________________________, agree that if I receive this award, I will send tothe appropriate chairman a summary of what is accomplished with the assistance of this award. I also agree toreturn the award to the Foundation if I decide not to use the money as intended.

Signature ______________________________________________________Date ________________________

This form may be copied as needed.

PurposeThe Mu Phi Epsilon International Competition offersopportunities for recital and concert experience to an outstandingyoung artist member of Mu Phi Epsilon who is ready to pursue aperforming career, and serves as a way of bridging the gapbetween advanced studies and professional concertizing. Thecompetition enables Mu Phi Epsilon collegiate and alumnichapters throughout the United States to present this young artistin professional concerts or recitals, and to promote local awarenessand visibility of their Mu Phi Epsilon activities.

AdjudicationPreliminary auditions, judged from high quality compact discrecordings only and supporting materials, will determine thosecontestants chosen to proceed to the final auditions. Finalauditions will be live performances judged by eminent musicianson Tuesday, July 29, 2014 during the 2014 Mu Phi EpsilonInternational Convention in Sacramento, California. The Mu PhiEpsilon Foundation is in no way responsible for the decision ofthe judges. No award will be made if the judges declare nocontestant has the necessary qualifications. The judges�’decisions are final.

AwardsOne winner will be awarded a two-year contract for expense-paidconcert/recital appearances sponsored by the Foundation andchapters of Mu Phi Epsilon. Also included are: 1) a solo recital atthe 2014 Mu Phi Epsilon International Convention, 2) local andnational publicity, 3) an honorarium of $200 for eachperformance and 4) presentation of community serviceprograms. One alternate winner will be named. All finalists willreceive a Claudette Sorel cash award of $500.

EligibilityOpen to most instruments and voice. Entrant must be a currentdues-paying member of Mu Phi Epsilon (collegiate, alumni orAllied) as of February 1, 2014; initiated before December 1, 2013;and not under contract with professional management at thetime of the competition.Age: under the age of 32 as of April 1, 2014.Applicants must have appeared in solo recitals and/or withorchestra. Past winners of the Mu Phi Epsilon InternationalCompetition are not eligible.

ApplicationThe completed official application form, typed and signed,$50 entry fee, audition CD, and supplemental materials must bepostmarked by February 1, 2014. Send to the Mu PhiEpsilon International Competition Coordinator: Dr. Keith Bohm,9 Halsey Place, Sacramento, CA 95835.

Preliminary Audition MaterialsA high quality compact disc recording of at least 30 minutesduration chosen entirely from the Official Repertoire.Requirements for your category are online atwww.mpefoundation.org. Contestants must furnish their ownaccompanist for the preliminary recorded audition only.

Violation of the following rules will automatically disqualify acontestant:

The name of contestant must not be announced on therecording, nor put on the CD, or in or on the CD case. Acontestant number will be assigned and the materials markedby the coordinator. Please do list repertoire contents/trackson the label of the CD.The audition CD must include selection A and thecontemporary American work required for each applicant�’scategory. The balance of the time is of the contestant�’schoosing.

A photocopy of the score for the contemporary American workmust be included. All contestants will be notified by thecoordinator of the preliminary judges�’ decision by April 1, 2014.

Final AuditionsFinal auditions will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 inCapistrano Hall at California State University, Sacramento.Round-trip transportation for the finalists will be paid fromwithin the continental U.S. This does not include transportationexpenses for instruments. Local accommodations will beprovided during and prior to the auditions to allow for rehearsaltime with accompanist. The Foundation will furnish aprofessional accompanist for all final auditions. Final auditionsare open to the public. Judges may ask contestants to performany part of the repertoire submitted and may recall anycontestant. Each contestant will be allotted a minimum of 30minutes performing time and may start the audition with a workof his/her own choice. Contestants must perform all repertoirefrom memory, except for the contemporary American work,accompanied sonatas, and aria from a secular or sacred oratorioor cantata for voice. Electronic or other equipment required by afinalist is the full responsibility of that contestant.

WinnerThe International Competition winner will perform a full recitalduring the 2014 International Convention in Sacramento,specific date TBA. The winner will be requested to includeacknowledgment of Mu Phi Epsilon International Competition inall future publicity. A Mu Phi Epsilon Artist engagement isdefined as a feature concert plus one community serviceprogram and one master class if requested. The winner mustperform the contemporary American work on each Mu PhiEpsilon Artist recital during the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016touring seasons. The winner may not be under professionalartist management at the time of the competition. Ifprofessional management is acquired during the 2-yeartimeframe of the Mu Phi Epsilon International Competitioncontract, special arrangement must be agreed upon between themanager and the Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation to allow theFoundation to continue booking activities for the winner withoutfinancial obligation to the manager. If no such agreement can bereached, the alternate will assume the title of winner. Allconcerts previously booked will be honored by the originalwinner. Transportation costs of the winner will be providedwithin the continental U.S. Winners residing outside the U.S.will be responsible for such costs to and from this country.

2014 MU PHI EPSILON INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONSacramento, California - July 29, 2014

Rules and Procedures

Visit www.mpefoundation.org to download an application and repertoire requirements.Dr. Keith Bohm, Competition Coordinator - [email protected]

2014 Mu Phi Epsilon International CompetitionOfficial Application Form

Application Deadline �– Postmarked by February 1, 2014

Name ________________________________________________________________Date of Birth ________________

Current address ____________________________________________________________________________________

Address after June 1, 2014 ____________________________________________________________________________

Current telephone __________________________________Phone after June 1, 2014 __________________________

E-mail address ______________________________________________________________________________________

MPE Chapter of Initiation ______________________________Date of initiation __________________________________

Chapter Mu Phi affiliation: (Collegiate, Alumni, or Allied member) ______________________________________________

When submitting this application form, you must also include the following supporting materials: (Please see Rules and Procedures document for additional information.)

1. A CURRENT RESUME: One typed copy of your current resume (schools attended, teachers, degrees, other work).

2. CONCERT/RECITAL EXPERIENCES: One typed copy of concert/recital experiences. (Attach representative programs of majorappearances. Vocalists should include opera and oratorio experiences. Photocopies of programs, reviews, etc. are acceptableand can be returned if requested and if self-addressed stamped envelope is included).

3. MU PHI EPSILON ACTIVITIES: One typed copy detailing your Mu Phi Epsilon activities.

4. COMPLETE REPERTOIRE LIST: Three typed copies of your complete repertoire list. Repertoire MUST be selected from theOfficial Repertoire Requirements specific to your category.

5. RECORDING: One high quality CD recording (no cassettes or DVDs), of at least 30 minutes chosen from the Official RepertoireRequirements. The preliminary audition CD must include selection A and the contemporary American work required for eachapplicant�’s category. The balance of the time is of the contestant�’s choosing.

6. PRELIMINARY AUDITION REPERTOIRE LIST: Three typed copies of the repertoire included on the preliminary audition CD.

7. SCORE: One photocopy of the contemporary American work score.

8. PHOTO: One professional 8X10 color headshot. Finalists will be required to submit electronic headshot 300 dpi resolution orhigher for publicity use with proper permission for use from the photographer.

9. TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION from teachers or other musical authorities, willing to attest to your readiness toconcertize throughout the United States as an ambassador of Mu Phi Epsilon.

10. ENTRY FEE OF $50. (No Personal Checks or Cash accepted)

a. BANK CASHIERS CHECK or CERTIFIED CHECK ONLY, payable to: MU PHI EPSILON FOUNDATION, or

b. CREDIT CARD: [ ] Visa [ ] MasterCard (Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation only accepts Visa or MasterCard)

Credit Card Number __________________________________________ Date ______________________________

Authorized Card Holder�’s Signature ________________________________________________________________

STATEMENT OF APPLICANT:I hereby apply to enter the 2014 MU PHI EPSILON INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION and agree to comply with all statedrules and requirements.

Signature ______________________________________________________________Date________________________

Printed Name __________________________________________________________

SEND COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM and SUPPORTING MATERIALS Postmarked by February 1, 2014 TO: Dr. Keith Bohm, coordinatorMu Phi Epsilon International Competition9 Halsey Place, Sacramento, CA 95835

Further information? 916-213-4085 or [email protected]

Paul VeronaVice President/Concert Manager

Pianist Paul Verona (Epsilon Psi, New York CityAlumni) enjoys an international reputation and hasperformed in recital in Austria, Germany, Holland andItaly. His many performances throughout the UnitedStates have included the Chopin Society Recital Series inMinneapolis, Metropolitan Museum of Art, SteinwayHall, Bruno Walter Auditorium at Lincoln Center, St.Paul�’s Chapel-Trinity Church concert series and TownHall, as well as appearances as soloist with theMilwaukee Symphony Orchestra, ManhattanContemporary Ensemble, Brooklyn SymphonyOrchestra, and Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra.

He has performed extensively for the New York CityAlumni and was presented in recital as itsDistinguished Artist in 2003. Mr. Verona has beenheard on radio and television stations in WashingtonD.C., New York City, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Salt LakeCity, as well as internationally on VARA radio station inAmsterdam and for Italian television and radio RAI.Mr. Verona�’s recording of Isaac Albéniz�’s Iberia Suitewas released in 2013 on the Centaur Records label.

A native of Wisconsin, Mr. Verona graduated withhonors from the G.B. Martini Conservatory of Music inBologna, Italy. He also holds a master�’s degree from theJuilliard School and a DMA from the Manhattan Schoolof Music.


Nancy Rutherford HawkinsPresident

Nancy Rutherford Hawkins (Mu Mu, Lawrence Alumni)received a BM in organ performance from Kansas StateUniversity, studying with Marion Hereford Pelton. Shethen pursued organ performance graduate work with Dr.James Moeser at the University of Kansas (KU), andultimately earned an MS in journalism from KU with anemphasis in music criticism. She did further graduatework in library and information management at EmporiaState University. Nancy retired from the KU Gorton Musicand Dance Library in 2010 after thirty years of service withthe KU libraries.

Nancy performed as a solo organist and also incollaboration with her husband Dr. Alan R. Hawkins,professor of bassoon and music theory at the University ofKansas, until his death in 2012. He and Nancy traveledthroughout the Western hemisphere as representatives ofBocal Music, the double-reed publishing business thatAlan founded in 1988.

Nancy served previously on the Mu Phi EpsilonFoundation board from 1978-1980 as secretary, then againfrom 2006-2009 as secretary and chairman. Nancy wasprivileged to have been on the board when the Foundationdedicated its Brevard Music Center composer�’s cabin in1978. She was a District Director in the 1970s and hastwice been president of Lawrence Alumni. She andLawrence Alumni colleagues organized a recognitionceremony for mezzo-soprano Joyce Castle (Xi) when shebecame an honorary Foundation director in 2008.

Now that she is retired, Nancy has more time for funddevelopment for her favorite nonprofits, including but notlimited to the Girl Scouts of the USA, American CancerSociety, Visiting Nurses Association Hospice, and ofcourse, Mu Phi Epsilon.


Introducing the Foundation Board

New ACME HonoreesBy Mary Au, Mu Nu, Los Angeles Alumni

Mu Phi Epsilon is proud to announce the latest ACME honorees. We are pleased to include them among our mostaccomplished members whose achievements place them at the acme of our profession.

Lydia Busler-BlaisHornist and composer Lydia Busler-Blais (Omega Omega, Los AngelesAlumni) began her career at age sixteen with the Boston SymphonyOrchestra. Active as a soloist, chamber/orchestral musician, and widelyacclaimed improvisational artist, Lydia has performed worldwide andpremiered numerous compositions. The Shelburne News said, �“Busler-Blais is an amazing horn player �… Her embouchure is unique ... TheFrench horn is notoriously hard to control, but not for her.�” She currentlyplays a Lewis and Duerk LDX5 horn. She is a sought-after educator,pedagogue, and traveling clinician.

Lydia is also an award-winning, commissioned and published ASCAPcomposer. In 2011 the International Horn Society commissioned her,through its Meir Rimon Commissioning Fund, to write Lanterns for theZinkali Trio to perform nationally. Her wartime opera/musicalproduction One Way In, in collaboration with playwright Lars Nielsen, isscheduled for an autumn 2014 premiere. In 2011 Lydia received an awardfrom the Consortium of Vermont Composers. Her catalog, published byWestleaf Edition, is online at westleaf.org.

Lydia resides in Vermont with her cellist/conductor husband Robert and cellist son Tristan, and is active with the HungerMountain Coop Council and the Unitarian Church of Montpelier. Visit them at boblyd.com.

Matthew HochMatthew Hoch (Lambda, Allied) holds music degrees from Ithaca College, The HarttSchool, and New England Conservatory, where he earned the DMA in vocalperformance and literature. He is Assistant Professor of Voice at Auburn University andwas previously Assistant Professor of Voice at Shorter College. Matt is recognized as aNYSTA Distinguished Voice Professional and MTNA National Certified Teacher ofMusic. In summer 2013 he presented three sessions at the Eighth InternationalCongress of Voice Teachers in Australia. His book A Dictionary for the Modern Singerwas released in 2013.

Matt is also active as a recitalist, soloist, chorister, and music director. Among manycareer highlights, he sang in The Saint of Bleecker Street at the 2001 Festival dei dueMondi in Spoleto, Italy, with Gian Carlo Menotti as stage director. He spent eightseasons with the OregonBach Festival, singing inmore than forty majorworks under direction of

the legendary Helmuth Rilling. As a soloist, Matt hasperformed in numerous operas and oratorios, sung half adozen world premieres, been heard on CDs on the Navonaand Chandos labels, and given recitals at many colleges,universities, and other venues including Carnegie�’s ZankelHall.

Matt lives with his wife Theresa and three children in Auburn,where he is choirmaster at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.

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Nominate the most accomplished Mu Phis you knowfor ACME recognition! Contact ACME Co-ChairsArietha Lockhart or Mary Au for details.

ACME Co-ChairsArietha Lockhart, Beta Gamma, Atlanta Alumni404-291-5162, [email protected]

Mary Au, Mu Nu, Los Angeles Alumni323-666-2603, [email protected]

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Meet a District DirectorOne of a continuing series to introduce the leaders who keep the wheels turning at our fraternity�’s regional level

Kathleen Cameron Melago is a charter member of Delta Mu, founded in 1994 atSlippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her BS in musiceducation (1997). While in college she served in a variety of Delta Mu offices and theuniversity chapter of the Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educators Association. Kathyalso attended the University of Northern Iowa (MM, 2001) and The Ohio StateUniversity (DMA, 2009). Kathy has taught music in Pennsylvania, Iowa, and Ohio,both in schools and privately, and is currently Assistant Professor of Music Educationat Slippery Rock University where she teaches several courses and supervises fieldexperiences and student teachers.

Kathy has been published in periodicals including Flute Talk, The Instrumentalist,National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors Journal, andCanadian Music Educator, and has presented for numerous regional and nationalconferences. Her book Modal Exercises for Double- and Triple-Tonguing Mastery(2012) was a finalist in the National Flute Association�’s Newly Published Musiccompetition.

Kathy became director for the Eastern Great Lakes 2 district in 2010. As DistrictDirector, she is dedicated to improving communication and collaboration among the

chapters. Chapter leaders in the district meet annually to share ideas and make plans for the upcoming year. In2012 the chapters collaborated to host International Competition winner Yukiko Sekino for a performance andmaster class, and in 2013, to produce their District Conference. With Kathy�’s encouragement, they are now makingplans to attend the 2014 convention.

Musicological Research ContestThe Musicological Research Contest was established byMu Phi Epsilon to promote interest and growth in musicresearch among its members. Contestants must becurrently affiliated members of Mu Phi Epsilon(annual international dues paid). Submitted materialmust be of a research nature and exhibit creative ability.Bibliography must be adequate, with sources properlycited and proper footnote technique. Text shall becomputer generated and on quality bond paper.

Marian Bowker Davidson CollaborativePianist AwardAffiliated members in good standing may apply for this$1,000 award, given to support a project for acollaborative pianist (piano, organ or other keyboardinstrument), the proposed project to develop performanceskills, to allow further non-academic study, or to facilitatesome special project. The award is not limited by age,financial need, or projects in the United States.

The Mary Alice Cox Award for Lifelong LearningSupported by a generous bequest from Mary Alice Cox(Beta Omega, Muncie Alumni), the Fraternity offers anannual $1500 award to support a project for continuedor renewed development or mid-career transition of analumni member. The award is made competitively andmay be used in any field of professional music.Applicants must be actively affiliated members andmust have been affiliated for at least ten years.Application includes a detailed plan of action, simplebudget, project schedule, expected outcome, and benefitto applicant.

For complete details including entry forms, fees, andsubmittal instructions, visithttp://muphiepsilon.org/grantsscholarships/mpefraternitycontestsawards.html


Mu Phi LeadersMu Phi Leaders

Kathleen MelagoDelta MuDistrict Director EGL2

Call for Entries �– Fraternity Contest and AwardsDeadlines March 1, 2014

In this continuing series, weintroduce each electedInternational Executive Boardposition, with a description ofduties and a snapshot ofactivities. We hope you�’ll have arenewed appreciation of ourvolunteer leaders.

Third International VicePresident/Alumni AdvisorDuties as stated in the fraternity�’sbylaws: Be the Alumni Advisoroverseeing the performance andgrowth of Alumni chapters;supervise district directors intheir work with alumni chapters.

Current third VP/Alumni Advisor Lenita McCallum is a vocalist and music educator. Of hercurrent Mu Phi role, she says: �“There are times when it almost is a full time job, with June,August, and September being the busiest months. It is a privilege to offer what I can in the wayof assistance, creative solutions to problems, and encouragement when energies flag. As wemove deeper into the 21st century, the way we do business will change. To accomplish this asexpertly and efficiently as possible, an Alumni Council is being formed to review alumni chapteractivities and requirements. We will report on our findings at the Alumni meetings at the 2014convention.�” To learn more, email [email protected].

Third in a seriesWho are the IEB and what do they do?

Activities of the Third VP include:

guide the alumni chapters.

and all District Director reports. Analyze chapter reports and tallypoints for completeness and timeliness.

including province awards, service awards, website, yearbook, andnewsletter awards.

responsibility

directors and faculty advisors by email, ground mail, or phone.

district director training.

Treasurer Gloria Debatin has notified

her intention to retire from theposition by July 31, 2014, or as soonas a suitable replacement can befound. The Fraternity deeplyappreciates Gloria�’s ten years of loyalservice.

Duties encompass records management, bookkeeping, andgeneral administration. Basic qualifications include abachelor�’s degree and three years of related experience.

every effort to recruit qualified candidates who are

Please read the job posting at muphiepsilon.org forcomplete information about duties & responsibilities,qualifications, compensation, and how to apply. The

Ames at [email protected]. Then consider whetheryou or someone you know is qualified and would enjoy

to receive applications from so many qualified candidates

and the position will remain open until filled.

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Composer Adrienne Albert (Phi Nu, Los AngelesAlumni) was a finalist for The American Prize 2013 inorchestral composition and a semi-finalist in choralcomposition. Her newest work Swing Shift for bassoon,piano, and drums was premiered at the InternationalDouble Reed conference at University of Redlands(California) in June.

Composer and violinist Petra Anderson (Mu Eta), anoted survivor of the August 2012 movie-theater shootingin Aurora, Colorado (see Fall 2012 Triangle) has fullyrecovered, married longtime boyfriend Austin Hogan(Mu Eta), and both have begun graduate school at theUniversity of Maryland School of Music.

Pianist Julie Bees (Phi Pi, Wichita Alumni) performedthe Saint-Saens Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor with theSAR Philharmonic, a fundraising ensemble, in April at theHong Kong City Hall Concert Hall. The program alsoincluded the Verdi Requiem. Three performances raisedseveral hundred thousand U.S. dollars at each concert forthree charities. Between rehearsals and concerts, Julietaught a master class at the Hong Kong Academy ofPerforming Arts.

Pianist Richard Dowling performed Chopin�’s Concerto No. 2for piano and strings as piano soloist at September�’sinaugural concert of the Cypress (TX) Symphony. His threeMu Phi piano teachers attended (l-r, below): MarthaMacDonald (Phi Xi, IEB), who taught Richard duringgrades 3-6; Betty Ruth Tomfohrde (Beta Iota), teacher atUniversity of Houston; and Madge Hunt (Phi Tau,Houston Alumni, former province governor).

Pianist Madeleine Forte (Gamma Kappa, ACME)celebrated her 75th birthday in September with anInternational Piano Celebration concert at the YaleUniversity Department of Music, where she performedwith past students from Hungary, Poland, and the United

States. The program featured two original compositionswritten especially for the occasion: Madeleine�’s MeltingPot by former student János Kéry of Hungary and M.F.150413 by Krystian Kielb of Poland. The former piece, ahumorous quintet for one piano/ten hands, includedmusical references to national songs of France(Madeleine�’s homeland), Poland, and Hungary as well astwo Yale fight songs. Madeleine�’s memoir simplymadeleine was reviewed in the winter 2012 Triangle.

Performers (from left): Debra Riedel, Anna Rutkowska-Schock,Diane Hartman, Anna Kijanowska, Madeleine Forte, RobynRiggers, Linda Jo Whitman, and János Kéry.

Martha Peak (Mu Chi, Dallas Alumni) recently endowedthe position of director of the Meadows SymphonyOrchestra at Southern Methodist University. Her generousgift was recognized at a September reception andceremony. Martha previously endowed an organprofessorship and museum directorship at the university.

Conductor Georgina Larcher Philippson (PhiLambda) recently reaffiliated as an Allied member. She isartistic director of Consonare Chorale in Portland, Oregon.consonarechorale.org

Jim Reilly (Epsilon Alpha, Minneapolis/St.Paul Alumni)celebrated his 70th birthday in month with a recital at theAlliance Française of Minneapolis/St. Paul. He playedpiano music by C.E.F.Weyse and Janis Medin�š, and sangRobert Schumann�’s Liederkreis Op. 39 and songs byJohan Svendsen, Carl Nielsen, Kurt Weill, and FrancisPoulenc. The benefit recital raised $2,300 for the Alliance�’spiano repair fund.

Walter Todenhoft (Delta Delta, Washington DCAlumni) and Ann Davis (Phi Lambda, Washington DCAlumni) performed in June at the Church of GoodShepherd in Burke, Virginia. The benefit concert raiseddonations for the House of Hope charity in Haiti.

Applause news from members

Ann Arbor Alumni celebrated its 100th

anniversary in October with a gala dinnerand performances. Look for article andphotos in next Triangle.

Three Atlanta Alumni made exciting internationalappearances in summer 2013. Kurt-Alexander Zeller(Mu Chi,InternationalExecutiveBoard)presented apaper at theInternationalCongress ofVoice Teachersin Brisbane,Australia. YouJu Lee (DeltaZeta)performedMozart�’s PianoConcerto in Eb, K.449, at the Sommerakademie for Klavierund Kammermusik in Germany. Mezzo soprano WalteriaWatkins Bethea (Alpha Xi) won an international vocalcompetition for which the prize was to perform as afeatured solo artist in several roles in Rome, Italy. Walteriahas since relocated to Texas and affiliated with DallasAlumni.

A recent St. Louis Area Alumni meeting featured apresentation by member Jan Scott (Epsilon Tau) abouther research on the flute music of John Kiburz. In July,Jan performed two Kiburz pieces with the GatewayFestival Orchestra at Washington University.

Terre Haute Alumni co-hosted a party in June formember Marian Laut Danek (Kappa) to celebrate her99th birthday. Chapter president Elizabeth Davis(Gamma Psi) organized a SERV project to precede theparty. Performers included guitarist John McIntyre(Gamma Psi), vocalist Patricia McIntyre (Terre Hautepatron), vocalist Cathleen Flynn (Gamma Psi),violinist/pianist Martha Nyatawa (Epsilon Omicron),and vocalist/keyboardartist ElizabethDavis. Otherparticipating alumniincluded Sr. MarthaSteidl (Gamma Psi)and Lila CullenReely (Kappa).Members recalledMarian�’s active effortsto build and sustainMu Phi Epsilonactivities in the TerreHaute area, for whichshe received the OrahAshley Lamke Awardin 1997.

Do you have a living relative (or more than one) who is a Mu Phi? The Triangle would like to knowabout your Mu Phi family for a possible follow-up to this issue�’s cover features. Please send names,relationship to each other, chapters of initiation, and current chapter affiliation of the Mu Phis inyour family to [email protected]. Short bios and photos (especially of the related memberstogether in one picture) are also welcome.

�“Music is the social act of communication among people, a gesture of friendship, the strongest there is.�” �– Malcolm Arnold, composer

Martha Nytawa (left) and Marian Danek

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Saralee �“Sally�” Lichty BolligerNu, November 16, 1950Portland AlumniDied July 6, 2013Violinist, pianist, church musician.Sally played in the Portland YouthPhilharmonic and later with manyother music groups. Sheaccompanied high school musicalsand taught piano and violin.

Peggy Watlington BraseltonMu, May 3, 1948Died May 25, 2013Vocalist, church musician. Peggywas a member and past president ofthe Gainesville (GA) Chorale andserved as a minister of music at herchurch.

Gloria Elizabeth TurquetteBrydonMu Chi, April 21, 1948Dallas AlumniDied June 17, 2013Art historian, vocalist, churchmusician. A featured soloist at theAspen Music Festival in the 1950s,Gloria enjoyed a long performingcareer and also taught piano andvoice.

Alfreda Amelia AndersonCunningham CainMu Eta, February 15, 1936Died February 1, 2013Pianist, church musician. Alfredaplayed piano and organ in areachurches and taught piano lessons.

Lena Belle Koch CulwellDenmanMu Theta, March 26, 1945Died December 9, 2012Pianist, music educator. Lenataught music in elementary schools,gave private piano lessons, and wasactive in community activities.

Marjorie Glea Fouts FairlyMu Alpha, November 12, 1940Portland AlumniDied November 29, 2012Pianist. Marjorie taught pianolessons for over fifty years.

Gloria Snell GaleyEpsilon Pi, March 3, 1952Died March 1, 2011Music educator.Gloria wasnationallyrecognized forher work withspecial-needschildren whilecontinuing inmusic throughteaching, performance, andcomposition. She was a regionaldistrict president for the TexasFederation of Music Clubs.

Jean Westerman GreggGamma, March 16, 1941Died June 22, 2013Vocalist, musiceducator, churchmusician. Jeanwas appointed in1944 as theFraternity�’s firstNationalExecutiveSecretary-Treasurer. She served as presidentof National Association of Teachersof Singing in the 1990s and waselected to the American Academy ofTeachers of Singing in 1994. Shechaired the NATS summerinternship program, presentedworkshops, master classes andseminars, judged vocal competitions,wrote for professional journals, andheld various faculty positions.

Ethel Selyna Hovland-HarrisPhi Iota, November 19, 1945Died March 9, 2013Vocalist. Selyna taught voice,performed, and served as NATSNorthern California Governor.

Arline Elizabeth KadelMu Phi, April 18, 1934Cleveland AlumniDied August 3, 2013Music educator, vocalist, choraldirector. Arline taught voice andwas a patron of the Baldwin-WallaceConservatory, where she donated theKadel Family Vocal Music Hall. Shewas a charter member of ClevelandAlumni with seventy years of activemembership.

Margaret Davis KewOmega, February 25, 1945ACMEDied July 12, 2013Violinist, musiceducator.Margaret was DesMoines Symphonyconcertmaster fortwenty seasons.She taught stringedinstruments andorchestra in publicschools and atseveral universities, retiring asprofessor emerita from BenedictineCollege, where she initiated amodified Suzuki methods class.

Carol A. Jachec KloseAlpha Omicron, May 4, 1980Allied, ACMEDied February 17, 2013Music educator, pianist, composer.Carol performed, taught, composed,and worked for Hal LeonardPublishing. Her compositionsincluded works for piano, art songs,and an innovative musical version ofDickens�’ A Christmas Carol.

Erma Prahl KoehnEpsilon Xi, November 13, 1993Urbana-Champaign AlumniDied June 15, 2013Pianist, church musician. Erma waspianist for several churches and wasa published author. She joined theFraternity by special election in1993, and lived 101 years.

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Shirley Mae Verrett LoMonacoEpsilon Psi, April 28, 1957ACMEDied November 5, 2010Vocalist. Shirley forged one of themost distinguished internationaloperatic careers of the latter 20th

century, one of the first African-American artists to achieve suchsuccess. After early appearances atNew York CityOpera and thefirst televisedYoung People�’sConcert withconductorLeonardBernstein, shestudied at theJuilliardSchool andwas a 1961winner of theMetropolitanOperaNationalCouncilAuditions.Debuts at London�’s Royal Opera in1966 and the Metropolitan Opera in1966 were followed by a longperforming career. After retiringfrom the stage, she became theJames Earl Jones DistinguishedUniversity Professor of Voice at theUniversity of Michigan.

Rilla Jane Rowe MervinePhi Gamma, May 11, 1946Washington DC Alumni,Sacramento Alumni, ACMEDied June 15, 2013Vocalist. Rillawon the BaltimoreSymphony YoungArtist Award. Sheperformed for fiftyyears, singing insuch venues as theNational Gallery ofArt, Philips Collection, and NationalCathedral, with ensembles includingthe US Air Force Symphony, USArmy Band, and several orchestras.

She taught voice at the universitylevel and was a NATS member.

Ollene Mae Shears NicoliaEpsilon Lambda, April 23, 1950Detroit AlumniDied April 11, 2012Music educator,pianist, organist.Ollene taughtpublic schoolmusic for 31 years,served over sixtyyears as a churchorganist, and wasan activeaccompanist.

Margaret �“Peg�” StephensPirainoTau, May 25, 1943Died March 16, 2013

Arlene V. RootPhi Epsilon, December 9, 1945Wichita AlumniDied June 24, 2013Vocalist, musicologist, churchmusician. A past winner of theFraternity�’s musicological researchcontest, Arlene was a music and artlibrarian and children�’s choirdirector. A sixty-year memberknown for quirky humor, she had adog named Johann Sebastian Bark.

Maralyn Joyce Wells ShiflettEpsilon Lambda, April 23, 1950Died December 1, 2011Cellist, music educator. Maralyntaught public school music for 33years and performed with severalsymphony orchestras.

Mary Ausplund ToozeEpsilon Delta, January 7, 1962Portland AlumniDied January 24, 2013Pianist. Mary was a compositionstudent of Darius Milhaud and alongtime patron of Oregon�’s majorarts groups. She hosted a monthlyplaying group in her home fortwenty years.

Emma Jane West TremblyBeta, October 29, 1945Died March 2, 2013Organist, church musician. EmmaJane was a church organist for sixtyyears and a longtime volunteermusician at several nursing centers.

Bonnie Jeanne TrowbridgeTheta, November 11, 1946St. Louis Area AlumniDied November 12, 2012Violinist. Bonnie was known as agracious host of chapter potluckmeetings.

Myrna Dyne TrowbridgeZeta, May 26, 1956Died October 18, 2012Organist. A church musician,Myrna went to medical school afterraising four children, became adoctor of osteopathic medicine, andpracticed for twenty years. She wasa life member of PEO and AAUW.

Barbara Ro Jean WalkerTau, January 24, 1950AlliedDied March 31, 2011Clarinetist, librarian. Barbaracombined music with library sciencewhen she set up the music section atthe California Institute of ArtsValencia Library. Later she becamehead of the Seattle Public Library�’squick information section. Sheplayed clarinet with an orchestrauntil the time of her death.

Helen Dean WebbPhi Xi, December 10, 1950Died September 9, 2012Pianist. Helen taught public schoolmusic.

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> Final Notes Contributor

Wynona Wieting Lipsett Mu Chi, Dallas Alumni148 LCR Cedar B-1Mexia, TX 76667254-562-9397 [email protected]

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July 29 �— August 2, 2014DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton,

Sacramento, CAStart getting ready for an unforgettable Mu Phi Epsilon2014 convention! This don�’t-miss event �– one day longerthan recent past conventions �– will be jam-packed withsomething for everyone as we spotlight the fraternity�’spast, present, and future. Read on for important thingsyou need to know now. See the summer 2013 Trianglefor a peek at some convention highlights.

Call for Presentation Proposals Have you created, developed, or implemented anoriginal program or project on a music-related subject?Consider proposing a convention presentation! Anyactively affiliated (i.e. current dues-paying) member,whether alumni or collegiate, may propose apresentation. Please review the Call for Presenters atmuphiepsilon.org/2014-international-convention for completedetails and submittal instructions including requiredapplication form. You may also [email protected] to request theinformation. Proposal deadline is January 31, 2014.

Special Awards at Convention �– Nominations InvitedIn addition to Mu Phi Epsilon�’s annual awards, a numberof special awards are given only in convention years.Chapters and individual members may submit nomineesfor any of these special awards:

Award of Merit the highest award for an individualmember, for outstanding achievement in music andhonor to the Fraternity.Citation of Merit for a non-member�’s contribution toMu Phi goals through a professional music career.Elizabeth Mathias Award for a member�’s outstandingand unique achievement in music and music service.Eleanor Hale Wilson-Rosalie Speciale LifetimeAchievement Award for lifetime commitment to MuPhi Epsilon service beyond the chapter level.

All award decisions are made by the InternationalExecutive Board. Send nominations to InternationalPresident Rosemary Ames, [email protected].

Write a New Mu Phi Song for Convention!Mu Phi composers and lyricists are invited to submit newsongs for possible use at convention. Songs can besimple rounds or two- to four-part arrangements,accompanied or a cappella. Original compositions areespecially welcome, but you may also use existing musicin the public domain and write new lyrics expressing anyaspect of Mu Phi Epsilon.

Send submissions to Music Advisor Martha MacDonald,[email protected]. Electronic submittalsare preferred. Acceptance for use at the convention isthe decision of the Music Advisor.

Pre-Convention Checklist: Make Sure Your Chapter is ReadyChapters have a number of convention responsibilitiesand the time to begin preparing is now. Here�’s a handychecklist.____Review the M!E Bylaws, Article IV, and Standing

Rules, Article IV, to brush up on convention rules.____Select your chapter�’s business delegate. The

delegate should be someone who will continue tobe active in 2014-2015 so the chapter can benefitfrom information gained at convention.

____Secure funds to help underwrite the delegate�’stravel and convention stay. Start fundraising now!

____Ensure that your chapter bylaws have beenproperly revised since the 2011 convention andapproved by the Eligibility Advisor.

____Propose candidates for elected positions on theInternational Executive Board. All are up forelection at each convention.

____Forward international dues for all active chaptermembers and annual convention fund fee to theInternational Executive Office, if not already done.

____Make sure IEO has been notified of any deceasedchapter members so they may be recognized atthe convention�’s memorial ceremony. If such aperson has not been mentioned in �“Final Notes,�”IEO may not have the information.

____ Consider reserving an ad in the conventionprogram book (see back cover).

If your chapter has questions or needs more information,contact your District Director or InternationalCollegiate/Alumni Advisor.

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ALLIANCE, OHRUSSELL [email protected]

ANN ARBOR, MINANCY [email protected]

ATLANTA, GAARIETHA [email protected]

BATON ROUGEEileen [email protected]

BERKELEY, CAKAREN [email protected]

BLOOMINGTON, INJANE [email protected]

BOSTON, MABEVERLY [email protected]

CINCINNATI, OHCHRISTINE �“TINA�” [email protected]

CLEVELAND, OHMARGARET [email protected]

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OHKAREN [email protected]

COLORADO SPRINGS, COJANET [email protected]

DALLAS, TXJENNY [email protected]

DAYTON, OHCHRISTINA [email protected]

DENTON, TXPEGGY W. [email protected]

DENVER, COJANIE [email protected]

DETROIT, MITUESDAY [email protected]

FRESNO, CAGAYANE [email protected]

FULLERTON, CABARBARA [email protected]

INDIANAPOLIS, INELIZABETH [email protected]

KANSAS CITY, MOJULIA [email protected]

LAWRENCE, KSLYNN [email protected]

LINCOLN, NEKAREN [email protected]

LOS ANGELES, CAMARIE BROWN [email protected]

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAULJIM [email protected]

MUNCIE, INCONTACT: MARY [email protected]

NEW YORK CITYMONICA [email protected]

PALOS VERDES/SOUTH BAY, CADARLENE [email protected]

PHOENIX AREA, AZMARY [email protected]

PORTLAND, ORPATTI [email protected]

ROCHESTER, NYB. JEAN [email protected]

SACRAMENTO, CASARA [email protected]

SAN ANTONIO, TXJULIE [email protected]

SAN DIEGO, CACAROLYN [email protected]

SAN FRANCISCO, CARUTH [email protected]

SAN JOSE, CAEMILY [email protected]

ST. LOUIS AREA, MOELAINE [email protected]

TACOMA, WASYRA BETH [email protected]

TERRE HAUTE AREA, INELIZABETH OSELLA [email protected]

TOLEDO, OHBARBARA [email protected]

URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, ILGRACE [email protected]

WASHINGTON D.C.ALICE [email protected]

WICHITA, KSMARJORIE [email protected]

Alumni Presidents Directory

ATLANTICDISTRICT A1Nichole Roles

DISTRICT A2Susan Todenhoft

EASTERN GREAT LAKESDISTRICT EGL1Signe Zale

DISTRICT EGL2Kathleen Melago

DISTRICT EGL3Nancy Jane Gray

GREAT LAKESDISTRICT GL1 Susan Owen-Bissiri

DISTRICT GL2 - OPEN

EAST CENTRALDISTRICT EC1Marilyn Sandness

DISTRICT EC2 & EC3Stephanie Berry

SOUTHEASTDISTRICT SE1Marshall Pugh

DISTRICT SE2 - OPEN

DISTRICT SE3Anne Richie

DISTRICT SE4 - OPEN

SOUTH CENTRALDISTRICT SC1Jediah Spurlock

DISTRICT SC2Jenny Smith

DISTRICT SC3Chrisalyne Hagood

DISTRICT SC4Elda Garcia-Gomez

CENTRALDISTRICT C1Cathy Woelbling Paul

DISTRICT C2Linda Chen

NORTH CENTRALDISTRICT NC1Teresa Rowe

DISTRICT NC2Liana Sandin

WEST CENTRALDISTRICT WC1 - OPEN

DISTRICT WC2 - OPEN

PACIFIC NORTHWESTDISTRICT PNW1 - OPEN

DISTRICT PNW2Kathryn Habedank

DISTRICT PNW3Michael Lasfetto

PACIFICDISTRICT P1Lestelle Manley

DISTRICT P2Kira Dixon

PACIFIC SOUTHWESTDISTRICT PSW1 Ruth Cuccia

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2011-2014INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

Rosemary Ames, International President13 Travis Dr., Framingham, MA [email protected]

Charlotte Brown, 1st VP/Extension Officer12578 Barkley St., Overland Park, KS [email protected]

Sandra McMillen, 2nd VP/Collegiate Advisor306 Shorewood Dr, Duncanville, TX [email protected]

Lenita McCallum, 3rd VP/Alumni Advisor28 Aurora Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274. [email protected]

Martha MacDonald, 4th VP/Music Advisor8909 Wildridge Drive, Austin, TX [email protected]

Kurt-Alexander Zeller, 5th VP/Eligibility Advisor1872 Central Park Loop, Morrow, GA [email protected]

Melissa Eddy, Editor220 Link Drive, Kingsland, TX 78639512-217-1264 Fax: [email protected]

Gloria Debatin, Executive Secretary-TreasurerInternational Executive Office4705 N. Sonora Ave., Suite 114, Fresno, CA 93722888-259-1471 Fax: 559-277-2825Local: [email protected]

HONORARY ADVISORY BOARDFrances Irwin, Epsilon Upsilon6464 Rhodes Ave., St. Louis, MO [email protected]

Wynona Wieting Lipsett, Mu Chi148 LCR Cedar B-1, Mexia, TX [email protected]

Lee Clements Meyer, Phi Xi8101 Club Court Circle, Austin, TX 78759512-345-5072

Directory of Executive Officers

ACME Arietha Lockhart (Chair)Beta Gamma, Atlanta Alumni3159 Springside CrossingDecatur, GA [email protected]

Mary Au (Co-Chair), Mu Nu, Los Angeles Alumni2363 W Silver Lake Dr.Los Angeles, CA [email protected]

BYLAWSKathleen Earl, Alpha Delta,Sacramento Alumni8009 Beethoven CourtCitrus Heights, CA [email protected]

FINANCEEvelyn Archer, Omega Omega, St. Louis Area Alumni5312 Sutherland Ave.St. Louis, MO [email protected]

INTERNATIONALKeith Ford, Alpha Kappa, Allied20 Lynmouth RoadPerivale, UB6 7HPUnited Kingdom44 7792 863 [email protected]

Marlon Daniel (Co-Chair)Mu Xi, New York Alumni45 Tiemann Place, Apt 5FNew York, NY 10027-3327212-641-0305

MUSIC LIBRARIAN &ARCHIVESWendy Sistrunk Mu Mu, Kansas City Alumni1504 S. Ash Ave.Independence, MO [email protected]

STANDING RULESOpen

WEBSITEDavid Champion, Gamma Sigma,Palos Verdes/South Bay Alumni229 15th St.Manhattan Beach, CA [email protected]

PresidentNancy Hawkins1405A Lawrence AveLawrence, KS [email protected]

Vice PresidentPaul Verona45 Tiemann Place #5MNew York, NY [email protected]

TreasurerBeverly W. Abegg8 Phillips Dr.Westford, MA [email protected]

SecretaryEileen Butler-Kennedy2875 77th AvenueBaton Rouge, LA [email protected]

ChairmanDr. Keith Bohm9 Halsey PlaceSacramento, CA 98535916-213-4085 (cell)[email protected]

Vice ChairmanJudy May408 West Mission DriveChandler, AZ [email protected]

President of Mu Phi EpsilonInternational FraternityRosemary Ames13 Travis Drive Framingham, MA [email protected]

INTERNATIONALCHAIRMEN

2012-2013FOUNDATION BOARD

Reserve Ad Space in the Convention Program Book

Attention chapters! Please consider purchasing an ad in the 2014Convention program book. It�’s an ideal way to honor special chaptermembers, remember those who�’ve passed on, or just celebrate beingpart of Mu Phi Epsilon. If an ad isn�’t within your chapter�’s regular budget,consider asking members or patrons to sponsor one. An ad in theconvention program will spotlight your chapter and help support theconvention financially. You may submit camera-ready artwork, or sendcopy and we will design for a small extra charge. Contact

for more details and ad rates.

Space reservations must be made by April 30, 2014Artwork or copy must be submitted by May 31, 2014

Notice of Change of Address or NameClick on Alumni Update Form at www.MuPhiEpsilon.org

Mu Phi EpsilonInternational Executive Office4705 N. Sonora Ave., Suite 114Fresno, CA 93722-3947

[email protected]

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