Scouting for music
The program addresses the Tau Beta Sigma purpose “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” by encouraging the next generation of collegiate band members.
Women in music speaker series
The Women in Music in Speaker Series has developed into the hallmark of the Sorority's National Programs. An integral component of District and National Conventions, this program engages our members by providing the opportunity to meet women who work in various aspects of the music profession, including professional performers, music therapists, and educators. This program attempts to connect members with our mission statement by giving women in music a face.
composing our future: Songwriting competition
The Composing Our Future program is designed to change from one biennium to the next and allow the National Council to offer diverse opportunities to members. Under this program the national organization biannually hosts a competition in which districts and chapters are called upon to make their own contributions to the music community.
The Composing Our Future Program was developed to expand the Sorority's musical repertoire. In the first biennium of its existence, this program resulted in the Sorority’s adoption of “The Affirmation.” Last biennium, submissions were requested for a wind band piece that draws upon the thematic elements of our Hymn, Loyalty Song, and "The Affirmation."
The Composing Our Future Program was developed to expand the Sorority's musical repertoire. In the first biennium of its existence, this program resulted in the Sorority’s adoption of “The Affirmation.” Last biennium, submissions were requested for a wind band piece that draws upon the thematic elements of our Hymn, Loyalty Song, and "The Affirmation."
bandswomen networking program
Tau Beta Sigma promotes the empowerment of women in the band profession.
In an effort to uphold this facet of the Sorority's mission, the national leadership has developed the Bandswomen Networking Program. This program develops a place where women music educators can find a more specific niche in which to network and find other individuals in the band profession. The Tau Beta Sigma leadership will occasionally offer prompts for discussion, but most discussion is generated by the members of the group.
In an effort to uphold this facet of the Sorority's mission, the national leadership has developed the Bandswomen Networking Program. This program develops a place where women music educators can find a more specific niche in which to network and find other individuals in the band profession. The Tau Beta Sigma leadership will occasionally offer prompts for discussion, but most discussion is generated by the members of the group.