ETA LAMBDA CHAPTER OF TAU BETA SIGMA
TAU BETA SIGMA VALUES
MISSION STATEMENT
We provide exceptional service to collegiate bands and promote equality and diversity, including empowering women in the band profession. We cultivate leadership, educational achievement, music appreciation and community development.
VISION STATEMENT
Tau Beta Sigma is a highly respected pre-eminent music organization comprised of over 160 collegiate chapters and more than 3,800 collegiate members with a balanced representation of women and men. Strong leadership thrives throughout our organization and we have a solid financial foundation. We cultivate and sponsor a variety of music education programs for our diverse membership and work closely with collegiate band directors. Our alumni association is an integral part of Tau Beta Sigma, promoting diversity efforts, social networking and assisting members in enhancing their professional leadership and employment possibilities after graduation from college. We are actively engaged in the community through music.
The “Five Qualities” to be observed by Tau Beta Sigma members at all times and the “Eight Essential Factors” which promote friendship and respect among Sorority members:
THE EIGHT AND FIVE
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Physical and mental qualities of an attractive nature;
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Demonstrated loyalty and dependability to those persons and institutions deserving of it;
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A truthfulness and honesty which instills a sense of trust in others;
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A cheerfulness at all times and under all circumstances, even in the face of great trial;
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A mutual interest in the Art of Music in its performance and in the aesthetic qualities it can project to others;
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Generosity of mind, heart, and hand;
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Tolerance, tempered with kindness and a consideration for the needs of others;
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Fortitude and courage to see an ideal, to seize upon it, and follow it wherever it may lead you in Tau Beta Sigma.