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Students have the opportunity to participate in a number of music fraternities, honorary societies and clubs at UWSP.\n\nVisit the UW-Stevens Point Information Network (SPIN) for more information or to find a group, join an organization, sign up for an event, volunteer, get around campus, access campus resources and more!<\/div>
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National Organizations<\/h2>

Campus Chapters<\/h3>
These fraternities, honorary societies and national organizations have local chapters at UWSP.<\/div><\/div>
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American Choral Director’s Association (ACDA)<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Founded in 1959, the American Choral Directors Association <\/a>is a nonprofit music education organization the central purpose of which is to promote excellence in choral music through performance, composition, publication, research and teaching. In addition, the ACDA strives through arts advocacy to elevate the position of choral music in American society. The UWSP chapter name is Choral Vision. Visit their SPIN Page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faculty Adviser:<\/strong> Matheus Cruz<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

American String Teachers Association (ASTA)<\/strong><\/summary>\n

The Music Department sponsors a student chapter of American String Teachers Association<\/a>. The purpose of this organization is to promote string playing and teaching in Wisconsin and to provide string related activities for students and the community. Visit their SPIN page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faculty contact:<\/strong> David Story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Delta Omicron (DO)<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Delta Omicron (D.O.):<\/a> <\/a>Delta Omicron, founded in 1909 at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, is an international co-ed music fraternity with collegiate and alumni chapters across the United States and throughout the world. Delta Omicron limits its student membership to music majors and minors and organizes its activities specifically to promote professional competency and achievement within the field of music. The purposes of Delta Omicron are to inspire closer friendships among music students, encourage high scholarship, develop character and leadership, and stimulate greater growth in the performance and appreciation of good music. Members of D.O. serve the department in a number of ways, including ushering concerts and recitals in Michelsen Hall. Visit their SPIN page.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

National Association for Music Education Collegiate (NAFME Collegiate)<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Founded in 1907, the MENC is dedicated to promoting recognition of the value of music education. Music education majors are strongly encouraged to join and take advantage of this tremendous resource. Membership in the student chapter includes membership in the state and national organizations, subscriptions to the state and national journals and reduced fees for national and state conferences. The UWSP student chapter is governed by officers elected by the members and is represented by at least one member on the Wisconsin Music Educators Association Collegiate Council and has been the largest chapter in the state for many years. This organization brings in guest lecturers and facilitates other opportunities for student musicians and future educators. See their SPIN page.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia<\/a> is the oldest and largest national music fraternity for men in the United States. Founded on October 6, 1898 in Boston, Mass., it has spread across the country with active chapters at almost 250 colleges and universities. The Fraternity\u2019s object is for the development of the best and truest fraternal spirit; the mutual welfare and brotherhood of musical students; the advancement of music in America and a loyalty to the Alma Mater. Membership is open to any male with a love for music who advocates for music\u2019s important role in the enrichment of the human spirit. Members of Phi Mu Alpha serve the music department and the community in a number of ways, including serving as stagehands at concerts and recitals in Michelsen Hall, sponsoring an annual American music recital, and performing at local hospitals and senior care homes in the area. Visit their SPIN page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faculty contact:<\/strong> Andrew Slembarski<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Pi Kappa Lambda (PKL)<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Pi Kappa Lambda<\/a> National Music Honor Society, the only music society holding membership in the Association of College Honor Societies, was founded in 1918 at Northwestern University. The Gamma Phi chapter was installed at UWSP in the fall of 1974. Membership is open to music faculty and junior, senior and graduate music majors who are considered to be outstanding in scholarly achievement and musicianship, and who have been in residence at UWSP for four semesters. New members are elected by the current membership of the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faculty contact:<\/strong> Matthew Markham<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI)<\/strong><\/summary>\n

SAI<\/a> is a music Fraternity that supports and encourages women of all age race and nationality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n