News & Announcements
Tau Beta Sigma Guidance for Advocacy
This guidance has been provided as a resource for our chapters so that they can be advocates for Black Lives Matter and other issues facing our country.
Welcome, Dollie!
The National Council and Board of Trustees of Tau Beta Sigma are proud to announce the selection of our new Senior Manager of External Affairs, Mrs. Dollie McDonald O’Neill.No stranger to Tau Beta Sigma, Dollie McDonald O’Neill is a proud Life member of Tau Beta Sigma...
Professional Fraternity Association Awards 2023
Tau Beta Sigma is a member of the Professional Fraternity Association. The annual convention was held this past weekend in Albuquerque, NM. We are excited to announce that the Chi Chapter of The Ohio State University was awarded the Outstanding Community Service...
Appointment of the 2023-2025 National Vice President for Communication & Recognition
Congratulations to Katie Dukes, Life Member of the Theta Theta Chapter, on her appointment as the 2023-2025 National Vice President for Communication and Recognition!
National Battle of the Bands 2023 Performers
Congratulations to the performers and bands in last weekend's National Battle of the Bands!
Focus on Five Campaign 2023-2024
Committee Interest Form 2023-2025
Calling Alumni and Life Members of Tau Beta Sigma! If you are interested in serving on a national committee this biennium, submit your interest by September 23rd! Information about committees and the interest form can be found in the email shared this evening.
Instagram Takeover Interest Form
One of the most fun features of our social media is the Instagram Takeover! Have a fun band or Chapter event taking place this Fall? Submit an Interest Form (link in bio)!
Call for NVPCR 2023-2025 Applications
As a reminder, the deadline to submit applications for the vacant National Vice President for Communication & Recognition position is Friday August 18, 2023 at 11:59 pm Central time.Interested individuals should refer to the email sent on 7/27 or the reminder...
Fall Mailer 2023 Released
Greetings in the bond of service to music! Sisters of Tau Beta Sigma, Chapter Sponsors, and Directors of Bands, Greetings in the bond of service to music! We hope that each of you are doing well and that each of you have found the time during these past summer...
Save the Date: Jumpstart Workshop Series Event
We are kicking off this biennium with a new addition to the Tau Beta Sigma Workshop Series focused on Chapter Operations at the beginning of a new academic year - Jumpstart!Join us on Saturday 8/19 from 12-3p Central. Link to register, schedule, and Officer Tracks in...
National Convention 2023 Awards
Elections Results: National Council 2023-2025
Congratulations to the newly elected members of the National Council for the 2023-2025 biennium! 40th National President: Siobhan Wilkes Bratcher Vice President for Membership & Expansion: Leslie Gartin Vice President for Professional Relations: Dr. LaToya Webb...
Elections Results – Board of Trustees and TBSAA Executive Council
Congratulations to the following individuals on their election to the Tau Beta Sigma Board of Trustees and Tau Beta Sigma Alumni Association Executive Council! Board of Trustees (2023-2027): - Rosalyn McDonald - Adrienne Rall - Zachary Rebarchek TBSAA Executive...
National Leadership Team Appointments Summer 2023
We are excited to announce our newest members of the National Leadership Team as District Counselors Chapter Visitation Associates (formerly Assistants)! Congratulations and we look forward to seeing your impact on our Chapters and members!
Congratulations Spring 2023 Grads!
Congratulations to all the Spring 2023 graduates! We are excited to see what comes next for each of you!
NIB Composer & Conductor 2023
Dr. Michael Daugherty is a multiple GRAMMY Award-winning composer who has achieved international recognition as one of the ten most performed American composers of concert music, according to the League of American Orchestras. His orchestral music, recorded by Naxos...
National Scholarship Recipients 2023
Congratulations to the 2023 recipients of the Tau Beta Sigma National Scholarships: - Wava Scholarship: Madaline Cannon, Beta - Outstanding Student Leaders: Brooke Olivarez, Beta Zeta - Patsy Drury Hejl Outstanding Musical Achievement: Kamryn Knafelz, Alpha Upsilon -...
Save the Date: Summer 2023 Workshop Series
Save the date for the Tau Beta Sigma Workshop Series: Summer 2023 Jamboree held from June 2-4, 2023! This event will include featured speakers, workshops, and opportunities to network with other members. More information to follow in the coming weeks. Add the Jamboree...
Kappa Gamma Chapter Installed
We are excited to announce on Sunday, April 23, 2023 the University of Georgia Petitioning Group was installed as the Kappa Gamma Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma. Congratulations and welcome to the new members!
Kappa Beta Chapter Installed
We are excited to announce on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 the Florida Memorial University Petitioning Group was installed as the Kappa Beta Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma. Congratulations and welcome to the new members!
Candidates for National Leadership Team Positions 2023-2025
The National Leadership Team is excited to announce the candidates for the upcoming elections of the National Council, Board of Trustees, and TBSAA Executive Council. Learn more information about the election process and review the candidate's packets online at...
Grace & A. Frank Martin Chapter Leadership Award Finalists 2021-2023
Congratulations to the 2021-2023 Finalists for the Grace & A. Frank Martin Chapter Leadership Award! - Epsilon, Butler University - Lambda, University of Michigan - Alpha Xi, Bowling Green State University - Beta Nu, Arkansas Tech University - Beta Sigma, Purdue...
13 Days of Tau Beta Sigma 2023
Each year the Sorority celebrates the “13 Days of Tau Beta Sigma,” which begins on March 14, the birth date of our Founder Wava Banes Henry and concludes on the Sorority’s Founder’s Day of March 26. Days of the celebration are filled with activities and social media...
Honda Battle of the Bands Performers 2023
Congratulations to these programs and band members for their performance at the Honda Battle of the Bands this past weekend!
Collegiate Band Directors National Association Performers 2023
Congratulations to these programs and band members for their performance at the Collegiate Band Directors National Association conference last week!
Recording of The Affirmation Available
Congratulations to the Theta Chapter at the University of Cincinnati on their selection as the official recording of The Affirmation. The video resource is now available on the Tau Beta Sigma YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/4gr8rbands.
HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands Performers 2023
Congratulations to all bands and participants who performed at the HBCU All-Star Battle of the Bands earlier this month!
Scholarship Application Resources
New resources are available for National Scholarship applicants! Go to www.tbsigma.org/scholarships and click on the "for more information" link underneath each scholarship description for suggestions to complete your application. If you have any questions,...
Petitioning Groups Announcements – Spring 2023
The National Council of Tau Beta Sigma is excited to announce two Petitioning Groups for the 2021-2023 biennium. Please help us welcome the University of Georgia and Florida Memorial University Petitioning Groups. Notes of congratulations for the University of Georgia...
Congratulations on Grammy Award Tennessee State University Aristocrat of Bands!
Congratulations to the Tennessee State University Aristocrat of Bands marching band for their Grammy win for Best Roots Gospel Album for Urban Hymnal. They are the first marching band in the nation to win music’s highest honor. Congratulations to all band members and...
Rose Parade Performers 2023
Congratulations to all bands and performers who participated in the 2023 Rose Parade earlier this month!
Midwest Clinic Performers 2022
Congratulations to all bands and participants who performed in The Midwest Clinic last week!
Paula Crider Awardee Dr. Nikole Roebuck
Congratulations to Dr. Nikole Roebuck on her recognition as the newest Paula Crider Award winner. This distinguished award was presented during a reception at The Midwest Clinic last week.
Congratulations Class of 2022!
Congratulations to all fall and winter graduates of Tau Beta Sigma, we are so proud of each of you and all of your accomplishments. Good luck in all that you pursue both personally and professionally!
Happy Founder’s Day Kappa Kappa Psi!
Happy Founder's Day to our Brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi - National Honorary Band Fraternity! Congratulations on the past 103 years of service to college bands. Here's to the next year!
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2022
Congratulations to all bands and performers in today's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! We'd like to extend a special shout out to the members of the Zeta Omega Chapter at the University of Missouri and the Iota Omicron Chapter at Benedict College!
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You can find Tau Beta Sigma on GIPHY! Go to www.giphy.com/tau_beta_sigma to see all our Stickers and GIFs or you can search for images on all GIPHY-utilizing applications (Instagram Story, Text, Messenger, and more!).
GivingTuesday 2022
On November 29th Tau Beta Sigma members, as well as our friends, family, and colleagues will join together in celebrating GivingTuesday a global day of giving and kindness. We recently launched a new page on the national website to provide up-to-date information about...
National Hazing Prevention Week 2022
National Hazing Prevention Week takes place September 19-23, 2022. There will be a focus for each day of the week for Chapters and individual members to learn more about anti-hazing practices and connect our Values to being anti-hazing. In the overview post options...
September Monthly Newsletter Release
The September edition of the Tau Beta Sigma Monthly Newsletter was released to all Active members on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Review this edition by clicking on here: September Tau Beta Sigma Monthly Newsletter.