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Greetings and Happy New Year sisters and brothers!
With the holiday season behind us but the feelings of joy and giving still in our hearts, I wanted to send out an e-mail to remind and inform everyone of the awards and scholarships available to you and your chapters. These are a great way to continue
As a member of Tau Beta Sigma, you all have achieved above and beyond in order to be here. We are proud of each and everyone one of you and all that you do. These awards and scholarships are simply a great way to recognize that sister or those sisters who have rose (pun intended) above and achieve greatness within their own lives or for your chapter and/or band program.
Below is the list of awards students can apply for, along with a brief explanation of each. Please note that those awards and scholarships with deadlines are due by March 1st. While reading these, if a name of one of your fellow sisters pops into your head, then I highly suggest submitting their name for consideration. As the old saying goes “you can’t win if you don’t play” and as my new saying goes “don’t be shy, apply”!
Awards
Award for your chapter:
Service Certificate
- This award was created to recognize the significant achievement by chapters in providing service to college and university bands. The deadline for this award is March 1 of each year.
Award for your chapter sponsor:
Chapter Sponsor Award
- This award was established by the 1993-1995 National Council in efforts to give chapters a way to recognize sponsors who have shown outstanding service to the Sorority and/or Fraternity. Nominations should be submitted to the National Headquarters by March 1 preceding the convention year. Applications will be reviewed by the National Council and the award will be presented at the district or national convention.
Awards for an individual student:
The Baton
- The Baton is the highest award that Tau Beta Sigma awards to student members for leadership. A member must have held Active status within the last calendar year to be eligible. Nomination can be made by any National Officer, Trustee, Member of the TBSAA Executive Council, District Counselor, or Chapter.
“For Greater Bands”
- Awarded to outstanding musicians who have demonstrated excellence in their college band programs.There is no deadline for this award; nominations may be submitted at any time.
Auxiliary Award
- Awarded to an outstanding visual performer enrolled or actively participating in a music-related group. There is no deadline for this award; nominations may be submitted at any time.
Academic Achievement Program
This program was established by the 1991 National Convention to honor outstanding academic achievement of both individuals and active chapters.
- The Top Chapter Scholar Award is presented to the active member from the chapter with the highest GPA for a given academic term.
- The Outstanding Scholarship Award is given to active members of the chapter who achieve a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for a particular term.
- The Chapter Certificate of Excellence is presented to chapters that achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better for a given academic term. This award may be presented at the district convention.
The Briolette Awards for Military Recognition
In 2007, The National Council of Tau Beta Sigma created an award to recognize members of our Sorority and our bands who have served our country.
- Gold Briolette Memorial for members of Tau Beta Sigma who have passed while serving our country; includes a Memorial Resolution from the National Council.
- Blue Briolette Recognition for members of Tau Beta Sigma who are currently serving our country or are veterans.
- Silver Briolette Memorial for Band members who have passed while serving our country; includes a Memorial Resolution from the National Council.
- White Briolette Recognition for Band members who are currently serving our country or are veterans.
Award for a professional you might know:
Johnnie Vinson Award
- This award was created in 2003 and named in honor of its first recipient. It is presented to a professional, regardless of occupation, fraternal affiliation, or gender, who has promoted women in music through the exemplification of the ideals and vision of Tau Beta Sigma. Nominations may be submitted at any time, however, to be considered for the current biennium, nominations must be received by March 1 of the convention year.
Scholarships
Tau Beta Sigma National Scholarship for Outstanding Student Leaders
- This award honors active members who have distinguished themselves as outstanding student leaders of Tau Beta Sigma, their band, their campus, and in academics. Each recipient is awarded $750 and receives a plaque of recognition. Applicants must be entering their Junior or Senior year after June 1st, have been an active member of Tau Beta Sigma for one year, and have a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). The form and supplemental materials are due postmarked to National Headquarters by March 1st.
Tau Beta Sigma Patsy Drury Hejl National Scholarship for Outstanding Musical Achievement
- The Patsy Drury Hejl National Scholarship for Outstanding Musical Achievement was designed to honor those active members who have distinguished themselves as outstanding musicians during their college career. Each recipient is awarded $750 and receives a plaque of recognition. Applicants must be entering their Junior or Senior year after June 1st, have been an active member of Tau Beta Sigma for one year, and have a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). The form and supplemental materials are due postmarked to National Headquarters by March 1st.
Tau Beta Sigma Wava Scholarship
- This award is designed to provide assistance to women who are preparing to enter the field of Music Education. Each recipient is awarded $750. Applicants must have been an active member of Tau Beta Sigma for one year at the time of application and have a 3.3 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). The application form and supplemental materials must be postmarked to National Headquarters by March 1st prior to the applicant’s junior or senior year.
Tau Beta Sigma Legacy Scholarship
- This award was developed by the Board of Trustees to provide assistance to members who show outstanding business ability within Tau Beta Sigma or their band and is open to applications from women and men in Tau Beta Sigma. Each recipient is awarded $750. Applicants must have been an active member of Tau Beta Sigma for one year at the time of the application and have a 3.3 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). The application form and supplemental materials must be postmarked to National Headquarters by March 1st prior to the applicant’s junior or senior year.
Conn-Selmer Scholarship
- Tau Beta Sigma awards scholarships to active members to attend Conn–Selmer University, a highly motivational workshop / seminar designed to support music educators preparing to begin a career in music education. Scholarships will be awarded up to $750 to provide registration cost and/or travel assistance for Tau Beta Sigma members attending Conn-Selmer University.
For further information and application forms, please visit http://www.tbsigma.org/awards.html and http://www.tbsigma.org/scholarships.html. You can also contact me via e-mail, Facebook, twitter or smoke signals with any questions. Remember that for those awards and scholarships with a deadline, the applications are due March 1st.
Don’t be shy, apply!
Happy New Year everyone!
Amy