Tau Beta Sigma

Tau Beta Sigma strives to develop outstanding student leaders for college bands. Leadership is symbolized by the conductor’s baton. The Baton is the highest award that Tau Beta Sigma awards to student members for leadership. Congratulations on receiving The Baton Award presented at the Northeast District Convention this past weekend: Tenley Fahey, Beta Eta Felicia Davis, Theta Phi Sofia Romero, Gamma Omega Destiny Jackson, Epsilon Rho Thank you for your leadership and continued service to your band programs and community!

Happy Anniversary Zeta Rho!

Promoting Women in Band, Music and in general is what we are all about! ????

??Women in Music Spotlight: Chanell Crichlow?? Chanell Crichlow is a low brass multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator based in Los Angeles, California. She founded PitchBlak Brass Band in 2010, helping launch a vibrant brass band movement in New York City. The band received recognition from Downbeat and The Source magazines. As a 2021 Sundance Composers Lab Fellow, Chanell worked closely with top film and TV composers, refining her skills for the screen. She’s performed with artists like Solange, Andy Grammer, and Pharoahe Monch, and has released projects under the name tubafresh, blending jazz-pop and tuba with electronic effects. Chanell holds a Master’s in Classical Tuba Performance from Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor’s from The Manhattan School of Music. #WomenInMusic #Tubist #Composer #Instrumentalist #MusicInnovation

?? Have you booked your hotel room yet? ?? The 2025 District Conventions are fast approaching, and hotel reservation cutoff dates are coming up soon! Don’t wait until the last minute—secure your stay and get ready for an incredible time of music, service, and leadership with your Brothers and Sisters. Check out https://bit.ly/4gYPoMu for hotel details and deadlines! ???? #KappaKappaPsi #TauBetaSigma #ForGreaterBands #StriveForTheHighest

The National Council of Tau Beta Sigma is excited to announce two Petitioning Groups for the 2025 Spring Semester. Please help us welcome the Theta Pi Petitioning Group at Bowie State University and the Theta Nu Petitioning Group at Clark Atlanta University. Notes of congratulations for the Theta Pi Petitioning Group may be sent to Mr. Billy Bennett ([email protected]) and for the Theta Nu Petitioning Group may be sent to Mr. Torre Goodson ([email protected]). Congratulations and welcome to these new groups. If you have any questions contact National Vice President for Membership and Expansion Allison Leemann ([email protected]).

Are you passionate about music and leadership? Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to receive recognition for your dedication to the art of music and leadership. Here are some application tips and guidelines to help you through the process. For more info and to apply now go to: www.tbsigma.org/ scholarships #TauBetaSigma #NationalScholarships #MusicLeadership

This is your reminder to apply to be a member of our National Leadership Team! Available positions and qualifications can be found at: natcon.kkytbsonline.com Application requirements include: A Letter of Intent which identifies the position being sought, explains your motivation, outlines your contributions, and highlights your band and Sorority experience (Limit: 1 page); A Résumé/Vita which includes both Sorority and professional experiences (Limit: 2 pages); Three Letters of Recommendation where at least one is from your professional network; and One Photograph that is suitable for publication. Please submit all application materials by March 1st, 2025! Let’s continue our legacy of excellence in music, service, and leadership! ??

" ??Women in Music Spotlight: Lois Wiggins?? Lois Wiggins, a retired band director with 33 years of experience across Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana, most recently served as Band Director at Edythe J. Hayes Middle School in Lexington, Kentucky. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Austin Peay State University, a Master of Music Education from the University of Georgia, and a Rank I in Secondary Education from Western Kentucky University. Lois has been a leader in the music education community, serving as Kentucky Music Educators Association State Band Chair in 2015-16 and as Band Content Area Leader for Fayette County Public Schools for 10 years. She has also been a member and Associate Conductor of the Lexington Brass Band and currently co-conducts the Central Kentucky Youth Repertory Orchestra while teaching part-time at the University of Kentucky. A member of the Association of Black Women Band Directors and the Women Band Directors National Association, Lois was named a 2016 Grammy Music Educator Award National Finalist, received the International Women’s Brass Conference “Beacon Award” in 2015, and was honored with the KMEA Middle School Teacher of the Year award in 2000. We celebrate Lois Wiggins for her outstanding contributions to music education, leadership, and the many students she has inspired throughout her career. ??? #WomenInMusic #MusicEducation #BandDirectors #Inspiration

Capturing this moment with our students and alumni after singing our Sorority Songs gives us all the feels! #4Gr8rBands #tmea25 #music Texas Music Educators Association