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How to Write Fabulous Business Emails

by Julia Scherer Not-So-Hidden Gems by Wendy Sistrunk Musical History Tour by Stephanie Berry and Kira Dixon #TheSelfieProject by Mu Phi contributors

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President’s Message: Spring Forward Editor’s Note: Our Common Connection Alumni Corner: To Infinity Convention — And Beyond!

by Marcus Wyche Collegiate Connection: I Wish I’d Known by Jenny Smith Musings: The Foundation: Your Questions Answered

by Linda Florjancic ACME Spotlight: Meet Leone Buyse

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Applause & Encore Final Notes District Directors Directory Executive Officers Directory

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Fraternity Mission Statement: Mu Phi Epsilon International Professional Music Fraternity is a coeducational fraternity whose aim is the advancement of music in the community, nation, and world through the promotion of musicianship, scholarship, and music education, with emphasis on service through music.

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ROSEM ARY AM ES, IN T ER N AT I O N A L P R E S I DE N T, O M E G A , B OSTO N A LU M N I P R ESI D ENT@ MU P H I E P S I LO N .O R G

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personal needs. We are monitoring the situation closely in hopes that we can continue with the convention as planned, but we are also reaching out to the hotel for alternatives. We will send to the membership updates as we have them available. I think I can safely say that not one citizen is unaffected by the current situation. It’s certainly a test of our patience and willingness to hang on for better days ahead. Remember our common bonds of Music, Friendship, and Harmony, and reach out to fellow members, friends, and family to receive and give support.

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h, Spring.

The time of renewal, saying goodbye to the gray days of winter, seeing the first buds of the spring flowers, taking a deep breath and feeling the newness of the seasons to come. I thought, after moving to Florida, I would miss the change of seasons, but here too, there are subtle changes to the weather patterns and the feeling that spring has sprung.

Spring is the big season for welcoming new members into our beloved fraternity and I know many collegiate chapters are preparing to initiate new members. We’re so proud of all our collegiates who are reaching out to share the joy of membership with their fellow students. This year, it’s also the time for deciding who will represent your chapter at the 2020 convention this coming summer.

Plans for a wonderful 2020 gathering are in process as we put together a convention that will be educational, musical and an opportunity to renew and make new friendships. An example of the lasting effects of convention attendance is found with our District Directors. Our DDs come to the convention a day early to attend specific training for the position. While serving Mu Phi Epsilon, they have found and formed some very special friendships that will last a lifetime.

It’s wonderful to know that these special friendships began at a convention.

As I write this, there have been many questions regarding the wisdom of holding a convention this summer. Hopefully by the time you are reading this, the crisis will be controlled but until then, we understand the uncertainty for everyone when making plans. Mu Phi Epsilon is not a medical organization, and you have been inundated with information regarding the coronavirus, so we will not attempt to give you any medical information.

Certainly, everyone will need to make decisions based on their

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BY ELLEN RITSCH ER SACKET T, P H I TAU, D E N TO N A LU M N I, I N TE R N ATI O N A L E D I TO R , T H E TR IANGL E ED I TO R @ MU P H I E P S I LO N .O R G

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ife as we know it took a detour just about the time I was starting to organize the contents for this issue of The Triangle. Like many of you, I have been glued to the news, watching helplessly as COVID-19 spreads across the globe, closer and closer, day by day. Not allowing myself to be derailed by the pandemic has been — well, you know. We’re all trying to figure out this bewildering new, albeit temporary, normal.

So how is our Mu Phi family coping? To find out, I reached out via social media and sent out some emails. Your response was immediate, with selfies that made me smile and stories of how you are adjusting to sheltering in place. Thank you for answering my call. Many of your contributions, so positive and resourceful, became the basis for this issue’s cover story, what caught on as #TheSelfieProject — an awesome title for a story! It begins on page 18.

With fewer face-to-face interactions, our written communications are more important than ever, so I hope you will consider the suggestions made by Julia Scherer in her article regarding the art of the email on Page 11. Now might be a good time to explore the Mu Phi Epsilon Music Library & Archives in our update to a previously published Triangle article with helpful tips from music librarian Wendy Sistrunk on page 12. And although 4

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travel from the U.S. is on hold for the moment, it can’t hurt to dream about that European vacation and consider ways to incorporate some music-themed ideas into your future plans, courtesy of The Triangle Travelers of Mu Phi Epsilon on page 14.

Isn’t it ironic how the more sequestered we are, the more we feel the need to connect? Even in this reflective state of isolation, I find myself reaching out more, so this alone time is not a lonely one for me or for the people I care about. And I’ve been turning more and more to music for sustenance, inspired by the videos of people all over the world making and sharing music from their porches, backyards, and living rooms.

We all know music has the undeniable power to lift us up.

It was our original connection to Mu Phi Epsilon that brought us all together. We are so fortunate that we can share our love of music with each other — and with everyone! Through music, we have an amazing gift — the ability to transcend situations that are largely beyond our control. All it takes, as Isabel Del La Cerda so aptly wrote for #TheSelfieProject, is “When you are feeling sad, just sing!”

Stay safe. Be well. Keep in touch.

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y the time you read this, most of the convention preparations will be in place: business and music delegates chosen, international competition finalists selected, workshops finalized, International Executive Board nominations submitted, travel and housing reserved. The work of Fraternity leadership and members at all levels will culminate in a grand celebration of Music, Friendship, and Harmony as we converge on Grapevine, Texas, to determine the direction of Mu Phi Epsilon and fellowship with each other.

Many alumni members, and some collegiates, have attended convention before. For first-timers, I hope it is an educational, inspiring, exhilarating experience. But when the convention is done, the closing gavel rapped, the banners taken down, and the last music cadence played … what then?

I do not have the answer to that question. But YOU do. It is you, the membership, through your delegates and leaders returning home, that will help determine where Mu Phi Epsilon goes after Grapevine.

Yes, the business accomplished at convention will provide the impetus for the Fraternity’s goals and work. True, the International Executive Board is responsible for setting the Fraternity’s priorities, its financial management, the creation and administration of policies, and setting the pace and tone for the next triennium. But it is you, the members — with guidance from your chapter officers and District Directors — who represent the Fraternity at the local level, who do community outreach, who recruit and spotlight high-quality members, who have the talent and ability to think outside the box, and who build and ensure Mu Phi Epsilon’s health and vitality in the colleges, universities, concert halls, and communities you know best.

For some chapters, this work and representation will involve a focus on building membership (e.g., recruiting and embracing music professionals other than performers). For others, it will be better connectivity between collegiate and alumni members. For others, it may be getting your house in order regarding finances and operations (as well as updating chapter bylaws and standing rules). Still, for others it may be new or better ways to serve the community. For some, it may be all the above.

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Whatever the path (or paths) you decide, whatever your generation (Boomer, Gen-X, Millennial), know that, while we are all Mu Phis, and while Music, Friendship, and Harmony are our guiding principles, it is you who bring these fruits of love’s labor to the convention, drawing us together and launching us forward.

After convention, continue the good work you have done (and if you can only concentrate on one or two main initiatives, that’s okay). I encourage you to build upon the momentum generated at our triennial family reunion, so 2020 can not only be a year of Focus, but of Foresight, so Mu Phi Epsilon can grow and thrive in the 21st century.

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COLLEGIATE’S CORNER

BY JEN N Y SM IT H , SECON D V IC E P R E S I D E N T/CO L L E G I ATE A DV I S O R , P H I X I , DA L L AS A LUMNI COL L EG I ATE A DV I S O R @ M U P H I E P S I LO N .O R G

ollegiates today probably join Mu Phi Epsilon for the same reasons I did in 2003. I wanted to give back to the school and the community with fellow musicians. Little did I know how much more was to come.

In college, I isolated a lot my first year.

My Fraternity Big (sister) made me gifts and helped me feel welcomed. That she cared made me feel special. College students today: Don’t take this for granted. You never know how much one small, caring act may mean to someone.

As chapter vice president (VP) for two years, my responsibility was recruitment. VPs present and train new members, often after a looooooong day of school, rehearsals and performances, and activities. Today, I ask chapters how the VP manages their task. You, readers, might want to see how you can help your VP because a lot is on their shoulders.

During graduate school, I affiliated with my same collegiate chapter and am grateful our guidelines allow this. I needed that family for another year (thank you Phi Xi!). Mu Phi leadership wants to keep graduates connected, but it can be challenging.

Remember this: Mu Phi Epsilon is stronger with you firmly attached to our thread.

After graduate school, I transitioned to my local Alumni chapter. I knew no one. Making new connections was daunting, particularly because my collegiate chapter was so close-knit. I soon found that Alumni members cultivated that same sense of belonging I felt as a collegiate, so I set out to make new knots on my thread. Soon I found we had plenty in common.

My leadership roles as a chapter officer, District Director (DD) and on the International Executive Board (IEB) have been beneficial for my career and were far more attainable than I could have imagined. Those willing to work and want to help the Fraternity can grow through a leadership role within Mu Phi. The work of each DD has a more-than exponential effect, and our Fraternity needs more people eager to guide chapters as DDs as we begin the triennium. As a collegiate, I wish I’d known how much the Fraternity benefits from individuals stepping up.

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decide together what’s better for the Fraternity.

You see, that thread that ties all members together never disappears. It’s always there to grab onto to help navigate stormy times. If you stay the course beyond graduation, the people connected to you through Mu Phi will continue to weave their way through your life, as they did in college, so much so that you cannot imagine life without them.

In a blink, my time as 2nd VP has come to a close. I’m counting on you, leaders of today and the future: Our Fraternity depends on you to keep building and weaving these threads. I am “Mu Phi for Life,” which means I will always be connected to Mu Phi — in big and small ways. That’s what I wish I had known when I joined Mu Phi Epsilon.

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The Foundation: Your Questions Answered hroughout the year, the Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation receives many inquiries from our members. As the Foundation’s president, allow me to answer some of them.

“What exactly is the Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation, and what does it do?” Founded in 1963, our purpose is both charitable and educational. What does that mean, you ask? Let me explain.

Every year, the Foundation offers over 30 scholarships and grants that benefit different majors, from performance and education to therapy and world music. The awards range from $1,000 to $10,000 and are available to individuals and chapters in good standing. You can be an undergraduate or have long since graduated. Surprisingly, there are always some scholarships that do not receive any applications. (If you are a pianist who wants to study in France, have we got a scholarship for you!)

One day, we hope to see all scholarships awarded.

All applications (except chapter grants) must include a résumé, recent official or unofficial transcript, headshot and application fee. All scholarships have additional specific requirements, so it is best to contact the appropriate chairperson if you have questions. We are here to help you.

The Foundation hosts the International Competition every three years, coinciding with the triennial convention. This year, we selected the Murchison Performing Arts Center at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas, as the competition venue.

Generally, applications are available a few months before the competition. The finalists are invited to compete before convention, and the winner is announced during the opening ceremony.

The winner is invited by chapters across the country to perform at various venues throughout their two-year contract.

Airfare to each city is paid for by the Foundation, and local chapters are responsible for the artist’s food, lodging, and local transportation. It’s a wonderful opportunity for performers to gain exposure and create a name for themselves. During my tenure on the Foundation Board, we have had two amazing winners: harpist Rachel Brandwein and clarinetist Katsuya Yuasa.

“Who is on this Board?” The Foundation Board consists of seven volunteer directors, including the Fraternity’s International President. Members serve a three-year stint with the possibility of being elected to a second term. Any member in good standing is eligible. Members are selected from all across the country.

“Where do the Foundation’s funds come from?” Quite simply, you! We rely on our members (and their relatives) to keep the Foundation going. The Foundation does three fundraising campaigns per year: March, July and December. Our snail-mail campaign is in March, while we host an email campaign for all three initiatives. You may designate where your funds can be attributed (i.e., a specific scholarship or the competition).

The generosity of our Mu Phi sisters and brothers enable us to provide these awards. We are so grateful for your support.

We encourage your participation in the Foundation and its activities. You can find out more about us by going to www.mpefoundation.org, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Linda Florjancic Mu Phi, Cleveland Area Alumni, received her Bachelor of Music degree from Baldwin-Wallace College (University), Berea, Ohio, with a double major in music history and arts management.

Linda completed her Master of Music in music history and Master of Arts in arts administration at The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio. She was a communications intern at Interlochen Center for the Arts where she had the opportunity to host a Nickelodeon camera crew and interview Keith Lockhart, conductor of the Boston Pops. She was an intern for the Canton Youth Symphony, Canton, Ohio, and a development intern for the Cleveland Orchestra.

Linda is the principal violist of the Parma Symphony Orchestra, Parma, Ohio, and secretary of its board of directors.

She is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honorary. She served on the International Finance Committee of Mu Phi Epsilon for three terms and is the Cleveland Area Alumni chapter secretary. She is currently the president of the Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation.

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Leone Buyse ne of the most highly regarded American flutists of her generation, Leone Buyse, Mu Upsilon, has pursued a multidimensional career as a performer, recording artist, educator, and speaker. In 1993, she relinquished her principal positions with the Boston Symphony and Boston Pops to pursue a more active solo and teaching career after 22 years as an orchestral musician. A former member of the San Francisco Symphony and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, she has appeared as soloist on numerous occasions with those orchestras and also with the Boston Symphony, the Boston Pops, the Utah Symphony, the Xalapa Symphony, the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional of Mexico City in Palacio de Bellas Artes, and l’Orchestre de la Suisse Romande in Geneva.

She has performed with the Boston Symphony Chamber Players throughout Europe and Japan, with the Tokyo, Juilliard, Brentano, and Muir String Quartets, in recital with Jessye Norman and Yo-Yo Ma, and at many festivals, including Aspen, Sarasota, Norfolk, and Domaine Forget.

As the winner of the Mu Phi Epsilon International Competition in 1970 and the only American prizewinner in the 1969 Geneva International Flute Competition, Ms. Buyse has presented recitals and master classes across the United States and in Canada, Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Brazil, Chile, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Japan, New Zealand, and Australia. Her solo recordings have appeared on the Crystal, Boston Records, Albany, and C.R.I. labels and she may be heard as solo flutist on recordings of the

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Boston Symphony, Boston Pops, and the San Francisco Symphony for the Philips, Deutsche Grammophon, RCA Victor, and Sony Classical labels. With her husband, clarinetist Michael Webster, she co-founded the Webster Trio, which has recorded for Crystal Records and for the Japanese labels Camerata Tokyo and Nami.

Ms. Buyse is the Mullen Professor of Flute at Rice University in Houston, Texas, and has also taught at the University of Michigan, the New England Conservatory, Boston University, the Tanglewood Music Center, and as a visiting professor at the Eastman School of Music.

Her former students hold positions at major universities and in many major orchestras, including the symphony orchestras of Boston, San Francisco, Houston, St. Louis, Detroit, Milwaukee, Kansas City, and Toronto; the Minnesota Orchestra, the Colorado Symphony, the Florida Orchestra, the New Zealand Symphony, the Adelaide Symphony, the Singapore Symphony, and the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra.

Also an accomplished pianist, Ms. Buyse served for two years as a collaborative pianist at Jean-Pierre Rampal’s summer flute master classes in Nice, France. An active member of the National Flute Association, she has been a featured performer at annual conventions in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Chicago, Columbus, Kansas City, New Orleans, Las Vegas, Anaheim, Orlando, San Diego, Orlando, and Salt Lake City. In August 2010, she received the organization’s Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of outstanding contributions to the flute community worldwide at the 38th annual convention in Anaheim, California. Ms. Buyse maintains a web presence at www.leonebuyse.com.

How old were you when you started playing the flute, and how did you chose the instrument?

As a nine-year-old growing up in Ithaca, New York, I attended a summer day camp that offered instruction in music and sports.

I absolutely adored learning how to twirl a baton — a silvery, cylindrical object — so perhaps it’s not surprising that I chose to join the beginners’ flute class! My two classmates were quickly able to produce a tone, but after a week I was still having no luck. Fortunately, an older cousin was living with us that summer and encouraged me to keep trying. After the second week, I found my sound and a few weeks later was chosen to play a solo (“Jolly Old Saint Nicholas”!) on the end-of-camp recital. So in a sense, I owe my entire career to my cousin Patty!

At what point did you know you wanted to play professionally? How did you approach attaining this goal?

Throughout junior and senior high school, I was lucky to study privately with David Berman, at that time the flute professor at Ithaca College. He was a great musician and teacher, as were my high school band director, Frank Battisti (later founder of the New England Conservatory Wind Ensemble), and my choir director, Vito Mason. These three inspirational mentors encouraged me to consider a professional career in music, so by the time I was 16, I had decided to apply to the Eastman School of Music, where I later studied with the legendary Joseph Mariano.

Tell us a favorite memory from your time as a principal flutist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

I was on tour with the Boston Symphony in 1991. During our two concerts in Athens, Greece, at the Odeon of Herodus Atticus (built 161 A.D.), we performed Bizet’s Symphonie Fantastique and Bartok’s Concerto for Orchestra — two works with the most remarkably imaginative orchestration a musician could ever wish to hear or play. I looked up from my chair, saw the Acropolis illuminated above us, and remembered that 22 years earlier, I had climbed that world monument in the moonlight and looked down at the theater where I was now performing. I never could have guessed that two decades later, as a Paris-based student visiting Greece for the first time, I SPRING 2020

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would be playing principal flute in a great orchestra in that extraordinary setting.

What does it take to be a successful orchestra musician?

Aside from excellent intonation, rhythm, articulation, and technical skills, an orchestral musician needs to possess flexibility and be able to respond quickly to whatever is happening musically. Conductors may ask a musician to play a passage very differently, or a colleague may have an unexpected problem with pitch. No matter what the issue, staying alert, engaged in the music, and willing to adjust at any moment are essential professional skills in an orchestral career. Being a supportive member of your section is also extremely important.

How do you suggest preparing for auditions?

Know the context for each and every excerpt that appears on the audition list and present each style with conviction. Committees can tell immediately if candidates have learned just their own part or if they are bringing the entire orchestra onstage mentally to join in making music during the audition.

As a soloist, how do you connect with the audience?

Sharing a personal commitment to the music I’m performing has always helped me to communicate well with audiences.

Whether playing Bach’s Suite in B minor, a Mozart concerto, or Pierre Boulez’s Mémoriale from explosante-fixe, I always prepare in such a way that once I’m onstage, listeners will be excited by the musical message.

You and your husband play chamber music together.

What is that like?

For us, it has always been easy since we respect each other so highly. I feel extremely fortunate to have a life partner who is both a wonderful clarinetist and a gifted arranger. Over the past four decades, our mission has been to enlarge the repertoire for flute, clarinet, and piano. The Webster Trio’s recorded repertoire includes commissioned works and Michael’s transcriptions of orchestral music, operas, and iconic music for piano four-hands, published by Theodore Presser and International Music Company.

Do you experience performance anxiety? Do you have strategies you can recommend for dealing with nerves?

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strategy for any performer is to acknowledge that you cannot control what any listener will think of you, but you can control your preparation. Being well prepared is the best way I know to avoid debilitating performance anxiety, so I always try to allow adequate time to learn a new work or to get re-acquainted with a work I’ve performed before.

How has Mu Phi Epsilon helped your career?

The foundational elements of Mu Phi — Music, Friends, and Harmony — have provided the basis for many meaningful, long lasting relationships within our profession. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to begin building strong connections in my late teens as a member of the Mu Upsilon chapter at the Eastman School of Music. A few years later, as a 1970 winner of the International Competition, I found myself touring the country to perform recitals sponsored by collegiate and alumni.

Quickly I learned how to make genuine connections with my hosts and sponsoring chapter — an important skill that has served me well throughout my career. I will always be grateful to Mu Phi for the support that I received as an IC winner and as a member of welcoming alumni groups in different regions of our country.

What do you love about teaching?

It’s always a joy to watch a student suddenly make a discovery or understand a concept for the first time. Equally satisfying is seeing a student develop musicianship and analytical skills during our time together and then go on to find personal happiness and a fulfilling career — whether in music or another field.

What are some of your hobbies?

Languages! I speak and write French, Dutch, German, Spanish, and some Japanese and Italian, and can read a bit of Portuguese.

I also love working with plants and enjoy being able to grow attractive tropical varieties on our deck in Houston’s warm climate.

ACME Nominations ACME recognition highlights the strengths and accomplishments of our fraternity’s Artists, Composers, Musicologists and Educators. We encourage members to nominate deserving, actively affiliated candidates who have achieved national and/or international acclaim in their music fields for ACME consideration. Nomination information is at muphiepsilon.org (click About, Honors & Awards, ACME).

To: All Student and Alumni Mu Phi Epsilon Members Subject: How to Write Fabulous Business Emails — Please Save!

From: extensionofficer@muphiepsilon.org (Julia Scherer) Dear Mu Phi Colleagues: Did you know that the average person in a business setting grinds through over 100 emails per day and spends at least 16 hours per week reading and responding to emails?

Writing clear and effective emails is part of how we present ourselves and how we achieve positive results in our careers. Since Mu Phi Epsilon is a professional music fraternity, we need to hone our non-musical professional skills as well as our musical ones.

Here are three simple goals I think we can all embrace: 1. To write emails that cut through the in-box clutter and are actually read.

2. To get the results we desire by respecting the recipients’ time and clearly stating the purpose of the email and the response needed.

3. To present ourselves in a professional manner.

With these three goals in mind, here are some helpful tips: In the “to” field: • Send your email only to those who need to see it — but do be sure to include everyone who needs to be aware of the contents.

• Use the “BCC” (blind carbon copy) field if you simply want to keep people in the information loop but want to avoid being buried in an avalanche of “reply alls.”

In the subject line: • Identify the purpose of the email — and identify the sender, too, if the email address from which it originates does not make this clear.

• Indicate if the email is urgent and/or requires a response.

In the body of the email: • Specify the reason for the email.

• Specify the action (if any) required from the recipient.

• Be clear about any references unrelated to the topic at hand that are not included in the email chain to which you are responding (if you bring in new information, indicate this and explain it).

• Be mercifully brief. Help make things easy on your reader by: o Breaking your email into separate paragraphs for separate ideas (a long block of text is discouraging to plow through and hard to decipher). o Using bullet points (if appropriate). o Keep your sentences short.

• Generally, avoid covering multiple issues in one email, especially if they’re unrelated to the subject line. Better to break up different ideas into separate emails. (This also makes them easy to search later on.)

• Unless the information is crucial, be aware that when replying to a long chain of emails, the same material can become quoted, requoted and re-requoted. It’s worth a quick look to see if some — if not all — of the quoted portions can be trimmed away without losing information.

Don’t make your reader search for what’s relevant!

• Double-check your grammar and spelling, and don’t rely solely on built-in spelling and grammar checkers. These can point you in the right direction but will not tell you definitively if you are using the correct homophone (e.g. “effect” vs. “affect” or “compliment” vs. “complement”).

• SPECIAL NOTE: Please spell “Juilliard” correctly. We are musicians, after all!

• Take extra care with your tone; in the absence of visual cues and tone of voice, written words can come across very differently than what you intended.

• Consider your audience carefully before using (or overusing emojis).

• End with a clear call to action. Specify exactly what you need from the recipient (acknowledgment of your email? Information? A commitment?).

How about taking a moment to reflect on your emails? Do you want to be an awesome emailer? Then put yourself in your recipients’ shoes.

If your emails honor their busy lives by being easy for them to read and to respond to, they will be forever grateful and will remember you for your consideration and professionalism.

Be awesome!

With warmest Mu Phi greetings, Julia Scherer, MM, NCTM 1st VP/Extension Officer Mu Phi Epsilon International Executive Board Kansas City Alumni Chapter Yearbook Editor

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BY WENDY SIST RU N K, M U M U, KA NSAS C I T Y A LU M N I , MU S I C L I B R A R I A N A N D A R C H I V E S C HAIRM AN

Not-So-HiddenGems Easy ways to explore the Mu Phi Epsilon Music Library & Archives’ cache of resources Editor’s Note: This is an update of the article, “A Treasure Trove Available to Every Mu Phi,” which originally published in the Fall 2015 issue of The Triangle. re you looking for ideas for your next music program?

Want to know more about your chapter? Curious about Mu Phi’s history? Look no further than the Mu Phi Epsilon Music Library & Archives, an invaluable resource for all members that archives the organization’s many contributions since its inception. It contains several thousand published and unpublished scores; video recordings of performances, lectures and workshops; numerous periodicals, including every back issue of The Triangle; recordings; books; photographs; memorabilia and more.

The Mu Phi Epsilon library has existed in some form or another since the organization’s early years. For most of that time, organizing and housing it fell on the shoulders of the International Presidents, and thus, each time a new president was elected, the materials were transferred to her. This cumbersome and expensive process ended in 2000, when the holdings (see sidebar) were transferred to their current location near Kansas City, Missouri. Many more historical fraternity materials were transferred from the International Executive Office (IEO) to the Music Library & Archives in 2003 and 2014.

Another place to look is on the Mu Phi Epsilon Music Library & Archives website (www.muphiepsilonlibrary.org) under the About tab. Click on Composers & Authors, which lists members who are composers or authors alphabetically and their chapter affiliations. Also on this page, look for a downloadable document entitled musiclibrary.pdf. This list contains the library’s current scores by composer; however, you may find more compositions by these composers by doing a simple Google search or by researching their name(s) at your library. I hope all Mu Phis, alumni and collegiate alike, remember to include music composed or authored by fellow fraternity members on your recitals and other musical programs.

All library and archive materials are available for members’ research and performance needs. I am working on several improvement projects, including a discography of Mu Phi Epsilon performers, full-level cataloging for materials in the library, and a finding aid for archival materials other than music. Another project in the works is to make information about our holdings available via online search.

Finding materials

The fraternity’s Music Library & Archives is not a lending library, but I am always pleased to assist any collegiate or alumni member who wishes to access it for research or to find music by a Mu Phi composer. Although many of our holdings are no longer in print or otherwise available for purchase, we must still observe federal copyright laws, if applicable. Limited-use access to such materials may be possible through me, or public and university libraries may own copies that can be borrowed through interlibrary loan. Some of our print holdings are now in the public domain (published 1923 or before) or are Mu Phi Epsilon property because of previous contest submission rules, and these can be made more widely available. I will gladly provide guidance on the best way to obtain what you’re looking for.

One of the first concerted efforts to provide a finding aid for library materials was in 1954 (just after our 50th anniversary) when Norma Lee Madsen printed the first edition of Mu Phi Epsilon Composers & Authors. Several supplements and updates followed over subsequent decades. In 2003, our centennial year, the fraternity published my much enlarged two-volume edition of Mu Phi Epsilon Composers & Authors, and an updated edition is on the way. Students can find the 2003 finding aid in their own public or academic library. It’s a small representation of what’s out there, which continues to grow daily; however, it’s a good place to start.

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Ongoing effort Updating the library holdings is a constant, ongoing process.

New collections of music and books by Mu Phis arrive on occasion; I am grateful to all who have made donations.

Performers’ output (audio or video) is also welcome. I encourage members to donate copies of your own work as well as your Mu Phi historical materials. It is a work in progress, so please visit soon and often to see what’s new.

Check out the library/archive website at muphiepsilonlibrary.org.

Wendy Sistrunk is a professional music librarian whose current position is Head, Special Formats Metadata & Cataloging, University of MissouriKansas City. Contact her at 816-836-9961 or sistrunkw@umkc.edu.

BY THE NUMBERS The current Mu Phi Epsilon Music Library & Archives contains approximately: • 2,000 published scores • 1,500 unpublished scores (manuscripts) • 330 videos • Hundreds of periodicals issues including The Triangle • 75 sound recordings • 75 published books • 65 photos • Scrapbooks and memorabilia SPRING 2020

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HISTORY TOUR Planning a European vacation? Add some music-themed sights to your itinerary with these how-to tips from The Triangle Travelers of Mu Phi Epsilon Got that travel bug?

Consider adding some European musical experiences to your next trip. The extra effort to research these travel additions could make your journey that much more memorable. Sure, Kira Dixon and Stephanie Berry it’s great to see those big at the Beethoven-Haus in Bonn, tourist landmarks for Germany (June 2019) which each location is famous, but many times, getting off the beaten track is the best way to discover your destination’s true beauty and uniqueness.

Continue reading for some insider tips and tricks so that you can customize your next vacation to include some musical adventures.

The first step to creating a successful trip is preparation.

Planning and researching the additions to your trip is crucial to the overall enjoyment of your time spent abroad. Additionally, travel pricing can often be lower if you book early enough. If you plan to travel to Europe, 160 days prior to your departure date is typically when you will find the best airline rates. One blog we particularly found helpful when making travel arrangements is https:// thepointsguy.com/news/best-times-international-flight/.

If you want to travel by plane between your destinations while overseas, RyanAir is a great option where you can snag tickets for as little as $20-$50 one way. Europe’s extensive train transportation opens up your options to travel between cities or close-by destinations for day trips. Omio.com is an excellent site to book train tickets. Typically, they are cheapest 180 days before your trip.

Furthermore, many museums and other popular tourist destinations recommend reservations made in advance to avoid the long lines. In our experience, planning 6 to 8 months in advance is recommended to customize your itinerary to include music-related adventures. A great site to use to book these events is Viator.com for numerous events like tours, travel cards (subway/bus transportation), city cards (many include admission to museums, sites, houses, etc), and airport pick-ups and drop-offs.

In the initial planning stages, determine the location(s) you wish to visit and how many days you would like to stay in each city to determine the total length of your vacation. As your itinerary starts to take shape, you can begin making alterations to your original plan to include the additional musical experiences. We cross-reference several websites to determine which cities would make it to the final itinerary list. We often include the basic tourist destinations as main hubs to base our travels. There are two benefits to staying in bigger cities for longer durations while on your vacation: 1) Prices and options for lodging are often more affordable and have more availability, and 2) Keeping your luggage in the same location for several nights rather than zig-zagging around the country to hit a bunch of smaller cities makes the trip more enjoyable. Websites that have worked well for us to help identify the big cities in our trips have been RickSteves.com, TripAdvisor.com, and various travel blogs. We especially enjoy staying at Airbnb lodging, which adds a unique perspective to the city we are staying. We get insider recommendations from the hosts, and oftentimes an Airbnb is less expensive than staying in a hotel. In order to get the best experience, make sure to check the reviews on each Airbnb host and compare the Airbnb prices with hotel prices in the area.

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Kira Dixon outside La Scala in Milan, Italy (July 2015)

Stephanie Berry and Kira Dixon in Richard Wagner Platz in front of Staatstheater Nürnberg (June 2019)

So, you have chosen your basic itinerary, now what? Now comes the fun part of researching the hidden treasures that each city you will visit has to offer! A simple Google search can give some insights on where to incorporate your music adventures.

Some keywords are (include the name of the country you are visiting):

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Composer houses Composer museums Opera houses Music festivals or concerts

Occasionally, you may already know of certain composers who lived in the country you plan on visiting. For example, when we traveled to Italy in 2015, we knew that Antonio Vivaldi and Giacomo Puccini would likely have museums and/or houses we could potentially add to our itinerary. So, we specifically researched Puccini in Italy to discover the Puccini Museum in Lucca. This city was not on our original itinerary, but when we discovered it was only 90 minutes outside of Florence, we added it as a day trip.

Other memorable experiences involving music included attending live performances. The bigger cities on your itinerary will likely have an orchestra, an opera company, and several other performing arts groups that will have concert seasons or music festivals that extend over the summer. Most of the time, student rush tickets will be available from the box office, so don’t forget to bring your student ID with you. In most cases, obtaining tickets is an easy process. The exception to this rule was getting 25 student rush tickets at La Scala in Milan, Italy. To read more information about that slightly complicated process, visit http://www.teatroallascala.org/en/box-office/tickets-prices/140-tickets-gallery.html We also recommend researching ensembles that interest you.

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Kira Dixon and Stephanie Berry at the Composers Quarter (Komponisten-Quartier) in Hamburg, Germany (June 2019)

thing as simple as singing Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” with a bunch of Berliners on the steps of the concert house. Or it might be a concert by the world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir.

Our final piece of advice is to leave some free space in your itinerary to add some last-minute additions to your trip. Having flexibility on your trip to experience the hidden gems can sometimes turn out to be the highlight of your vacation. Occasionally, when you arrive at your destination, you may realize the tourist landmarks don’t take as long to visit, or you can’t handle one more museum and want to explore the outdoors. Allowing some spontaneity has always increased the enjoyment of our trips.

To stay updated with more musical adventures, follow The Triangle Travelers of Mu Phi Epsilon on Facebook and Instagram.

Editor’s note: At the time we go to press, strict travel restrictions are in place between the U.S. and Europe in order to limit the spread of COVID-19. For the most up-to-date information regarding international travel, please visit travel.state.gov.

The Triangle Travelers of Mu Phi Epsilon’s recommended music adventures: Title

Location

Description

Teatro dell’Opera di Roma

Rome, Italy

Opera house, no tours

Puccini Museum

Lucca, Italy

Birthplace and museum

Teatro del Maggio Musicale

Florence, Italy

Opera house, no tours

San Miniato al Monte

Florence, Italy

Gregorian chant services

Teatro alla Scala

Milan, Italy

Opera house, tours available

La Fenice

Venice, Italy

Opera house, tours available

Cuvilliès Theater

Munich, Germany

Opera house, tours available

Bayerische Staatsoper

Munich, Germany

Opera house, tours available

Staatstheater Nürnberg

Nürnberg, Germany

State theater, no tours

Semperoper Dresden

Dresden, Germany

Opera house, tours available

Komponisten Quartier Hamburg, Germany

Museums for Georg Telemann, CPE Bach, Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn, Johannes Brahms, and Gustav Mahler

Leipzig Notenspur

Leipzig, Germany

Musical walking tour (self-guided)

Bach Museum

Leipzig, Germany

Museum and church where Bach is buried

Vienna Musical Tour Vienna, Austria

Includes all composers houses, museums, opera houses, and famous landmarks

Mozart Wohnhaus and Salzburg, Austria Geburtshaus

Mozart’s Houses (Birth and Childhood) Museums

Sound of Music Tour

Sound of Music Landmarks, tour available

Salzburg, Austria

Grosses Festspielhaus Salzburg, Austria

Sound of Music performance hall and Opera House, tours available

Shakespeare Globe

London, England

Theater, tours available

Covent Garden Opera House

London, England

Opera house, tours available

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#TheSelfieProject A snapshot of Mu Phis during the COVID-19 outbreak.

rom taking care of business and learning new skills to catching up on Netflix and connecting through Zoom, Mu Phis are finding all sorts of ways to entertain themselves while sheltering in place during the coronavirus pandemic.

Cumulatively, our individual stories compose a bigger picture of who we are as a fraternity. There’s no question that virtual technology is playing a significant role in how many Mu Phis are communicating while in quarantine. What else are they up to? Read on to find out.

Jenny Smith, Phi Xi; Dallas Alumni Collegiate Advisor, International Executive Board Hurst, Texas

“ I’m a microbiology professor and full-time dog mom! I also help manage and coordinate an online gaming community for women.

My wife is a nurse — be nice to medical professionals you know right now! I’m trying to share and research reliable information about the pandemic on my social media.

I have “live” time with my classes and we always share things that are affecting us each day. I make it a point to call one person a day just to say hi, and I’ve checked on my elderly neighbors (from six feet away, of course).”

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Nancy Laine Mu Chi; Dallas Alumni, Former editor, The Triangle (2001-2005) Fairview, TX “ The Dallas Alumni chapter is excited about helping host the next convention! Like most of the world, we’re learning to Zoom. I’m looking forward to our first Zoom chapter meeting tomorrow!”

Here’s a list of daily quarantine questions that has inspired me: • What am I grateful for today?

• Who am I checking in on or connecting with today?

• What expectations of normal am I letting go of today?

• How am I getting outside today?

• How am I moving my body today?

• What beauty am I either creating, cultivating, or inviting in today?”

Amber Dyess, Phi Tau, University of North Texas Kingsland, TX Hornist, music education major “ To stay connected to Mu Phi Epsilon, I join the chapter’s weekly Zoom meetings. I also talk to my little, Azael Garza, every day. For myself, I’m spending my free time baking, journaling, and learning how to juggle!”

Jose Martinez Kappa, Butler University Toledo, OH Cellist, arts administration “ I’m learning many things about myself during my time in quarantine.

It’s been fun and filled with a lot of music and practicing! So far, I’ve been cooking a lot and learning new recipes, I just learned how to make fresh tortillas. I’ve also been learning French on Duolingo.”

“ I’ve been communicating with my friends through telephone, FaceTime, Zoom, WhatsApp, WeChat, Facebook Messenger, text, email, and social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter). I’ve also been rewatching my favorite Chinese drama and sharing them with English subtitles with my friends. The horses on my vest (from my mom) in Chinese idiom signifies success when the horses arrive.

It is meant to bring good luck to Los Angeles.

We have not reached our peak yet. The red color is my dad’s and my favorite color, my family’s good luck color, and our national good luck color.”

Mary Au Mu Nu; Los Angeles Alumni Los Angeles, CA Concert pianist, Piano Faculty, CSU Dominguez Hills; Director of Music and pianist at New Hope Presbyterian Church in Pasadena; ACME Mu Phi Epsilon, co-chair;

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Ian Wiese Lambda; Boston Alumni Closer, NJ Composer

Emily Willoughby.

Kappa, vice president Indianapolis, IN Music education major, trumpet

“ I’m a doctoral student studying at New England Conservatory of Music.

With school closed, I went home to Jersey. Currently I’ve been attending classes on Zoom, have my phone glued to my hand, and call people daily.

Other than that, I’m on Facebook and other platforms like Skype and Discord.”

“ My favorite thing to stay connected during the pandemic is Netflix party with the rest of the Kappa chapter. We watch a movie together through the Netflix party app and can comment for everyone to see.

During our last chapter party, we watched the Incredibles 2.”

Tanner Wilson Beta Alpha; Fullerton Alumni District Director, Pacific Southwest, Riverside, CA Baritone

Lisa Beyer Phi Tau; Dallas Alumni

“ I’m an elementary music teacher in Plano, “ I’m excited to be pursuing a Texas. I’ve been master’s degree in student spending a lot of affairs beginning this fall! time taking walks I’m a huge Nintendo geek, with my husband and when I’m not gaming/ and dog, and it’s quarantined, I sing with the nice to be able Pacific Chorale in Orange to wave across County, California...I’ve been the street at on my Nintendo Switch a neighbors. I never ton... Otherwise, I’ve gotten would have seen to spend more time with or met them family, and have also been otherwise with our doing Zoom meetings with pre-quarantine a lot of our SoCal Mu Phis.” life schedules!”

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Adriana Ruiz García, Kappa, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN Cellist “ I am a Fulbright student from Spain and being part of Mu Phi Epsilon has been an amazing experience since it has allowed me to share my passion for music with a lot of different people and serve my community in Indianapolis. If I am being honest, most of my day consists of practicing! I am preparing my final recital, which will be a YouTube recording, and to keep myself motivated, I’ve created an Instagram account @40daysofbass where I post videos of the process. In addition, I FaceTime my friends and family consistently, and I do a lot of sudokus to keep my brain active and thinking. I am listening to a lot of new music from different styles, too, and most nights I watch some episodes of a show or a movie before going to bed. Comedies like “Parks and Recreation” or “Brooklyn 99” are my favorites to just relax and escape reality for a bit.”

Ayça Cetin (and Minik the Yorkie) Beta Pi; Lincoln Alumni Tallahassee, FL Flutist, teacher “ At first, the quarantine was difficult. But now I have been doing things I did not have time before. I have been learning several new recipes, doing yoga and cardio, hiking, cross-stitching, crocheting and sewing. I still teach some online lessons and practice as well. I keep in touch with my friends through video chats. I’m hoping the virus settles soon and we can all continue our activities.”

Peggy Capps Phi Tau; Denton Alumni, president Denton, Texas Vocalist

Isabel De La Cerda Delta Omega; Zeta Nu, founder, 2012 San Antonio, TX District Director SC4 “ I am very fortunate to still have my teaching job as a pre-school, elementary and middle school teacher in San Antonio, Texas. Having a daily schedule has helped me keep things normal, with some substitutions of course. For example, instead of going to the gym, my best friend has live workout sessions so I’m working out from home. I’ve been using all kinds of technology to stay connected with my workplace, collegiate chapters, alumni chapters, friends and family, from zooming for professional meetings or conducting chapter reviews, to having a happy hour with your co-workers on Google hangout session with your best friends, and last but not least, duo or house-party video calls to your nieces. When you are feeling sad, just sing!”

Wendy Sistrunk Mu Mu; Kansas City Alumni, Independence, MO International Librarian, Archives Chair, Mu Phi Epsilon Music Library & Archives Head, Cataloging & Metadata Management University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC) “ During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kansas City is in a lock-down. UMKC has been closed and the University Library shut to in-person patrons.

However, we are still providing online instruction, resources, and other services. Thus, I am still working full-time, but from home, cataloging materials for the libraries (currently scores and CDs for the Music/ Media Library which supports our Conservatory of Music & Dance). Also trying to keep my five (rescue) cats off of the computer and my lap whilst doing so! In my off-hours, I have been watching lots of movies and Animal Planet on the TV, and cooking and trying out new recipes.”

Melissa Eddy, Mu Theta; Austin Alumni, Austin, TX Former International Editor of The Triangle (2006-2018) and retired arts administrator. Church choir director “ I’m currently staying connected online and sewing face masks to help slow community spread of covid-19.

Here I am in my newest COVID-19 fashion statement, straight off the sewing machine. Note the Mu Phi colors.”

“ We celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Phi Tau chapter on March 22 virtually by email, texts, FaceTime and old-fashioned phone calls. I’m enjoying virtual concerts and performances from musicians all over the world via Facebook.

I’m sending prayers for health and safety to everyone and look forward to real hugs when this is over. To Music, Friendship and Harmony.”

Jim Reilly, Epsilon Alpha Minneapolis/St. Paul Alumni, vice president and newsletter editor Minneapolis, MN Tenor, pianist, vocal coach, composer

Veronica Jacobe Gamma Sigma, Norwalk, CA Soprano, MFA candidate in Creative Writing, Mount Saint Mary’s University

“ I got back from France on March 6, just as everything started to come apart, both here and there.

Thank goodness for email, telephone, Zoom, and Facebook Messenger. I can’t say teaching on Zoom is a pleasure, but I’m doing it.

However, so far, I’ve been doing mostly long-delayed house cleaning, which has taken the place of my daily trips to the closed YMCA. My condo has never been this clean!

“ I’ve been waking up late and sleeping late, procrastinating over deadlines for certain things. However, my family and I are safe at home, and that’s all that matters.

(But I hope this is over so I can go back to work.)

I’ve been using social media to stay connected with other people while emailing and texting. I find this is a good time to take advantage of technology to its fullest potential and basic intent, which is communication on a global scale.”

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Michael Lasfetto Epsilon Sigma; Portland Alumni, treasurer District Director, PNW 2 & 3 Music Teacher, Butler Creek Elementary, performer “ I’m still working. I’ve been doing a fair amount of Zumba and practicing and sharing videos of people who are still playing using the hashtag #furtheringmusic to the PNW Mu Phi Facebook page. We are not allowed to teach using Zoom. In my district, we are still working out the expectations for music teachers. Right now, we are required to provide supplemental learning experiences that build on previous skills, but are not expected to teach new concepts, so the music teachers in my district have been working on putting together some materials for the students to use…

A significant number of our students do not have access to the technology needed for online learning, and Zoom has issues when it comes to privacy.

The Oregon Department of Education’s guidelines change almost daily, especially now that our official Spring Break has passed.”

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Monica Verona Omega Omega, New York City Alumni, president New York City Pianist; Resident Teaching Artist at the Bloomingdale School of Music in Manhattan. “ During the pandemic, I’m teaching every day online via FaceTime. My schedule is essentially the same except that I’m teaching remotely. I call my family and friends to check in. Facebook has been a welcome source of humor (first time Facebook is useful beyond advertising for concerts).

I’m re-learning the Barber Sonata and investigating new repertoire for myself and my students, a real plus compared to all that’s happening here in NYC.”

Brandon Barnett Zeta Xi; Indianapolis Alumni Indianapolis, IN Bassoon, saxophone, and director

Kerrianne Blum Lambda, PR chair, Ithaca College; Sophomore communication management design major with a music minor in voice Queens, NY

“ Even though music is a big part of my life, I enjoy “ Thankfully, the Lambda hanging out with friends, chapter is still planning on volunteering, traveling to holding weekly meetings new places and trying new over Zoom, and I keep things. I’m very motivated doing schoolwork to keep with things in life and myself on schedule. always am trying to learn new things especially during Besides that, I’m learning to play the guitar again, this COVID-19. I am still and I keep going for walks teaching (e-learning) and on the beach. It’s scary learning new skills. We are right now seeing New York staying connected through City so quiet, but I know video chatting such as it’s to keep our community Zoom. strong. I think we all put I’m also working on up with the quietness of perfecting some instruments the city now, to make sure I’ve neglected, going to try that it won’t become a and work out a little and permanent thing. We are reorganize some of my the city that never sleeps, rooms while praying this so I guess right now we’re whole corona scare ends.” just taking a nap.”

Ann Gibbens Davis Phi Lambda; Washington D.C. Alumni; Sykesville, MD Pianist

“ I’ve been taking over as the church accompanist at the senior center where I live. I will be doing these services here until the pandemic is released. I may be doing this all summer. God has given me a gift to be able to do this for all the people who live here — 400 people who are unable to leave for their own churches and for those who live in the health center.

It’s all live-streamed to all the residents.

I’ve also been working in the flower garden — spring is here!”

Lorna Katz, Gamma Sigma, California State University Dominguez Hills, president Carson, CA Senior, music performance major

Laurie Meinhold Beta Alpha Aliso Viejo, CA “ I’m teaching online through COVID-19. I am teaching using Zoom and staying connected with friends on Facebook.

I had a coffee party on Zoom for fellow piano teachers one morning.

My church has services on Facebook and prayer meetings on Zoom. I try to text and call friends regularly.”

Cristina Reyes Delta Omega, OLLU, San Antonio, former president and founding member El Paso, TX Singer, Diocesan Choir of El Paso. “ Since I am alone with just my two cats right now, I have been singing and practicing my instruments (piano, guitar and violin).

Also, I’ve been going to physical therapy and tackling my to-do list.

I video-chat with my friends and family.”

Emily Laque, Alpha Pi, Texas State University San Marcos

“ I am a music studies major who plays tuba.

In my free time I enjoy hiking, gardening, and hanging out with my sisters. My pledge class calls each other via Zoom and I like to practice my tuba outside since the music building is closed. Overall, it’s not too bad!”

Ann Geiler Phi Theta; St. Louis Alumni, president St. Louis, MO Cellist, retired orchestra director “ I have been busy organizing my office, writing my District Director Reports and keeping in contact with people I know to make sure they are doing OK through the pandemic.”

“ When I am not busy with my music studies, I love to tend my vegetable garden and cook gourmet meals. I love the camaraderie of our chapter. We enjoy each other’s company and have fun in everything we do. I have been keeping busy by studying during our Zoom class meetings, doing the homework assignments, working my vegetables, planning meals in advance, and catching up on [pre-recorded] shows. I have also made it a point to attend Zoom meetings for my two choirs and also for my women’s barbershop quartet.

We also hold bi-weekly Zoom meetings with Gamma Sigma.

Lauren Antoniolli Beta Omicron, president, Western Illinois University Macomb, Illinois “ I’ve been practicing a lot, calling friends and family members, taking online classes, and watching Netflix! I’m staying in the residence halls at WIU so I do get some social interaction when I go downstairs for meals! We try to keep our distance as much as possible, and they check our temperature every day.”

Evelyn Podolsky, Beta Omicron Western Illinois University Music education student “ I will be graduating in May. I am a violinist, and I love to be outside. I am currently a mix of being stressed out and extremely bored from being home all the time.”

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Emma Larson Zeta Rho, University of Minnesota Duluth, Fullerton Alumni; Minneapolis/St. Paul Alumni (formerly member) Newport Beach, CA Park character and entertainer at Knott’s Berry Farm “ During this time of isolation, I’m finally getting around to listening to my long list of recommended musicals!

My favorite so far is Hadestown. I’m also working on some crochet projects while catching up on my Netflix list. Through all of this, I was able to reconnect with my alumni chapter in Minnesota. We are working on sharing performance videos, whether they be from years past or just from our living rooms. It was nice to hear from them and see some familiar faces!”

Ashley Bouras Phi Tau; Dallas Alumni District Director, SC2 Garland, TX (Dallas county) K-6 music teacher, music director for McKinney Youth OnSTAGE. “ I am working and spending time with my family. I’m also teaching rehearsals and classes virtually with MYO.” 24 MuPhiEpsilon.org

Kristín Jónína Taylor Alpha Kappa; Lincoln Alumni Scholarships and Grants Coordinator, Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation Board, Omaha, NE Pianist, Professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha Liana Sandin, Beta Pi, Lincoln Alumni, Lincoln, NE Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation, vice president and Artist Concert Manager for the last 3 years

“ I’ve been having a few video chats with friends as well as phone calls and chatting more on Facebook.”

Katsuya Yuasa Phi Mu, San Jose State University Allied member Clarinetist, music educator Tallahassee, FL “ When COVID-19 caused all schools to close, we had to switch to online teaching.

Zoom somewhat works during this time of challenge, but I miss all of my students and colleagues today. Their energy, their humor, their support for one another. Home feels safe, but also brings consciousness of this divide. I understood many of us were likely experiencing the similar thing and especially families separated from each other.

My hope is to continue spreading kindness during this challenging time through volunteer work and music.”

“ I’m the designated shopper for my family, including delivering supplies to my Dad in a locked-down independent-living apartment and my sister who’s staying with him now. We’ve been lifting things up to her with a backpack and a rope to the second-floor balcony. The building is off-limits to us and other visitors. I’ve been sewing and knitting and am beginning to make masks too. I’m really enjoying the Met Opera streaming every night. So many musical and theatrical offerings right now, I hardly know what to watch.”

Julia Scherer Alpha Kappa, Kansas City Alumni Overland Park, KS Pianist, music educator in piano and piano pedagogy “ My family and friends have enjoyed staying connected through Discord

sessions. I’ve been staying connected to my students through remote lessons, something I’ve offered for years but have never had to do exclusively. We’re having a blast! For them, piano lessons are a welcome connection to something normal from life before COVID-19. As for me, I’m enjoying getting to know them in a more intimate way. It’s fun to see them in their home environments and getting to meet family members — including a procession of adorable pets!

Making Room for ZOOM!

“Utilizing Zoom has definitely been an adventure! It is scary at first, but once you figure out all the bells and whistles it has to offer to help make meetings run smoothly, the more motivated you are to use it. The Beta Alpha chapter immediately wanted to discuss ways that we can be making a difference in our community, despite the distance that now separates us. We are making use of many of the features that Zoom offers, such as the share screen feature to relay information, the break-out room feature for private meetings within a meeting, and so much more. I won’t

try to lie by saying this has been the easiest transition, but I am thankful for what Zoom has to offer and help our chapter continue to conduct business and work on making the world a more musical, friendship-filled and harmonious place. Despite everything that is going on, Zoom is helping Beta Alpha get things done, and I am so proud of everyone and how quickly they adjusted to this new world of virtual meetings.”

Wendy Wiebach, California State University, Fullerton President, Beta Alpha chapter

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Mónica Mendoza Mu Eta, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA, Flute performance major “ My favorite composer is Sergei Prokofiev, and my hobbies include creative writing and playing with my cat. I’m at my home in Central California right now where I am practicing lots of music and trying to nourish my creative side to stay sane!”

Faith Ann Santucci Phi Tau, recording secretary, University of North Texas Cincinnati, OH (home) “ I’m currently home with my family and dogs, navigating online classes during these strange times.

I do miss the normalcy of school and being able to see my friends regularly.”

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#TheSelfieProject continued

How Life Has Changed Palos Verdes/South Bay Alumni chapter members weigh in Pat Maki, Mu Nu Schools liason co-chair

Left to right: David Champion,Lenita McCallum Witherspoon, LaVerne M McCoy, Ramona Gifford, Maurice Suhre, Darlene Vlasek

“ I am teaching my students via Zoom and was so happy to see those 13-year-olds. To survive I do domestic trivia in the a.m., attack a project that I have put off for years and practice a bit. Having a schedule of some sort really has helped me.”

Carla Sedlacek, Gamma Sigma Recording Secretary “ I’m using the time to work on new a composition ... so far, pretty much completed my take on ‘The Swing,’ by Robert Louis Stevenson.”

Lenita McCallum, Phi Iota President “ The orchids on my front porch remind me that nature has a beautiful side that we often race by, paying little attention. Besides madly learning how to give voice lessons online, I’m putting together a book of my poetry and re-writing my will. Assuming that I will out-live the current crisis, I’m working on the book first.”

Ramona Gifford, Mu Nu Newsletter Secretary “ I don’t watch the news until evening and then finish the day with an entertaining Netflix. I have wonderful dreams about lots of people, travels and probing unexplained experiences.”

Maurice Suhre, Gamma Sigma Chorister “ Recital plans are pushed off into the future with no date in sight. The church is closed. I have made progress with Zoom on my end. I am up to viewing and listening, sort of like being an eavesdropper.”

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Debra Shrader, Gamma Sigma, Newsletter editor

Mika Yamamoto, Gamma Sigma

“ Suddenly thrust into the online-teaching world, I’ve spent countless hours putting together videos of lessons, directed at specific groups of students in my elementary school.

I now have a YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/ user/teach2play) to collect all of my offerings, making it easier for students (and others) to see my lessons on demand.”

“ As I teach my online lessons, I think of students who at a young age have to adopt this norm of study, their parents who have to manage many aspects of life and stay balanced. I am only a small part, but hope to continue providing the comfort of bringing something consistent and beautiful to my students’ lives.”

Darlene Vlasek, Gamma Sigma Chaplain “I have had a lot of extra work to do with our church and changing how we present our services, plus helping to provide study tools for our attendees.

I am using Zoom for lessons and have had to spend many hours researching the easiest way for my students to access the lessons.”

A P P L AUSE & ENCOR E: MEMBER AND CHAPTER NEWS

The Denton Alumni chapter presented a benefit recital featuring Christopher Adkins, Phi Tau, cello and Steven Harlos, piano, on Tuesday, March 3 at the Women’s Club in Denton, Texas. Christopher Adkins is the principal cellist of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and was the first male to be initiated into Mu Phi Epsilon in 1978 after the fraternity became co-ed. Steven Harlos is a Mu Phi Epsilon patron and is married to Denton Alumni member Carol Harlos. The program featured works by J.S. Bach, Ravel, Hindemith and more. This concert was dedicated to the memories of two longtime Denton Alumni members, Alis Dickinson Adkins and Martha Len Nelson.

“Musicians Take the Lead” was the theme for the 14th Annual Great Lakes 1 Mu Phi Epsilon District Conference, which took place on March 7, 2020, on the campus of Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The event included discussion groups, reports from group leaders and chapter presidents, speakers, and a recital followed by a reception.

Congratulations to Aaron LargetCaplan, Beta, Boston Alumni, who was appointed artist-inresidence in Banff (near Calgary, Alberta, Canada) for two-and-a-half weeks during January 2020.

On February 14, Lisa Beyer, Phi Tau, and Ashley Bouras, Phi Tau, presented their “Mindful Movement: Folk Dance and Social Emotional Learning” session to a ballroom full of music teachers in San Antonio, Texas, as part of the Texas Music Educators Association Convention.

Ashley and Lisa showed the teaching processes for multiple folk dances using Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Mindfulness activities that allow students to identify and navigate their emotions while learning movement concepts and vocabulary.

Concert pianist Anli Lin Tong, Gamma Sigma, will be featured on the Mindful Music YouTube channel in a program entitled “Bold & Brave: Rachmaninoff Preludes & Moment Musicaux”on May 6 from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m Pacific Standard Time.

Register here: mindfulmusic.semel.ucla. edu/events/bold-brave-rachmaninoff-preludes-moment-musicaux. In addition, Anli has released several videos on YouTube of live performances on the liane delpetrarca channel. Works include: Widmung (“Dedication”) by Robert Schumann, arranged by Franz Liszt; two performances of Embraceable You by George Gershwin, arranged by Earl Wild; and “O Do Not Grieve”

by Sergei Rachmaninoff, arranged by Earl Wild. Go to tinyurl.com/anlitong.

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Doriot Anthony Dwyer Mu Upsilon, January 11, 1943 Died March 14, 2020

(Left to right): Lindsay Unruh, Patrick Orr, Chenille Hawkins, Samantha Scantlin, Porter Wilkes, Katie Cox, and Marilyn Hitchcock (hidden behind Katie)

Wichita State University’s Phi Pi chapter gave an Alumni Appreciation Recital in honor of the Wichita Alumni chapter in appreciation for its support. It was the first program of its kind in the history of the Wichita Alumni chapter. The program featured Phi Pi members Courtney Houston (voice and French horn), Lindsay Unruh (voice and piano), Patrick Orr (piano), Mary-Anne McMillion (voice), and recent initiate Dakota Bennett (piano).

Flutist, artist, teacher, and ACME Honoree. Doriot was one of the first women to be awarded principal chair for a major symphony orchestra in America. She began playing flute and piccolo as a young girl and played in concert bands and numerous orchestras. Upon her graduation from Eastman School of Music, Doriot won the position of second flutist with the Washington D.C. Symphony Orchestra and the Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra. Two years later she became principal flutist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Doriot remained with the Boston Symphony for 38 years. She recorded numerous works and performed solo artist concerts, played with quartets around the United States and taught extensively. In 2012, she was inducted into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame in New York.

Gloria Ann (Callaway) Griner Epsilon Epsilon, May 21, 1948 Muncie Alumni Died January 6, 2020

Pianist and music educator. Gloria was on the faculty of Ball State University for over 20 years. She was faculty accompanist, pianist for the Muncie Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Women’s Symphony League for many years. Gloria was a member of MENC, Indiana Music Educators, and was the recipient of Ball State’s President’s Medal of Distinction.

Margaret Jo (Freedman) Johnson Beta Gamma, February 29, 1972 Died December 12, 2019

(Left to right): Elaine Shrestha, Gaylene Joe, Pam Ellzey, Shirley Lay, Bailey Roberts (2019 scholarship winner), Jessica Williams (past scholarship winner), Iana Flores (2019 scholarship winner), Luis Mota (2020 scholarship winner), and Jordan Williams.

On February 8, the Fresno Alumni chapter held its annual American Music Concert at Atria Senior Living in Fresno, California. As always, the program featured works composed by American composers and ended with a patriotic and folk song sing-along with the residents. Chapter Vice President Gaylene Joe coordinated the event.

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Pianist. Margaret used her talent to teach many schools and her private piano students in the Birmingham, Alabama, area. She was the early child music director at Briarwood Elementary School and minister of music at the Huffman Assembly.

FINAL NOTES AN N G IB B EN S DAVIS, P H I L A M B DA , WAS H I N TO N D.C . A LU M N I DAV I SM U S E C @ CO MC AST. N E T

Nancy Ellen (Kuhns) Johnson Mu Phi, December 10, 1951 Died November 8, 2019

Nancy Lee (Hubbart) Loder Epsilon Omega, November 4, 1978 Died December 9, 2019

Educator. Nancy sang in many choral groups and choirs and was a frequent soloist. She attended Baldwin Wallace College as a music major but graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in education.

As a minister’s wife, she called many places home within Ohio and traveled extensively throughout the U.S., Canada, and on all five continents. Throughout her moves, she sang in many choral groups and choirs and as a soloist by invitation.

Pianist and vocalist.

Nancy taught private piano and voice lessons to thousands of students spanning 65 years in Fresno, California, and at the Loder Music Studio in San Rafael, California. She received her bachelor’s degree in piano performance and a master’s degree in vocal performance from Fresno State University. She was a member of Marin Music Teachers Association.

Barbara Jo (Elich) Jones Beta Pi, May 7, 1952 Lincoln Alumni Died March 7, 2020

Pianist and teacher.

Barbara taught music in the Lincoln Public Schools in Nebraska for 32 years. She taught Suzuki piano in Lincoln for over 30 years, and for 20 years, she was director of the Lincoln Suzuki Summer Institute at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Barbara was a member of the Lincoln and Nebraska Music Teachers Associations, Nebraska Music Education Association, and the Suzuki Association of the Americas. She was honored nationally as an MTNA Foundation Fellow and was a past president of the Lincoln Alumni chapter.

Janet Kelsay Epsilon Omicron, May 17, 1952 Died November 21, 2019

Vocalist. Janet was a gifted soprano and a graduate of Indiana University’s Jacob School of Music.

She performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra as a member of the Chorus pro Musica ensemble in New England. Janet worked for 29 years as a Fortran programmer for Honeywell. Janet was a soprano soloist for a large church in Westford, Massachusetts, for many years.

She enjoyed traveling and mastering the preparation of regional cuisines. She was also an accomplished weaver.

Virginia Jeanette (Washburn) Morrison Mu Zeta, April 23, 1941 Tacoma Alumni Died February 11, 2020

Pianist. In 1963, Virginia started “Arts for Youth Council” arts advocacy organization in Tacoma and a summer program for a youth string orchestra. The string orchestra rehearsed every Saturday morning, which was the predecessor to the Tacoma Youth Symphony. Whitman College presented Virginia with the Alumnus of Merit Award for founding the successful Tacoma Youth Symphony. She pursued a bachelor of arts degree in music and a conservatory diploma in music teaching from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington.

Diane A. Schulz (Dawson) Mu Zeta, November 9, 1952 Berkeley Alumni Died December 8, 2019

Pianist. Diane graduated from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington. She was president of the Berkeley Alumni chapter from 1979 to 1981. She and the Berkeley Alumni chapter established a permanent scholarship for young students.

Dorothy Segall Epsilon Upsilon, January 17, 1987 (Duquesne University) Died January 11, 2016

Music educator. From her college years on, music played a great importance in Dorothy’s life, both personally and professionally. She was a music coordinator for the Centers for Musically Talented children in Pittsburgh Public Schools for more than 30 years. Organizations to which she belonged included Hadassah, Jewish Women International, and Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees. She later moved to Peterborough, New Hampshire.

Kathryn Poling Sprouse Epsilon Nu, April 2, 1954 Died December 2, 2019

Pianist and music educator. Kathryn “Kathy” attended West Virginia University and graduated in 1956 where she received her bachelor of music degree in public school music, with piano as her primary instrument. She acquired her master of education degree in music from the University of Maryland and taught 30 years as an elementary vocal music teacher in Prince George’s County, Maryland, and in 1984, she was selected as one of 10 outstanding teachers in the county. During her career, she trained vocal music student teachers from the University of Maryland and Bowie State University. She established a music scholarship for piano students at West Virginia University.

After retiring, she used her piano skills to accompany soloists and choral groups and played for church and provided background music for receptions. She sang for 25 years with The Chesapeake Chorale in the Annapolis, Maryland, area. She was a life member and past president of the WVU Music Alumni Association.

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DISTR ICT DIRECTORY

ATLANTIC DISTRICT A1 Stephanie Berry 574.596.8285 bmpenguin69@hotmail.com

SOUTHEAST DISTRICT SE1 Marshall Pugh 252.599.2492 se1dd@muphiepsilon.org

WEST CENTRAL DISTRICT WC1 Chrisalyne Hagood 580.383.8011 chrisalyne.hagood@gmail.com

DISTRICT A2 Susan Todenhoft 703.323.4772 H 703.509.0224 C todenhoft@gmail.com

DISTRICT SE2 Arietha Lockhart 404.284.7811 ariethal@hotmail.com

Kathleen Jung 580.822.1170 kathleen.a.jung@gmail.com

EASTERN GREAT LAKES DISTRICT EGL1 — OPEN

DISTRICT SE3 Stephanie Sandritter 407.538.2371 stephanie.sandritter@gmail.com

DISTRICT WC2 Kiley Wilson 405.625.5265 kiley.r.wilson@gmail.com

SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT SC1 — OPEN

PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT PNW1 Sophia Tegart 509.991.4906 sophia.tegart@gmail.com

DISTRICT SC2 Ashley Bouras 972.765.3252 ashley.kimmel12@gmail.com

DISTRICT PNW2 & PNW3 Michael Lasfetto 971.275.3800 pnw3dd@muphiepsilon.org

GREAT LAKES DISTRICT GL1 Susan Owen-Bissiri 734.971.1084 slbissiri@sbcglobal.net

DISTRICT SC3 Ashley Roever 580.822.5682 amroever@hotmail.com

PACIFIC DISTRICT P1 Billy Sanders 209.552.6996 billysjazz@yahoo.com

DISTRICT GL2 Gabriel Knott 217.725.1909 dgabrielknott@gmail.com

Anissa Martinez 806.217.4445 anissa.martinez@wheelerschools. net

EAST CENTRAL DISTRICTS EC1 Herbert Jackson 678.577.3637 herbertjackson5@gmail.com

DISTRICT SC4 Isabel De La Cerda 210.204.6425 idelacerda@hotmail.com

DISTRICT EGL2 Eric Westray 571.239.1809 ericwestray@aol.com DISTRICT EGL3 Nancy Jane Gray 330.688.7990 bobgrayz@aol.com

DISTRICTS EC2 & EC3 Sean Kilgore 317.750.3206 smk193@gmail.com

DISTRICT SE4 — OPEN

CENTRAL DISTRICT C1 Ann Geiler 314.691.7648 celloanng@centurytel.net DISTRICT C2 Paula Patterson 417.773.1176 paulapatterson@missouristate.edu NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT NC1 Zack Carlson 218.201.1437 zachariah.davin@gmail.com DISTRICT NC2 Liana Sandin 402.483.4657, 402.560.7126 Liana.Sandin@gmail.com

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DISTRICT P2 Patrick Aguayo 408.991.4011 patrickanthony551@gmail.com PACIFIC SOUTHWEST DISTRICT PSW1 Tanner Wilson 951.515.9680 tannerwilson263@gmail.com

OF F ICERS DIRECTORY

2017-2020 INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

INTERNATIONAL CHAIRMEN

2018-2019 FOUNDATION BOARD

Rosemary Ames, Omega International President 508.498.4669 president@muphiepsilon.org

ACME Arietha Lockhart (Chair) Beta Gamma, Atlanta Alumni 404.284.7811 ariethal@hotmail.com

Linda Florjancic, President Mu Phi 216.219.4953 president@mpefoundation.org

Julia Scherer, Alpha Kappa 1st VP/Extension Officer 816.225.2987 extensionofficer@muphiepsilon.org

Mary Au (Co-Chair), Mu Nu Los Angeles Alumni 323.666.2603 auhaus@gmail.com

Jenny Smith, Phi Xi 2nd VP/Collegiate Advisor 214.662.5087 collegiateadvisor@muphiepsilon.org Marcus Wyche, Delta Delta 3rd VP/Alumni Advisor 301.484.3652 alumniadvisor@muphiepsilon.org

BYLAWS & STANDING RULES Kurt-Alexander Zeller, Mu Chi Atlanta Alumni 770.961.4400 zellertenor@aol.com FINANCE

Rebecca Sorley, Kappa 4th VP/Music Advisor 317.885.1103 musicadvisor@muphiepsilon.org Terrel Kent, Beta Zeta 5th VP/Eligibility Advisor 225.772.7384 eligibilityadvisor@muphiepsilon.org Jess LaNore Executive Secretary-Treasurer 888.259.1471 executiveoffice@muphiepsilon.org Ellen Ritscher Sackett Phi Tau, Denton Alumni International Editor 940.395.1300 editor@muphiepsilon.org

Evelyn Archer Omega Omega, St. Louis Area Alumni 314.481.2361 archerbe@sbcglobal.net

Liana Sandin, Vice President Beta Pi 402.560.7126 vicepresident@mpefoundation.org Dr. Sophia Tegart, Secretary Mu Beta 509.991.4906 secretary@mpefoundation.org Craig Young, Treasurer Mu Upsilon 404.857.7045 treasurer@mpefoundation.org Zachariah Carlson Zeta Lambda 218.201.1437 admin@mpefoundation.org

INTERNATIONAL

Dr. Kristín Jónína Taylor Alpha Kappa 641.590.0547 grants@mpefoundation.org

Marlon Daniel, Mu Xi New York City Alumni 212.641.0305 marlondanielnyc@gmail.com

Rosemary Ames Omega 508.498.4669 president@muphiepsilon.org

MUSIC LIBRARIAN & ARCHIVES Wendy Sistrunk, Mu Mu Kansas City Alumni 816.836.9961 SistrunkW@umkc.edu

Liana Sandin Beta Pi, Lincoln Alumni Artist Concert Manager 402.560.7126 vicepresident@mpefoundation.org

HONORARY ADVISORY BOARD Katherine Doepke, Phi Beta 612.377.2043 katdoepke@gmail.com Lee Clements Meyer, Phi Xi 512.345.5072

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International Executive Office 1611 County Rd B, West, #320 St Paul, MN 55113 executiveoffice@muphiepsilon.org 888 259 1471

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR NAME Update online at www.muphiepsilon.org

Mu Phi Epsilon 2020 International Young Artist Competition Finalists Yi-Yang Chen, piano, NYC Alumni Jessica Dodge, saxophone, Allied member Patrick Orr, piano, Phi Pi, Wichita, KS Hannah Porter-Occena, flute, Allied member PRELIMINARY JUDGES: Lanelle Blanton, soprano and composer Elvia Puccinelli, pianist; associate professor of music and coordinator of collaborative piano, University of North Texas College of Music James Scott, flutist; former dean, University of North Texas College of Music

Congratulations!

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