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2 unusual facts about Kappa Kappa Psi


Julie Giroux

Giroux is a Member of American Bandmasters Association (ABA)and an honorary brother of the Omicron Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at West Virginia University.

Rickey Smiley

He is a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity and Kappa Kappa Psi National Band fraternity is known for informing audiences of his membership in his acts.


Christopher M. Anderson

He has sponsored and is an honorary member of both Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi.

Purdue Big Bass Drum

In 1961, the University of Texas and Purdue University chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi, an honorary band fraternity, pledged to bring their drums to the national convention in Wichita, Kansas for a direct comparison; however, only Purdue showed up.

Richard Franko Goldman

He also wrote several marches, including The Foundation, Pride of the 97, National Intercollegiate Band (named for the Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma-sponsored ensemble), and Seaside Park.

Symphonic Songs for Band

The work was commissioned for the National Intercollegiate Band by Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma, national honorary band fraternity and sorority, as part of the two organizations' commissioning program.

T. Edward Vives

He is a member of Kappa Kappa Psi National Band Service Fraternity (Gamma Nu chapter, Florida State University) Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, (Epsilon Iota chapter, Florida State University) and Tau Beta Sigma (honorary member, Alpha Omega chapter, Florida State University) and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.

Thunder of the East Marching Band

Mark Flynn was made the director, and with the efforts of Kappa Kappa Psi, many local high schools, and Student Affairs, the Thunder of the East made its debut on September 11, 1999.


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