Student Organizations
American Choral Directors Association
Founded in 1959, the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) is a nonprofit music-education organization whose expressed purposes outline
the associations dedication to the advancement of choral music. The mission of ACDA
is to inspire excellence in choral music through education, performance, composition,
and advocacy.
Kappa Kappa Psi
Kappa Kappa Psi operates primarily as a student service and leadership recognition society whose
chief aim is to assist the Director of Bands in developing the leadership and enthusiasm
that is required of his/her band.
NafME
The music program is proud to announce the formation of the University of Louisiana
at Monroe Collegiate chapter of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
NAfME is the only professional music association that addresses all aspects of music
education. More than 68,000 active, retired, and collegiate members represent all
teaching levels from kindergarten through college. Through its many programs, initiatives,
and resources, NAfME works to promote the importance of music education, foster the
best possible school music programs across the nation, and advance music education
as a profession.
By joining the ULM Collegiate chapter of NAfME, undergraduate music education students
gain professional credibility, gain insight into the professional world of music teaching,
expand their network of professional contacts, gain access to job opportunities, discover
new teaching methods and techniques, and develop leadership skills.
If you are interested in becoming a Music Education major at ULM, or are interested
in joining ULM’s Collegiate NAfME chapter, please contact Dr. Carlton Kilpatrick at
ckilpatrick@ulm.edu.
Phi Boota roota
Phi Boota roota started as a small grassroots percussion fraternity in 1976 at the University of
Southern Mississippi under Connie Sprinkle, Joe Evans, and Glen Buckalew. Since then,
advancements and new chapters have been brought forth to push the growth of the fraternity.
The purpose of Phi Boota roota is: "To further the fraternal relationship amongst
university percussionists. To serve the needs of the university percussion program.
To uphold the highest standard of percussion performance while in turn advancing the
skill of the members in a professional, social and musical environment. To further
the knowledge of the percussive arts, and create a broader perception of percussion
throughout the community."
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia is the world’s oldest and largest secret national fraternal society in music.
Talons for TAPS
Talons for TAPS is an initiative to serve those in our community who have served us, the community,
and the country. Talons for TAPS mission is to send members of the University of Louisiana
at Monroe trumpet studio to perform TAPS live for our service member’s memorial/burial
services. We do this at no cost to the families of the deceased service member.
In addition to our mission to serve the community, we seek to enrich the experience
of the students by bringing current and former military trumpeters to share their
expertise and experience. By doing this, we are able to fully impress upon our students
the importance of TAPS, it’s history, and why we honor those who have served our country.
Tau Beta Sigma
The mission of Tau Beta Sigma is to provide exceptional service to collegiate bands and promote equality and diversity,
including empowering women in the band profession.
VAPA
VAPA Music