Tau Beta Sigma - Beta Nu

From the Arkansas Tech directory, Sep 7, 2026

Tau Beta Sigma 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 they require of their band. Our goals are not only to provide the band with organized and concentrated service activities, but to give our membership valid and wholesome experiences in organization, leadership, and social contacts.Be it known that Tau Beta Sigma, NationalHonorary Band Sorority for members of thecollege band, is an organization operatingexclusively in the field of the college anduniversity bands, for the following purposes:1. To promote the existence and welfare of thecollegiate bands and to create a respect andappreciation for band activities and achievementsamong the listening public everywhere.2. To honor outstanding members of theband through privilege of membership, in thesisterhood, extended in recognition of musicalachievement, demonstrated leadership, and anenthusiastic approach to band activities.3. To develop leadership through activeparticipation with the band, and through it, tostrengthen those traits of conduct, thought, andidealism which characterize the responsiblemembership of the band.4. To encourage a close relationship betweencollegiate bands and promote a high average ofattainment by the performance of good music andselection of worthwhile projects.5. To provide a meaningful and worthwhile socialexperience for all engaged in collegiate band work,and to cooperate with other musical organizationsand societies in every manner consistent with ourmutual purposes and those of the institution atwhich chapters are located.