About the Brothers of Zeta Beta
Zeta Beta was founded February 27, 1971 at Howard Payne University. The brothers of the Zeta Beta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity, do hereby resolve to strive for a helpful Christian experience for all engaged in college instrumental music; to provide any service for the band the brotherhood deems necessary; and to enable our band to represent God and school in the highest manner possible, thereby fulfilling the commandment of our Lord and realizing the dreams of our forefathers, the founders of Howard Payne University.
"With trumpets and the sound of the cornet, make a joyful noise before the Lord, the King."
- Psalms 98:6
Purposes of Kappa Kappa Psi
Be it known that Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Fraternity for College Band members, is an organization operating exclusively in the field of the college and university bands, and for the following several purposes:
1. To promote the existence and welfare of the college and university bands and to cultivate at large a wholesome respect for their activities and achievements.
2. To honor outstanding band members through privilege of membership extended as a reward for technical achievement and appreciation for the best in music.
3. To stimulate campus leadership and promulgate an uncompromising respect through the medium of the college band for gracious conduct, good taste and unswerving loyalty.
4. To foster a close relationship between college bands and promote a high average of attainment by the performance of good music and selection of worthwhile projects.
5. To provide a pleasant and helpful social experience for all engaged in college band work and to cooperate with other musical organizations in any manner consistent with the purposes of the institution at which chapters are located.
Zeta Beta was founded February 27, 1971 at Howard Payne University. The brothers of the Zeta Beta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity, do hereby resolve to strive for a helpful Christian experience for all engaged in college instrumental music; to provide any service for the band the brotherhood deems necessary; and to enable our band to represent God and school in the highest manner possible, thereby fulfilling the commandment of our Lord and realizing the dreams of our forefathers, the founders of Howard Payne University."With trumpets and the sound of the cornet, make a joyful noise before the Lord, the King."
- Psalms 98:6
Purposes of Kappa Kappa Psi
Be it known that Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Fraternity for College Band members, is an organization operating exclusively in the field of the college and university bands, and for the following several purposes:
1. To promote the existence and welfare of the college and university bands and to cultivate at large a wholesome respect for their activities and achievements.
2. To honor outstanding band members through privilege of membership extended as a reward for technical achievement and appreciation for the best in music.
3. To stimulate campus leadership and promulgate an uncompromising respect through the medium of the college band for gracious conduct, good taste and unswerving loyalty.
4. To foster a close relationship between college bands and promote a high average of attainment by the performance of good music and selection of worthwhile projects.
5. To provide a pleasant and helpful social experience for all engaged in college band work and to cooperate with other musical organizations in any manner consistent with the purposes of the institution at which chapters are located.