Congratulations to our new officers for the Zeta Tau Chapter:

President-Matthew Royek

Vice President/FEO-David Whitford

Secretary-Neal Wentz

Treasurer/Social Chair-Daniel DiCocco

Warden/Parliamentarian-Zach Grass

Historian-Jeremiah Umholtz

Alumni Relations Officer-Samuel Weiser

Music Director-Jared Clark

Webmaster-Matthew Royek

My Brothers,

  I have come to the time right now that I am not poor and I will be coming down on the 18th or March (St Pats weekend)  and I am pumped to meet the PM’s.  I am going to try to get IUP by the late afternoon so I can catch some profs and everyone that I wont see while I am out.  I hope that Everyones spring break is going well or ending on a good note.  See you all soon.

Once a Sinfonian, Always a Sinfonian, Long Live Sinfonia,

Jacob A. Iavarone

Zeta Tau Alumni

LocalEdge, Digital Media consultant

Just wanted to post something giving my regards to all the brothers of Zeta Tau. Being a Sinfonian has meant a lot to me making me who I am. Regardless I hope all of you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

OAS AAS LLS,

Jacob “Wolfman” Iavarone

This past weekend, IUP hosted “The Music of Frank Ticheli” in Fisher Auditorium, IUP Performing Arts Center. The concert featured Frank Ticheli, who was recently made an honorary brother at the most recent national convention, as guest conductor. Performances of his music were given by all three IUP concert bands, the IUP Chamber Singers, and the University Chorus.

Ticheli is well known for his works for concert band, many of which have become standards in the repertoire. His orchestral and choral works have received considerable recognition in the U.S. and Europe.

This message was written by Brother Sextn one of Sinfonias’ National PAC’s:

Brothers,

This sad message came in from Nu Psi President Chaz Stuart this morning. Matt Breeden and Michael Petyak were assaulted last night right across from Shenandoah’s main campus in Winchester, VA; the assault was completely unprovoked. Michael was injured but fortunately spared long-term hospitalization. Matt is not so firtunate and requires surgery. I called the hospital and spoke with Matt’s mother, and he is in pretty rough shape. He will need a team of surgeons to fix the face/head trauma he suffered from the attack. Matt is paying his own way through college and could not afford insurance. He will not be able to work and is still looking for a job, and between the surgery and all the bills accrued, Matt will be struggling for some time.

I come to you on Matt’s behalf. He has only a mother who is in the terminal stages of cancer, and a brother…and us. I refuse to let the Thracians that did this rob Matt of any future he could have. Donations, fundraisers, benefit concerts…let’s do something! Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

In the spirit of our eldest brother Orpheus,
Christopher E. Sexton
PAC, Province 27
christopher.sexton@comcast.net
(703) 975-5075

Here are the new brothers of Phi Mu Alpha, Zeta Tau:

Jared Clark

Matt Royek

Mike Gaydeski

David Whitford

And one Honorary brother, the newest member of the voice faculty at IUP, Dr. Joseph Baunoch!

OAL!

Alumni,

I would like to advise you that the Alumni Newsletter should be coming out within the week.  If you are on the listserve, it will be coming through that but I will also be sending out the newsletter via the post office with a paper copy.  If you would like to receive it by email subscribe to the alumni list serve on the alumni page or email me at trptcowboy28@yahoo.com

OAL,

Jacob A. Iavarone

Zeta Tau Alumni Representative Officer

Please welcome the Probationary Member class of Spring 2010! Be sure to wish them all the best in the weeks to come!

Big Brothers  - Probationary Members

Jake Iavarone - nate andre-erwin

Dan Drumm - jared clark

Andrew Austin - matt royek

Scott Ziegler - mike gaydeski

Mike Visnick - david comer

Mike Hanrahan - david whitford

Last Thursday, brothers went Christmas caroling in a local Indiana neighborhood. As payment for our lovely singing voices, we collected non-perishable food items to donate to a local food bank. The night was a great success! We were greeted warmly at every house and collected enough food to fill the trunk of a car in the process!

Great work everyone, and Happy Holidays to all!

The next executive board of the Zeta Tau chapter has been elected! They will begin official duties in the spring semester.

President – Greg Vogler
Vice President – Tim Knickerbocker
Fraternal Education Officer – Jared Dunklebarger
Treasurer – Anthony Webber
Secretary – Alex Reilly
Warden – Dave Wright
Historian – Jared Polyblank
Music Director – Chris Poet
Alumni Relations Officer – Jake Iavarone
Social Chair – Mike Visnick
Province Council Representatives – Tim Lewis & Nick Umstead

Good luck to all!