Student Organizations

American Choral Directors Association

If students plan to pursue a career in choral music, whether it be in an educational or church setting, they should become a member of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA). The purposes of ACDA include fostering and promoting the finest types of choral music, the organization and development of choral groups of all types, the intelligent understanding of choral music, significant research in the field of choral music, and cooperation with all organizations dedicated to the development of musical culture in America. Contact Professor Angie Batey for further information.

Black Students for Artistic Expression

The purpose and aim of Black Students for Artistic Expression is to create and promote the creativity of the Black community on the University of Tennessee campus. This includes art forms surrounding fashion, poetry, song, dance, music, and media. The organization will host open mic nights, art showcases, competitions, and invite guest speakers to educate students on their various art forms. Email baeutk@gmail.com for more information.

National Association for Music Education (NAfME)

The College has an active student chapter of NAfME. The purpose of the student chapter of this national music organization is to provide leadership in professional growth for future music educators. All music students are invited to join. Contact Professor David Royse for further information.

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia is the world’s oldest and largest national fraternal society in music. Sinfonia was born on October 6, 1898, at the New England Conservatory in Boston, when a group of thirteen young men under the guidance of Ossian Everett Mills met “to consider the social life of the young men students of that institution [and] to devise ways and means by which it might be improved.” Sinfonia became a national fraternity on October 6, 1900, with the admission of a group of men at the Broad Street Conservatory in Philadelphia. For over a century, Sinfonians in nearly every field of study and professional endeavor have transformed music in America. The opportunity of becoming a Sinfonian is offered to as many men as possible who, through a love for music, can assist in the fulfillment of the Fraternity’s Object and ideals either by adopting music as a profession or by working to advance the cause of music in America.

Student Composer Organization at the University of Tennessee (SCOUT)

A campus-wide organization open to anyone at UTK interested in music composition. We are planning on rebuilding the organization this year, with new events such as an open Coffee House and Composing Competitions. Contact Professor Andrew Sigler for further information.

Sigma Alpha Iota

Sigma Alpha Iota is an organization which promotes interaction among those who share a commitment to music. Members of SAI are active in all areas of music and campus life, working closely with faculty, administration, and campus groups. In addition to personal encouragement and support, members may receive scholarships, grants, and awards in many areas of music-related study. Sigma Alpha Iota has long been recognized as a leader in the field of music and provides a lifetime of fraternity contact. Contact Professor Barbara Murphy for further information.

VolOpera

The undergraduate student organization, VolOpera, has a mission to educate young singers in traditional opera stagecraft, providing a knowledge base for a career in performance or music education. In the fall semester, the group meets 1-2 times a week to prepare for an opera scenes program. Weekly rehearsals offer musical exposure through research and rehearsal, with occasional master/special topic classes. VolOpera also offers a handful of recital opportunities throughout the spring and fall semesters. This group is open to undergraduate Vocal Music Education majors, Vocal Performance majors and minors, as well as any undergraduates that have experience performing. Contact Professor Kimberly Roberts for further information.