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Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity

Phi Beta Mu was established as a result of the respect and appreciation our founder, Colonel Earl D. Irons, had for his professional associates, school band directors. Col. Irons was Bandmaster and Chairman of Fine Arts at the University of Texas at Arlington, then known as North Texas Agricultural College. He envisioned an organization that would honor outstanding band directors whose dedication and devotion to their profession was paramount, but whose admirable traits and services were not necessarily known nationally. 

Phi Beta Mu - Eta Chapter
Tennessee Chapter of Phi Beta Mu

FORMED: 1955 

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CHARTER MEMBERS INCLUDE:

  • Odell Willis - First President: 1955-1956

  • Wilkes Bobbit

  • A.E. McClain

  • WJ Julian

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CURRENT MEMBERSHIP:  75 Active, 40 Retired Active, & 15 Honorary Members

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OFFICERS:

  • President – Joel Denton

  • Immediate Past President – David Aydelott

  • President Elect (Vice President) - Lafe Cook

  • Secretary/Treasurer – Jo Ann Hood

  • Board Members - Jim Burton, Susan Waters

 

ANNUAL MEETING: The Eta Chapter meets annually each April at the Tennessee Music Education Association Professional Development Conference. 

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PROJECTS: 

The Eta Chapter selects the conductors for the two Tennessee All State Bands each year. 

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The Eta Chapter has been involved in several commissioning projects making monetary donations to help fund the projects. The chapter completely funded a work in memory of four iconic members of the Eta Chapter. The work was written by Dr. Francis McBeth and premiered with the Tennessee All State Band with the composer conducting.

 

Eta Chapter members are actively involved in mentoring young directors.

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