Student Organizations


    Students at North Texas have the opportunity to get involved in several organizations besides performance ensembles. in order to become a member in the music fraternities or sorority, students must rush in the fall semester. To become a member of either NTSME, or ASTA, see Ms. Hudnall, Dr. Rohwer or Dr. Henry.

American String Teachers Association (ASTA):

    UNT's ASTA chapter is a collegiate chapter of the national organization by the same name. Membership is open to all people interested in string education - not just music education majors - and includes harp and guitar. Benefits of membership are a subscription to American String Teacher magazine, very reasonable instrument insurance, the option to subscribe to Strings Magazine at a group rate, and the opportunity to make contacts with experienced teachers. Activities include workshops/clinics on varying subjects; past activities have included clinics on setting up a private studio, taking orchestra auditions, and string symposia.

The Association of Professional Black Musicians (APBM):

    The Association of Professional Black Musicians is an organization that exists to celebrate the diversity of African-American culture through its music. APBM promotes the advancement of all forms of Afro-ethnic music, and hopes through education and exposure to cultivate an appreciation for this music throughout the UNT campus and the surrounding community. APBM also encourages academic and musical excellence and unity among fellow Blacks in the field of music. APBM seeks to provide both educational and performance opportunities for all persons interested in celebrating and preserving the legacy of the Black musical heritage.

Mu Phi Epsilon:

    Mu Phi Epsilon is an international, professional music fraternity open for membership to both men and women. Mu Phi Epsilon was founded in 1903 and now has 136 collegiate chapters and more than 44,000 members. The fraternity is dedicated to the advancement of music in America and throughout the world, while promoting individual musicianship and scholarship. The fraternity sponsors many competitive cash awards and honors for its members, as well as contests such as the Original Composition Contest, Musicological Research Contest, and the International Talent Competition where the winners receive cash, a contract and the chance to perform at the National Convention. Mu Phi Epsilon is also about friendship and its importance in the lives of its members. The fraternity's symbol is the triangle with its three equal sides representing the union between music, friendship and harmony.

Mu Phi Epsilon International Webpage

North Texas Student Music Educators (NTSME):

    NTSME is an organization sponsored by the Music Educators National Conference (MENC). It is designed to further educate and enrich members on the techniques, policies, and politics of music education. Open to all undergraduate and graduate music majors at UNT, membership in NTSME includes a student membership in the MENC and includes membership in the College Student Section of the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA).

TMEA Webpage

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia:

    Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America was founded on October 6, 1898 at the New England Conservatory in Boston, MA. It is the oldest professional fraternity for men in music and the largest fraternal organization of any kind. The primary purpose of the fraternity is to encourage and actively promote the highest standards of creativity, performance, education and research in music in America. Further purposes are to develop and encourage loyalty to the Alma Mater, to foster the mutual welfare and brotherhood of students of music, to develop the truest fraternal spirit among its members, and to instill in all people an awareness of music's highly important role in the enrichment of the human spirit. Currently there are over 180 active collegiate chapters as well as numerous alumni chapters throughout the United States. On the national level the fraternity grants scholarships, commissions new works, and sponsors a wide variety of programs and projects through the Sinfonia Foundation. Locally, Phi Mu Alpha presents two recitals annually, with one recital devoted exclusively to American music, and conducts a wide variety of social activities, musical endeavors, and service projects. Membership is open to any man with an interest in working to advance the cause of music in America. Rush activities are held at the beginning of each semester.

Phi Mu Alpha National Webpage

Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI):

    Sigma Alpha Iota is an international music fraternity for women. Its purpose is to foster interest in music and to promote social contact among talented women musicians sharing the same ideals and interests in music. SAI has been a pioneer in supporting music education, performance, theory, and composition both nationally and in local colleges and communities.

Sigma Alpha Iota National Webpage