Delta Upsilon
Eastern Michigan University
Who We Are
We are the Delta Upsilon chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at Eastern Michigan University! We support our band program by proving service and funding for various projects on and around campus. Our university ensembles include the Marching Band, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Ensemble. You will often see us staying busy in the Alexander Music Building, where we hold our weekly meetings on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm.
Our History
Our organization started at Eastern Michigan University as the Huron Band Club. The Huron
Band Club drafted a Chapter Constitution, pending approval from the National
Headquarters of Kappa Kappa Psi, and it was read in full and adopted on April
14, 1965. The Huron Band Club was officially installed as the Delta Upsilon
Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi on May 16, 1965. The Nu Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi
from the University of Michigan prepared and conducted the chapter installation
ceremony. An installation banquet was held and was officiated by Dr. George
Cavender, the Assistant Director of Bands at the University of Michigan. (Written by Jason Allen)
In 2015 the Music and Dance program was officially named and recognized as a School! This was a huge honor for everyone in our chapter and the members and faculty of the School of Music and Dance!
From our National Fraternity Website:
Who are we?
Kappa Kappa Psi operates primarily as a student service and leadership recognition society whose chief aim is to assist the Director of Bands in developing the leadership and enthusiasm that is required of his/her band. Our goals are to provide the band not only with organized and concentrated service activities, but to give our membership valid and wholesome experiences in organization, leadership and social contacts. The honorary nature of membership is based on our premise that “it is an honor to be selected to serve” this band, its department of music, its sponsoring institution, and the cause of band music in the nation's colleges and universities.
Purposes of Kappa Kappa Psi
Be it known that Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Fraternity for College Bandmembers, 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 bandmembers 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.
Kappa Kappa Psi operates primarily as a student service and leadership recognition society whose chief aim is to assist the Director of Bands in developing the leadership and enthusiasm that is required of his/her band. Our goals are to provide the band not only with organized and concentrated service activities, but to give our membership valid and wholesome experiences in organization, leadership and social contacts. The honorary nature of membership is based on our premise that “it is an honor to be selected to serve” this band, its department of music, its sponsoring institution, and the cause of band music in the nation's colleges and universities.
Purposes of Kappa Kappa Psi
Be it known that Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Fraternity for College Bandmembers, 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 bandmembers 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.