About Zeta Omicron

"Kappa Kappa Psi is a diverse fraternity dedicated to advancing college and university bands for the benefit of its members and society through: Meaningful musical experiences and enrichment, Transformational leadership development, Purposeful service to bands and support to band members, Lifelong fellowship and community.”

Kappa Kappa Psi was founded at Oklahoma A&M College (currently Oklahoma State University) on November 27, 1919 by A. Frank Martin, William A. Scroggs, Raymond D. Shannon, Carl A. Stevens, Clyde Haston, Clayton E. Soule, William H. Coppedge, Asher Hendrickson, Dick Hurst, and Iron Hawthorne Nelson. The fraternity is currently located at over 200 colleges and universities with over 5,000 active members each year.

The Zeta Omicron Chapter at The University of Akron was founded on May 27, 1973 by Edward Arrington II (first president), David Six, Ray Claus, Karl Tittle, Harry Bates, and Richard Jackoboice (chapter sponsor).

The current chapter sponsor is Dr. Galen S. Karriker, Director of Bands.

Our Purposes

Be it known that Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Fraternity for members of the college band, is an organization operating exclusively in the field of the college and university bands, for the following purposes:

To promote the existence and welfare of the collegiate bands and to create at large a wholesome respect for their activities and achievements.

To honor outstanding band members through privilege of membership extended as a reward for technical achievement and appreciation for the best in music.

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To stimulate campus leadership and promulgate an uncompromising respect through the medium of the college band for gracious conduct, good taste and unswerving loyalty.

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.

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.

Zeta Omicron Chapter

About Zeta Omicron

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