Sigma Omicron Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia

Sigma Omicron Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia We are the Sigma Omicron Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia at the University of Virginia's College at Wise.

04/04/2022

It is also okay to begin engaging in sexual activity and then want to stop. You are allowed to withdraw your consent for the activity at any time. One way to do this is to clearly communicate to your partner that you are no longer comfortable with this activity and wish to stop.

Withdrawing consent can sometimes be challenging or difficult to do verbally, so non-verbal cues can also be used to convey this. The best way to ensure that all parties are comfortable with any sexual activity is to talk about it, check-in periodically, and make sure everyone involved consents before escalating or changing activities.

Keep in mind that consent can NOT be given if:
-The person is unconscious or asleep.
-The person is incapacitated due to drugs or alcohol.
-The person is under the legal age of consent.
-The person is compelled to say "yes" due to intimidation, force, or threat.
-The person is compelled to say "yes" due to a position of authority.
-The person has a mental disability that prevents their ability to consent
-The person has a physical disability that prevents their ability to consent.

For more information on Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention, please visit RAINN's website at www.rainn.org.

02/17/2022

Today marks the anniversary of the birth of our beloved founder Ossian E. Mills, who was born in 1856.

“Let us, you and I, for the sake of our brother man, individually strive by example and influence to lift the standard of thought and conduct from the low level of selfishness and self-indulgence up to the lofty realms of aspirational thought and self-denial.” – Ossian E. Mills

Happy Birthday, Brother Mills!

02/01/2022

Today marks the beginning of our 2022 Black History Month celebration. Each day, throughout the month of February, we will be diving into historical figures, today’s leaders, and snippets of HBCU chapter legacies. We hope that you join us in celebrating the diversity, heritage, and richness of our Fraternity.

Phi Mu Alpha, by nature, is uniquely steeped in American history. Our black Brothers have made incredible contributions in every corner of it. Although we will recognize only a handful of Brothers throughout the month, countless others have shaped and transformed our history and culture into what it is today.

In 1976, The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" toured the United States a year after opening on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre. Brother Kenneth "Kamal" Scott (Pi Eta - Morgan State University - 2013) replaced Andre DeShields in the leading role during the tour and remained with the company until 1979. It was not the first or the last time that Scott would be a part of a performance that would shake the foundations of the art form.

Brother Scott was born into a musical family - his mother performed as a big band vocalist, and his father sang the role of Porgy in the opera "Porgy and Bess" opposite Leontyne Price and Cab Calloway. It was only natural that Scott would stand on the shoulders of what he called his "famous, talented family" to do something great of his own. In his later career, Scott explored teaching the art of bel canto singing, giving a recital at Merkin Hall at the Lincoln Center in October 2004, and joining the faculty at Mannes College of Music as a vocal instructor. He later taught at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music as well as Morgan State University as Artist in Residence since August 2012. Scott was initiated into Phi Mu Alpha in the Spring of 2013.

In an effort to share the journey of "how a little boy from Roxbury lived his dream," Brother Scott began the project "Slidin' On A Rainbow: Claiming My Pot of Gold in Good Times and Bad" -- a memoir in the making. Scott was sadly diagnosed with cancer in 2014 and sounded the Final Chord on February 1, 2015. The legacy that he leaves behind is a testament to the impact music can have on a child filled with dreams and what love can be spread by sharing that dream with others.

Today, from 12-2 in the Jefferson Lounge, the brothers will be giving out hot cocoa! Come out and grab a cup on your way...
01/31/2022

Today, from 12-2 in the Jefferson Lounge, the brothers will be giving out hot cocoa! Come out and grab a cup on your way to class!

This evenings event, Honors Recital and Pizza! Come out and join the brothers at the UVA Wise Honors Recital Performance...
01/27/2022

This evenings event, Honors Recital and Pizza! Come out and join the brothers at the UVA Wise Honors Recital Performance. It will be held in Cantrell Banquet Hall (second floor) at 5pm. After the performance please stick around and enjoy some pizza with the brothers!

It’s recruitment time! Events will kick off tomorrow, January 26th, with Meet the Greeks at the Slemp Student Center (1s...
01/25/2022

It’s recruitment time! Events will kick off tomorrow, January 26th, with Meet the Greeks at the Slemp Student Center (1st floor) from 5-8. All students are welcome at this event!

01/17/2022

"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?" - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Let us not only remember these inspiring words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. but let us put them into action. Each of us, individually, has the capacity for love, sacrifice, and service that can strengthen our communities and help those in need.

With everything going on in the world today, it is easy to focus on our own worries and our own struggles. Yet, our own burdens can be lifted when we offer a helping hand to others. We are all capable of more than we realize, it just takes one small step to begin.

As Dr. King once said: "Everybody can be great because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”

10/06/2021

Today is Sinfonia’s “Founder’s Day” – the 123rd anniversary of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, the world’s oldest and largest music fraternity, founded in 1898.

In 1898, Ossian Mills founded the Sinfonia Club at the conservatory, which was destined very soon to become Alpha Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America. He was elected an honorary member of the club at its first meeting on October 6, 1898.

Often referred to as the “Father of the Sinfonia,” Mills had been a familiar figure at annual conventions until his last years when his work would not permit his leaving Boston. He served the Fraternity as Supreme President from 1901-1902 and 1904-1905 and was elected “Honorary Grand Supreme President for Life” in 1904.

In 1954, former Supreme President Percy Burrell recalled his long friendship with Mills. He noted above all Mills’ humility and the fact that Mills became somewhat uncomfortable when given recognition as having “planted a seed in the hearts of some young men studying music at the New England Conservatory in Boston back in 1898, that had blossomed forth into a national brotherhood that year after year had been making its impress throughout the country…” Burrell wrote further: “I can still see what seemed to be a wistful yet joyous expression on his face whenever this thought was expressed in his presence.”

Ossian Mills died from pneumonia at his home in Wellesley, Massachusetts on December 26, 1920. He had been ill for only a few days, and “his death came as a great shock to his associates and assistants to all of whom was familiar the story of the great service which he rendered in the earlier years of the school” and which he “unremittingly continued” during his later years. He is buried in the family plot of a small, wooded cemetery in Thompson, Connecticut.

May we continue to honor Ossian’s vision.

Happy Founder’s Day, Brothers!

Join the brothers tomorrow for a tuba toss from 11-2 on the Center for the Arts Lawn!
09/29/2021

Join the brothers tomorrow for a tuba toss from 11-2 on the Center for the Arts Lawn!

Tonight’s recruitment event is game night! Please come out and join the brothers in some games! The event will begin at ...
09/06/2021

Tonight’s recruitment event is game night! Please come out and join the brothers in some games! The event will begin at 8 in the lobby of the Gilliam Center for the Arts.

09/06/2021

Su***de is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States (AFSP.org) and the 2nd leading cause of death among college students. (ActiveMinds.org)

Someone's struggle with mental health isn't always apparent. Now, more than ever, we must be there for each other and take steps to prevent su***de. The best part is, you don't have to be a mental health professional to make a difference.

Here are some ways you can help yourself or someone who is struggling with mental health:

1. Stay socially connected to family, friends, and loved ones.
2. Recognize the risk factors and warning signs of su***de.
(https://afsp.org/risk-factors-and-warning-signs)
3. Learn the action steps for talking with someone who might be suicidal
(https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/be-there/)
4. Call the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK) or text TALK to the Crisis Text Line (741741) for 24/7 free and confidential support.

Understanding that we can all make a difference by reaching out to support those in our community and our workplaces can be an empowering feeling. Simply being present with someone could save a life.

An update on tonight’s event: Instead of our original outdoor spalooza, please join as the brothers usher tonight’s conc...
09/04/2021

An update on tonight’s event: Instead of our original outdoor spalooza, please join as the brothers usher tonight’s concert! Tonight’s performance will be played by Dr. Richard Masters, who is on the faculty at Virginia Tech, at 7:00 pm in Cantrell Banquet Hall!

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