This show was performed at the USC vs. Clemson University (Kappa Beta) game on November 29, 2011. USC walked away with a third consecutive win over Clemson (34 – 13).

Front Row (Left to Right): Kevin Allen, Shawn Glover and Alex Sabari

Back Row: Ryan McGraw, Tyler Spires, Gantt Jeffers and Travis Smith

Congratulations guys! They crossed into the Brotherhood November 19, 2011

Dr. Phillips is the Associate Director of Bands (Assistant Professor) at the University of South Carolina where she is responsible for conducting the USC Symphonic Winds, teaching undergraduate instrumental conducting, wind literature, wind history and supervising student teachers. In addition, she serves as director of the USC Summer Music Camp. Dr. Phillips is an Honorary member and Co-Sponsor of Zeta Chi.

Zeta Chi has been selected as a Chapter Leadership Award Recipient for the 2009 – 2011 Biennium. This marks the eleventh time ZX has received this honor.

Zeta Chi congratulates the following chapters for also being recognized as a finalist:

Delta – The University of Oklahoma
Nu – The University of Michigan
Omicron – West Virginia University
Pi – Auburn University
Psi – University of California, Los Angeles
Alpha Beta – Butler University
Alpha Tau – The University of Texas at Austin
Delta Iota – Florida A&M University
Epsilon Pi – Kansas State University
Zeta Beta – Howard Payne University
Zeta Epsilon – Michigan State University
Iota Zeta – North Carolina A&T State University
Iota Pi – California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Iota Omega – Iowa State University
Kappa Mu – The University of Georgia
Lambda Rho – Tennessee Tech University
Mu Kappa – Grand Valley State University

In order to be eligible for this award, Chapters must meet all report and fee deadlines as well as demonstrate excellence within the ideals of the Fraternity.

The chapters selected for this honor will be interviewed by a committee at the 2011 National Convention in Colorado Springs, CO for the opportunity to be awarded the William A. Scroggs Founders Trophy which is given to the most outstanding chapter in the nation. Zeta Chi won this award at the 2007 National Convention in Orlando, FL.

Each February, over 400 high school students from throughout the Southeast converge on the USC campus to participate in the USC Band Clinic. In its 34th year of existence, the Band Clinic was created by Director of Bands Emeritus James Copenhaver to provide a unique musical experience for advanced high school wind and percussionists. To participate, students must first be nominated by their high school band directors. Those selected will participate in masterclasses with USC School of Music faculty and perform under the batons of some of the leading conductors in the nation.

Visit Carolina Bands Website for more information.

USC Director of Bands, James K. Copenhaver has annouced his retirement from the University of South Carolina in Spring 2010. Mr. Copenhaver has been on the faculty of the School of Music since 1976. Mr. Copenhaver is a recipient of the Kappa Kappa Psi Distinguished Service to Music Medal in Instrumental Music Education and the Bohumil Makovsky Memorial Award for outstanding college band conductors. He is also an elected member of the American Bandmasters Association and a member of the South Carolina Band Directors Association Hall of Fame and the Phi Beta Mu – Theta Chapter Hall of Fame.

April 3-4, 2009

On April 3 – 4, 2009, the joint chapters of Zeta Chi and Epsilon Alpha (TBS) co-hosted the Southeast District Convention. Events were held at the USC School of Music as well as the Carolina Coliseum.

Registration was held on Friday, April 3, and was followed by a concert of the USC University Band and Concert Band directed by co-sponsor Dr. George Brozak and Associate Director of Bands Dr. Rebecca Phillips, respectively.

Following the concert, Zeta Chi made Dr. Rod Chestnutt (Gamma Nu, Past National President) and Derrick Mills (Eta, National VP for Colonization and Membership) honorary members of the chapter.