The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University

What is Mu Phi Epsilon?

Mu Phi Epsilon is a co-ed International Professional Music Fraternity, whose purposes are the recognition of scholarship and musicianship and the promotion of friendship. Mu Phi was founded in 1903 and currently has 137 Collegiate Chapters and 81 Alumni Chapters, spread all over the United States and the Philippines. Many famous musicians are Mu Phi members, including Phyllis Bryn-Julson and Awadagin Pratt. Mu Phi Epsilon is open to both undergraduates and graduates, men and women, and international and U.S. students alike, and has no religious affiliation.

What's in it for me?

Mu Phi Epsilon members have special opportunities for self-advancement and community involvement. Individually, there are a large number of scholarships, competitions, and grants for summer programs available to Mu Phi members in a variety of musical fields, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. (Awards are available for vocal and instrumental performance, composition, jazz, musicology, accompanying, music education, and more.) Members are invited to perform in special recitals, and are given many opportunities to show off their musical talents inside and outside Peabody. Members can also use Mu Phi Epsilon to network - Collegiate and Alumni members both can attend District and International Conferences to meet other music students from around the country and the world. Mu Phi Epsilon is a great addition to any resume too!

What does Peabody's Phi Gamma Chapter do during the year?

The Phi Gamma (Peabody) chapter emphasizes musical performance, community service, and fun! Phi Gamma organizes multiple recital opportunities per year for members, as well as community service projects and other outreach activities. Members are also invited to participate in a variety of fun events, designed and implemented by the current chapter members. Some of our past activities include Smores Night in the plaza, BYOB (Bring Your Own Banana) Ice Cream party in the plaza, and selling candy grams for Halloween and Valentine's Day. We also sell t-shirts during the year as a fundraiser. We hold 45-minute meetings approximately every two weeks.

 

Who are we?

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Stephen Stone, scstone@peabody.jhu.edu

Chapter Officers (2007-2008): CONGRATULATIONS!

President: Mindy Heinsohn, mheinso1@jhem.jhmi.edu

Vice President: Fred Peacos, fpeacos1@jhu.edu

Other Current (2007-2008) Phi Gamma Members and alumni:

Jenni Bank

Jenny Beck

Brian Bubnash

Richard Barry

Kevin Clark

Chrissy Dominguez

Caitlin Donovan

Chris Dudley

Ryan Ebright

Patricia Fagan

Tara Francke

Leah Greenfield

Mindy Heinsohn

Angela Hodgins

Amanat Jetha (alumnus)

Dan Kempson

Elizabeth Kent (alumna)

Angel Lam

Mary-Catherine Moroney

Russell Nadel

Ben Park

Fred Peacos

Brittany Robinson

Dana Scott

Maia Sobelman

Ahmet Sonmezler

Pamela Stein

Kevin Wetzel

 

Am I eligible to join?

To be eligible for membership, undergraduates must have completed one full semester at Peabody and must hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Graduate students are eligible for membership at any time.

 

Sounds great! Where do I sign up?

For more information consult the permanent Mu Phi Epsilon file in the Placement Office, or contact any of the 2007-2008 Phi Gamma chapter officers (especially Vice President Fred Peacos) or our Faculty Advisor.