The Sinfonia Educational Foundation (SEF) is the
philanthropic
Philanthropy is a form of altruism that consists of "private initiatives, for the public good, focusing on quality of life". Philanthropy contrasts with business initiatives, which are private initiatives for private good, focusing on material ...
arm of the
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America (colloquially known as Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Phi Mu Alpha, or simply Sinfonia) () is an American collegiate social fraternity for men with a special interest in music. The fraternity is open to men "w ...
Music Fraternity.
SEF scholarships, grants, and programs
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*Sinfonia Educational Foundation ($5,000, $2,500)
*James H. Patrenos Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)
*W. Eldridge and Emily Lowe Scholarship ($1,000)
*Delta Iota Alumni Scholarship ($500)
Grants
*Travel Reimbursement Grants
*Chapter/Province Matching Grants
*Overseas Travel Grants
*Research Assistance Grants
Programs
*Leadership Institute
*Sinfonia Winds
History
SEF began in 1954 as the Sinfonia Foundation. Over its first 50 years, the SEF changed its direction several times. In many cases, the SEF's mission was much more oriented to promoting music in America, American artists, and American music professionals. In the 21st century, the SEF's mission has become much more oriented towards developing the leadership skills of collegiate members of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity. In 2003,SEF became the Sinfonia Educational Foundation.
In 2006, the Board of Trustees hired Matthew Garber, the SEF's first Director of Development, to increase the SEF endowment and expand its programs. Garber left SEF in January 2009. At that time the Foundation announced it wouldn't seek a replacement.
External links
Official Site of the Sinfonia Educational FoundationOfficial Site of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity
References
Educational foundations in the United States
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Education in Evansville, Indiana
Culture of Evansville, Indiana