Kappa Kappa Psi - National Honorary Band Fraternity

Introducing Jarrard Harris, the Inaugural Kappa Kappa Psi Intercollegiate Jazz Band Conductor! A Louisville, KY native, Jarrard has dedicated his life to jazz as a performer, educator, and mentor. With degrees in jazz studies from the University of Cincinnati and DePaul University, he now inspires the next generation at Northwestern University, Columbia College Chicago, and the Chicago Public Schools’ Gallery 37 program. A founding board member of the Jazz Education Network and current Jazz Institute of Chicago board member, his passion for jazz education is unmatched. . 📣 Ready to be part of this incredible ensemble? Auditions for the Intercollegiate Jazz Band open November 8th, 2024, and close March 1st, 2025. Showcase your talent, versatility, and creativity in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Check out our IJB page for more details: https://lnkd.in/gGjJ9-AV. . . . #KappaKappaPsi #IntercollegiateJazzBand #CelebratingMusic

Kappa Kappa Psi invites all Brothers and friends to our 2024 Midwest Reception to celebrate another great year of serving college and university bands. We will honor two incredible music educators (Dr. Mallory Thompson and Prof. Marcellus Brown) with our highest award, the Distinguished Service to Music Medal. Don't miss out on this exciting event! . 📅: Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 🕗: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM CT 📍: Hyatt Regency Ballroom C . Stop by Booth 903 to pre-register for the event! . . . #KappaKappaPsi #MidwestClinic #CelebratingMusic

Kappa Kappa Psi invites all Brothers and friends to our 2024 Midwest Reception to celebrate another great year of serving college and university bands. We will honor two incredible music educators (Dr. Mallory Thompson and Prof. Marcellus Brown) with our highest award, the Distinguished Service to Music Medal. Don't miss out on this exciting event! . 📅: Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 🕗: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM CT 📍: Hyatt Regency Ballroom C . Stop by Booth 903 to pre-register for the event! . . . #KappaKappaPsi #MidwestClinic #CelebratingMusic

Happy #Day1 of the 2024 Midwest Clinic!! Kappa Kappa Psi is excited to be back and ready to connect with Brothers and friends throughout the next few days. . Please stop by Booth 903 to sign in, get your free ΚΚΨ sticker, and register for our Midwest Reception. See you soon!! . . . #KappaKappaPsi #MidwestClinic #CelebratingMusic

Kappa Kappa Psi is proud to be a corporate sponsor of Women Band Directors International! We are looking forward to representing the Fraternity at their luncheon tomorrow. . Stop by Booth 1843 to learn more about WBDI if you’re at Midwest Clinic! . . . #KappaKappaPsi #WBDI #MidwestClinic

Kappa Kappa Psi is thrilled to honor Dr. Mallory Thompson and Prof. Marcellus Brown with our highest recognition, the Distinguished Service to Music Medal. This award celebrates their extraordinary contributions to bands, music education, and the lives of countless musicians. . We invite you to join us at our Midwest Reception on Thursday, December 19, from 7:00–8:30 PM in Hyatt Regency Ballroom C to celebrate these incredible individuals and their lasting impact on our band community. . Let’s come together to honor their legacy and achievements! 🎶 . . . #KappaKappaPsi #DSMM #MidwestClinic #CelebratingExcellence

We are thrilled to return to Chicago for the 2024 Midwest Clinic!! We would like to extend a warm welcome to all Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma Active Members, Alumni, Honoraries, Chapter Sponsors, and Directors of Bands to visit us at Booth #903. Join us in fellowship as you sign in, receive your complimentary sticker, meet members of our National Leadership Teams, and learn more about our 2025 National Intercollegiate Band. Safe travels and warm wishes to everyone converging in Chicago next week. See you at Midwest!!

Interested in shaping the future of Kappa Kappa Psi and our chapters? Consider applying for the National Vice President for Membership & Expansion (VPME) position for the 2025-2027 biennium! 🌟💙 . The VPME plays a dual role: advancing membership education and growth while serving as President-Elect. This means leading efforts like expansion, chapter status changes, membership development, and creating educational resources, all while preparing to guide the Fraternity into the future. It's a critical position for ensuring the continued success and sustainability of Kappa Kappa Psi and the college band movement. 🫡🎵 . If you're ready to take on this meaningful and impactful role, we encourage you to learn more about the position and the Kappa Kappa Psi National Elections process at https://lnkd.in/g-5gg-2t. 🔗📲 . . . #KappaKappaPsi #NationalElections #VPME #AnswerTheCall

Interested in serving on the Kappa Kappa Psi Board of Trustees? We will have three open at-large seats for the 2025-2027 biennium! This role is vital to the long-term success and stability of our Fraternity. Trustees focus on strategic planning, finance, alumni relations, legal matters, and ensuring that Kappa Kappa Psi remains strong for decades to come. 🔵🌟⚪️ . We’re looking for members with diverse professional backgrounds—whether in education, finance, law, fundraising, or music. Your unique expertise can help guide our organization’s future. If you’re ready to make an impact and provide strategic leadership, we encourage you to apply! 💸💼🎶 . Learn more about the Board of Trustees position and the Kappa Kappa Psi National Elections process at https://lnkd.in/g-5gg-2t. 🔗📲 . . . #KappaKappaPsi #NationalElections #BoardOfTrustees #AnswerTheCall

From the Desk of the National President: December 2024 Updates ❄💙 --- As we recover from our Thanksgiving feasts and food comas, we now slide into December—a month filled with joy, reflection, and celebration. This season invites us to not only look back at all we've accomplished but also to embrace the light and hope that comes with closing out the year. . Let us carry this light into the new year, building on the remarkable accomplishments of this past year and continuing #TheKappaKappaPsiJourney together. Be sure to review the updates below, as they highlight important opportunities and milestones for us all. . Read the full newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gExEWyYr. . . . #KappaKappaPsi #KKPsi #AEA