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Sinfonicast
by Ryan Smith
A podcast where we talk about all things Phi Mu Alpha with manly musicians to discover how they're musicianly men!
Episodes
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The National Council Ballot Proposal Explained
In this episode of Sinfonicast, Jack Schmidt and Ryan Smith discuss the last time the National Council was called by the NEC to amend the NC&B to implement the Triennial Reorganization. They also discuss the ballot proposal present to the National Council's delegates and give their impressions on...
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Calling All Brothers: The National Council Needs You!
Link to the letter from 2/22/2022 Any brother that wishes to be interviewed, whether it is a Collegiate Brother that wishes to have their voice heard or an alumnus wishing to grant wisdom, either reach out to Jack Schmidt or Ryan Smith. You can also email [email protected]. Let's build another...
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Ritual Health and Safety Protocols Explained
This episode of Sinfonicast focuses solely on the latest Health and Safety Protocols from the National Fraternity for the Initiation Ritual. The first part is dedicated to summarizing what was in the document and the second part is our takes on it. This tries to make the protocols easy for all...
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Dave Friday's Back!
We have Dave Friday on the podcast once again to hear about what's new with him and to get his insight. He was planning a Province 2 Leadership Retreat and we discussed his view on ceremonies and rituals being done in a COVID world. Very fun and enlightening conversation that is worth listening to!
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Different Music Performances in Sinfonia
Ryan and Jack talk about different Phi Mu Alpha music performances they have seen or heard about during their time in Sinfonia. It ranges from how to do MMMs, unique concerts or AMRs, and even ideas during COVID like Rich Crosby's virtual recital! This episode also includes an intro from Brother...
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New School Year, New Season
With this new school year kicking off, Sinfonicast is having a new season with some new ideas. First, there is now a co-host and his name is Jack Schmidt! There will be new ideas, new episodes, and much more on the horizon. This first episode we covered who Jack is and some of his experiences in...
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How to have a Probationary Class during COVID
Link to a Student's Life from Rho Eta: https://youtu.be/fCc1JU4B3LU Want to have a PM class this Fall or Spring? Is COVID getting in the way? Well Brother Nate Ward and I had a great conversation of what he will be doing to have a class safely this Fall.
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6/14/2020 Eric James Smith
Brother Eric Smith was initiated in Nu Iota at South Carolina State University. He served as CPR of Province 30, and he is the VP of the Midlands Aera Alumni Association. We had an amazing conversation about the history of HBCUs in Phi Mu Alpha, his probationary membership experience, and where…
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Birth of American Music with Jule Streety - Part 1
This episode of Sinfonicast is a special one. We are talking to Jule Streety to learn how American Identity began to form at the turn of the Twentieth Century. Part 1 focuses on the beginning with the Boston Six, a group of composers that socialized together and created music with the effort to…
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Wash Your Hands, Brothers
Hey Brothers, it's been a while. A lot has been going on and it's been crazy. I talk about the next step I propose, what's been going on with me, and my observations on this whole corona virus thing. Reach and tell me what your Chapter plans to do to still meet. I'd love to hear them.
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Standards and Disobedience
Thank you to everyone that submitted responses for this episode! Part 2: The Call to Action begins at 29:00. On February 12, 6 Brothers of Phi Mu Alpha were expelled. In comparison, I got off luck with a suspension. This episode of Sinfonicast breaks down the announcement made to the Fraternity...
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1/19/2020 Dave Friday
The Province 2's Governor Dave Friday sits down and talks about a wide range of subjects, including his time in Sinfonia, his challenging experience of Mu Alpha at a Sinfonia Chapter, and much more! More from Daniel Bukin: https://danielbukinmusic.com
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1/12/2020 Ceased and Desisted
On December 13, 2019, I received a cease and desist letter from the Commission on Standards. That will be discussed and the ramifications behind it. Also, a new segment called Mill's court is introduced, where a weekly update on Sinfonia in the Court during this national controversy. Link to the...
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11/29/2019 Special Report: From the State of Emergency to the National Assembly Meeting
Link to the Report: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UA4Uwdi2okF3rQJHxo9gCznQIGRwBXQirrtzCr7djyk/edit?usp=sharing Contents: Intro and Purpose 0:00 National President Declares State of Emergency 2:18 NEC's Response to this Letter 4:55 Province Governor Removals and Resignations 7:05 The Six...
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11/24/2019 - Richard Crosby
Richard Crosby viola sonata live in China - https://youtu.be/YTIP4Mlzrps Another piece from Brother Crosby I wish to share - https://youtu.be/tXV35A_ovB8 Next week is the big day, the meeting on November 30th. Let's take a break from all the drama just to sit down with Brother Rich Crosby and…
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Breaking: National President Mark Lichtenberg Addressed the Current Province Governors
Link to the letter: Mark Lichtenberg sent a letter to the Province Governors saying they should not go to this unlawful meeting. We break this down into initial reactions and the overall response.
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The NEC Responds. Now What?
The National Executive Committee responded to National President Lichtenberg's letter saying the emergency meeting cannot be recognized. The NEC argues the meeting is legal and will still happen on November 30th. This episode of Sinfonicast digests what the NEC letter to the delegates contains…
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10/19/2019 What is Happening to this Emergency National Assembly?
Send your music you've created or arranged to [email protected] to be featured on the next episode! Ryan has a reflection and conversation on the letter National President Lichtenberg sent to Brothers of Phi Mu Alpha yesterday about there being no Assembly being called. There is also talk…
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10/12/2019 - Jyron Joseph
Ryan Smith sits down with Jyron Joseph to discuss his time in Phi Mu Alpha, what he has learned, and where he wishes to go from here. You want your song to be heard on the next episode of Sinfonicast? Send an mp3 link to [email protected]
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Sinfonilogue on a Thursday Evening
Shout out to Nate Ward IO '18 for creating this awesome arrangement of Hail and Parting Song for this podcast! But yeah just wanted to let you all know I'm alive and wanted to get some thoughts of this Fraternity off my chest. I look forward to hearing from you!
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07/7/2019 - Blake Rosser
As this State of Emergency continues to release new information, Ryan Smith begins by discussing the actions of members of the CPR Council in the 6 Points Letter. This all relates to tough decisions can help develop people into the best men they can be. Blake Rosser talks about being Chapter...
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07/1/2019 - Zachariah Barnes
Ryan Smith begins by discussing his reaction to the current National Fraternity events, and how there may be some good out of it. Zachariah Barnes discusses how the colony process works and what it means to have the charter brother flame alive. "We feel like the purpose of us initiating people is...
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Season 1 Prologue
Thanks again to Mike Hughes for the use of music from the beginning and end of this episode. Link Mike Hughes Music
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A podcast where we talk about all things Phi Mu Alpha with manly musicians to discover how they're musicianly men!
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