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Mu Phi Epsilon is an International Professional Music Fraternity whose purposes are the recognition of scholarship and musicianship and the promotion of friendship. Its aims are the advancement of music throughout the world, the promotion of musicianship and scholarship, loyalty to the Alma Mater, and the development of a true bond of friendship. The Fraternity is composed of Collegiate Chapters, Alumni Chapters and Allied Members.

The History of Mu Phi Epsilon dates from November 13, 1903. Today, Mu Phi has 136 collegiate chapters including two in the Philippine Islands and one in Canada, 74 alumni chapters and more than 75,000 members. The Fraternity is governed by a triennial convention of delegates from each collegiate and each alumni chapter and the International Officers. An Executive Office is administered by the International Executive Secretary-Treasurer, appointed by the Executive Board. The governing documents are the International Bylaws and the Handbook. Individual chapters also maintain bylaws which are in agreement with the International document. Mu Phi Epsilon has several fraternity affiliations and is also a member of the National Interfraternity Music Council, the Professional Fraternity Association and the National Interfraternity Foundation.

This, the Alpha Zeta Chapter, was re-installed in 1995, at Radford University in Radford Virginia and takes an active part in the musical life of the school and surrounding community.

Aims	Purposes
The advancement of music in the community, nation, and the world through the promotion of musicianship, scholarship, and music education, with an emphasis on service through music.	The recognition of scholarship and musicianship and the development of a bond of friendship among its members.
Our Creed	Our Triangle
I believe in MUSIC, the noblest of all the arts, a source of much that is good, just and beautiful; In FRIENDSHIP, marked by love, kindness, and sincerity; And in HARMONY, the essence of a true and happy life. I believe in the bond of our Fraternity, loyal, generous, and self-sacrificing, And its strength shall ever guide me in the path that leads upward toward the stars. - Ruth Jane Kirby, Omega Play the Creed	Oh, tell us what our lives would be, if it were not for song, For music soothes the troubled heart, and makes our courage strong. But sad would all our music be if we knew not a friend, Our lives would very lonely be, our cares would never end. With MUSIC, FRIENDS, and HARMONY, our lives are filled with power, As music sends us on our paths, and brightens every hour. MU PHI! MU PHI! MU PHI EPSILON!

Aims

Purposes

The advancement of music in the community, nation, and the world through the promotion of musicianship, scholarship, and music education, with an emphasis on service through music.

The recognition of scholarship and musicianship and the development of a bond of friendship among its members.

Our Creed

Our Triangle

I believe in MUSIC, the noblest of all the arts,
a source of much that is good, just and beautiful;
In FRIENDSHIP, marked by love, kindness, and sincerity;
And in HARMONY, the essence of a true and happy life.

I believe in the bond of our Fraternity,
loyal, generous, and self-sacrificing,
And its strength shall ever guide me in the path
that leads upward toward the stars.

- Ruth Jane Kirby, Omega

Play the Creed

Oh, tell us what our lives would be, if it were not for song,
For music soothes the troubled heart, and makes our courage strong.
But sad would all our music be if we knew not a friend,
Our lives would very lonely be, our cares would never end.
With MUSIC, FRIENDS, and HARMONY, our lives are filled with power,
As music sends us on our paths, and brightens every hour.
MU PHI! MU PHI! MU PHI EPSILON!

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