Our Chapter

Mission, Vision & Creed

Mission Statement

Kappa Kappa Psi is a co-educational fraternal organization that advances college and university bands for the benefit of its members and society through dedicated service and support to bands, encouragement of musical growth, lifelong educational experiences, leadership opportunities, and recognition.

Vision Statement

Kappa Kappa Psi empowers and influences the vibrant and diverse college band movement through purposeful programming, unified messaging, and excellence in service and operations.

Creed

We, the brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi, believe that service to the college or university band program fosters responsibility, loyalty, and leadership; that a spirit of brotherhood is enhanced by the participation in a band program; that music is a universal language and truly the greatest of the arts; and that through fraternal participation, each member will strive for the highest.

Our Purposes

To promote the existence and welfare of the college and university bands and to cultivate at large a wholesome respect for their activities and achievements.

To honor outstanding band members through privilege of membership extended as a reward for technical achievement and appreciation for the best in music.

To stimulate campus leadership and promulgate an uncompromising respect through the medium of the college band for gracious conduct, good taste and unswerving loyalty.

To foster a close relationship between college bands and promote a high average of attainment by the performance of good music and selection of worthwhile projects.

To provide a pleasant and helpful social experience for all engaged in college band work and to cooperate with other musical organizations in any manner consistent with the purposes of the institution at which chapters are located.

Four Pillars

Musicianship

We celebrate and advance the art of music, supporting directors and musicians in achieving excellence across every ensemble we serve.

Leadership

We develop future leaders in music and life — brothers who go on to serve their communities long after graduation.

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Service

We exist to serve the college and university band — providing support, enthusiasm, and dedication to every ensemble we work with.

Brotherhood

Brotherhood transcends the rehearsal hall. We build lasting bonds among musicians who share a passion for the art of band performance.

The History of
Iota Chapter

1908

GT Band Founded

1924

Iota Chartered

6th

Oldest Active Chapter

1908

The Georgia Tech Band was founded by 14 students and led by Robert "Biddy" Bidez until he graduated in 1912.

1911

Band chartered as an official campus organization.

1914 – 1928

Band under direction of Frank Roman, who wrote Alma Mater, White & Gold, and Ramblin' Wreck.

1924

April 21

Iota Chapter chartered in the fifth year of KKΨ's existence. Sponsored by Frank Roman with 13 active brothers. Iota is the sixth oldest active chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, and the longest continuously active chapter in the SED.

1946

September 1

The Iota Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi officially recognized as a campus organization by the Student Council.

1977

Kappa Kappa Psi becomes co-ed on the national level.

1979

The Iota Chapter and the Epsilon Theta Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma host National Convention.

1993

Iota Chapter officially becomes a co-ed organization.

2012

The Iota Chapter and the Epsilon Theta Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma host Southeast District Convention.

Interchapter Relations

Iota is too old to have a big brother chapter, but we have eight little brother chapters:

Chapter	College / University	Location	Date Installed	Status
Beta Mu	Emory University	Atlanta, GA	May 30, 1949	Inactive
Zeta Eta	South Carolina State University	Orangeburg, SC	Dec 14, 1971	Active
Zeta Chi	University of South Carolina	Columbia, SC	Nov 8, 1974	Active
Iota Theta	Morehouse College	Atlanta, GA	Apr 7, 1990	Active
Iota Rho	Morris Brown College	Atlanta, GA	May 9, 1992	Inactive
Iota Tau	Clark Atlanta University	Atlanta, GA	Nov 9, 2025	Active
Mu Omega	Huntingdon College	Montgomery, AL	Feb 27, 2011	Active
Alpha Eta	University of Florida	Gainesville, FL	May 25, 1931	Active but unlisted

The History ofIota Chapter

The History of
Iota Chapter