Kappa Kappa Psi – Zeta Epsilon

ABOUT US

Who We Are

Kappa Kappa Psi is a fraternal organization that promotes the advancement of college and university bands through dedicated service and support to bands; comprehensive education; leadership opportunities; and recognition; for the benefit of its members and society.

During the 1969-1970 school year Andrew L. Knight, a transfer student and a former member of the Delta Omega chapter at Ferris State, initiated the steps toward the formation of a Kappa Kappa Psi chapter at Michigan State.

On June 6th, 1971, with members of the Delta Upsilon chapter performing the Ritual and installation ceremony, the Zeta Epsilon Chapter was founded as the Kappa Kappa Psi chapter “on the banks of the Red Cedar” and has sought to continue to create outstanding individuals through pillars of Brotherhood, Musicianship, Leadership, and Service to the college bands.

Brotherhood

Brotherhood is a core value and part of the national brand of Kappa Kappa Psi. It is the bonding of people of various backgrounds, beliefs, places, and eras around a singular set of life-directing commitments. A brotherhood is weak or strong based on the degree to which the commitments are made and maintained. A brother is a good brother if he or she follows the commitments and helps others follow them as well.

Service

Service is a core value of Kappa Kappa Psi and a cornerstone of the National Brand. It is an integral part of the operation of any chapter. Brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi are often looking to identify a void in the band Program and fill the void through their service, whether it is an everyday activity such as setting-up and breaking down the band room before and after band rehearsals, or a major one-time project, such as organizing the logistics for a band trip.

Musicianship

Musicianship is a core value and part of the national brand of Kappa Kappa Psi. We bring to Kappa Kappa Psi our individual talent and technical achievement as musicians and band members. Often, musicianship only focuses on our participation in a band ensemble or the level of our performance at a concert or event. Members should appreciate music and musical expression in all forms, and we should be dedicated to excellence in performance.

Leadership

Leadership is a core value and part of the national brand of Kappa Kappa Psi. Brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi are looked to as role models and leaders by other members in the band and on campus. We can never know who is watching our actions or who will be affected by our deeds. It is therefore essential that we present positive qualities at all time. As such, the example we set should shine constantly to inspire others.

LEADERSHIP