"It's an honor to be selected to serve!"
Kappa Kappa Psi operates primarily as a student service and leadership recognition society whose chief aim is to assist the Director of Bands in developing the leadership and enthusiasm that is required of his/her band. Our goals are to provide the band not only with organized and concentrated service activities, but to give our membership valid and wholesome experiences in organization, leadership and social contacts. The honorary nature of membership is based on our premise that “it is an honor to be selected to serve” this band, its department of music, its sponsoring institution, and the cause of band music in the nation's colleges and universities.
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.
About Zeta Omicron
History
The Zeta Omicron Chapter was founded on May 27th 1973 by the Beta Kappa Chapter at Bowling Green State University. Zeta Omicron is the 159th chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi to be formed in the nation. Originally Kent State University started the colonization, however; communication with them was lost and Bowling Green took over the colonization.
The first president of the Zeta Omicron Chapter was Edward Arrington II and Richard Jackoboice, the Director of Bands at the University of Akron, was the chapter sponsor. In 1984, Michael Golemo became the Assistant Director of Bands, and the new chapter sponsor. Also, Barry Martin was chapter sponser from 1992-1994 while Golemo was on sabatical at Michigan State. Barry now works at Grand Valley State University in Michigan. Michael Golemo then was the chapter sponsor up until 1998 when Galen S. Karriker became the new Assistant Director of Bands in 1999.
Upcoming Events
05/27/2008
ZO's 35th Anniversary
Zeta Omicron celebrates 35 years of band service
