Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma National Convention 2009

The beat marches on in

SuperShuttle/ExecuCar Discounts
Click here for information on special discounts for Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma members and visit www.supershuttle.com for booking online with the promotional code.

Congratulations To The 2009 NIB Participants!!!
As the 2009 National Convention draws near, a major step has been taken in making this the greatest National Convention ever produced by Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma. Your 2009 National Intercollegiate Band Participants have been selected! Thank you, to everyone who auditioned and congratulations to those selected. If you have not already registered for the 2009 National Convention, DO SO NOW and witness as this amazing talent premiers the latest composition of Mark Camphouse.

The Grand Canyon, Sedona Desert, and So Much More!
Offering exciting full-day tours to Sedona and the Grand Canyon as well as half-day tours in and around Phoenix, Southwest Discovery USA is the official tour company for the 2009 National Convention. Click here for more information

2009 Kappa Kappa Psi Keynote Speaker!
Peter Keros is excited to give the Keynote Address at the 2009 National Convention. Attending the University of Michigan, he was a member of the Michigan Marching Band, Men's Basketball Band, and Campus Band, as well as an Active Member of the Nu chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi. In his time at Nu, he helped with the advising of the Western Michigan University Colony, now the Mu Delta Chapter, served on the Membership Education Committee, and served as the Nu coordinator for the North Central District 2010 Convention Bid. He is also a member of Orthodox Christian Fellowship and Hellenic Student Association. He recently graduated with a B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering, and will be pursuing a M.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering at Michigan, focusing on advanced combustion, and recently presented his work at the ASME Internal Combustion Engines Spring 2009 Conference. Eventually, he plans on attending law school for patent law. While he will no longer be marching in Michigan Stadium, he will remain an Active Member of the Michigan Campus Band and Kappa Kappa Psi, serving as the Nu coordinator for the NCD 2010 Convention.

Frequently Asked Question
If we are driving to the convention site everyday, will the parking fee still be waived? Yes the folks attending the conference can park for free. The parking lot is located in the parking structure behind Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom. If you have other questions, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section of the 2009 National Convention web site or contact your National Headquarters by e-mailing kkytbs@kkytbs.org or by calling 405.372.2333

Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma at Chase Field
Join the Arizona Diamondbacks as they take on the Pittsburgh Pirates, Thursday, July 23rd at Chase Field. Discounted tickets are available! Click here for more information

Online Registration is Now Available!!
Registering for the 2009 National Convention in Phoenix Arizona just got even easier. Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma are happy to announce the launch of the 2009 Online Registration Form. Sign-up now to ensure the best National Convention experience possible.

Keep Up-To-Date With the Latest National Convention News
Each biennium, Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma set out to create the best National Convention possible. 2009 is no exception. With Colonel John R. Bourgeois and Professor Mark Camphouse attending as the 2009 NIB guests, renowned speakers traveling from across the country, numerous workshops, and the amazing facilities of the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa, how is a person supposed to keep up? Sign-up here for 2009 National Convention e-mail updates. You'll be kept up-to-date as new and exciting events are added to the schedule.

Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma on Facebook!
If signing up for e-mail announcements just isn't enough to curb your enthusiasm for the 2009 National Convention, join the Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma Facebook group. Stay up-to-date on the latest information, share stories from conventions past, and post pictures of what your chapter is doing to get ready for Phoenix, AZ.

2009 NIB Guests – Colonel John R. Bourgeois & Mark Camphouse
Apply now for the opportunity to play under the direction of Colonel Bourgeois! You will also have the privilege to be a part of the world's longest running commissioning program - the Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma NIB Commissioning Program. Professor Mark Camphouse, Commissioned Composer for the 2009 commissioned work, will conduct the world premiere at the NIB Concert! These performing opportunities you don't want to miss!

Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa
For more than seven decades, the Arizona Biltmore has built a reputation hosting industry leaders and events. This internationally acclaimed facility boasts 100,000 square feet of meeting space, featuring a state-of-the-art conference facility with a full-service business center, ballrooms and 17 breakout rooms. Whether it’s a corporate event, keynote function, theme party or social gathering, the possibilities are endless.