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What is Phi Boota roota’s Purpose?

Phi Boota roota has grown to become an organization whose purposes are:

• To further the fraternal relationship amongst university percussionists

• To serve the needs of the university percussion program

• To uphold the highest standard of percussion performance while in turn advancing the skill of the members in a professional, social and musical environment

• To further the knowledge of the percussive arts, and create a broader perception of percussion throughout the community

How Does Phi Boota roota fulfill its purpose?

At the University:

• Fundraising to purchase equipment and instruments for the university

• Sponsoring clinicians at university events

• Sponsoring percussion events at the university

• Maintenance of equipment and instruments within the university percussion studio

• Moving percussion equipment for the university studio

• Building cabinets and shelving for percussion studio storage

In the community:

• Hosting clinics at local high schools

• Purchasing and maintaining equipment for high school music programs in need

• Sponsoring percussion festivals

• Public drum circles

• Scholarship opportunities for college bound percussionists

• Adopt a Road programs

• Community clean up events

What are the Benefits of Having a Chapter?

 For Individuals 

• PBr furthers the natural sense of brotherhood, culture, and purpose that percussion clubs can lack

• Scholarships to aid members in academia and DCI

• Professional networking

• A national governing body maintain accountability of chapters, the organization of chapters, and assist chapters

• Philanthropic opportunities to enhance percussion studios, spread the joy and art of percussion, and provide a means to give back to the community

• An annual exclusive national convention that provides educational and performance opportunities 

For the university's percussion program

• Recruiting for the percussion program

• Increases student engagement on campus with the percussion program

• Allows students to build a legacy to come back to, increasing alumni involvement

• Assistance with fundraising for the program

• A national structure to provide a connection between university percussion programs

Who can be in Phi Boota roota?

Any student eighteen (18) years of age or older with a love for the percussive arts, that can assist in the fulfillment of the Fraternity’s purposes and ideals that is in good academic standing with their university.

What if I am already in another Music Fraternity or Sorority?

Phi Boota roota allows members to participate in other music fraternities and sororities, as long as they are not percussion related. This is also subject to the other fraternity or sorority’s rules.

Do I have to be a percussionist?

Nationally, PBr does not require members to be percussionists and opens membership up to anyone with a passion for percussion. However, potential members do need to have a basic understanding of percussion and/or a willingness to learn and further their skills in the art of percussion.

Is there a minimum GPA requirement?

Nationally, PBr does not set a minimum GPA, but some universities have rules regarding student’s membership in organizations that state a minimum GPA.

How much does PBr cost per year?

The national yearly dues for PBr are $30 per member, due in the fall of each year. Chapters may also have yearly or semesterly dues for their members.

How do I start a chapter?

Fill out the application at Phibootaroota.org under the start a chapter section of the website. The National Executive Committee will interview the potential chapter’s founding fathers. If approved, the group will be considered a Probationary Chapter. The Probationary Process will end when the group meets the requirements of the National Convention and shall become an Active Chapter after approval.

IF you do not have the required information for the application please contact national.vice-president@phibootaroota.org or nec@phibootaroota.org

How much does it cost to start a chapter?

Currently PBr charges a one time $250 charter fee and $60 per member with a minimum of 6 members interested.