Celebrating 80 Years of Service, Sisterhood, and Music
For eight decades, Tau Beta Sigma has been rooted in the powerful purpose of serving college bands, empowering women in music, and fostering sisterhood through service. Now, as we celebrate our 80th Anniversary, we proudly launch a capital campaign that honors our deeply planted roots and reaches boldly into the future.
This campaign is not just a fundraiser—it’s a reflection of who we are, where we’ve come from, and what we aspire to become. Together, we will nurture our legacy and invest in tomorrow.
Campaign Overview
- Goal: $300,000
- Timeline: March 2025 – December 2027
- Kickoff Event: July 2025 at the National Convention
This campaign is a call to every Sister, Alumnae, and friend of Tau Beta Sigma: Reflect on what this organization has meant to you—through music, service, and lifelong friendship—and help sow the seeds for a thriving future.
Purpose
You can help Tau Beta Sigma by contributing to key initiatives that support our mission of serving collegiate bands, empowering women in music, and preserving our rich history. These initiatives will sustain the heart of our organization while extending its impact into the decades to come.
Campaign Funding Initiatives
Maintain and Improve the Wava Memorial Garden ($50,000)
Our beloved Wava Memorial Garden honors the legacy of founder Wava Banes Turner Henry. Campaign funds will allow us to enhance the Garden’s natural beauty, expand memorial features, and improve accessibility so members and guests can continue to reflect, honor, and celebrate her legacy.
Women in Music Scholarships and Leadership Development ($100,000)
Tau Beta Sigma’s Women in Music program uplifts and supports women in the collegiate and professional band world. Your donation will:
- Expand scholarship opportunities to empower the next generation of women leaders
- Increase the WIM Endowment to ensure long-term sustainability
- Fund leadership training and create a dedicated trust to support future student development
National Archives, Facilities, and Operational Resources ($150,000)
To preserve our organization’s past and prepare for the future, these funds will:
- Digitize and enhance the National Archives to ensure broader access for students and researchers
- Fund necessary renovations for our properties, including ADA accessibility improvements
- Reduce the balloon payment on the NHQ Business Annex
- Support staff development and operational stability, ensuring our headquarters remains a reliable hub for members nationwide
Giving Levels
All donors contributing $80 or more will be recognized on the 80th Anniversary Honor Banner, displayed at the 2025 and 2027 National Conventions. Most levels also receive our exclusive 80th Anniversary Pin, available only during the 2025–2027 biennium.
| Level | Donation | Recognition |
| Anniversary Level | $80 | Recognition on the 80th Anniversary Honor Banner. |
| Time Signature | $240 | Invitation to the 2027 Donor Reception at the 2027 National Convention, plus recognition on the 80th Anniversary Honor Banner. |
| Sixteenth Note | $600 | Exclusive 80th Anniversary Pin, plus Time Signature Recognition. |
| Eighth Note | $1,000 | Recognition on the NHQ Business Annex Donor Wall, plus Sixteenth Note Recognition. |
| Quarter Note | $3,000 | Recognition in the Wava Memorial Garden, Eighth Note Recognition. |
| Half Note | $5,000 | Named feature in the Wava Garden (Rose Bush or Stone in Walkway), plus Quarter Note Recognition. |
| Whole Note | $10,000 | New bench with plaque in the Wava Garden, plus Half Note Recognition. |
| Fermata | $25,000 | Supports the creation of a new Leadership Development Endowment, with custom recognition and all above recognition. |
| Major Benefactor | $25,000+ | Interested in contributing at a higher level? Contact Dollie O’Neill or Jason Dornbush to explore custom naming and recognition opportunities. |
Limited-Edition 80th Anniversary Pin
This commemorative pin will be available only during the 2025–2027 biennium. A golden version will be given as a thank-you to donors at select giving levels. A nickel version will be available for purchase at the 2025 National Convention.
Your Impact Is Tax Deductible
Tau Beta Sigma is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions to the 80th Anniversary Campaign are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
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Planting Seeds. Growing Legacy. Reaching Forward.
This campaign is about more than dollars—it’s about impact, legacy, and love for Tau Beta Sigma. Every gift plants a seed that will grow into new opportunities for students, stronger infrastructure for our mission, and deeper connections for generations to come.
Join us in honoring our roots and reaching for tomorrow.
Together, we are Rooted in Purpose. Reaching for Tomorrow.