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Delta Omicron International Music Fraternity
Fraternity Knowledge Examination for Prospective Members
The chapter’s First Vice President shall give this examination to each prospective member near the end of the membership training period. The First Vice President shall report the grades to the Province President using IB 341, Grade Report Sheet. The test must be retaken until a passing score is achieved for eligibility for membership.
TOTAL POINTS = 104 PASSING GRADE = 88
PART A - TRUE/FALSE This section = 20 points.
Mark each question with a T for True or an F for False. Each question is worth one point.
_____ 1. Life members are exempt from paying national annual dues.
_____ 2. Delta Omicron was founded in 1909 at the University of Mississippi.
_____ 3. A person who has attained a national reputation in his or her field
of music may be given honorary recognition as a National Patron.
_____ 4. Several collegiate and alumni chapters are grouped regionally to form
a Province.
_____ 5. Delta Omicron was founded by three young ladies: Mabel Wilson,
Hazel Creamer, and Lorena Dunn.
_____ 6. Each chapter should present two open musicales annually.
_____ 7. Delta Omicron’s Founders Day is September 13.
_____ 8. The WHISTLE is the official alumni newsletter.
_____ 9. White attire is to be worn for the initiation ceremony; however, if all
white is not available, rose and gray may be worn.
_____ 10. The WHEEL is Delta Omicron’s official educational publication and
is sent to all members in good standing.
_____ 11. The Greek prefix Kappa designates an International Collegiate
Chapter.
_____ 12. The EPOILLAC is Delta Omicron’s secret publication which contains
the business of the fraternity.
_____ 13. In 1925, Delta Omicron established an Endowment Fund to be used
for scholarships and other philanthropic activities.
_____ 14. Alumni chapters are designated by the Greek prefixes Eta and Zeta.
_____ 15. The First Vice President of a collegiate chapter organizes the chapter’s
prospective member class.
_____ 16. A person may be initiated into Delta Omicron regardless
of membership in another professional music fraternity.
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_____ 17. Your prospective member pin and badge may be worn with any type of clothing.
_____ 18. The Creed of Delta Omicron begins with the phrase, “The truth is out
there.”
_____ 19. Delta Omicron’s first prospective member was Mae Chenoweth Grannis who also wrote the Whistle of Delta Omicron.
_____ 20. The purpose of the Triennial Conference is to elect the officers
of collegiate chapters.
PART B - LOCAL/NATIONAL KNOWLEDGE This section = 20 points.
Name each of the following. Each question is worth one point.
21. International President ____________________________________
22. Your Province ____________________________________
23. Your Province President ____________________________________
24. One collegiate chapter in your province ________________________
25. One alumni chapter in your province ________________________
26. One National Honorary Member or Patron ________________________
27. Your chapter ____________________________________
28. Your chapter’s Chapter Adviser ____________________________________
29. Your chapter’s Faculty Sponsor ____________________________________
30. Your chapter President ____________________________________
31. Your chapter 1st Vice President ____________________________________
32. Your chapter 2nd Vice President ____________________________________
33. Your chapter Secretary ____________________________________
34. Your chapter Treasurer ____________________________________
35. Your chapter Director of Publicity ________________________
36. Your chapter Director of Music Activities ________________________
37. Your chapter Warden ____________________________________
38. Your chapter Historian ____________________________________
39. Your chapter Chaplain ____________________________________
40. Your chapter Mother/Father (if applicable) ________________________
PART C - FILL IN THE BLANK This section = 20 points.
Fill in the answers to each question. The number of points is indicated at the end of each question.
41. A Life Membership can be paid in ONE lump sum of ____________________or pay ____________________ in __________________________ installments. (3)
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42. Delta Omicron has international chapters in ____________________. (1)
43. The ____________________ Conference is held every ____________________ years, and each chapter sends ____________________ delegate. (3)
44. The symbol of Delta Omicron, worn over your heart, is known as the _____________ ____________ ____________. (3)
45. The ____________________ and the ____________________ are appointed
by the Board of Directors. (2)
46. The ____________________ should be sung at each chapter meeting. (1)
47. The ______________________________ lists all compositions by Delta Omicron composers. (1)
48. Three National Officers or Committee Chairpersons appointed by the Board of Directors include ____________________, ____________________ and ________________. (Only the name of the office or committee is needed; you DO NOT need to name a specific person.) (3)
49. The ____________________ plans monthly musicales for the chapter. (1)
50. The colors of Delta Omicron are ____________________ and ____________________. (2)
PART D - WORD SCRAMBLE This section = 10 points.
Unscramble the following. Each question is worth one point.
Board of Directors
51. SRTIF CEIV PERDSNETI ______________________________
52. SCIMU IREAVSD ______________________________
53. NANTATIERNOIL IESRPEDNT ______________________________
54. ODCESN ICVE RNITSEPDE ______________________________
55. TRIDEO ______________________________
56. EIUEEXCTV YSRECATRE ______________________________
57. ERESUTARR ______________________________
Other Required Conference Personnel
58. NOPVCRIE RNITSPESED ______________________________
59. GELOCLEATI EGSETAELD ______________________________
60. IMLAUN DLEATESGE ______________________________
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PART E - SHORT ANSWER AND ESSAY This section = 32 points.
Answer each question using the back of the page if necessary. The number
of points is indicated at the end of each question.
61. List five Purposes of Delta Omicron. (5)
62. List four Requirements for Initiation into Delta Omicron. (4)
63. List four Objectives of Delta Omicron. (4)
64. State the Open Motto of Delta Omicron. (1)
65. Write the Creed of Delta Omicron. (5)
66. Write the text of the Prayer of Delta Omicron. (4)
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67. Write the melody of the Delta Omicron Whistle on the staff below. (1)
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68. Discuss two ways in which a Delta Omicron member can be an outstanding musical leader in the life of her/his community and can contribute toward the musical prestige of Delta Omicron without ever performing a solo. (6)
69. What is the “Philanthropic Arm” of the Fraternity? (1)
70. What is one of its purposes? (1)
BONUS QUESTION - WORTH 2 POINTS
What the flower of Delta Omicron?
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