Mu Phi Epsilon is an
International Professional Music Fraternity whose purposes are the recognition
of scholarship and musicianship and the promotion of friendship. Its aims are
the advancement of music throughout the world, the promotion of musicianship
and scholarship, loyalty to the Alma Mater, and the development of a true bond
of friendship. The Fraternity is composed of Collegiate Chapters, Alumni
Chapters and Allied Members.
The History of Mu Phi Epsilon dates
from November 13, 1903. Today, Mu Phi has 136 collegiate chapters including two
in the Philippine Islands and one in
The Fraternity is governed by a
triennial convention of delegates from each collegiate and each alumni chapter
and the International Officers. An Executive Office is administered by the
International Executive Secretary-Treasurer, appointed by the Executive Board.
The governing documents are the International Bylaws and the Handbook.
Individual chapters also maintain bylaws which are in agreement with the
International document.
Mu Phi Epsilon has several fraternity
affiliations and is also a member of the National Interfraternity Music Council,
the Professional Fraternity Association and the National Interfraternity
Foundation.