We were founded here at Southern Miss on May 17, 1957. We are a co-ed chapter, consisting of members representing most sections of "The Pride". This year we have piccolos, clarinets, saxophones, horns, trombones, guard members, tubas, and even a drum major making up our list of actives. TBS has also gained more leadership and responsibility in the Pride, with most of our actives participating as members of the Band Council as Section Leaders, Drill Instructors, Rehearsal Assistants and Coordinators. 

Our chapter is very involved in the activities presented by the marching band and throughout the school of music. We play a large role in the smooth running of All South Marching Band (also known as Band Day) and MMBC (Mississippi Marching Band Championship).

The actives work as bus captains on the away trips, as well as selling cokes and handling meal money for the rest of the band members. In the spring, we are in charge of All South Honor Band, a clinic of High School students from all over the south-east. This year our chapter has inducted a large new membership candidate class. We believe that these new members will add a vital new facet to our membership. The Beta Kappa Chapter is proud of our past and looking forward to the future.

John Dowler (one word, no-one calls me just "John") (21 yr/old) - Fort Walton Beach, FL - Major: Music Education/Jazz Studies; Saxophone
   Positions Held: Saxophone Captain, VP of Public Relations and Special Projects.
   The reason I joined TBS: "The chicks"

Kimberly Everett (21 yr/old)-Marianna, FL -Major:  Music Education; Clarinet
   Positions Held:  Clarinet Drill Instructor, Sergeant at Arms, TBS-VP for Membership Ed
   Reasons I joined TBS:  "I love the friendships I've made and the leadership opportunities I've had."

Amanda F. Collier (20 yr/old)- Fort Walton Beach, FL,  Major:  Music Education; French Horn
   Positions Held:  TBS:  Historian, Treasurer
   Reason I joined TBS:  "The experiences it has given me, to better my future."

Colleen Murray (20 yr/old)- Fort Walton Beach, FL, Major:  Music Education, Clarinet
   Positions Held:  TBS:  Historian (98-99) Recording Secretary (99-00)
   Reason I joined TBS:  "To spread the grace and wonderfulness of Colleen Marie Murray among the Beta Kappa Chapter of TBS at the University Of Southern Mississippi."

Laura Hair (21 yr/old)- Gulfport, MS  Major:  Elementary Education, Minor:  French, Clarinet/ Bassoon
   Positions Held:  TBS:  Corresponding Secretary
   Reason I joined TBS: "I enjoyed helping the band in high school, and I wanted to continue in college."

Robin Murray (20 yr/old)- Fort Walton Beach, FL  Major:  Music Education, Flute
   Positions Held: TBS: Sergeant of Arms
   Reason I joined TBS: "I wanted to meet new people and I like marching band."

Anna Stevens (20 yr/old)- Columbia, MS  Major: Biology, Minor: Vocal Performance, Clarinet
   Positions Held: TBS: Tau Beta Historian (99-00)
   Reason I joined TBS: "I have always enjoyed helping the band, and Tau Beta seemed like a good way to help out and make friends in the process."

James Brown (21 yr/old)- Bay Minette, AL, Saxophone
   Reasons I joined TBS: "I wanted to become more involved with the band."

Rachel Bru (19 yr/old)- Mobile, AL, Clarinet
   Reasons I joined TBS: "Service and friendship."

Michelle Carter (21 yr/old)- Slidell, LA  Major: Psychology, Minor: Elementary Ed, Clarinet
   Positions Held: TBS: Treasurer (97-98)
   Reasons I joined TBS: "I joined TBS because I love the Pride and I wanted to get more involved. I love TBS because they are my family. I love all my sisters and brothers and would do anything to be there for them."

Lisa Cliburn (18 yr/old)- Mobile, AL, Clarinet
   Reasons I joined TBS: "To further my responsibility and leadership in the band. I have also gained a lot of great friends through this decision. (Ted and John are great!!!)"

James Cork (22 yr/old)- Kosciusko, MS  Major: Music Education, Trombone
   Positions Held: Color Guard Captain
   Reasons I joined TBS: "Because I wanted to be able to continue to serve the band and this organization has allowed me to do so. I love Tau Beta because of the great friends Tau Beta offers."

Colby Dempsey (20 yr/old)- Port St. Lucie, FL  Major: Management Information Systems, Tuba
   Reasons I joined TBS: "Because I love to server the band in projects like MMBC and All South."

Anya Ellis (18 yr/old)- Mobile, AL, Flute
  Reasons I joined TBS: "I thought it would be a good way to get more involved with the band."

Jason Finch (18 yr/old)- Lucedale, MS, French Horn
  Reasons I joined TBS: "To become a more active member of the band program."

Leslie Hair (18 yr/old)- Gulfport, MS, French Horn
  Reasons I joined TBS: "I joined because it looked like alot of fun and I was right! The people are great and we have a good time together."

Prentiss Glenn Harper III (22 yr/old)- Hattiesburg, MS,  Major: Music Education, Clarinet
   Positions Held: Clarinet Section Leader, Woodwind Coordinator, TBS: Active President
   Reasons I joined TBS: "Joined to help the band and make new friends through the organization."

William Hess (20 yr/old)- Metairie, LA, Euphonium

Edward Charles "Ted" Hoffman III (20 yr/old)- New Orleans, LA  Major: Music Education, Music Performance Minor: Biology, History, Tuba and Euphonium
   Positions Held: Band Vice-President (98), Band President (99), Tuba Section Leader, Tuba Drill Instructor
   Reasons I joined TBS: "Came to this university specifically for the "Pride of Mississippi" Marching Band. Looking to server the Pride in any and all ways possible. Plus TBS has alot of cute girls!"

Jeremy Long (18 yr/old)- Wade, MS, French Horn
   Reasons I joined TBS: "Friends, fellowship"

Jessica Mathis (18 yr/old)- Gulfport, MS, Flute
   Reasons I joined TBS: "I love the band and wanted to meet new people."

Jennifer Muegge (22 yr/old)- Bossier City, LA  Major: Therapeutic Recreation, Minor: Psychology, Guard/Flute
   Positions Held: Guard Co-Captain (97), TBS: Historian (97-98), Treasurer (98-99)
   Reasons I joined TBS: "Joined: I wanted to be involved in an organization and get to meet more people. Loved: I love meetings because I can forget about studying, work and other responsibilities and concentrate on my TBS friends and the projects we do."

Mindy Phillips (19 yr/old)- Gulfport Breeze, FL, Clarinet
   Reasons I joined TBS: "To meet people and become more active with the band."

Billy Pomeroy (18 yr/old)- Fairhope, AL, Trumpet
   Reasons I joined TBS: "For the musicianship."

Misty Rondeau (18 yr/old)- Fairhope, AL, Flute/Piccolo and Piano
   Reasons I joined TBS: "Get more involved with the band."

Nancy "Elizabeth" Shirk (19 yr/old)- Columbia, SC  Major: Music Education, Clarinet
   Reasons I joined TBS: "Because I love music and service and with Tau Beta I get to put the two together."

Wendy M. Stevens (19 yr/old)- Purvis, MS  Major: Music Education, Flute
   Positions Held: Drum Major, Uniform Chair

Louise Thomas (21 yr/old)- Pascagoula, MS  Major: Music Education, Minor: Flute Performance
   Reasons I joined TBS: "I love the people in Tau Beta."