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FO5 Resources & Events Calendar
FO5 Resources & Events Calendar
Curious about a new stripe or lyre piece? Or want to try a new service project? Check out the National Programs guide!
Ready to submit your project or event for FO5? Head to the TBS Focus on Five page to submit!
Want to find more information or examples of projects for each Stripe or Lyre Piece? Click the headers to learn more!
TO RECIEVE THIS STRIPE:
Attend 2 workshops or events hosted by a District Officer or National Team member and submit a picture of attendance for both workshops or events
Workshop Submission (Due June 1st, 2026)
Submit your Chapter Budget & Constitution
As a Chapter, watch the TBSigma Risk Management Policy Video and complete the “Take a Stand” cards. Submit a photo of the Chapter’s "Take a Stand" cards.
As a chapter, either in-person or virtual, watch the Risk Management Video and take a picture or screenshot of your Chapter with the “Take a Stand” card.
If virtual, ALL CAMERAS MUST BE ON
Chapter Budget, Constitution, and Risk Management Submission (Due October 15th, 2025 by 11:59pm)
TO RECEIVE THIS STRIPE COMPLETE EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING:
Host a Crescendo event.
Examples of Crescendo events: Storytime with instruments, instrument petting zoo, beginner-friendly auxiliary clinic, host/facilitate an event for high school band day, craft instruments, Section/Small Band Showcase and share experience of how band provides value to you
OR
Host a Coda event.
Examples of Coda events: Music Bingo, storytime with instruments, instrument petting zoo, craft instruments, host a mini concert, Section/small band showcase and share experience of how band provides value to you
TO RECEIVE THIS STRIPE:
Host a Women in Music Speaker for your band, your campus, and in your community
TO RECEIVE THIS STRIPE:
Host a leadership development event for your band or community.
Examples of Leadership Development Resources: Career Counselor, Band Staff Member, other professional school resources, etc.
Example Topics: Public Speaking Tips, Interview Skills, Leadership Styles, Learning Styles, Effective Communication Styles, Burnout Awareness, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Intelligence
TO RECEIVE THIS STRIPE COMPLETE EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING:
Host a workshop that encourages improving musicianship skills
Examples of Musicianship workshops: Providing “tutors” or practice buddy sessions, host fundamentals workshop for various instruments in band, host technique workshop for various instruments in the band.
OR
Host a workshop that encourages improving marching skills (including dance routines)
Examples of Marching Skills workshops: Host event for learning marching techniques, host body conditioning for marching band, host event to learn dance routine fundamentals
OR
Host a workshop that encourages improving auxiliary skills
Examples of Auxiliary skills workshops: Host event teaching various auxiliary skill fundamentals, host event on how to prepare/condition body for various auxiliary groups (i.e dance, flags, majorettes, etc)
TO RECIEVE THIS LYRE PIECE:
Host an intentional space for your chapter to reflect on each member’s “Why”—why they joined, why they stay, and how they continue to serve the bands through Tau Beta Sigma. This can be a standalone event or part of an ongoing series (retreats, vision planning, burnout recovery, end-of-year reflection, etc.).
REQUIREMENTS:
✔️ At least 75% of active chapter members must participate in some portion of the event.
✔️ This event may not be the completion of another Focus on Five stripe.
✔️ ️ The event must include an opportunity for each member to share their personal reflections—either in writing, in pairs/small groups, or as a full chapter.
✔️ Submit documentation of your event: https://forms.gle/bkUVCBz5uhzRyjDo8
A short summary of the event
How members were encouraged to explore their “Why”
Sample quotes or reflections (can be anonymous)
Attendance confirmation
Example Prompts to Guide Discussion:
What first inspired you to join Tau Beta Sigma?
What has kept you involved and engaged?
When have you felt most connected to our mission?
How do you personally define service to the band?
What do you hope to leave behind as your legacy?
TO RECIEVE THIS LYRE PIECE:
Host a non-recruitment event with another organization or chapter.
Event Examples: Joint service event, campus cleanup, collaborate on volunteering at a homeless shelter
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