- Founded: August 1998 with 7 members. Established by Dennis Beck [inducted into Mu Alpha chapter in 1986 in Edmonton, Alberta]
- Charter members: Dennis Beck, President; John Phillips, Vice President; Keith Kinder; William Thomas; Susan Barber Kahro; Robert Kruger; Gillian MacKay
Current membership:
- 23 active members
- Initiation of 35+ members
Meetings:
- During Ontario Music Educators Association annual conference [November]
- Occasional meetings during York University Conductors Symposium
- Frequent summer social gatherings
Sponsorship:
- Conducting composition for new band works by young composers
- Fostering professional development in the province through our direct involvement with Unionville and York University annual Wind Conductors Symposia
- Commissioning composers to write new band music
- Honoring three iconic band musicians who were fundamental in building bands in Ontario:
–Donald Coakley [composer, teacher, administrator]
–Stephen Chenette [university professor, educator]
–Donald McKellar [university conductor, administrator]
Past Guests:
Keith Mann; Van Ragsdale; Richard Crain; PBM International Past President Sheryl Bowhay [initiated into Lambda Iota Chapter in 2001]
