ΤΒΣ (Tau Beta Sigma)

Delta Delta is a diverse chapter of the national honorary band sorority, Tau Beta Sigma. The chapter is dedicated to serving the c​ollegiate ensembles a​t the University of Massachusetts Amherst with o​ur thriving membership.​ We consistently aim to develop leaders, encourage enthusiasm within the marching band, and acknowledge women in music on the local and national levels for their achievements. We strive to fulfill the needs of the band through our collaboration and partnership with other organizations on our campus dedicated to the advocacy and advancement of music education. The​ Chapter emphasizes the Sisterhood as a family within the band family and encourages members of the band to join in the welcoming experience of the bond and our ideals.​

TBS 2026
About

Tau Beta Sigma is a national honorary band service sorority founded on March 26, 1946 at Oklahoma State University.

The Delta Delta chapter is the 100th chapter of Tau Beta Sigma. It was founded on May 16, 1969 by 19 students and has become an integral part of UMass Amherst's band program.

​We are a part of the Northeast District. We have helped colonize two other chapters, Eta Gamma at Boston University and Iota Alpha at Marist College, by serving as their Big Sister chapter.

​Our founding Sisters are Diane Jenkins, Kathy Dwyer, Cathy Leonard, Marguerite Horn, Judy Gravel, Louise Benoit, Nancy Broderick, Diane Debenedetto, Nancy Denault, Susan Fougstead, Elizabeth Knowles, Dorothy McCarthy, Roberta McCarthy, Pamela Poggio, Linda Reffeli, Gale Sakaris, Sarah Slatterthwaite, Jayne Stone, and Sandra Phelps.

Current Sisters

Rachel Martin

President

Rachel Morina

Vice President for Membership

Jonathan Hastings

Vice President for Service

Nicole Braley

Secretary

Michael Borowski

Treasurer

Genny Chace

Focus on Five Liaison

Marcus Faghan

Alumni Secretary & Historian

Tess O'Neil

Parliamentarian

Kayla Nesbitt

Assistant Vice President for Membership

Ellen Brooks

Sam Mansfield

Sofia Desio

Eli Hochberg

Claudia Wen

Valeria Silva

Jake Mullen

Allison Lee

Ania Lelacheur

Arlo Naiva

Riley Agostino

 

Contact Us

Visit our website!

Email us @@email

Follow us on Instagram @tbs_deltadelta