Mu Phi Epsilon is a coeducational, professional music fraternity whose mission is:

• To advance music in the community, nation, and throughout the world;
• To promote musicianship, scholarship, music therapy, and music education, with emphasis on service through music; and
• To enhance loyalty to the Alma Mater and develop true bonds of friendship.

Mu Phi Epsilon was founded by Dr. Winthrop S. Sterling and Elizabeth Mathias Fuqua on November 13, 1903, at the Metropolitan College of Music, Cincinnati, Ohio.  The Fraternity’s membership is composed of collegiate chapters, alumni chapters and allied members.

Palo Alto Alumni Chapter of California was installed on September 26, 1955 and encompassed the San Francisco Peninsula from San Mateo to San Jose. The chapter has presented in concert the International Competition Winner each triennium from1970 to 2006. In 54 years the Palo Alto Alumni Chapter has presented over $35,000 in scholarships and are Quadruple Benefactors of the Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation.

The Chapter’s aim is to carry out the purposes of the Fraternity by
~ Providing Performance Opportunities
~ Fostering Service to the Community through Music
~ Promoting Friendship

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