History
Delta Omicron International Music Fraternity is a professional fraternity in the field of music with collegiate chapters established throughout the United States and abroad. The Founders were Hazel Wilson, Lorena Creamer, and Mable Dunn. Delta Omicron is the only organization of its kind founded by students for students. From 1909 to the present, twenty-six Delta Omicron national presidents have guided the fraternity to achieve and fulfill its purposes and objectives. Purposes
to create and foster fellowship through music;
to give music students an opportunity to meet with one another and, by personal contact and exchange of ideas, to broaden the individual outlook;
to strengthen a devotion and loyalty to Alma Mater;
to develop character and leadership;
to encourage the highest possible scholastic attainment, excellence of individual performance; and appreciation of good music
to give material aid to worthy students;
to manifest interest in young musicians. Objectives
to promote American music and musicians;
to further the work of composers;
to stimulate appreciation of good music at the community level;
to advance high ethical standards of professional conduct in the musical world;
to encourage understanding of the cultures of all nations;
to do any and all things conducive to the service, betterment, and ultimate welfare of musicians.
