Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma are a National Honorary Band Service fraternity and sorority dedicated to furthering the cause of band music in the nation's colleges and universities.

The two groups work jointly to assist University Band directors in developing the leadership and enthusiasm that the require in their bands. Although local conditions vary, the groups generally provide some or all of the following services:

• scholarships to band members,


• fundraisers for band equipment,


• promoting the status of university bands within the student government,


• organizing social events for local band members,


• providing all manner of logistical assistance during band performances and rehearsals, and


• facilitating communication among band members between different colleges and universities

Nationally, the groups fund the National Intercollegiate Band and National Intercollegiate Marching Band. The groups also commission band works, and lobby to further the cause of band music.

Kappa Kappa Psi Fraternity and Tau Beta Sigma Sorority were both founded at Oklahoma State University, in 1919 and 1946, respectively. Their national headquarters are located in Stillwater, OK at Stillwater Station, a converted Sante Fe Railway Depot.