13 monochromatic circles along each side. The saltire divides the escutcheon into four sections. In the dexter section (bearer's right or viewer's left) are clasped hands, in the sinister section (bearer's left or viewer's right) are panpipes, and in the base section (bottom) is a lamp. The chief section (top) contains no charge but the point of the centered triangular symbol crosses into it. Two fanfare trumpets crossing behind the escutcheon with the bells at the top and mouthpieces at the bottom serve as supporters. Above the escutcheon is decorative mantling and a lyre as the crest. Below is a scroll divided into three sections by the leadpipes of the fanfare trumpets. In the center section is the word Sinfonia, and the left and right sections display the numbers 18 and 98, respectively, representing the founding year of the fraternity: 1898. Flag The official fraternity flag consists of a red field with the coat of arms centered on a wide black diagonal stripe extending from the upper hoist to the lower fly. Publications In addition to the numerous manuals, guides, and policy documents produced by the fraternity, historically, Phi Mu Alpha has issued the following major publications: The Sinfonian, the official publication of the fraternity in the form of a semi-annual magazine sent to all collegiate members through their chapters and to alumni who have purchased a subscription. The Red & Black, a newsletter sent to all collegiate members and available on the fraternity's web site. Sinfonia Resonance, a free electronic newsletter sent to all alumni members with valid e-mail addresses on file with the fraternity. Themes for Brotherhood, a manual for probationary members. Sinfonia Songs, a book of fraternity songs for members published since 1908; currently in its sixth edition. Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia: A Centennial History, 2nd Edition, is a detailed history of the fraternity from its founding through 1998. Since spring 2014, none of the Fraternity's periodical publications have been released. See also Professional fraternities and sororities Footnotes References Brown, James T., ed. Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities, ninth edition. New York: James T. Brown, 1920. Baird's Manual is available online here: The Baird's Manual Online Archive homepage. Themes for Brotherhood. Evansville, IN: Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity, 2006. Underwood, T. Jervis. Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia: A Centennial History, second edition. Evansville, IN: Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity, 2000. Student organizations established in 1898 Student societies