The Theta Chapter of the honorary national musical fraternity. Pi Kappa Lambda, was established at Oberlin College in 1926-1927. It was the eighth chapter of the national organization which was founded in 1918 at Northwestern University. Its purpose remains the promotion of musical education and excellence in performance and composition. The motto of the Theta Chapter is "Try To Grasp Things Beautiful." Students who are chosen for this honor must have a qualifying grade point average. This average varies slightly through the years or "floats" depending on the strength of the graduating class. Approximately 18 students are added each year to the membership rolls.

In the 1930's, Oberlin's Theta Chapter established a Scholarship and Loan Fund, from which loans could be made to needy students of high scholastic standing. Over the years, Theta Chapter has presented numerous informal addresses by member and invited guests artists to perform throughout each season.

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