History & Timeline

Over a century of service to college bands

1919
Founded
105+
Years of Service
343
Chapters

Major Milestones

1919

Founding of Kappa Kappa Psi

Founded at Oklahoma A&M College (now Oklahoma State University) on November 27, 1919.

1978

Women Admitted

Kappa Kappa Psi began admitting women as full members.

A Rich Heritage

Since its founding in 1919, Kappa Kappa Psi has been dedicated to serving college bands and fostering brotherhood among band members. Through decades of growth and change, our core mission remains: to unite college and university band members in a brotherhood dedicated to service, leadership, and the advancement of the college band movement.