Terschek F. Bye, 1907

From multiple angles, our Q.T.V. and Omega Mu brothers have enriched the civic life at the University of Maine, and we are fortunate to have had many hardworking, talented brothers throughout our history. The balance between our athletic involvement, intellectual pursuits, and campus involvement is compelling. What they accomplished in their respective pursuits at the university constitutes a wonderful achievement in our fraternal history. There efforts were good and laudable, and there efforts represented the very best of our core values of persistence and determination. It is, believe me, a wonderful achievement, on the part of generations of Omega Mu brothers, for the respective gifts that they gave for the civic good at the University of Maine. In our historically calm, customary fashion, 149 years and growing, it was a rich yield for the common good of the Maine community, All of them, through their various commitments and endeavors within the University of Maine community, improved and brightened up the quality of life of the university community with their enthusiasm and dedication to their respective University of Maine teams, organizations, and clubs. They each had uniques strengths as actors, artists, musicians, athletes, and journalists, and they all embodied the shared commitment to do something well for the University of Maine community. Fraternally integrity demands that, and we are proud of all of these brothers. 

​Over the years, our Omega Mu brothers have been involved in many musical productions at the University of Maine, and praise for them is merited. With the same unconditional focus, diligence and discipline as our athlete brothers, our musically focused brothers, through many decades, brought richness ands joy to the University of Maine community because of their involvement on various bands, orchestras, and choral groups. Their commitment was compelling, and the quality and depth of their art form enriched the lives of countless generations of students at the university, as well as many towns and cities throughout Maine and New England. Generously, with never-ending joy and inspiration, they always gave of their time and talent for the good in all of their musical performances. The embodied our old fraternal truth in being perseverant and determined in being faithful and generous with their beautiful musical gifts. 

Our Omega Mu Maine music brothers, just like our athlete and Maine Masque brothers, are an enriching testament to what it means to be a fraternity brother in Omega Mu. We remain proud of their dedication, creativity, and commitment in adding such a rich angle in our fraternal history at the University of Maine. Above all, what a superb gift to give anyone: music. 

Omega Mu Portrait
Terschek F. Bye,
1907

Omega Mu Years

Terschek F. Bye is first on the right on the front row.

"Music for the evening was furnished by T. F. Bey of
​the chapter."

Christmas Party

University of Maine Clubs

​Terschek F. Bye, 2nd row, third in from the left.

University of Maine Orchestra

Terschek F. Bye, second row, second in from the left.

"Great praise is due leader Bye and the members of the orchestra for the able manner in which they played at the Sophomore declamations and for the dance which
​followed in the gymnasium."

Terschek F. Bye, first on the right.

The Terschek Family Band

The Terschek Family Band played classical music throughout New England. They earned
​a favorable reputation, and in 1936 they performed in Carnegie Hall on March 14th. In addition to the family band, Terschek was a lawyer, and he owned a manufacturing company in Portland, Maine. 

Carnegie Hall Concert

New York Times articles about the Terschek Family Band performing at
​Carnegie Hall. 

University of Maine Reunion in 1967

Terschek F. Bye, first row, second in from the right. 

“What if the space be long and wide,
That parts us from our brother’s side
A soul-joined chain unites our band,
And memory links us hand in hand.”
(Phi Gamma Delta fraternity song)

Fraternally,
Chip Chapman, ’82
​Perge