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The time and place of Sigma Alpha Iota's founding.
What is the University School of Music in Ann Arbor, Michigan on June 12, 1903
The fraternity journal and newsletter
What are PANPIPES and Tempo!
Active Alumnae Chapter in Rho C
What is the Mobile Alumnae Chapter?
Awards that may be given to a chapter
What are:
Collegiate Chapter Achievement Award
National Alumnae Chapter Achievement Award
Collegiate Service Award
The charitable arm of Sigma Alpha Iota
What is SAI Philanthropies Inc.?
The voting delegates
What is One delegate from each chapter and all members of the national officers conference who are in attendance?
Our province name and officer
What is Rho C and Rebecca Reinhardt?
Delta Zeta's Charter date
When was April 29, 1963
Awards that may be given to an individual ember
What are:
Sword of honor
Rose of Honor
Rose of Constancy
Rose of Dedication
Purposes of SAI Philanthropies Inc.
To promote all aspects of music creation, performance, and scholarship
Encourage service for and through music on the campus, in the community, in the nation and throughout the world.
The seven founders
Who are
Elizabeth Campbell, Frances Caspari, Minnie Davis Sherrill, Leila Farlin Laughlin, Nora Crane Hunt, Georgina Potts Mary Storrs Anderson
The total number of active collegiate and alumnae chapters at the beginning of the school year.
What is 196 collegiate and 115 Alumnae?
Active Chapters in Rho C
What are:
Delta Zeta- Troy University
Kappa Mu- Alabama State University
Kappa Phi- Auburn University
Zeta Gama- University of South Alabama
The responsibilities of membership
To represent the fraternity positively at all times
To be ethical at all times
To practice the high ideals of Sigma Alpha Iota at all times.
Scholarships or grants that may be awarded to members
What are the:
Music education scholarship for graduate students
Music therapy scholarship
Sumer music scholarship
The risk management and hazing policy
Hazing is defined as any action or situation that recklessly or intentionally endangers mental or physical health or any action taken or situation created which produces mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule. Such as activities including road trips, required wearing of apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste, engaging in public stunts and late work sessions which interfere with scholastic activities
Five things you can find on the national website.
Chapter Procedures Manual, SAI National Objectives, Report and Award forms, SAI Philanthropies, Inc. grant and scholarship info., Contact info. for POs, ROs, and NEB.
The types of membership
Collegiate: A regularly matriculated woman student at an institution where a chapter of this Fraternity is chartered, who has been enrolled in or has completed one or more courses in music(inclusive of cisgender and transgender women; and non-binary, gender nonconforming individuals who are committed to the advancement of women in music).
Alumnae: Women who were initiated at the collegiate level (inclusive of cisgender and transgender women, non-binary and gender non-conforming individuals)
Patroness: for women who support the arts in the community and have been invited by a collegiate or alumnae chapter to join SAI (inclusive of cisgender and transgender women; and non-binary, gender nonconforming individuals who are committed to the advancement of women in music).
Distinguished: the four types are Member Laureate, Honorary Member, National Arts Associate and Friend of the Arts
The Sigma Alpha Iota Alumnae Association.
All Alumnae members of SAI in good standing are eligible to join upon payment of SAI Alumnae Association dues. Privileges include receiving PANPIPES and Tempo!; ability to apply for professional development grants; and eligibility to affiliate with a local alumnae chapter.
The Sigma Alpha Iota Chorale
Daughters of a great and singing nation, Let your voices rise in dedication, Music tells unspoken noble creeds; Music beautifies the simplest deeds; Sing we now to Sigma Alpha Iota. Sing the greatness of the soul and spirit, Sing the joy of peace and friendship's merit, Music is a kind and truthful speech; In a language out of mere word's reach, Sing we now to Sigma Alpha Iota.
The Symphony
To study and practive the goodness of life, the beauty of art, the meaning of music, to sing the song of sincerty and universal peace. To speakthe words that build, that bless and comfort. To play the harpstrings of loving kindness, tolerance, appreciation and genuine gratitude. To strive for the joy of simplicity, for the noble, to be faithful over a few things. To listen, to e still and know the harmony from within. To falter never in seeking loving serice, wisdom and understanding. In a word, to be loyal to Sigma Alpha Iota and her teachings, to find joy, hope, inspiration, to remember that “every good gift and every perfect gift is from above” and “whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as to the Lord and not unto men.” And again, to practice. This is to be our symphony.
The national executive board members and their positions.
National President- Jessica Chichester
NVP Finance- Keri Richburg
NVP Alumnae Chapters- Mary Frances Bushong
NVP Collegiate Chapters- Jaielle manning
NVP Extension- Jennifer Z. Mistretta
NVP Fraternity Development- Christine Hall
NVP Ritual and Frat. Ed.- Rebecca Sepulveda
Chairman, Board of Directors, SAI Philanthropies Inc.- Tracey Wygal Withrow
Executive Director- Ruth Sieber Johnson
The purposes of Sigma Alpha Iota
TO FORM chapters of women college students and alumnae who have a sincere interest in music.
TO UPHOLD the highest standards of music.
TO FURTHER the development of music in America and throughout the world
TO GIVE inspiration and encouragement to members
TO ORGANIZE the cultural life of Sigma Alpha Iota members as a contributing factor to their educational growth.
TO SUPPORT the ideals and goals of the members’ Alma Mater
TO ADHERE to the highest standards of citizenship in school, community, and fraternity life.
The privileges
To wear the badge as an introduction to all Sigma Alpha Iota collegiate, alumnae, and distinguished members.
To impact music around the world utilizing Sigma Alpha Iota Resources.
To work with fraternity leaders to Promote Sigma Alpha Iota’s mission and high standards of musicianship and scholarship
To benefit from leadership opportunities within the national organization
To attend province days, national conventions and other fraternity events to cultivate broad friendships with other Sigma Alpha Iota Members who share our love of music.
SAI Philanthropies Inc. Projects
Composer’s Bureau: Comprehensive online database of information about contemporary American composers
Inter-American Music Awards: Triennial composition competition in support of contemporary music from the Americas
Music Therapy: Musical projects involving therapeutic service to veterans, hospitals, nursing homes, and schools
People-to-People: Provides materials to schools, music organizations, and musicians in developing countries
Bold Notes Project: Provides large print music and scores to those visually impaired