Week 1
When and where was Sigma Alpha Iota founded?
At the University School of Music in Ann Arbor, Michigan on June 12th, 1903
What is the total number of active collegiate chapters?
What is the total number of active alumnae chapters?
Collegiate - 178
Alumnae - 115
Name TWO Chapter awards and THREE Individual awards.
Chapter awards - Province Collegiate Chapter Achievement Award and Regional Collegiate Chapter Achievement Award
Individual Awards - Sword of Honor, Rose of Honor, Patroness Sword of Honor
What is the charitable arm of Sigma Alpha Iota called?
SAI Philanthropies, Inc.
What are the MIT Fees (Pledging and Initiation)?
How much are National dues for collegiate members per year?
Pledging Fee - $50
Initiation Fee - $250
National dues - $50
The governing body of Sigma Alpha Iota is the...
National Convention
What are the responsibilities of Membership? (Need to know 3)
To represent the fraternity positively at all times
To cultivate broad friendships and be democratic in all campus contacts
To be ethical at all times
To respect the authority of chapter, province and national officers
To refrain from the discussion of internal fraternity affairs with non-members, unless they are chapter advisors
To practice the high ideals of Sigma Alpha Iota at all times
What is the purpose of SAI Philanthropies, Inc.?
1. To promote all aspects of music creation, performance, and scholarship
2. Encourage service for and through music on the the campus, in the community, in the nation, and throughout the world
The voting delegates are...
one delegate from each chapter and all members of the National Officers Conference who are in attendance.
Between Conventions, Fraternity business is conducted by the...
National Executive Board
What is the name of the Fraternity journal?
What is the name of the newsletter?
Fraternity journal - PAN PIPES
Newsletter - Tempo!
What are the privileges of Membership?
To wear the badge as an introduction to all SAI collegiate, alumnae, and distinguished members
To impact music around the world utilizing SAI resources
To seek the highest goals of personal development and achievement with the support and encouragement of the Fraternity and its members
To promote American music, contribute to SAI’s philanthropic projects, and participate in the Fraternity’s scholarship and grant programs
To work with fraternity leaders to promote SAI’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 friendships with other SAI members who share our love of music
What is the Sigma Alpha Iota Alumnae Association?
What are the Privileges of the Alumnae Association?
All alumnae members of SAI in good standing are eligible to join upon payment of SAI Alumnae Association dues.
Privileges include
1. receiving PAN PIPES and Tempo!
2. ability to apply for professional development grants
3. eligibility to affiliate with a local alumnae chapter.
List three opportunities for participating in SAI after graduation
a) Join the SAI Alumnae Association
b) Affiliate with an Alumnae Chapter
c) Serve in an appointed or elected leadership position
Who are the seven founders?
Elizabeth Campbell
Frances Caspari
Minnie Davis Sherrill
Leila Farlin Laughlin
Nora Crane Hunt
Georgina Potts
Mary Storrs Andersen
What is the name of our Province?
Who is our Province Officer?
What Region are we located in?
Who is our Regional Officer?
Province - Chi B
Province Officer - Jessica Stroup
Region 8
Regional Officer - Mary Jennings
Our purpose, as stated in the Manual for Members, is...
F.U.F.G.O.S.A
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 member's Alma Mater.
TO ADHERE to the highest standards of citizenship in school, community and fraternity life.
Name three Annual Scholarships or Grants that may be awarded to a member of SAI.
Name three triennial Scholarships and Grants.
Annual Opportunities:
1. Career Performance Grant
2. Conducting Scholarship for Graduate Students
3. Doctoral Grant
4. International Study Grant for Graduate Students
5. Kennedy Center Intership in Washington D.C.
6. Music Business/Technology Scholarships
7. Summer Scholarships
8. Undergraduate Scholarships
9. Musicians with Special Needs Scholarship
10. Music Education Scholarship for Graduate Students
11. Professional Development/Education Grants
Triennial Opportunities:
1. Graduate Performance Awards
2. Undergraduate Performance Awards
3. Jazz Performance Scholarships
What is Hazing?
What are some activities that are considered Hazing?
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.
Activities include:
Road trips
Scavenger hunts
Required wearing of apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste
Engaging in public stunts
Late work sessions that interfere with scholastic activities
Who are the current National Executive Board members and what office are they each in?
National President - Jessica Chichester
NVP-Alumnae Chapters - Mary Frances Bushong
NVP-Collegiate Chapters - Jaielle Manning
NVP Extension - Jennifer Z. Mistretta
NVP Finance - Keri Flowers Richburg
NVP Fraternity Development - Christine Hall
NVP-Ritual and Fraternity Education - Rebecca Sepulveda
Chairman, Board of Directors, SAI Philanthropies, Inc. - Tracy Wygal Withrow
Executive Director - Christine D. Bruns
What can be found on the website?
Chapter Procedures Manual (CPM)
SAI National Objectives
Report and award forms
SAI Philanthropies, Inc. grant and scholarship information
Contact informations for Province Officers, Regional Officers, Directors, and the National Executive Board
What are the four categories of membership?
Provide a description of each.
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
Alumnae - women who were initiated at the collegiate level
Patroness - for women who support the arts in the community, and have been invited by a collegiate or alumnae chapter to join SAI
Distinguished - the four types are...
Member Laureate - an initiated member of the Fraternity who has achieved international distinction in the music profession. They may be a performer, composer, teacher, author, musicologist or philanthropist.
Honorary Member - a woman who has achieved international distinction in the music profession who is not an initiated member of Sigma Alpha Iota. She may be a performer, composer, teacher, author, musicologist or philanthropist.
National Arts Associate - a man or woman who is nationally recognized for distinguished contribution to the arts.
Friend of the Arts - a man or woman who is supportive of and actively involved in the arts at a local or regional level.
List and briefly describe four projects of SAI Philanthropies, Inc.
1. Composers Bureau - Resource of information about contemporary American Composers including biographies, lists of works, photographs, and contact information
2. Inter-American Music Awards (IAMA) -Triennial composition competition established in 1948, the Inter-American Music Awards are open to composers residing in North, Central and South America, with no age limit.
3. The MacDowell Colony: Pan’s Cottage -Pan's Cottage is in a secluded New Hampshire artists' retreat (MacDowell Colony) where thousands of composers, writers and visual artists have come over the years to do their creative work in comfort and solitude. SAI purchased this property and donated it to the Colony. SAI Philanthropies, Inc manages an endowment that funds all costs associated with Pan's Cottage.
4. Bold Notes Project - Creates large print music scores for those visually impaired
5. Music Therapy - This project and its activities help others in healing, rehabilitation and enrichment through music.
6. People-to-People Project - Provides material assistance and encouragement to schools, music organizations and musicians in developing countries in many parts of the world
7. Services for Musicians with Special Needs - This project serves visually impaired musicians within and outside of the fraternity by providing information about available resources for blind and low-vision musicians
Fill in the blanks:
Daughters of a ________________ and ________________ nation,
Let your voices rise in ___________________________,
Music tells ________________ noble creeds;
Music _____________________ the simplest deeds;
Sing we now to Sigma Alpha Iota.
Sing the greatness of the ________________ and ________________,
Sing the joy of ________________ and friendship's ________________,
Music is a ________________ and ________________ speech;
In a ____________________ out of mere word's reach,
Sing we now to Sigma Alpha Iota.
1. great
2. singing
3. dedication
4. unspoken
5. beautifies
6. soul
7. spirit
8. peace
9. merit
10. kind
11. truthful
12. language