National Info
Active Alumnae Chapters in your province:
Asheville, NC
Knoxville, TN
List three (3) opportunities for participating in SAI after graduation
Join the SAI Alumnae Association
Affiliate with an Alumnae Chapter
Serve in an appointed or elected leadership position
The charitable arm of Sigma Alpha Iota:
SAI Philanthropies, Inc.
Sigma Alpha Iota was founded...
At the University School of Music in Ann Arbor, Michigan on June 12, 1903.
The governing body of Sigma Alpha Iota is the:
National Convention
At the beginning of the school year, the total number of active collegiate chapters was:
The total number of active alumnae chapters, including international chapters, was:
196
115
What is 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 purpose of SAI Philanthropies, Inc.?
To 1) promote all aspects of music creation, performance, and scholarship and 2) encourage service for and through music on campus, in the community, in the nation, and throughout the world.
The Fraternity Journal:
The Fraternity Newsletter:
PANPIPES
Tempo!
Between conventions, Fraternity business is conducted by the:
National Executive Board
Name of your Province:
Name of your Province Officer:
Psi A
Kayla Fielder
List three responsibilities of membership. You may paraphrase each point
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
To cultivate broad friendships and be democratic in all campus contacts
To respect the authority of chapter, province, regional, and national officers
To refrain from the discussion of internal fraternity affairs with non-members, unless they are chapter advisors
List and briefly describe four projects of SAI Philanthropies, Inc
Composer’s Bureau: A comprehensive on-line database of information about contemporary American Composers
Inter-American Music Awards: Triennial composition competition in support of contemporary music from the Americas
Music Education Outreach Grants: Grants awarded to assist music programs in American public schools
The MacDowell Colony - “Pan’s Cottage”: SAI sponsored housing at artist’s retreat in New Hampshire
Music Therapy: Musical projects involving therapeutic service to veterans, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, etc.
People-to-People: Provide material assistance and encouragement to schools, music organizations and musicians in developing countries in many parts of the world
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; Bold Notes
Professional Development Grants: Grants in amounts up to $500 to encourage music-related continuing education and professional development among alumnae and affiliated patroness members of Sigma Alpha Iota
The seven Founders of Sigma Alpha Iota:
Mary Storrs Andersen
Elizabeth Campbell
Frances Caspari
Nora Crane Hunt
Leila Farlin Laughlin
Georgina Potts
Minnie Davis Sherrill
The voting delegates are:
One delegate from each chapter and all members of the National Officers Conference in attendance
Name of your Region:
Name of your Regional Officer:
Region 7
Jennie Ross
List 5 privileges of membership. You may paraphrase each point
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 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 Sigma Alpha Iota’s philanthropic projects, and participate in the Fraternity’s scholarship and grant programs
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 friendships with other Sigma Alpha Iota members who share our love of music
List three scholarships or grants that may be awarded to a member of SAI (you only need to know the NAMES)
Career Performance Grant
Doctoral Grant
Summer Music Scholarships
Undergraduate Scholarships
Music Therapy Scholarship
Graduate Performance Awards
Jazz Performance Awards
Professional Development/Education Grants
Undergraduate Performance Awards
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 friendships 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 National Executive Board is composed of nine (9) offices. Name the current officer in each position.
National President: Jessica Chichester
NVP- Alumnae Chapters: Mary Frances Bushong
NVP- Collegiate Chapters: Jaielle Manning
NVP- Extension: Jennifer Z. Mistretta
NVP- Finance: Keri Flowers RichburNVP- Fraternity Development: Christine Hall
NVP- Ritual and Fraternity Education: Rebecca Sepulveda
Chairman, Board of Directors, SAI Philanthropies, Inc.: Tracey Wygal Withrow
Executive Director: Ruth Sieber Johnson
Chapters in your Province:
Epsilon Theta
Eta Theta
Gamma Rho
Lambda Beta
Name the four (4) categories of membership and briefly describe each:
Collegiate Member: 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 non-male presenting individuals who are committed to the advancement of women in music)
Alumnae Member: Women who were initiated at the collegiate level (inclusive of non-male presenting individuals who are committed to the advancement of women in music)
Patroness Member: For women who support the arts in the community, and have been invited by a collegiate or alumnae chapter to join SAI (inclusive of non-male presenting individuals who are committed to the advancement of women in music).
Distinguished Member: The four types are Member Laureate, Honorary Member, National Arts Associate, and Friend of the Arts
List 3 awards that may be given to an individual member of SAI (you only need to know the names of the awards on the exam)
List two awards that may be given to a chapter of SAI (you only need to know the names of the awards on the exam)
Sword of Honor, Patroness Sword of Honor, Rose of Honor, Wreath of Achievement, Rose of Dedication, Rose of Constancy, Ring of Excellence
Katherine Becker National Collegiate Chapter Achievement Award, Helen May National Alumnae Chapter Achievement Award, Annelle Chandler McAdams Alumnae Service Project Award, Collegiate Service Project Award
The Purpose 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 member’s Alma Mater
To ADHERE to the highest standards of citizenship in school, community and fraternity life.