Quiz 1 & 2
When and where was SAI founded?
University School of Music in Ann Arbor, Michigan on June 12, 1903.
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From Quiz 1: Who are the voting delegates?
The voting delegates are one delegate from each chapter and all members of the National Officers Conference who are in attendance.
Name 2 awards that may be given to a chapter of SAI.
Province Collegiate Chapter Achievement Award Regional Collegiate Chapter Achievement Award
Katherine Becker Collegiate Chapter Achievement Award
Province Alumnae Chapter Achievement Award Regional Alumnae Chapter Achievement Award
Helen May National Alumnae Chapter Achievement Award
Collegiate Chapter Service Project Award
Annelle Chandler McAdams Alumnae Chapter Service Project Award
What is the charitable arm of SAI called?
SAI Philanthropies INc.
What are the names of the Fraternity journal and newsletter?
PANPIPES, Tempo!
What is the number of active collegiate chapters? What is the number of active alumnae chapters? How much are national dues?
210, 113, $40.
What are the 4 types of membership? Briefly describe each.
a) Collegiate - a regularly matriculated woman student at an institution where a chapter of this Fraternity is chartered, who is currently enrolled in or has completed one or more courses in music
b) Alumnae - women who were initiated at the collegiate level who are no longer in school
c) Patroness - for women who support the arts in the community, and have been invited by a collegiate or alumnae chapter to join SAI
d) Distinguished - the four types are: Member Laureate, Honorary Member, National Arts Associate, and Friend of the Arts
Name 3 awards that may be given to individual members.
Sword of Honor
Ruby Sword of Honor - Province Collegiate Leadership Award
Patroness Sword of Honor
Diamond Sword of Honor - Regional Alumnae Leadership Award
Rose of Honor
Wreath of Achievement
Rose of Dedication
Rose of Constancy
Ring of Excellence National Advisor Award
Collegiate Honor Award
Collegiate Scholastic Award
Dorthy Whinery Special Leadership Award
What is the purpose of the charitable arm?
The purpose of SAI Philanthropies, Inc. is to
1) promote all aspects of music creation, performance, and scholarship
2) encourage service for and through music on the campus, in the community, in the nation, and throughout the world.
Name 5 items that you can find on the SAI national website.
CPM, SAI National Objectives, SAI Mission & Vision Statements, SAI Philanthropies, Inc. grant & scholarship info, Contact info for NH, POs, ROs, Directors, & NEB.
Name our Province. Who is the Province Officer?
Eta B, Sarah Towler.
List 3 of the Responsibilities of Membership.
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 author ity of chapter, province and national officers.
- To refrain from the discussion of internal fraternity affairswith non-members, unless they are chapter advisors.
- To practice the high ideals of Sigma Alpha Iota at all times.
List 3 opportunities for participating in SAI after graduation.
Join the SAI Alumnae Association, Join an Alumnae Chapter, Serve in an appointed or elected leadership position.
List 3 scholarships or grants available for individual members.
Annual opportunities are:
- Career Performance Grant (in memory of Verna Ross Orndorff)
- Conducting Scholar ship for Graduate Students
- Doctoral Grant
- International Study Grant for Graduate Students
- Kennedy Center Internship in Washington D.C. - Music Business/Technology Scholar ships
- Music Education Scholarship for Graduate Students
- Music Therapy Scholarships
- Musicians with Special Needs Scholarship
- Professional Development/Education Grants
- Summer Music Scholarships
Undergraduate Scholarships Triennial opportunities are:
- Graduate Performance Awards
- Jazz Performance Scholarships
- Undergraduate Performance Awards
Who are the 7 founders?
Elizabeth Campbell, Frances Caspari, Nora Crane Hunt, Minnie Davis Sherrill, Leila Farlin Laughlin, Georgina Potts, Mary Storrs Andersen.
Name our Region. Who is the Regional Officer?
VIII, Mary Jennings.
List 5 Privileges of Membership.
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 itsmembers.
- To promote Amer ican 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 oppor tunitieswithin 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.
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 PAN PIPES and Tempo!; ability to apply for professional development grants; and eligibility to affiliate with a local alumnae chapter.
List and briefly describe 4 projects of SAI Philanthropies, Inc.
Composers Bureau: resource of information about contemporar y American Composers including biographies, lists of works, photographs, and contact information.
Inter -American Music Awards (IAMA): triennial composi tion competi tion established in 1948, the Inter-American Music Awards are open to composers residing in North, Central and South America, with no age limit.
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 pur chased this property and donated it to the Colony. SAI Philanthropies, Inc manages an endowment that funds all costs associated with Pan's Cottage.
Music Therapy: this project and it's activities help others in healing, rehabilitation and enrichment through music.
People-to-People Project: provides material assistance and encouragement to schools, music organizations and musicians in developing countries in many parts of the world.
Services for Musicians wi th Special Needs: the 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 Project: creates large print music scores for those visually impaired.
What are the 9 offices of the National Executive Board and who currently holds that office?
National President- Leslie Odom Miller, National VP Alumnae Chapters - Mary Frances Bushnog, National VP Collegiate Chapters- Jessica Chichester, National VP Extension- Jennifer Zerangue Mistretta, National VP Finance- Keri Flowers Richburg, National VP Fraternity Development - Christine Hall, National VP Ritual & Fraternity Ed. - Tracey Wygal Withrow, Chairman, Board of Directors, SAI Philantrophies Inc. - Heidi Frankson, Executive Director - Ruth Sieber Johnson.
Name the active Collegiate Chapters in your Province.
What is the purpose of SAI?
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.
Briefly describe the SAI Policy on Hazing.
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 activi ties and situations include road trips, scavenger hunts, sleep-overs, required wearing of apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste, engaging in public stunts, late work sessions which interfere with scholastic activities, and many other inappropriate activities. Sigma Alpha Iota, with all members of the Professional Fraternity Association, condemns the hazing of anyone including members and prospective initiates. We condemn the practice of using line names, line numbers, families, family trees, and like practices by Greek Organizations. Sigma Alpha Iota recognizes and affirms that the pre-initiation period is a time for education for the candidate, and a time for the promotion of professionalism, ethics, and dignity through exposure to the privileges and responsibilities of membership as exhibited by our college and alumnae chapters. Each member or MIT will abide by and honor the policies of Sigma Alpha Iota.
What are the lyrics of the 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.