About Sigma Alpha Iota
International Music Fraternity
Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity is an organization dedicated to encouraging, nurturing, and supporting the art of music through professionalism, sisterhood, and philanthropy. SAI Philanthropies, Inc., the charitable arm of the fraternity, works to promote all aspects of music creation, performance, and scholarship, and encourage service for and through music on the campus, in the community, in the nation, and throughout the world.
Requirements for collegiate membership in Sigma Alpha Iota include being a woman or nonbinary individual who demonstrates a sincere interest in music, completion of one or more semesters of college coursework including at least one music course, maintaining a 2.5 GPA, and successful completion of all requirements for the Member-In-Training process.
Our History
Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity was founded at the University School of Music (present day University of Michigan School of Music, Theater, and Dance) in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on June 12, 1903. The seven founding members were Mary Storrs Andersen, Elizabeth Campbell, Frances Caspari, Nora Crane Hunt, Leila Farlin Laughlin and Minnie Davis Sherrill.
Our Purpose
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TO FORM chapters of women college students and alumnae who have a sincere interest in music.
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TO UPHOLD the highest standards of music.
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TO FURTHER the development of music in America and throughout the world.
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TO GIVE inspiration and encouragement to members.
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TO ORGANIZE the cultural life of Sigma Alpha Iota members as a contributing factor to their educational growth.
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TO SUPPORT the ideals and goals of the member's Alma Mater.
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TO ADHERE to the highest standards of citizenship in school, community and fraternity life.
Our Badge
Our Mission
The Mission of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity is to encourage, nurture and support the art of music.
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Supports and encourages women musicians of all ages, races, and nationalities
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Supports and promotes successful and innovative educational programs in music for all stages of life
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Cultivates excellence in musical performance
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Promotes programs and activities that stress the love and importance of music in our lives
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Recognizes technological advances in the field of music
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Dedicates financial resources that ensure the continuation of programs necessary to support the objectives of the fraternity in perpetuity
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Has as its members people who exemplify professional and ethical behavior in the spirit of the Sigma Alpha Iota founders
The Sigma Alpha Iota Crest
2022-2025 National Objectives
Stability-Advancement-Inspiration
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Build a lifetime commitment to Sigma Alpha Iota
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Prioritize music in all aspects of chapter programming
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Recommit to the proper presentation of our ritual
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Rekindle sisterhood within your chapter
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Support SAI Philanthropies, Inc.
