Sigma Alpha Iota
Madison, Wisconsin Alumnae Chapter
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About Sigma Alpha Iota
Seven women musicians with a vision founded Sigma Alpha Iota on June 12, 1903 at the University School of Music in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They pledged solemnly "to help each other with sisterly affection, to stand for the highest musical scholarship, for nobility and uprightness of character and for the maintenance of friendly and unselfish relations among women in the musical profession."
Since then, SAI has grown to include 100,000 members, over 200 student chapters, and over 100 alumnae chapters. SAI continues to uphold the ideals of the original seven, bringing together women who share a love of music and who strive to nurture each other's musical goals in addition to supporting musical outreach projects to enrich the community.
Mission Statement and Vision
The Mission of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity is to encourage, nurture and support the art of music.
The Vision of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity is to be recognized throughout the world as the foremost fraternity that:
- Supports and encourages women musicians of all ages, races, and nationalities,
- Supports and promotes successful and innovative educational programs in music for all stages of life,
- Cultivates excellence in musical performance,
- Promotes programs and activities that stress the love and importance of music in our lives,
- Recognizes technological advances in the field of music,
- Dedicates financial resources that ensure the continuation of programs necessary to support the objectives of the fraternity in perpetuity,
- Has as its members people who exemplify professional and ethical behavior in the spirit of the Sigma Alpha Iota founders.
Sigma Alpha Iota ChoraleDaughters of a great and singing nation, -- Margaret Blackburn, Alpha Mu
YouTube Video of Theta Rho's Musicale MIDI Files of Soprano, Alto, and Accompaniment, Epsilon Chapter
Sigma Alpha Iota SymbolismOur badge of membership has seven gold Pipes of Pan encircled by a band set with pearls bearing the Greek letters "Sigma," "Alpha," "Iota" on black enamel. Sigma Alpha Iota uses the soft "i" for the last word in its name in order to produce a more musical and euphonious name. Its colors are crimson and white, and its flower is the red rose. SAI's motto is Vita Brevis, Ars Longa, which is Latin for Life is short, but Art is long. |
SAI Founding Members
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