Sigma Alpha Iota
Sigma Alpha Iota is an international music fraternity for women. ΣAI was founded on June 12, 1903 at the University School of Music in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Our Founders
ΣAI was founded by seven women who had a sincere interest in music:
Elizabeth Campbell
Frances Caspari
Minnie Davis Sherrill
Leila Farlin Laughlin
Nora Crane Hunt
Georgina Potts
Mary Storrs Andersen
Our Mission Statement
The mission of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity is to encourage, nurture and support the art of music throughout the world.
Our Purpose
Sigma Alpha Iota is an international music fraternity for women. ΣAI was founded on June 12, 1903 at the University School of Music in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Our Founders
ΣAI was founded by seven women who had a sincere interest in music:
Elizabeth Campbell
Frances Caspari
Minnie Davis Sherrill
Leila Farlin Laughlin
Nora Crane Hunt
Georgina Potts
Mary Storrs Andersen
Our Mission Statement
The mission of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity is to encourage, nurture and support the art of music throughout the world.
Our Purpose
- 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.
"Sigma Alpha Iota is an organization which promotes interaction among those who share a commitment to music. Members of SAI are active in all areas of campus music and campus life, working closely with faculty, administration, campus and community groups, music professionals and patrons. In addition to personal encouragement and support, members may receive scholarships, loans and awards in many areas and at all levels of music-related study. Sigma Alpha Iota has long been recognized as a leader in the field of music and provides a lifetime of fraternity contact."
Song courtesy of Troy University - Delta Zeta Chapter of SAI! (2008)
This is a special song to our organization, we treat it with love and respect. We proudly sing the words of the ΣΑΙ 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."
-Margaret Blackburn, Alpha Mu
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."
-Margaret Blackburn, Alpha Mu