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Sigma Alpha Iota Chorale Verse 1
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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
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Sigma Alpha Iota Chorale Verse 2
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Sing the greatness of the soul and spirt, Sing the job of peace and friendship's merit, Music is a kind and truthful speech; In a language out of mere words reach, sing we now to Sigma Alpha Iota
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When and where was Sigma Alpha Iota founded?
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June 12, 1903 at the University School of Music in Ann Arbor, Michigan
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7 Founders
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Mary Storrs Andersen
Frances Caspari Elizabeth Campbell Minnie Davis Sherrill Leila Farlin Laughlin Nora Crane Hunt Georgina Potts |
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Hazing
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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 activities and situations include road trips, public wearing of apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste, engaging in public stunts, and late work sessions which interfere with scholastic activities.
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5 distinguished members
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Stella Sung
Beverly Sills Donna Roll Bonita Boyd Glynn Ross |
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Four Types of Distinguished Membership
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Member Laureate--an initiated SAI member elevated to Distinguished Membership because of her accomplishments
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Four Types of Distinguished Membership
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Honorary Member--a non-SAI woman who has established and maintained an international reputation for her contributions to music
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Four Types of Distinguished Membership
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National Arts Associate--a man or woman who is nationally known for distinguished contributions to the arts
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Four Types of Distinguished Membership
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Friend of the Arts-- a man or woman interested in the arts at the local or regional level
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Award for Individual Chapters
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National College Chapter Achievement Award-- Given to the college chapter that has best fulfilled the National Objectives for that year
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Award for Individual Chapters
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National Alumnae Chapter Achievement Award-- Given to the alumnae chapter that has best fulfilled the National Objectives for that year
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Awards for Individual Chapters
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Alumnae Service Award
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Awards for Individual Chapters
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Music Education Award
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Five Awards for Individual Members
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Sword of Honor
Rose of Honor Rose of Dedication Rose of Constancy Ring of Excellence |
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Five Priviledges of Membership
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to have contact with musicians all over the United States
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Five Priviledges of Membership
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To make friendships with many Sigma alpha Iotas who share the same ideals
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Five Priviledges of Membership
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To find opportunities for leadership training in the chapter guided by national policies and instructional materials
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Five Priviledges of Membership
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To be encouraged to seek the highest goals in personal development and professional stature
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Five Priviledges of Membership
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To wear the badge as an introduction to all Sigma Alpha Iota college and alumnae chapters everywhere
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Three Responsibilities of Membership
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to represent the fraternity positive at all times
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Three Responsibilities of Membership
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To be ethical at all times
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Three Responsibilities of Membership
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To practice the high ideals of Sigma Alpha at all times
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Patroness Member
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A Patroness Member is a woman with a strong interest in music and a desire to work with college or alumnae women to promote music in her community. She may serve as a college chapter advisor and may attend all Ritual Ceremonies. She may also participate in Alumnae Chapter activities, but may not vote or hold office unless she has received the special Fraternity Education for Patroness Members.
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Active College Chapters in our Province
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Iota Tau-- UNC Chapel Hill
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Active College Chapters in our Province
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Beta Psi-- East Carolina University
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Active College Chapters in our Province
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Beta Zeta-- Meredith College
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Active College Chapters in our Province
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Eta Beta-- UNC Pembroke
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Active College Chapters in our Province
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Lambda Xi-- South Carolina State University
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Active College Chapters in our Province
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Theta Chi-- University of South Carolina at Columbia
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Active Alumnae Chapters in our Province
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There are no active alumnae chapters in Tau D
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Alumnae Chapter
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A chapter in the community, chartered by the Fraternity, consisting of former college members and Patroness members who have taken the special Fraternity Education course.
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International (Alumnae) Chapter
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is for Fraternity members who wish to keep in close touch with the Fraternity, but who reside 50 miles or more from a chartered chapter
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National Officer:
President |
Elizabeth Nordling
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National Officer:
Vice President: Alumnae Chapters |
Leslie Odom Miller
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National Officer:
Vice President: Collegiate Chapters |
Christine D. Bruns
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National Officer:
Vice President: Extension and Fraternity Development |
Marcie Richardson
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National Officer:
Vice President: Finance |
Jennifer M. Zarangue
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National Officer:
Vice President: Membership |
Susan Bermann
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National Officer:
Vice President: Ritual and Fraternity Education |
Deborah Volker
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National Officer:
Chairman, board of Directors, SAI Philanthropies, Inc. |
Daryle Gardner-Bonneau
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National Officer:
Executive Director |
Ruth Sieber Johnson
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The Purpose of Sigma Alpha Iota
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To Form chapters of women college students and alumnae who have a sincere interest in music
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The Purpose of Sigma Alpha Iota
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To Uphold the highest standards of music
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The Purpose of Sigma Alpha Iota
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To Further the development of music in America and throughout the world
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The Purpose of Sigma Alpha Iota
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to Give inspiration and encouragement to its members
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The Purpose of Sigma Alpha Iota
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To Organize the cultural life of SAI members as a contributing factor to their educational growth
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The Purpose of Sigma Alpha Iota
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To Support the ideals and goals of the member's Alma Mater
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The Purpose of Sigma Alpha Iota
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To Adhere to the highest standards of citizenship in school, community, and fraternity life
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The Governing Body
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the National Convention
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Voting Delegates
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one delegate from each college and alumnae chapter and all members of the National Officers conference who are in attendance
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Governing Body between Conventions
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National Executive Board
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SAI fraternity Journal
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Sigma Alpha Iota Quarterly: Pan Pipes
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Number of Total Chapters
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335 (college: 215, alumnae: 120)
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International Chapters
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1
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Number of provinces
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61
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Total Number of Initiated Members
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110,566
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Number of currently active members-- ungergrad and grad
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4,832
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National Alumnae Assocation Members
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3,699
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National MIT fee
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$50 (due at time of pledging)
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National dues
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$35/year ($17.50/semester)
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National Initiation Fee
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$200 (due at time of taking exam)
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Badges (price)
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$95 (or $105)
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Name of our Chapter
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iota Tau
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Name of our Province
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Tau D
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Name of Province Officer
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Nancy Durling
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Projects Benefiting Non-Members
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Inter-American Music Awards
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Projects Benefiting Non-Members
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Music Therapy Project
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Projects Benefiting Non-Members
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MacDowell colony
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Projects Benefiting Non-Members
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People-to-People
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Pan's Cottage
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SAI's cottage at the MacDowell Colony. the MacDowell colony is a secluded artist retreat in New Hampshire wher ethousands of composers, writers, and visual artists have come over the years to do their creative work in comfort and solitude. Construction on Pan's cottage was completed in 1918 and SAI has assumed responsibility for all costs associated with Pan's Cottage
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The Mission of SAI Philanthropies, Inc.
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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
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Grants Chapters May Apply for
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Impact Project Grants
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Grants Chapters May Apply for
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Alumnae chapter seed Money Grants
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Grants Chapters May Apply for
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Chapter Outreach Grants
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Projects Benefiting Individual Members
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Doctoral Grant
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Projects Benefiting Individual Members
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Summer Music Scholarships
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Projects Benefiting Individual Members
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Career Performance Grant
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the Inter-American Music Award
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a triennial composition competition open to composers residing in North, Central, and South America. The world premiere is performed at the Fraternity's National Convention. That work, plus compositions written especially for premiere at the same time by eminent American composers selected to judge the competition, is published by C.F. Peters Corporation in its special SAI Inter-American Music Award Series
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