Stetson University, Lambda C Province  Sigma Alpha Iota is an International Music Fraternity, founded on June 12, 1903, at the University School of Music in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It was started "To form chapters of music students, and musicians who shall by their influence and their musical interest uphold the highest ideals of a music education; to raise the standard of productive musical work among the women students of colleges, conservatories, and universities." Sigma Alpha Iota has seven purposes that our fraternity strives to uphold. We are also guided by our fraternity mission and vision statement, and our National Objectives. Our seven founders were Elizabeth Campbell, Minnie Davis Sherrill, Francis Caspari, Leila Farlin Laughlin, Nora Crane Hunt, Georgina Potts, and Mary Storrs Andersen. Sigma Alpha Iota Purposes - 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. 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 National Objectives 2006-2009 - We will honor the courage of our seven founders by striving to attain the National Objectives. - Lifelong commitment to SAI through active membership in collegiate and alumnae chapters and the National Alumnae Association. - Effective communication among all levels of the fraternity. - Increased understanding of the meaning and significance of our ritual. - Furthering the outreach of Philanthropies through project participation and financial contributions. - Embracing the talents and diversity of our sisterhood through collaboration with others. - Enhance music education in schools and the community through support and advocacy. - Performing the music of Sigma Alpha Iota at fraternity functions. The Symphony of Sigma Alpha Iota Esther Requarth, Nu To study and practice the goodness of life, the beauty of art, the meaning of music. To sing the song of sincerity and universal peace. To speak the words that build, that bless and comfort. To play the harpstrings of loving kindness, tolerance, appreciation, and genuine gratitude. To strive for the joy of simplicity, for the noble, to be faithful over a few things. To listen, to be still and know the harmony from within. To falter never in seeking loving service, wisdom and understanding. In a word to be loyal to Sigma Alpha Iota and her teachings; to find joy, hope, inspiration; to remember that "every good gift and every perfect gift is from above" and "whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as to the Lord, and not unto men." And again to practice. This is to be our Symphony. Sigma Alpha Iota Chorale Margaret Blackburn, Alpha Mu 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. |
