About Sigma Alpha Iota
Sigma Alpha Iota is an International Music Fraternity that was founded on June 12, 1903 at the University School of Music, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Our Founders
Sigma Alpha Iota 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
To learn more about one of our founders, click on her name.
Elizabeth Campbell
Frances Caspari
Minnie Davis Sherrill
Leila Farlin Laughlin
Nora Crane Hunt
Georgina Potts
Mary Storrs Andersen
To learn more about one of our founders, click on her name.
Our 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:
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.
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.
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.
2022-2025 National Objectives
- Build a lifetime commitment to Sigma Alpha Iota
- Prioritize music in all aspects of chapter programming
- Recommit to the proper presentation of our ritual
- Rekindle sisterhood within your chapter
- Support SAI Philanthropies, Inc.