"Life is short, but art is long"
SAI 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 and throughout the world
To Give: 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 and throughout the world
To Give: 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
National Objectives 2012-2015
1. Recommit ourselves to the fulfillment of Fraternity responsibilities and ideals, while also nurturing an atmosphere of sisterhood.
2. Celebrate and respect the diversity of our membership through appreciation of our varied educational, musical, occupational, generational, and cultural experiences.
3. Actively support SAI Philanthropies, Inc., our charitable arm, by learning about and participating in its projects, and by making chapter and individual donations a priority.
4. Honor and respect our Ritual, both its music and words, through careful study and dedication to excellence in its presentation.
5. Strengthen our lifelong commitment to SAI through active membership in chapters and the national Alumnae Association.
6. Promote music education through ongoing volunteerism, performance attendance, and support of local programs.
7. Advance American composers, especially women, through new commissions, performances of their works, and concert attendance.
2. Celebrate and respect the diversity of our membership through appreciation of our varied educational, musical, occupational, generational, and cultural experiences.
3. Actively support SAI Philanthropies, Inc., our charitable arm, by learning about and participating in its projects, and by making chapter and individual donations a priority.
4. Honor and respect our Ritual, both its music and words, through careful study and dedication to excellence in its presentation.
5. Strengthen our lifelong commitment to SAI through active membership in chapters and the national Alumnae Association.
6. Promote music education through ongoing volunteerism, performance attendance, and support of local programs.
7. Advance American composers, especially women, through new commissions, performances of their works, and concert attendance.