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Sigma Alpha Iota was founded on June 12, 1903 at the University School of Music, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Incorporation papers, under the laws of the State of Michigan, were signed December 1, 1904, and recorded December 15, 1904. The seven founding members were Elizabeth Campbell, Frances Caspari, Minnie David Sherrill, Leila Farlin Laughlin, Nora Crane Hunt, Georgina Potts, and Mary Storrs Andersen. You can click on each founder's name to be taken to their biography on SAI's national website. Since 1903, Sigma Alpha Iota has grown to be an influence on the musical community. Active collegiate and alumni chapters of SAI have been established across the United States; SAI also has an international chapter for sisters abroad or those who do not live near an actions, including a quarterly fraternity journal, Pan Pipes, and SAI's national newsletter, Tempo! SAI also has an active philanthropic organization, Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc. Created in 1974 as a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization, is the charitable arm of Sigma Alpha Iota, international music fraternity. Its mission is 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. The Iota Theta chapter at the University of North Texas was chartered May 10, 1941, and has since been active in the college and the community, promoting music and the ideals of Sigma Alpha Iota. |
