About SAI

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.

Our Founders

• Elizabeth Campbell
• Frances Caspari
• Minnie Davis Sherrill
• Leila Farlin Laughlin
• Nora Crane Hunt
• Georgina Potts
• Mary Storrs Andersen

To read more about the history of Sigma Alpha Iota, please visit the SAI National Website.

Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies

Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc. was created in 1974 to administer the International Music Fund and the SAI Foundation. The International Music Fund offers worldwide service through music. The SAI Foundation supports projects such as “The American Music Issue” of the fraternity magazine, Pan Pipes, and provides scholarships of various kinds. SAI established and continues to maintain Pan’s Cottage at the MacDowell Colony for Creative Artists in Peterborough, New Hampshire.

Purpose of Sigma Alpha Iota

• 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.