Sigma Alpha Iota
Sigma Alpha Iota is an international music 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
History
Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI) was founded in 1903. CMU's Theta Omicron chapter of SAI was founded in 1997. On the first Thursday of every month, the students of CMU can hear SAI members sing songs on the Conservatory steps. SAI works within the community to help spread a love of music for all ages. SAI is open to all female identifying students who have completed or are currently enrolled in a music course at CMU.
Advisor: Dr. Barb Berwin; colors: red and white.