Sigma Alpha Iota

CHRISTINE BRUNS Editor GREGORY DICKENS Publications Manager and Art Director LESLIE ODOM MILLER SAI National President HEIDI FRANKSON Chairman, SAI Philanthropies, Inc. RUTH SIEBER JOHNSON E xecutive Director and Business Manager PAN PIPES CONTRIBUTORS ROBERT BRUNS AUDREY GARVEY JAYNE I. HANLIN DR. SUSAN COHN LACKMAN KATHI BOWER PETERSON STEPHANIE RILEY PAN PIPES welcomes new article submissions and ideas. Email inquiries to Christine Bruns at SAIPanPipesEditor@gmail.com. Deadlines for submission are as follows: S P R I N G : J a n u a r y 1 5 S U M M E R : A p r i l 1 5 F A L L : A u g u s t 1 5 W I N T E R : N o v e m b e r 1 5 S U B M I S S I O N D E A D L I N E S A Publication of Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc., the charitable arm of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity was organized in 1903 "to form chapters of music students and alumnae who have a sincere interest in music and uphold the highest standards of music; to further the development of music in America and throughout the world." Its journal PAN PIPES (ISSN-0889-7581) is published four times a year, in Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer, by Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc., One Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805. Periodicals postage paid at Asheville, NC, and at additional mailing offices. The subscription price is $30.00 a year, $35.00 for Canadian and foreign subscriptions, $5.00 per single issue. Send subscriptions, correspondence of a general nature, and changes of address to the National Headquarters in Asheville. Printed in the United States of America. Postmaster: Send address changes to PAN PIPES, Sigma Alpha Iota National Headquarters, One Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805. Email to nh@sai-national.org. facebook .com/sigmaalphaiotafraternity linkedin.com Search: Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity instagram.com/sai_nh twitter.com/SAINH One Tunnel Road Asheville, NC 28805 (828) 251-0606 • nh@sai-national.org sai-national.org C O V E R Members of the Iota Zeta Chapter at the University of Georgia hosted its fourth annual Dreaming of the Redcoat Band Day where people of all ages can play alongside the school band. Winter 2019 Volume 111, Number 2 Dear Readers, I along with many other music lovers, was thrilled to learn that the Smithsonian had declared 2019 the " Year of Music." As one who enjoys music as a part of my daily life, I welcome the opportunity to listen, learn, and share new music experiences with those around me. Whether music is your vocation or avocation, I encourage you to visit the weblink listed on page 8 and explore the variety of daily online concerts, podcasts, and museum collection spotlights offered. In the spirit of the Smithsonian's campaign, this issue of PAN PIPES features articles on a variety of topics, including a special baton's trek home and the experiences of SAI members abroad. This issue also contains continued 2018 National Convention coverage, a symphonic analysis of Henry David Thoreau's journal entires, and a jaunt through Mendelssohn-Haus in Leipzig, Germany. The winter issue has traditionally been the "composers" issue, and you will see that theme present throughout. You can also learn more about the activities and new works of many of our SAI Composers Bureau members by viewing the 2019 Annual American Composer Update online, available for download at: sai-national.org Would you or someone you know like to share an article, review, interview, or personal story in PAN PIPES? We welcome new music related items to share with our PAN PIPES readers. Please contact me at SAIPanPipesEditor@gmail.com so we can discuss your potential involvement. SAI Roses, Christine Bruns, Editor EDITOR'S NOTES CORRECTION: In this photo from the Dinner of Honors, Marie Bonello, immediate past President of the Pontchartrain Alumnae Chapter holds the Helen May National Alumnae Chapter Achievement Award. Second from right is current president Lauren Erickson.

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