Sigma Alpha Iota

D ear Readers, The Winter issue had traditionally been the "composer" issue for many, many years. This edition would easily fit in with that theme, as a number of the articles within deal with the lives and contributions of composers. That includes a special spotlight on the two IAMA Composer-Judges for the 2022 Composition Competition, who will have their and the winner's new works performed at this summer's National Convention. One of Sigma Alpha Iota's Purposes is "to further the development of music in America and throughout the world." To that end, the SAI Composers Bureau was created and is maintained to assist American composers in promoting their work. The 73rd Annual American Composers Update accompanies this issue of PAN PIPES as an online issue and includes information about premieres, new publications, performances, and upcoming projects. Be sure to download the full issue and find some new repertoire for your ensemble or personal performances. Another featured item is a reveal of the completed renovations of Pan's Cottage at MacDowell. SAI Philanthropies, Inc. sponsored a successful renovation fund campaign and extensive improvements were made just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic closures. It's wonderful to see the 103-year-old building ready to welcome artists and their creative endeavors again. As always, PAN PIPES welcomes input from our readers. Has there been an interesting presentation at an event you've attended? Are you or a colleague involved in a music related project or cause? If you are interested in sharing a story, interview, or potential topic, please contact me at: SAIPanPipesEditor@gmail.com. SAI Roses, Christine Bruns, Editor EDITOR'S NOTES 2 9 10 13 14 16 18 20 NATIONAL CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS SPOTLIGHT ON CONDUCTOR PAULA MADRIGAL PAN'S COTTAGE GETS AN EFFICIENCY AND COMFORT OVERHAUL PROVIDING LOVE AND SUPPORT FOR BAND STUDENTS MINUETTA KESSLER: A FORGOTTEN COMPOSER COMPOSER DISCOVERIES, AGAIN! SHE CAN, WE CAN: BEYOND THE WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE CENTENNIAL CONCERT MUSICAL TREASURE TROVE IN MICHIGAN EDITOR'S NOTES MUSIC NOTES GRACE NOTES REVIEWS IN MEMORIAM DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS OPPORTUNITIES D E P A R T M E N T S F E A T U R E S CONTENTS 1 5 8 23 25 26 31 Register now for the 2022 S AI National Convention at the Sheraton-Greensbor o/ Kour y Convention Center in Greensbor o, NC July 28- Aug. 1, 2022 https://bit.ly/3rQM0eP Music Is Our Call

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