Sigma Alpha Iota

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 : January 15 S U M M E R : April 15 FA L L : August 15 W I N T E R : November 15 S U B M I S S I O N D E A D L I N E S F RO N T C OV E R The Sheraton-Greensboro/Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, NC A Publication of Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc., A Publication of Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc., the charitable arm of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity the charitable arm of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity Summer 2022 Volume 114, Number 4 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. instagram.com/ sigmaalphaiota twitter.com/SAINH facebook.com/ sigmaalphaiotafraternity linkedin.com Search: Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity D ear Members of Sigma Alpha Iota, We have much to celebrate this summer as we head into the home stretch leading up to our eagerly awaited 50 th National Convention! Finally, we will be gathering in person at the Sheraton-Greensboro/Koury Convention Center July 28 – August 1. As you look through this issue of PAN PIPES, you will glean important information about the various activities and speakers that will take place during convention. Our National Convention is about seeing old friends and making new friends, learning new information, and hearing wonderful, glorious music. But most importantly, being together at our National Convention is about us rededicating ourselves to the Mission and Purposes of SAI. One of my favorite things to celebrate is when all the newly installed chapters since the last National Convention are recognized by "putting their pin" on the map during the first General Session. Another favorite event of mine is the Initiation Ceremony that takes place on Thursday evening. I know that this will in fact be an emotional and strengthening event, as we are now moving back to in-person rituals in the fall. What a great way to start off a new triennium with this reminder of our own beginnings in SAI. I must admit that my all-time favorite thing during a National Convention is when all those in attendance raise their voices and sing the Sigma Alpha Iota Chorale. No conductor is needed – we all feel the music, the words, and the meaning deep in our hearts together as a unified fraternity. It gives me chills even as I write these words to you today. This is my last set of "Words from the National President" as I have reached my term limit as National President. I would like to thank all our volunteers who have kept the Fraternity going over the past four years. With your service and dedication, SAI has continued to grow and prosper during a tumultuous time in the history of our country. I especially want to thank the members of the National Executive Board who have worked tirelessly for the betterment of SAI. Looking back over the past ten years, I have had the great pleasure of meeting sisters from across the country both in person and virtually. It has been a great honor for me to have served in this role. I look forward to returning to my local alumnae chapter, as well as serving as an advisor for my local collegiate chapter. See you in Greensboro! Leslie Odom Miller, National President A WORD FROM THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT CHRISTINE BRUNS CHRISTINE BRUNS Editor GREGORY DICKENS GREGORY DICKENS Publications Manager and Art Director LESLIE ODOM MILLER LESLIE ODOM MILLER SAI National President HEIDI FRANKSON HEIDI FRANKSON Chairman, SAI Philanthropies, Inc. RUTH SIEBER JOHNSON RUTH SIEBER JOHNSON Executive Director and Business Manager PAN PIPES PAN PIPES CONTRIBUTORS CONTRIBUTORS ROBERT BRUNS JAYNE I. HANLIN KATHI BOWER PETERSON STEPHANIE RILEY HOLLIS THOMS One Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805 (828) 251-0606 • nh@sai-national.org • sai-national.org

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