S i g m a A l p h a I o t a
A n n u a l F r at e r n i t y Awa r d s
FALL 2022
37
A N N ELLE C H A N D LER M C A DA M S
A LU M N A E SERV I C E P RO J EC T AWA RDS
C ATE G O RY I I I (3 5+ M E M B E R S)
FORT WAYNE
B e t a B , R e g i o n V
The
Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter commissioned a new song for the Fort Wayne Children's Choir (FWCC), titled Gentle Rivers, for the chapter's
50
th
anniversary. e chapter worked with composer Diane Whitacre and the FWCC over the course of a year. e piece was premiered on
May 7th, 2022. Prior to the concert, the chapter organized a free talkback with the composer and the FWCC singers to discuss the experience.
is helped bring the project to life, showcasing a female composer and the composition process to young musicians and the community. (See full article on
page 18 of this issue.)
DENVER
X i A , R e g i o n I
The
Denver Alumnae Chapter's service project this year was in service to e
Gathering Place, a daytime shelter for woman and children, as well as
transgender individuals. e chapter contributed four lunchtime musicales
through the year for the enjoyment of e Gathering Place clients. ey plan to continue to collect
donations for the shelter on an ongoing basis.
