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 National Arts Associate Tania León speaks at the White House during the December 2022 Kennedy Center Honors Reception. State Department Photo 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 Winter 2023 Volume 115, Number 2 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 https://www.linkedin.com/ company/sigma-alpha-iota- music-fraternity D ear Members of Sigma Alpha Iota, What an amazing start we've had to this fraternity year and the new triennium. It seems like just yesterday we were basking in our post-convention glow and before we knew it, fall was behind us, and we were welcoming in a new calendar year. I often find myself pausing for reflection this time of the year; to look back and analyze a pivotal aspect of my life. This year, I found myself taking a deep dive into the key events surrounding that significant moment when my lifelong bond to music was secured. As an only child, my parents enrolled me in every type of activity they could find. They wanted me to be a well-rounded, outgoing individual. While they may have overcompensated a bit, they did introduce me to music. Neither one of them being a musician themselves, it wasn't something we could participate in together, but it was a life-long aspect that we appreciated and celebrated together. Not many individuals can say they played the euphonium during their Sacrament of Confirmation! In the spirit of impact and music, this issue of Pan Pipes contains an update on Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc. You will get to read about the new leadership driving the goals and mission of the charitable arm of the Fraternity, as well as hear from recipients of featured scholarships and grants offered to our chapters and members. You will read firsthand accounts of how the generosity of our donors and volunteers impacts musicians throughout many different aspects of their careers. Lastly, you will witness the creativity of the new Board of Directors as they develop unique fundraising campaigns and revitalize several established programs. Speaking of which, have you sent in your Birthday Bash donation yet? What better way to celebrate what SAI means to you than to send in a donation for a monumental occasion. While we celebrate SAI's 120th birthday this year, this issue highlights a few additional causes for celebration. Congratulations to SAI National Arts Associate Tania León on her Kennedy Center Award and to the South Atlanta Alumnae Chapter on their installation. Thank you to the Buffalo Alumnae Chapter for their impactful community musical theater program and to Kathi Bower Peterson for her comprehensive analysis of music inspired by art. Lastly, don't forget to check out the annual Composers Bureau update that accompanies this winter issue. I am very pleased to report that the state of our Fraternity is strong and I'm looking forward to what the rest of this year has in store for us! Much SAI Love, Jessica Chichester, National President A WORD FROM THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT CHRISTINE BRUNS CHRISTINE BRUNS Editor GREGORY DICKENS GREGORY DICKENS Publications Manager and Art Director JESSICA CHICHESTER JESSICA CHICHESTER SAI National President TRACEY WYGAL TRACEY WYGAL WITHROW WITHROW 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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