Sigma Alpha Iota

Nominating and Electing Officers at the 2012 National Convention The Healing Power of Music INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FRATERNITY In accordance with regulations of the National Bylaws, the Sigma Alpha Iota National Executive Board announces the appointment of Linda McAlpin as Chairman of the Nominating Committee. She is a Delta Alpha initiate and currently affiliated with the Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter. Below are the deadlines that must be met in order to complete the nominating process: INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FRATERNITY 46 th National Convention "The Healing Power of Music" SEPTEMBER National Headquarters sends out a mailing to all incumbents asking who will run again. August 2 - 6, 2012 OCTOBER The Chairmen of the Nominating Committee is announced in Pan Pipes. Hyatt Regency Atlanta 2 6 5 P e a c h t r e e S t , N E A t l a n t a , GA 3 0 3 0 3 Chapters are informed of the incumbents who are eligible and willing to serve again. The form chapters should use to nominate members for province and national offices is included. Make Your Plans Now to Attend the Convention in Atlanta! Events include: JANUARY 15 Chapters must submit recommendations for elected offices to the Nominating Committee Chairman by this date. Premieres of the The Inter-American Music Award-winning composition and works by the 2012 composer/judges Pipe organ concert in downtown Atlanta Post-convention tours of National Headquarters and locales in Asheville, NC (exclusive packages for convention attendees) Phlea-Phlam and Dinner of Honors Election of officers for the new triennium MARCH 1 Chapters must have elected the chapter officers for 2012-2013 and must have submitted the name of their official delegate (usually the newly-elected president). FIRST WEEK OF APRIL The Slate of nominees, with biographies, is distributed to chapters for discussion. At the convention, nominations will still be taken from the floor, and the election procedures will follow the National Bylaws. — National Executive Board Register online Now at sai-national.org! was given in February 2008 at Northwestern University by James Pellerite, former principal flutist with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Heins's compositional output includes works for symphonic band and orchestra, as well as numerous solo piano works, chamber music, and concertos. Heins received a Bachelor of Music Degree in Composition from the University of Montana and a Master of Music Degree in Composition and Performance from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He studied composition with fellow SAI Composer Bureau members Cecil Effinger, Karel Husa, and Donald O. Johnston. Heins has taught at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, MT. He served as composer, arranger, pianist and clarinetist in the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific Northwest. He was initiated as a National Arts Associate by the Denver Alumnae Chapter in 1992. He was chosen to be the 2001-2002 MTNA Commissioned Composer for the State of Colorado, and was the guest composer, lecturer and performer at the 2007 University of Montana Composer's Showcase. Heins's discography includes numerous works recorded on CD; his compositions have also been published by Southern Music, KJOS Music and Ars Nova Music. CLICK FOR MORE To learn more about the 2012 composer-judges, visit: lindarobbinscoleman.com johnheins.com sai-national.org WINTER 2012 PAN PIPES 7

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