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Summer Music Institute. No other opportunity could have provided me with that experience." She discovered this opportunity through the word of mouth of a friend who had participated in the SMI previously and searched the SAI website for how to apply. She encourages all SAIs to search the website and find the opportunity that fits their personal situation. "Not everyone will be suited for the Kennedy Center Internship but the many other opportunities provided may fit their situation and it is hard to pass up an opportunity that can move you forward in your career." "It is such an advantage and privilege to be a member of Sigma Alpha Iota. When someone sees SAI on your resume, you know that it means something to him or her. As SAIs, we should take advantage of these opportunities given to us and help in the future to bring these opportunities to future SAIs." Angela is looking forward to taking what she has learned at the Kennedy Center and applying it to the rest of her education and her career. She is grateful to SAI for giving her this opportunity. "I am proud to be an SAI and what it stands for. I am proud to wear our pin and tell others the opportunity it has brought to me." — Carly Pigg P IOTA HA LP in programs that involved both business and music. "This type of internship that included both performance and management is really what I needed to help in preparing me for graduation and my career." When asked what type of SAI should apply for this opportunity in the future she said that anyone who is majoring in a program similar to hers would definitely benefit from this opportunity. It is a management-geared internship and that type of interest is needed even though any musician would benefit from what the internship had to offer. "The internship provided seminars every week on every aspect of the operations of the Kennedy Center. They provided us with information on fundraising, marketing, and career/soft skills for a music environment. That type of experience is invaluable to my career." "Being able to meet people that influence the arts, especially music, at a national level is very rewarding. We had the opportunity to bring the SMI participants to the offices of the Senators and Representatives from their own states. The students performed for them and discussed with them how much music means to them. Being witness to this is very rewarding as these people have control of financial decisions that support the Kennedy Center and the SIGMA A 2013 PHILANTHROPIES AWARDS N T HR O LA HI • d octo r a l g r a n t • E li zab e t h Lee A International Chapter n initiate of Theta Omega as Texas State University-San Marcos, and current member of the International Chapter, Elizabeth is currently working on her PhD in Music Theory through the University of Oregon. While writing the dissertation, entitled "Pattern, Containment, and Meaning in Hugo Wolf's Mörike Lieder, "Elizabeth is living in Leipzig, Germany. While in Germany, the Doctoral Grant provides immense assistance in visiting libraries and archives located in Germany and Austria as well as attending local conferences. Prior to coming to UO, she attended Texas State University-San Marcos both for her BA in Music and MM in Music Theory. While at both Texas State and University of Oregon, Elizabeth was a Teaching Assistant for classes in music theory and aural skills. Most importantly, it was at Texas State where Elizabeth joined Sigma Alpha Iota and made friends for life. The help and encouragement of her family, friends, and SAI have been an exceptional support system during the dissertation process. • MUSI C EDU C ATIO N OUTREACH GRA N TS • Angi e Terrell and the Duval Elementary Music School - $3,100 This Instrumental Initiative project has teaching goals that will be achieved through instruction on 5 Baroque Tenor Recorders, 20 Baroque Soprano Recorders, 10 Baroque Alto Recorders, 5 Baroque Sopranino Recorders, 4 ¾ violins and 4 4/4 violins. The grant will impact the entire school community and music education in the Gainesville, FL, area. Ann G erli tzki Arendtsville and Benderville Elementary Schools, Get t ysburg, Pennsylvania - $4,000 A grant is awarded for the "21st Century Instruction/Technology ... Bringing the Arts to Life" project. The funds will provide these elementary schools with sets of the following: InFocus Machine, Elmo Devise and Notepad, Chords/Bulbs/Attachments and instruments plus instructional materials. Music The ra pi st Kellee Ha nsen L ansing/E ast L ansing Alumnae Chapter – He art wood School, Mason, Mic higan - $5,000 A Grant for the "Increasing Access Through Technology" project. The funds will provide a SMART Board, Height-adjustable Mount, SBA-L and USD Speakers for use at the Heartwood School. sai-national.org FALL 2013 PAN PIPES 25

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