Dear PAN PIPES readers,
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t may sound cliché, but Spring always ushers in new life, new energy,
and, for SAI, new members! Collegiate and alumnae chapters
are celebrating their newest members, while the fraternity has
added four new collegiate chapters to our ranks. On behalf of our
sisterhood, I congratulate and welcome all of our new sisters!
It was a distinct honor for me to represent SAI at the Memorial
Concert in November, 2013, held to honor our beloved Helen May. As
demonstrated by the many friends and family in attendance, Helen
touched so many lives, including my own. I never imagined that a simple
phone call in 1987 from Helen telling me that I was a finalist in the SAI
Graduate Performance Competition would come full circle with me as
National President honoring her at this Memorial Concert! Helen had
an unerring sense for recognizing extraordinary musical talent in the
many people she met over the years. She guided those young musicians,
giving them opportunities to hone their skills, and provided performance
venues, often in her own home. Through her personal example, she
has demonstrated how each SAI sister can further the cause of music
throughout the world!
SAI members continue to make a difference through the sharing of
music – whether it be making music together in Nashville or in sending
instruments, supplies, and music to needy countries through our People-
to-People program. As a Fraternity, we continue to bring comfort to others
as we promote the healing power of music.
May your personal musical journey this summer bring joy to yourself
and others through the sharing of the glorious sounds of music!
In SAI sisterhood,
Leslie Odom Miller,
National President
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The life of Alpha initiate and member of the Washington DC Alumnae Chapter Helen Byrn May
was celebrated at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 3.
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