Sigma Alpha Iota

SAI-NATIONAL.ORG SUMMER 2015 PAN PIPES 1 A Publication of Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc., the charitable arm of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity Florence Rudin, Oak Park Alumnae 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. GREGORY DICKENS Publications Manager and Art Director LESLIE ODOM MILLER SAI National President SHARON W. DOTY Chairman, SAI Philanthropies, Inc. RUTH SIEBER JOHNSON Executive Director and Business Manager PAN PIPES CONTRIBUTORS JAYNE I. HANLIN SUSAN COHN LACKMAN DR. LIANA E. VALENTE is a member/supporter of the following organizations: American Classical Music Hall of Fame and Museum Fraternity Communications Association International Alliance of Women in Music International Women's Brass Conference League of American Orchestras Maud Powell Society for Music and Education NAfME: National Association for Music Education National Federation of Music Clubs National Interfraternity Music Council National Music Council Professional Fraternity Association PAN PIPES S I G M A A L P H A I OTA P H I L A N T H R O P I E S, I N C . Summer 2015 Volume 107, Number 4 • FEATURES • MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS Western North Carolina hosts music center, lyric opera, and SAI WOMEN TAKE THE TONY Historic first for Broadway includes mention of composer León MUSICAL OASIS IN THE SONORAN DESERT Instruments from around the world on display in Phoenix SELF-COMPASSION AND HIGH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Finding the optimum balance between criticism and indulgence NOTHIN' SAD ABOUT LOTS OF BLUES Performers of all stripes assemble at International Blues Conference 7 12 2 • DEPARTMENTS • 18 Opportunities 18 Pan's Legacy 19 Distinguished Members 14 10

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