TTTempoempoempoempo!!! AUG T ! 2015 INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FRATERNITY WHAT’S INSIDE April Showers Bring New Chapters 2 Collegiate Comment 7 Province Days 11 Alumnae Comment

GREGORY DICKENS Publications Manager

RUTH SIEBER JOHNSON Executive Director

CONTACT US 828.251.0606 [email protected] At top, Mu Rho chartered at Southeastern University on April 24. Second row, above left, both Mu Omicron chartered at Bethel University and Mu Xi (above right) chartered at ’s College sai-national.org of Performing Arts on April 18. Third row, at left, Mu Mu chartered at on April 10. At right, the Charlotte Alumnae Chapter rechartered on April 12. Also, Mu Eta was installed in June at the University of Montevallo; see next issue for coverage. 2 collegiate comment

Iota Theta’s 12 MITs from February.

— , NY Our chapter launched into recruitment week with a series of informal Epsilon events. Highlights from the week include Monday’s “Halloween Speed On April 10, the chapter proudly initiated 14 new MITs. VPM Friending,” Thursday’s “Painting with a Sister,” and Friday’s “Tie-Dye with Kiersten Roetzer stated that she felt honored to have initiated a group SAI.” The week culminated Saturday in a formal dinner, “The Ball,” of “dedicated, kind, caring and selfless group of women.” All the new where our sisters shared home-cooked cuisine with new recruits. Finally, members were also extremely delighted to join the sisterhood. The on Wednesday March 4, our chapter gained three devoted MITs at our following day, Epsilon Chapter also had the pleasure of hosting Province Pledging Ceremony. Inspired by the success of the volunteer luncheon Day at the Ithaca College School of Music. The day started with the and recruitment week, was ready to gain new sisters and host arrival of sisters from the Eta B Province, and included a performance Omega A’s Province Day. — Laura Gauggel, editor anxiety workshop by Dr. Marcia Bornhurst Parkes of the Rochester Alumnae Chapter. The day concluded with the sisters from Epsilon — , KY and Delta Lambda performing in the day’s Musicale and with all sisters Iota Beta participating in a t-shirt making event. All who came said the day was very In April, Iota Beta hosted our 57th annual All-Campus Sing! Started rewarding and enjoyable. — Megan Benjamin, editor in 1958, this has become a tradition at Murray State University. It gives various groups on campus (fraternities, sororities, residential colleges Theta — , KS and other student groups) an opportunity to show their musical and Theta Chapter enjoyed a wonderful Founder’s Day ceremony on performing talents. Working months in advance, they prepare a themed May 2. The Topeka Alums hosted at Top of the Tower, a beautiful and 5-minute show choosing their songs and costumes. All proceeds from this impressive locale, and provided a lovely continental breakfast. After a few event go to SAI Philanthropies, Inc. words of welcome from their president, Pat Gibson, we were treated to a Instruments are also donated to gain spirit points. The instruments are speech from Region II RO Ginger Patterson. She skillfully spoke about then donated to schools in need through People-to-People. how SAI was not only a fraternity, but a family as well. The speech set The spring MIT class decided to get creative by hosting a pie-in-the- the mood for the rest of the event, which included a musicale performed face fundraiser. Students could donate to the fundraiser, and their name by Brianne Stewart and Marya Feldt, (scholarship winners from 2014). was put in a jar. After the All-Campus Sing, names were drawn and those This was followed by the Founders’ Day Service and a brief presentation selected got to throw a pie at some famous faces on campus. Those getting from Geri Turvey, VP of the Topeka Alumnae Chapter. Norma Pettijohn pied included University President Dr. Bob Davies and Racer Band awarded this year’s Alumnae scholarships to winners Caitlyn Priddy, Annastasia Glover, Marya Feldt, Brianne Stewart, and McKenzie Buttron. Director John Fannin. The All-Campus Sing fulfills the mission of SAI by We closed with remarks from our PO Laura Smith and “So Near, So bringing people together through music and philanthropy. We hope to see Dear.” — Annastasia Glover, editor you next year! — Alex Hilkey, editor Sigma Phi — Louisiana State University, LA Iota Theta — University of North Sigma Phi’s semester began with a gratifying reminder of what it On the night of February 16, Iota Theta welcomed 12 Members-in- means to serve the community. On Feb. 7, St. Joseph Hospice honored Training. We are excited to help these young women on their journey our chapter for 3 years of service at a volunteer luncheon. At least once a to our sisterhood. The chapter held a social on Feb. 19 in celebration of month, Sigma Phi sings at Baton Rouge nursing homes, lifting the spirits Galentine’s Day, an unofficial holiday from the NBC sitcom Parks and of the elderly and strengthening our bonds of sisterhood. After singing at Recreation. The holiday is described as “ladies celebrating ladies.” Iota the luncheon, we enjoyed a meal with other hospice volunteers and shared Theta celebrated the event by playing games and making Valentine’s Day our experiences.

Tempo! • Aug. 2015 • Sigma Iota • Aug. 2015 •Tempo! collegiate comment 3 cards. The chapter was also fortunate to be invited to sing the national held a huge fundraiser, called “Sing and Tea.” Sisters and friends of Mary anthem at the UNT men’s basketball game in February. The group sang and Susan sold tickets to the event where we held a tea party. A hostess in 4 parts for a packed stadium. Upcoming events for us include several was assigned for each table, and she decorated the table as she liked. Sisters singing visits at various nursing homes. — Laura Pavlas, editor cooked and baked the three-course meal as well as served. Susan Belcher gave a speech on etiquette and the chapter entertained by performing. Epsilon Iota — University of at Martin It was successful and fun! We plan on making this fundraiser an annual Epsilon Iota has had a great 2015 so far! Our major fundraiser this event! — Shelly Painter, editor semester, headed by committee chair Della Coleman was the highly successful “Give Your Professor A Heart Attack” fundraiser. Students Eta Sigma — Eastern University and professors alike paid five dollars to “attack” their favorite teachers. Our chapter was excited to host Province Day for Sigma A on April Epsilon Iota sisters had a blast covering professor’s doors across campus 10-11. Our theme this year is Follow the Rose-Colored Road. National with hundreds of colored paper hearts. Members also participated in Vice President, Finance Jennifer Zerangue joined us as we experienced an ongoing campus-wide event called Letters In Motion. The event is lectures, bonding events, and a musicale. We have held several fundraising designed to provide encouragement and positive thinking to impoverished events including Mocha Monday and Marching Tacos. Penny Wars is orphans in Nepal. The chapter participated by writing these encouraging another fundraising event that we have held twice this year in an effort words in personal letters which will travel to Nepal with a small group to raise money for the Foster Music Camp Scholarship. This fundraiser this summer (an Epsilon Iota MIT, Hannah Morton, will be on this small was a collaboration with Alpha and , as well as our traveling team.) faculty. In other news, Epsilon Iota President Katherine Felthauser decided to We are proud of our sisters Jenna Sehmann, for starring as Kate participate in the 2015 Miss UTM pageant in January. With zero pageant Monster, and Jennifer Seelhorst and Rachel Misheff for playing in the experience, and over half of her SAI sisters there in support, she dazzled in pit, in Eastern Kentucky University’s production of Avenue Q. We also the talent portion with her four-mallet marimba solo “Memento” by Ivan congratulate Jenna for winning EKU’s concerto competition. Trevino and was named Miss UTM first runner-up. — Andie Fisher, editor This spring semester we welcomed 11 MITs journeying toward sisterhood as we said goodbye to the graduating seniors: Jessica Delaney, Zeta Omicron — , TN Katherine Depenbrock, Amelia Glanz, Kaitlin Palmer, and Ashley The Nashville Alumnae Chapter held scholarship auditions at Wilson. — Katherine Depenbrock, editor Lipscomb University on Valentine’s Day. Zeta Omicron and many other people would like to congratulate singer Sydel Fisher, an Iota Phi initiate Eta Tau — WV from , for winning first place ($700), and singer Having decided to take a MIT class eight members strong, Eta Tau Sally Jones from Belmont for winning second ($300). It is wonderful for has been hard at work informing these promising young ladies of the our sisters from each chapter to show their talents to our judges. We are principles of the fraternity. The MIT class has already held a successful thankful for the opportunities we have in SAI, and Zeta Omicron hopes bake sale and planned a recital. Meanwhile, the chapter has solidified to have another SAI related event at Lipscomb University. The Nashville plans for many upcoming events, including a Women-in-Music lecture Alumnae Chapter really enjoyed listening to our performances. Our recital, and a coffeehouse fundraiser during finals week. Other successful sisters are also excited for more opportunities to share our love for music. semester fundraisers include multiple PB & J sales, a walking taco sale, deli — Tiffany Best, editor day, and donut day. Also in the works is a Relay for Life benefit concert in collaboration with the Xi Epsilon Chapter of . The Zeta Upsilon — Edinboro University, PA chapter also has plans for an end of the semester picnic and potluck for On April 16, Zeta Upsilon chapter went caroling at the Edinboro graduated alumnae of the chapter! We have also improved relations with Nursing Home. The ladies were thrilled to hear us sing, and we all had a our alumnae by reaching out to past sisters with a monthly newsletter. great time. We sang four songs and the chorale. The nursing home was so — Sarah Ciaccio, editor much fun; they invited us to sing with them whenever we would like! This was definitely a great step out into the community for our chapter, and we — Bethune-Cookman University, FL hope to continue little events like this! — Samantha Test, editor On Valentine’s Day, the chapter hosted an event for children at the Chile’s Academy, a school for pregnant teens wishing to graduate from Eta Theta — Western Carolina University, NC college. The purpose of the event was to emphasize the importance of Eta Theta had a busy and productive spring semester. In February, music and the arts in school. The event titled “Hands on Music” included we hosted Tau B Province Day. The theme was “Alice in Wonderland.” 40 volunteer participants from Bethune-Cookman University. The The sisterhood sang songs from the story’s musical adaptation, including volunteers set up wind, brass, percussion, and guitar stations, and also “Painting the Red” and “Golden Afternoon.” The theme made for assisted in demonstrating to young children different notes and rhythms a creative day where we were able to meet sisters from our area, and our of instruments. The children were also able to test the instruments and MITs were able to learn more about SAI. were taught the meaning of the sounds made. Melvin Dawson, a student Not only did we have the pleasure of welcoming 11 new sisters, but we at Bethune-Cookman, read books to the children that dealt with musical initiated a Patroness member, Mary Arbaugh. With help from Mary and instruments and music in general. Afterwards, the children watched Susan Belcher, our chancellor’s wife and other patronesses, our chapter Peter and the Wolf. Towards the end of the ceremony, the sisters of Theta

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On Valentine’s Day, Theta Xi hosted an event for children at the Chile’s Academy, a school for pregnant teens wishing to graduate from college.

Xi sang several musical selections. This was the perfect opportunity for The chapter sang the National Anthem and the alma mater for the students to utilize their musical gifts for the betterment of children within event, earning them a Second Place Trophy for Musical Act which is now the community to feel loved and welcomed and gain a sense of musical proudly displayed in their chapter room. All of the ladies had a great time intelligence. — Dania Henry, editor rehearsing and preparing for the event, and getting to perform two such important and meaningful pieces meant a lot to the chapter. It was great — Southern University , Carbondale, IL getting to interact and be a part of an event with so many other student On March 28, the chapter competed in the campus variety show. The organizations and publicizing the name with such a show allows any student, student organization, or affiliate of the school to good reputation behind it. participate. It also happens to be the oldest tradition on SIU’s Campus, The chapter has also recently performed the National Anthem at this year’s being the 68th anniversary. men’s and woman’s basketball games and hopes to do so again this coming Proceeds raised by this fun and exciting event go towards scholarships school year. — Kelli Cotter, editor for students. In recent years, silent auction items are put together by each participating team and local businesses to help raise money for — Central Methodist College, MO scholarship. The chapter donated a movie -themed basket with a value of Theta Omicron $50. The ladies of Theta Omicron are happy to have welcomed 16 new members into our chapter in the spring and proud to have graduated 12 seniors! Our seniors will be missed, but we’re excited to see what they’ll do next. For our service project this semester, we cleaned the campus conservatory top-to-bottom on a Saturday, followed by a sister-bonding lunch. The American Music Recital, a yearly spring event, was bursting with gorgeous music. The recital was followed by a silent auction which helped us to surpass our fundraising goal for the year. Our annual end of semester BBQ was a big hit, and each sister was given an award suited to her personal quirks (such as “most likely to overdose on coffee,” which was mine!) We have a Car Wash fundraiser planned for the Fall and are taking donations now. My sisters and I are looking forward to another fun year. — Brittany Lawson, editor

Submit your Collegiate Comments to Pictured is the Theta Tau Chapter at Southern Illinois University, [email protected]. Send photo submissions to Carbondale, standing backstage waiting to perform. Publications Manager Gregory Dickens at [email protected].

Tempo! • Aug. 2015 • Sigma Alpha Iota Sigma Alpha Iota • Aug. 2015 •Tempo! collegiate comment 5 Hannah Leibowitz. One of our fundraisers involved selling Sarris Easter — Loyola University, LA Theta Psi Candy. We also generated a fundraiser off of Pinterest for Valentine’s Day. Recruitment is always an adventure, will all the new faces and We sold musical flowers with chocolate, hearts made from cardboard, and encouragement to join this exciting sisterhood. Our chapter started off food-colored coffee filters. Our chapter is currently hosting a Jamberry recruitment with a week of festivities exemplifying SAI. At the end of the Nails Party where up to 50% of the proceeds will go to the chapter. We week, a formal dinner was held; 11 women were invited to membership, hope to have more fundraisers once a month with one strictly for the and all of them accepted! The MITs held a cozy and intimate musicale Debence Antique World. and hosted an amazing bake sale as their fundraiser that raised over $300 Kappa Eta recently had a movie night for the sisters to relax and get towards their fees and Philanthropies! together. In addition, we have weekly sisterhood dinners that let us bond. On April 17, Theta Psi initiated Megan Bordelon, Emily Braverman, Musically, we are working on getting stronger, using some of the SAI songs Catherine Comardelle, Raven Evans, Maureen Kelly, Alicia Melendez, in the Red Book. — Jennifer Grenus, editor Colleen Ryan, Amanda Seal, Emilie Tolley, Julia Tuneberg and Heather Vicenty. When asked about recruitment and initiation, Evans said, “The process was more than learning about SAI…I’ve gained more patience and — State University confidence in myself because I know I have a group of women to support Kappa Upsilon Kappa Upsilon held a Women in Music Recital on Feb. 18 to celebrate me.” Vicenty described the musicale as a memorable process in which women composers and musicians. The event was at the university’s All “everyone was able to contribute something different…We accomplished Faith’s Chapel, where four numbers composed by women were performed something as a group and the end result was priceless.” by women. The program included a vocal duet performed by Dr. Amy — Laura Hacke, editor Rosine and Dr. Cora Cooper (accompanied by Amanda Arrington), a vocal solo performed by Rachel Hunt, a clarinet and oboe duet performed by Heather Gering and Elizabeth Tobald, and a choral number performed by the Kappa Upsilon Chapter Chorus. The event had a great turnout and was a huge success. The chapter has discussed continuing this tradition of a yearly “Women in Music” Recital. — Kaylee Champagne, editor

Kappa Alpha hosted a Women’s History Month Musical in March.

Kappa Alpha — , ’s MITs are (seated left to right) Ashley Rose, Valerie Loera, The sisters hosted a Women’s History Month Musical on March 7 to Rachel Roberson, and Marina Ryssman. honor women composers and musicians. Our VPR, Rebecca Crowther, came up with the idea back in the fall as an opportunity to learn about Kappa Psi — Fresno State, CA famous women that impacted the history of music. The musicale was Kappa Psi is proud to announce not only the addition of new MITs performed by members of our chapter. Some of the women composers but also a new position gained by one of our sisters. On Feb. 22, we held that were represented included Katherine Hoover, Sara Bareilles, Lavonne the pledging ceremony for our spring class, and we are happy to welcome “Pepper” Paire Davis, and Kanon Wakeshima. One of our sisters, Kirstina four new MITs. These musical ladies have been welcomed with open arms, Bacich, composed and arranged a piece called “A Frozen Rhapsody in and we look forward to their initiation later this spring. In other good Blue,” which combines “Rhapsody in Blue” and music from Disney’s news: one of our active sisters, Dulce Vargas has been appointed as one of Frozen. The event was open to the public, and admission was free. In the 3 new drum majors for the Fresno State Bulldog Marching Band in the addition to the musicale, our chapter held a Chinese auction containing 2015 season. prizes from local businesses along with a snack sale to help raise money for The Delta B Province Day was hosted by Kappa Psi at the end of March, SAI Philanthropies, Inc. This was the first time our chapter planned such and we extended a warm welcome to all sisters who were in attendance. an event, and we are considering making this an annual event in the future. The day was filled with seminars, breakout sessions (including topics of — Sara Parker, editor conflict resolution and fundraising), musicales and sister bonding time. — Jennifer Stearns, editor Kappa Eta —­ Clarion University of , PA Kappa Eta has been busy this semester with fundraising and Kappa Omega — Elmhurst College, IL membership. Our recruitment week was Feb. 9-12. We hosted a craft January at Elmhurst can be a slow month, but it doesn’t have to be. night, nails night, and game night. We are excited to have a new MIT, There are multiple opportunities to study abroad and take classes. This is especially true with Kappa Omega. Many of our sisters have taken

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advantage of a fantastic opportunity to study abroad. They are currently Mu Lambda — , NC in Jamaica helping out in schools and enjoying the sunny weather. It is On Feb. 1, Mu Lambda welcomed our first-ever MITs! After a a true shame they can’t bring the at least seventy-degree weather with successful first recruitment as a chapter, we were thrilled to have 12 them to the frigid Midwest. Instead, they bring back something better. beautiful young women pledge to be our SAI sisters. In March, these My sisters have brought back many stories of their travels to Jamaica and MITs joined us in hosting a Lyceum event for our campus focused on are inspiring more people to take advantage of the teaching opportunity music from Broadway. The event was very successful and attracted over 250 students! On April 26, the chapter celebrated our 1-year anniversary. every year. Meanwhile, we are creating new posters for our bake sales and We are overjoyed that we celebrated this milestone of our chapter history initiating the amazing Gina Carlson into our beloved sisterhood. It will be with almost twice as many members as we started with. We are forever an exciting way to close out the month and bring in a new semester. grateful to Rachel E. Sykes for bringing SAI to Wingate University and — Callie Romenesko, editor hope to make her proud as we grow as a chapter. — Keegan Brittain, editor Triennial Convention Brings New National Objectives

he National Objectives that chapters will use for planning the 2015-2018 triennium were unveiled at the Convention in St. Louis. The National Objectives Committee surveyed members, consulted with the NEB, and gave an in depth pre- Tsentation, including suggestions for ways to achieve the national objectives. Ideas for fulfilling the National Objectives can be found on the Officer Portal in the Document Library.

NATIONAL OBJECTIVES 2015-2018

We, the members of Sigma Alpha Iota, will:

1. Renew our commitment to the Purpose of SAI, striving for perfection.

2. Honor and respect the traditions of the SAI ritual.

3. Work in our chapters and communities to raise the standards of music in all its diverse expressions.

4. Advocate for music education, stressing its importance in our world.

5. Strengthen and nurture our lifelong connection to SAI members, inspiring each other through loving sisterhood and effective communication.

6. Speak enthusiastically about the many projects of our charitable arm, SAI Philanthropies, Inc., and support those projects with our donations.

7. Be a catalyst for the creation and performance of American music. Support Advocate Inspire

Tempo! • Aug. 2015 • Sigma Alpha Iota Sigma Alpha Iota • Aug. 2015 •Tempo! province days 7 ALPHA A Gamma Omicron held a successful Province Day at Bowling State University for Alpha A Province on April 18. At the beginning of our day, we held a Memorial Ceremony for three alumnae members who had passed away. Our two guest speakers presented throughout the day; PO Bernadette Skodack, discussed her career in music therapy, and oboist Shawna Like, an entrepreneur from Chicago, told us about her company Oboe Chicago that sells oboes across the U.S. Our musicale included performances from many Gamma Omicron sisters, and we concluded with our chapter singing “The Prayer of SAI.” Later, sisters wrote their favorite memory from SAI or the impact SAI has had on their lives on a large sheet of paper. These memories were then shared with the group. Our chapter also organized our second annual Pasta Dinner at a Attendees to the Epsilon A Province Day in April. local church. Music was performed by our sisters and BGSU’s Vocal Jazz Performers from each chapter took part in a musicale, and Rho Chapter Ensemble. Funds were donated to People-to-People. member Michelle Gargus was surprised to receive the Province Leadership — Elizabeth Johnson, Gamma Omicron editor Ruby Sword of Honor. The day ended with the chapters presenting outgoing Province Officer Sandy Erickson with a lovely stained glass SAI GAMMA A AND B window (made by a Theta Iota member’s father) in appreciation for her This year’s Gamma Province Day took place on April 11 on the three terms as Epsilon A PO. campus of at the Parkes Hall and Alice Millar — Sandy Erickson, Epsilon A Province Officer Chapel. All chapters from Gamma A and B were represented. Our host for this year was Beta Chapter, and they did a fabulous job of organizing a ZETA A wonderful day! All five chapters in Zeta A Province were represented on March After our opening ceremony, we did a couple of fun icebreakers with 28 at Zeta A Province day hosted by Sigma Gamma Chapter from the about 100 attendees. We then transitioned into our keynote speaker, at the University United Methodist Church in Tulsa, Terry-Ann Saurmann (former Philanthropies project director, Services OK. for Musicians with Special Needs) of the Evanston Alumnae Chapter. She We had approximately 50 members in attendance at Zeta A delivered a wonderful speech about her life, successes, and her involvement Province Day, with all the chapters in the province represented. SAI in SAI as an individual who is legally blind. This was followed by our first Philanthropies, Inc., Chairman, Sharon Doty, spoke in the morning about breakout session, a “Jam Session” facilitated by Beta Chapter where sisters how SAI Philanthropies impacts areas all over the nation. Zeta A PO could perform on various household objects such as pop bottles, glasses, Hazel Rowena Mills spoke in the afternoon about the history of American etc. music, which went along with our theme for the day, “Rhapsody in Blue,” After a wonderful catered lunch, a breakout session included a designed to honor American composers and musicians. Her talk gave us workshop on “Life-Long Sisterhood.” This open-table session discussed more insight into types of American music that many of us did not know involvement in SAI after graduating from a collegiate chapter and very much about. the options available. Another breakout session was “Recruitment Iota Alpha brought a large box of T-shirts that they sold during Roundtable,” discussing various ways of recruitment for potential lunch to raise money for SAI Philanthropies, Inc. At lunchtime, we had collegiate members. a dessert competition with five desserts in the competition and two The musicale was performed in the beautiful Alice Millar Chapel winners: a chocolate fudge cake and a Heath bar cake — both exceptional! and was followed by a Phlea-Phlam. The closing ceremony was a beautiful There were two musicale sessions — one in the morning and one in the ending to a fantastic day for Gamma A and B! afternoon — with a wide variety of performances ranging from pop vocal — Cara Ying, Gamma A PO to classical violin and dance numbers to arias. We also had two sing-alongs led by Sigma Gamma Chapter. In addition to formal opening and closing, EPSILON A we had the unique opportunity to witness the Rose of Dedication being Rho Chapter welcomed members of Theta Iota, Xi, Madison presented to Sherye Halliburton of Tulsa Alumnae Chapter in a lovely Alumnae, and Alumnae Chapters to the University of ceremony. This was a memorable Province Day for Zeta A, and Sigma -Madison (UW) for Epsilon A’s Province Day on April 18. Gamma was happy to host it! — Nicole Graham, Sigma Gamma president About 30 SAIs enjoyed time together for Fraternity Education, music, and the fellowship of Sisterhood. The theme for the day was “Music Through THETA A the Ages.” Dr. Paul Rowe and Cheryl Bensman Rowe, recently initiated I am happy to report the Theta A Province Day held on March 14 was SAI National Arts Associates and Founders/Artistic Directors of the a success. The Kappa Upsilon Chapter presented a full schedule from 8:00 Madison Early Music Festival, gave a lecture/recital that demonstrated am to 4:30 pm. All of the college chapters where represented, with the how the interpretation of a single piece of music changed from the Manhattan Kappa Upsilon Chapter hosting with the highest number and Baroque period through present day. the Alpha Kappa Chapter (10 from Pittsburg!!) having the second highest The afternoon featured a contemporary music recital showcasing number in attendance. the university’s women’s a capella group Pitches and Notes and a first The day began with a Formal Opening Ritual. There were three performance of a song composed by Rho member Meg Huskin. Our hosts breakout sessions in the morning. Friend of the Arts Dr. Frank Tracz’s led the group in a “Guess who/what I am” game that they use for MIT presentation on “Leadership and Motivation” was followed by team education. Fraternity Education also included a game of “Music Through building activities. Dr Susan Maxwell, Dr. Jacqueline Fassler-Kerstetter, the Ages Jeopardy,” with categories focusing on different periods of music.

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The Iota A Province Day was held at the University of , College Park in April.

Dr. Cora Cooper, and Dr. Amy Rosine, all alumnae or patroness members a Friend of the Arts by Alpha Pi. He gave a talk about his career in music spoke on a “Women in Music” discussion Panel. and where he got his passion to teach and perform. Our other presenter There were three breakout sessions in the afternoon. Alpha Kappa gave a talk on how music can be used as therapy with both children and offered a presentation on “Proper Recruitment Process.” Samantha senior citizens. Lunch included sandwiches and pumpkin pasties made by Boxberger & Kirsten Votaw spoke on “Conflict-Management Styles,” and Alpha Pi President Sara Doyle. Caitlyn Sassnet led a discussion of Robert’s Rules. In the afternoon, we had our official meeting discussing things going One SAI Philanthropies fund-raising event was the Penny Wars, on within the province and had a lengthy discussion about recruiting. A raising almost $90. A Phlea-Phlam for chapter donations was also held. recurring theme in this conversation was the size of the communities and There was a 30 minute sing-a-long just before lunch and a musicale before the distance covered, especially by the alumnae chapters, and how this is closing announcement, and “Paper Plate Awards.” These awards were for making it difficult to get members. We had a group sing-along and then a variety of fun and serious topics like: Best Laugh, Coming Out of Her Closing Ceremony. — Laura Higer-Backus, Theta B PO Shell, Chapter Team Work, etc. There was time for visiting during meals and short breaks. They decided to do a “pie in the face” for the chapter IOTA A with the lowest amount in the Penny War – a very funny and fun way to Iota A Province Day was held on April 18 at the University of end the day! Maryland, College Park, hosted by the Gamma Epsilon chapter. There I was particularly pleased with the presentation given by the Alpha were approximately 60 members in attendance. Sisters were led through an Kappa Chapter on proper recruitment process. They gave an excellent initial icebreaker activity by the Mu Epsilon chapter from George Mason power point presentation, verbally highlighting several areas, and did a University. Province Officer Mary Jennings and Region 8 Officer Alice question answer period at the end. Berman made opening remarks. The day ended with Province Officer thank yous and information A FR.ED. workshop challenged chapter members on their knowledge about why membes should all attend the Convention this summer. The of SAI history and facts. People-to-People Project Director Dr. Liana day moved smoothly and was well planned and organized. Schedules and Valente spoke as well. Members of the Washington DC and a SAI Musicale program were provided for the event. The weather was Alumnae chapters performed a musicale. Dr. Diba Alvi, faculty member, great for traveling and the sisterhood shared was heart warming. presented a workshop on her career; she was initiated as a Friend of the — Laura M. Smith, Theta A PO Arts by the Gamma Epsilon chapter. National Arts Associate Dr. Robert Gibson, Chair of the School of THETA B Music, gave an inspiring afternoon speech. Initial plans for the 2015-2016 Theta B Province Day was hosted by the Alpha Pi Chapter on March school year were discussed and included a date for officer training. There 14 in Hays, KS, at Fort Hays State University. Fourteen members from was a buzz in the air for the upcoming Convention in St. Louis. four chapters were present. The day began with ice-breaker games to get — Mary Jennings, Iota A PO everyone acquainted and then Opening Ritual. We had a two guest speakers including Terry Crull, initiated later as KAPPA B Over 50 collegiate and alumnae members gathered on Feb. 7, for Kappa B Province Day hosted by the Alumnae Chapter. SAIs from Iota Theta, Iota Omega, Mu Theta, the Dallas Alumnae, and Denton Alumnae Chapters were in attendance. To begin the day’s activities Province Officer JoAn White presented Marilyn Rogers, Dallas Alumnae Chapter President, with the Region II Alumnae Chapter Achievement Award for 2014. An outstanding musicale followed with representatives from each chapter. The Alpha Pi Chapter hosted Theta B Province Day in march. SAI Member Laureate, Dr. Laurie Shulman presented a multi-faceted

Tempo! • Aug. 2015 • Sigma Alpha Iota Sigma Alpha Iota • Aug. 2015 •Tempo! province days 9 LAMBDA D It was a brisk, cool Saturday Feb. 7 morning in Tampa, FL, for the second Lambda D Province Day. The theme was “Music: Our Distinguished Language.” The day was hosted by the Tampa Alumnae Chapter and the Beta Sigma Chapter at the . It started with a fun and healthy continental breakfast in the foyer of Falk Theater, followed by opening ritual and roll call. PO Tracy A. Reinhardt Goss spoke about the state of the province and what to expect coming from our fraternity leadership and gave greetings from National President Dr. Leslie Odom Miller and Region VI RO Mary Thomas. She also spoke about the various awards that were earned in the past year by sisters in the province. The Tampa Alumnae Chapter was then presented with the Region VI Alumnae Chapter Achievement Award. We had an informative general session which focused on Distinguished Members, presented by National Vice President, Alumnae Chapters, Sue Bermann. Then the Province Officer was surprised with the Rose of Honor. There was also a lecture about the upcoming convention Dallas Alumnae Chapter member Karen Kimball, left, and Kappa B by Kathryn Jurado, president of Tampa Alumnae Chapter, and Barbara PO JoAn White, right, presented SAI Member Laureate, Dr. Laurie Wingo, president of Gainesville Alumnae Chapter. A musicale and an SAI Shulman with a “Service to Music in Dallas” Award. sing-along, conducted by Kristi Orsini of the Sarasota-Manatee Alumnae Chapter, followed. program, “Stormy Weather.’ showing how storms have been depicted in Lunch was fun; we were able to select from our favorite breakfast both music and visual arts through the years. An initiate of Sigma Iota foods to soup, salads and even pizza! After lunch we shopped at Phlea- Chapter at , Dr. Shulman holds a PhD in Historical Plam. Soon afterwards, we had our breakout sessions. Iota Omega initiate Musicology from and, for over 25 years, has lectured Professor Tara Swartzbaugh of the university played some wonderful and written program notes for orchestras and chamber groups throughout pieces on the pipe organ. the nation, including the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Following her We ended our time together in the Sykes Chapel surrounded by our presentation, Karen Kimball presented her with the Service to Music voices filling the air with our beautiful chorale and warm wishes to each in Dallas Award, given by the chapter to those people who have made other. — Tracy A. Reinhardt Goss, Lambda D PO outstanding contributions to music in the Dallas area. Following lunch, Dallas Alumnae Chapter member Michelle Hahn showed how she has put most of the Dallas chapter’s archival material into computer files with suggestions to other chapters on how they might do the same. An Incorporation Day ritual concluded the day’s activities. Raffles of an SAI afghan and a crystal rose vase, and games throughout the day allowed the province to contribute $150 to SAI Philanthropies, Inc. — Karen Kimball KAPPA D The Beta Theta Chapter at Sam State University hosted this year’s Province Day on Feb. 28. They really raised the bar on how to plan and pull off a Province Day. At least 35 sisters attended. Our keynote speaker was Jessica Chichester, NVP-Collegiate Chapters. In addition to Jessica, who discussed SAI life after college, there were three other guest speakers: Dr. Sheryl Murphy-Manley, professor of musicology, discussed the challenges faced by early women composers, The vocal ensemble performed at the Lambda D Province including Edith Borrof, Francesca Lebrun, and Kathryn Salfelder. Andra Day in February. Snyder, visiting music therapy professor, talked about how music therapy works, for whom, and if a job in music therapy is right for you. Branden MU B Hill, a graduate conducting student, discussed leadership as it relates to The Zeta Rho Chapter hosted the Mu B Province Day on the campus “The Pyramid of Success.” All of the speakers were fabulous. of Tech University in Russellville. Approximately 50 SAIs, We did a few icebreakers: one was Bingo, where we had to find five representing all six collegiate chapters in the province (Epsilon Delta, people who matched certain characteristics; for the other one, we had to Lambda Nu, Mu Mu, Sigma Omicron, , and Zeta Rho) enjoyed list three things about ourselves on a piece of paper, wad it up, and throw the April 11 event. Some sisters who arrived Friday evening were treated it in the air. Then we picked them all up, and read out the list of things and to a cook-out and social gathering. On Saturday, sisters attended a variety tried to guess who wrote it. of sessions, including “What Not to Wear at Formal Meetings,” “Music There were two mini musicales of SAI songs. The graduating sisters in Around the World,” “Women in Music,” officer training breakouts, and each chapter sang “So Near, So Dear.” Robert’s Rules of Order. Chapter representatives performed in a musicale, Special highlight: One of the Beta Theta sisters was proposed to by and all enjoyed a Sing-a-long and the outdoors while having snacks and her boyfriend! — Christine Hall making tie-dyed shirts. This made it possible for most to take home two

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Zeta Rho hosted the Mu B Province Day in April at the .

shirts — their creative one, and the official Province Day shirt. Thanks Convention were able to share their own experiences and additional to Zeta Rho for hosting the event and for conducting the Opening and information. In addition, four workshop options were available to sisters Closing Ceremonies and the Founders’ Day Ceremony. during the day. Dr. Dana Gorzelany-Mostak, an Epsilon initiate and one — Dr. Ouida Keck, Mu B PO of the Lambda Tau chapter advisors, presented a workshop about personal branding and creating one’s professional mission statement. Alice Preston, PHI member of the Central NJ Alumnae Chapter, presented a yoga workshop. A joint Province Day for the sisters of Phi A and Phi B was held Professor Donna Gallo of Westminster Choir College presented her on April 11 on the campus of the Westminster Choir College of Rider research and personal experience with informal music-making with University, home to the Lambda Tau chapter. The sisters of the Lambda children. Lorraine Cotter, President of the Central NJ Alumnae Chapter, Tau Chapter and Central New Jersey Alumnae Chapter shared hosting led a fun and interactive session on easy scrapbooking for personal and responsibilities, and respective chapter presidents Natalie Stormer and chapter use. Over $80 collected from chapters that participated in our Phlea- Lorraine Cotter spearheaded the efforts. We were lucky enough to have Phlam will be donated to SAI Philanthropies, Inc. Items sold at Phlea- just under 100 sisters in attendance! Phlam included sheet music, SAI flip flops, and iron-on letters for shirts. The musicale program included instrumentalists, vocalists, and even a We are very proud of the efforts of Natalie Stormer, Lorraine Cotter, dance routine. The program concluded with a performance by the Lambda and their chapters, and thank them for a fun and successful Phi Province Tau Chapter of a piece written by a Lambda Tau alumna Kelsey Rose. At Day! — Melissa Csengeto, Phi A PO the end of the day, all in attendance joined together for a sing-a-long of Amy Hawley, Phi B PO selections from our fraternity songbook. We tried to incorporate the 2015 Convention theme, Voices of CHI B Experience - Voices of the Future, in our day of sisterhood and music. This year, the sisters of Sigma Omega Chapter at Susquehanna Alice Berman, Region VIII Officer, was our key-note speaker. She spoke University organized and hosted Chi B Province Day, and we are excited about her own experiences in SAI and the many ways that the Pipes to announce that it was a smash! April 25 began with some refreshments of Pan have called her, from her initiation to present day. During her and icebreakers to get all 53 in attendance awake and moving, and then speech, Alice encouraged personal commitment to the fraternity through we had an exciting day of sisterhood and professionalism. The keynote financial support as well as service and participation. She encouraged all in speaker was Jennifer Allebach, graduate of , attendance to embrace the call of the fraternity, in whatever form it comes. mother of the newly installed Sigma Omega president, Kate Allebach, Those in attendance had an opportunity to break out in small groups to discuss alumnae life. Alumnae sisters met with small groups of collegiate and Principal Girl Experience Advisor at Girl Scouts USA. She gave an sisters. They spoke about their experiences, as well as the differences and engaging talk about success as women. Breakout sessions encompassed similarities between being a member of a collegiate chapter and being a topics from post-graduate involvement in SAI to keeping musically member of an alumnae chapter. Collegiate sisters had the opportunity active as a non-music professional and beyond. Alumnae with invaluable to ask questions of the “voices of experience” in attendance, and to share experience and leadership facilitated many of these sessions, and PO Karen their contact information for alumnae chapter recruitment. Smith provided insight throughout. In addition to sharing knowledge, Province Officers Melissa Csengeto and Amy Hawley gave a experience, and laughs, we sang songs from our Song Book during the presentation on the up-coming National Convention. They spoke about musicale portion of the day, and the “Phlea-Phlam” raised $134.50 the Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of Convention and towards SAI Philanthropies. All together, it was a day of fun and love for encouraged all members to attend. Sisters who had previously attended Sigma Alpha Iota. — Karen Smith, Chi B PO

Tempo! • Aug. 2015 • Sigma Alpha Iota Sigma Alpha Iota • Aug. 2015 •Tempo! alumnae comment 11 by John Corigliano, Franz Schubert, Marta Keen, Eugene Bozza, John Bloomington/Normal (IL) Newton, Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Franz Member Laureate Marilyn Keiser, organist, and Chancellor’s Professor Joseph Haydn, alongside “So Near, So Dear is SAI,” and “The Lord Bless of Music Emeritus at the University Jacobs School of Music, was You and Keep You.” This year of change leaves the chapter eager to discover featured in the annual matinee musicale on Sept. 21. She was assisted by the next chapter in our story! — Deanna Roberts, editor members Esther Kim and Erin Thompson, violins; Hilary Hamilton, viola; and Joseph Kaizer, cello. The musicale is the chapter’s main fundraiser, supporting scholarships and local music organizations. In October, the chapter enjoyed an opening tea honoring the 90th birthday celebration of National Arts Associate Alfonso Montecino, internationally known composer/pianist and Professor of Piano at from 1963-1988. Recorded performances of his music were heard, and former students, Fred and Marina Hammond, played some of his duo-piano compositions. The program concluded with Alfonso and his wife, chapter patroness Siri Garson-Montecino, speaking of their life of music together. In November, Friend of the Arts John Winninger, cello, and chapter member Diane Rivera, piano, presented a musicale followed by a benefit cookie sale and reception. The January meeting at Meadowood Retirement Community featured National Arts Associate Roy Samuelsen, baritone, speaking and singing his program titled “Musical Memories – 50 years of Singing and Members of the Buffalo and Rochester Alumnae Chapters gathered for Founders’ Day. Teaching”. — Mary Ruth Yates, editor

Buffalo (NY) Spring was filled with exciting and fun events for the chapter! At the April 18 meeting, Dr. Emmett Murphy discussed the important topic of “Leadership in Music – What Is Needed Now and Why.” Dr. Murphy, a Friend of the Arts, encouraged members to explore ways in which they can help our communities understand and promote the importance of music in schools, especially as districts everywhere are faced with cuts to music programs. At our May 12 meeting, members were quizzed on their knowledge of chapter facts and history. The fun quiz, presented by Jane Cary and researched by Marilyn Obermeyer, revealed which of us need to bone up on our chapter’s history! At the same meeting, new officers were installed: Deborah Jasinski, president; Lauren Helper, VPM; Ruth Wurster, VPR; Marcia Bettigole, treasurer; Megan Augspurger, recording secretary; Heather Randall, corresponding secretary; and Carole Harris, editor. Grateful thanks were given to the outgoing officers, and in particular to outgoing president Jane Cary. Five members attended the May 31 annual meeting of the Buffalo Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, where a celebrated SAI sister was guest speaker! Dr. Eileen Guenther, three-term immediate past president of the national AGO, spoke on how to develop and maintain clergy-musician teamwork. Professor of church music at The May meeting of the Alumnae Chapter. Wesley Theological Seminary, Dr. Guenther was so happy that SAI sisters were in attendance! We celebrated our annual Founders’ Day on June 6 with Boston (MA) members of the Rochester Alumnae Chapter. A delicious luncheon greeted This has been a rewarding year for the Boston Alumnae Chapter. We members of both chapters at the home of Carol Murphy. Many of us met have affiliated six new members; we sent two sisters to Phi Province Day our Rochester sisters for the first time and, as they say, a great time was had and six to National Convention. A sister represented the fraternity at the by all! — Carole Harris, editor 2015 Boston Epilepsy Walk in May, we had a fantastic reunion in the fall, initiated a Friend of the Arts, and elected an executive board that combines Chicago (IL) distinguished voices of experience with several newly affiliated sisters! We The chapter sponsored a First Annual Girl Scout Day with members supported collegiate chapters in our province, and we are excited to stand by of a local Girl Scout Troop, helping them to earn their Music Badge. Some Lambda Phi as they host the 2016 Phi Province Day. of the special activities were “Name that Tune,” in which the girls could On June 6, we had a memorial service for two of our sisters that passed guess the title and artist of the song they heard and “Take a Musical Trip,” away this year, Carol DeMond Downs and Joan McMurty Reddy. Downs during which the girls explored music from different eras and cultures. The was initiated into the Alpha Chapter in 1950 and was the recipient of day included a pizza lunch and plenty of time to sing and share musical multiple honors including the Ring of Excellence. Reddy was initiated thoughts. It was co-ordinated by Kali Maginity, VPM, with the assistance of in 1954 into the Beta Eta Chapter and was a long-standing member of chapter members. A terrific time was had by all, and the scouts were happy the Boston Alumnae Chapter. The memorial service featured musical and excited to have earned their Music Badge. performances by current members, friends, and family and included pieces Alberta Daniels and Lucy Almagro were the gracious hostesses for a

Sigma Alpha Iota • Aug. 2015 •Tempo! 12 alumnae comment busy and special Spring Luncheon. Two new members were welcomed: Crystal Grant, initiated as a Patroness Member; and Kimberly Schlarman, affiliated as another new member. A delicious luncheon preceded the Installation of Officers and the Founders’ Day Ceremony. Kay Bobis, VPR, organized the ceremonies and led the SAIs with their singing and active participation. At the conclusion of the afternoon, chapter members sadly bid farewell to Lucy Almagro and Alberta Daniels as they will be moving out-of-state. — Kali Maginity, webmaster

Cincinnati (OH) The chapter celebrated its 60th Anniversary in October in style with a delicious catered dinner. Music was provided by Friend of the Arts Dr. Vincent Phelan, violin, and Rick Hagee, piano. Our sisters from the Eta-Iota and Eta Psi chapters joined in celebrating this milestone. In November, we held our annual Music Scholarship Benefit Concert. Among the performers were our 2014 Scholarship recipient and Eta-Iota President Katherine The Evanston Alumnae Chapter celebrated its 100th birthday. Rossiter, Friend of the Arts Brenda Portman, Friend of the Arts Dr. Vincent singing the “Chorale.” The Schaumburg Boomers baseball game was rained Phelan, and our very own Elizabeth Council-Phelan. out, and we were not able to perform the “Star Spangled Banner;” however — Amy Copping, editor we plan to make it up later this summer. In June, we held an instrument petting zoo at the Evanston Public Library as Clarksville (TN) part of their summer reading program. Many of our members demonstrated On Feb. 28, the chapter journeyed to Martin, TN, to join the collegiate how the instruments should be played and how they should sound. Then, chapters at Pi C Province Day. It was a wonderful day with sisterhood it was opened up for the kids to try. The kids were so excited making lots of enhancing activities such as workshops, project presentations, and a very noise and handling the instruments that they never stopped smiling. The diverse musicale. Member Yvonne Glass performed two American piano library and parents were just as thrilled at the opportunity for the kids to compositions. The chapter presented a workshop on alumnae affiliation and experience the different instruments. This has been a great year. our individual alumnae members. We shared how SAI had impacted our — Ronda Otway, editor lives along with some memory-stirring photos. The chapter also participated Evansville (IN) in the phlea-phlam, selling magnetic badge buddies (which will also be at Singing is our game. We have been practicing and practicing. In National Convention). The province’s phlea-phlam raised $268. We look preparation for our 100th year anniversary as a chartered alumnae chapter, forward to seeing everyone in St. Louis! — Elizabeth Gaskill, editor we have been studying the songs from the SAI songbooks. Wendy Wiegers has been making comparisons between the different editions of the (CO) songbook as it has changed from the 1941 edition to the current 2003 Our chapter’s 75th anniversary year was full of memorable moments edition. We are also practicing the Star-Spangled Banner to perform for the that highlighted our history and our sisterhood. We welcomed four new opening of the Schaumburg Boomers baseball game at the end of May. affiliates — Sarah Bencomo, Cassidy Boone, Danielle Snyder, and Caryn At our February meeting, Karen Bullen gave a program on the history of Sowder. We enjoyed excellent musicales including “The Romantic Harp” Evanston, IL, where our chapter was founded. In March, she led us in a with Carolyn Kuban, harp, and George Banks, cello; “My Rainbow challenging game of Jeopardy! to review our fraternity and chapter history. Connections,” songs and stories about rainbows, presented by Donita We will be all ready to celebrate our 100th at our big birthday party in May. Banks; and “Les Divas,” featuring singers Sarah Chastain, Linda Combellick, — Ronda Otway, editor and Janet Wolfer, accompanied by Dee Netzel. Fort Wayne (IN) We celebrated our anniversary on March 15 (actual date March 22, We again hosted a booth at the Indiana Music Educators Association 1940) at the home of Donita Banks with a captivating musicale, “The convention in Fort Wayne in January. We were able to do this with a grant Feminist Piano,” presented by Danielle Snyder, to begin the afternoon. A from the Fraternity. Many SAI sisters stopped by during the convention and Chapter Anniversary Ceremony was led by Linda Rolf. Linda and Donita several visitors inquired about SAI. This is a great vehicle for getting SAI out prepared red-and-white refreshments with matching décor and made a in the community. commemorative bookmark for each member. Photos, scrapbooks, and a In February, the chapter supported the second annual American String large tri-fold depicting our history were on display. A rose was given to Teachers Association Certificate Advancement Program, an annual each of the nine past presidents who attended and to current President program that assesses and motivates the youngest to the most advanced Kristin Rousom. In June, we presented several awards including 50-year string students with a judged, leveled certificate festival. Approximately 34 membership certificates to two members, three Chapter Certificates of students participated. The event is co-chaired by members Colleen Tan and Excellence, a Chapter Recognition Pin, a Sword of Honor, a Wreath of Marcy Trentacosti. Achievement, and a Rose of Dedication. — Donita Banks, editor Judy Throm, one of the twelve charter members, passed away on Feb. 1, 2015. She was initiated by Zeta Chapter in April 1958. Dorothy Kittaka Evanston (IL) was named the 2015 Dedication Award Honoree at the annual “Tapestry: The chapter turned 100 this year. We had the most elegant party to A Day for You” event on April 24. Sue Jehl was named to the Fort Wayne celebrate. Members far and near came to toast our wonderful history of Journal Gazette Newspaper Teacher Honor Roll in March. Sue is a sixth the last 100 years and great future of the 100 years yet to come. Everyone through eighth grade band and music teacher at Summit Middle School. enjoyed sharing memories, visiting with friends, and ended the evening — Tess Reiling, editor

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Lake County (IN) The chapter concluded the year with our Spring Banquet in May. Immediately before the banquet, we initiated Maestro Philip Bauman as a National Arts Associate. During the business meeting, memorial rose bushes were given to three of our members — Anna Padberg, Joanne Ross, and Brooke Robinson — who suffered the loss of a close family member. As we look back over our chapter year, a highlight was the visit of Leslie Nelson in November, which began the celebration of our chapter’s 50th year. As we look ahead, we are excited about National Convention in July, and the workshop presentation of Nartional Arts Asociate Maestro Kirk E. Muspratt. — Lois Hamm Thurner, editor

Las Vegas (NV) Members are organizing a Sisterhood BBQ in May. Aside from members and our families, we also look forward to reconnecting with unaffiliated SAI sisters from around the city. We are planning a Women’s Social in the fall for the University of Music Department. This social will help us promote our annual scholarship competition. We hope to spread our love for sisterhood and music during these events. Fifty-year member Linda Woods Thompson, left, and Jessica Moore- — Sara Schrader, editor Hooten celebrate their Nashville Alumnae Honors. members of our five collegiate chapters, and affiliated five new members. We Midland (MI) also hosted a Senior Commitment luncheon for the women we hope will The chapter chose our Middle School Vocal Clinic as our service project become members of our chapter or another alumnae chapter in their new in March. Members served as guides for the student groups; prepared and cities. Money is important to the health of our chapter, so to continue with served lunch for teachers, pianist, and adjudicators; and presented a check at our gifts to Philanthropies, Inc., Nashville Public Radio, and The Nashville the evening concert.In May, we initiated two new Patronesses with Training Symphony, the chapter held two fundraisers: a long-sleeve t-shirt sale and — flutist Sherry Allen and hornist Gaye Terwillegar. After making plans for a really hot July garage sale. Social events included dinner, the 66th chapter our summer rummage sale to benefit SAI Philanthropies, we celebrated the anniversary lunch, and a tour of exhibits at the Frist Center for the Visual end of a successful year with cake and ice cream. — Susan Gessford, editor Arts. At the April meeting, the chapter celebrated President Jessica Moore- Hooten’s Rose of Honor Award and Linda Wood Thompson’s Fifty-Year Milwaukee (WI) Honor — a joyous occasion! Laura Blanco made a presentation on her fascinating hymn collection — Dorian Townsend and Marcia Williams, editor project in Venezuela at the Feb. 8 meeting of the chapter at the home of Jill Anderson. The beautiful video that Laura created and shared City (OK) with the chapter is available on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/ In May, the chapter presented three bass stools, which cost $149 each, watch?v=XvETXLL66T0. In what was no doubt a first for the chapter, Sue to Harding Charter Preparatory High School. Five of our members made and Jim Machan “attended” the meeting electronically via FaceTime. the presentation and were invited to stay for rehearsal. It was a joy to see — Jill Anderson, editor these young musicians exposed to the range of literature by this dedicated orchestra teacher. The Third Annual High Tea was held in May at the Nashville (TN) home of Ellen Jayne Wheeler. The ladies wore hats, sipped tea, and nibbled The chapter held its annual Psi B Collegiate Scholarship Auditions on on delicious pastries. We affiliated a new member, Mary Harris, observed Feb.14 at Lipscomb University: The audition process was brand new this Founders’ Day, and installed new officers. — Alison A. Cave, Editor year. Throughout 2013 and 2014, the chapter worked to revamp the process to ensure long term sustainability and to better identify and award young women in Psi B who exemplify the purposes of SAI. This year, in addition to a performance audition, applicants were also judged on a personal statement and were required be in good standing academically and with their collegiate chapter. The scholarship award amounts also changed; first place and second place winners now receive $700 and $300, respectively, towards their academic costs for the following academic year. This year, there were applicants from all five collegiate chapters in the province, and chapter members adjudicated ten impressive performances! A June Founders’ Day Ceremony in Shelby Park concluded a busy year for the chapter. Highlights of the 2014-2015 academic year included welcoming Psi B collegiate members with a hearty brunch in October and volunteering at the Nashville Symphony’s Pied Piper Concert’s Instrument “Petting Zoo. Members performed Christmas and Spring musicales at area The Alumnae Chapter presented three bass stools to nursing homes, continued the tradition of offering generous scholarships to the Harding Charter Preparatory High School.

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The Pasadena Alumnae Chapter celebrated 75 years in May.

to Kyle Dallman, an 11th grade saxophone player, and Adelynn Puett, an Pasadena (CA) 8th grade trumpeter. Eta Omicron provided one of the scholarships for On May 9, the chapter gathered together with friends, family, and the first time, enabling us to send two campers.The garage sale in May was sisters from nearby alumnae chapters to celebrate 75 years of music and so successful that we’re having an encore in August. This has served as our sisterhood. It was a joyous celebration of those sisters who built the chapter main fundraiser, allowing us to award two scholarships this summer for the and the opportunities we have been given by being a part of this wonderful Lake Tahoe Music Camp. The chapter is now twenty years old, and we are organization. The program opened with words from President Jackie preparing the celebration festivities for this October. — Ann Owen, editor Dwight, Delta A Province Officer Gwen Brown, and even our Region I Officer Edie Marshall. We were treated to a lovely musicale featuring some

of our very own sisters. After so much beautiful and exciting music, the Richmond (VA) November 2014 marked the 25th anniversary of our chapter. We chapter took a few minutes to present honors and awards to its members. celebrated at the Jefferson Lakeside Country Club with an elegant dinner, Gretchen Byron and Mary Beardsley were awarded 70-year certificates. Soon singing of SAI songs, and remembrances. Our annual fall musicale, held in it was time to move on to singing. First we sang the SAI Anniversary Song the Gellman Room of the Richmond Public Library, featured members and which had been written specifically for the chapter’s 50th anniversary. The our most recent scholarship winner, a pianist at Commonwealth program ended with the 75th Anniversary Ceremony. We were grateful to University. In January 2015, we hosted Province Day in the lovely new have sisters from Long Beach, Orange County, L.A. and more join in the addition at Reveille United Methodist Church. A question-and-answer festivities. Altogether, about 35 people were in attendance. We are lucky to session about careers in music was a highlight of the morning. The afternoon have the 75th Anniversary Committee, who worked so hard to make the featured a musicale and the presentation of the Rose of Constancy to program enjoyable for everyone. They are Kendall Allen, Jacqueline Dwight, President Betty Ann Fleenor for over 35 years of dedication to SAI. In June Carolyn Lessley and Sandra Tully. We’re grateful for the many sisters who we were saddened to hear of the passing of Margaret (Peg) Shaw. Peg was built this chapter and look forward to many more years for the Pasadena initiated in 1941 at Syracuse University. She later served as President of Alumnae Chapter! — Emily Kellis, editor the Pasadena Alumnae Chapter and was awarded the Sword of Honor and the Rose of Honor before moving to Richmond. Peg helped charter our Reno (NV) chapter in 1989, became the first president, hosted meetings, helped with The chapter awarded the Sword of Honor to Helen Lee, the fundraisers, and performed on musicales. We honored her with the Rose of patroness of Eta Omicron and an unflagging supporter of both the Dedication and National Alumnae Leadership Award in 1997 and the 70- collegiate and alumnae chapters. A beautiful soprano, she performed year certificate in 2011. — Ellis Dunton, treasurer Mozart’s “Parto, Parto” at the meeting with Beverly Kirkpatrick and Ann Owen accompanying on piano and clarinet. A professor of voice at the

University of , Reno, she has had wonderful successes nationally Rochester (NY) On Feb. 7, nine sisters met at a local restaurant for an informal meeting with her students. In her spare time, she sings with and coaches the Reno and luncheon. It was a wonderful time to catch up with each other after the MasterWorks Chorale, and she helps the chapter with their projects. holidays. Chapter President Patricia Stott received the 50 Year Membership At the previous meeting, the Boca Brass presented us once again with an Certificate during the luncheon. In April, we performed the spring musicale impressive musicale. Peggy Hall, trumpet, has invited them on a yearly at Maplewood Nursing Home and our Musicale at Barbara Noval’s home basis, and it is a treat we all look forward to. We also had a “game night” featuring student performers. The Roberts Community as a fundraiser and a way to get better acquainted with new members.We Theater established the Ronald Terpening Service Award in January of 2014 are awarding a Lake Tahoe Music Camp scholarship with private lessons to honor individuals who exemplify the musical and personal qualities of

Tempo! • Aug. 2015 • Sigma Alpha Iota Sigma Alpha Iota • Aug. 2015 •Tempo! alumnae comment 15 program was presented by Professor Diana Walker of the piano faculty of Pacific Lutheran University. Her presentation was on the topic of film music from its early beginnings to the present time. Composers Myklos Rozsa, Jerry Goldsmith, Maurice Jarre, John Williams, and Hans Zimmer were highlighted. The April meeting featured the breakfast brunch with the Beta Delta Chapter and was held at Kilworth Memorial Chapel at the University of Puget Sound. Following the brunch a musicale was presented by the SAI alumnae piano quartet and three Beta Delta students. Two Fraternity awards were presented at this gathering — the Wreath of Achievement to Sue Docken, and the Ring of Excellence to Lorna McCormick. Also, the fifteen graduating seniors of Beta Delta were presented with a crystal rose as well as a live red rose. On May 16, the chapter met at the home of Erica Minneman. The musicale was presented by pianists Erica Minneman and Kristina Henckel. They played a movement from Mozart’sSonata for Four Hands, K.521 and excerpts from the Saint-Saens “Carnival of the Animals” arranged by the composer for four hands. — Evangeline Rimbach, editor Members of the Rochester Alumnae Chapter. Tampa (FL) Friend of the Arts Ronald Terpening. A plaque featuring a hand-carved Under the leadership of Province Day Chairman Anna-Marie Wright, likeness of Ron and spaces for the recipients’ names resides at the college. we hosted Lambda D Province Day on Feb. 7. And what a wonderful time The award is presented annually in January by his wife, Marilyn, chapter VP- we had! I’m so proud of our chapter for taking on this endeavor.Of course, Membership. — Holly Barry, editor we couldn’t have done it without our wonderful Beta Sigma sisters at the University of Tampa! We were officially awarded the 2014 Region VI Rockford (IL) Alumnae Chapter Achievement Award, had a wonderful musicale, great The chapter’s monthly meetings always include a musicale – a sessions, a lovely Phlea-Phlam and more! We had sisters from all of the performance or presentation that is music related. While it is often one chapters in our province in attendance and even representation from our (or more) of our talented members who perform, sometimes we have a NEB with our Keynote Speaker, Susan Bermann, NVP-Alumnae Chapters. presentation or a guest performer. In recent months, member Martha Thank you to each and every sister who had a hand in making that day a Dahlberg gave a presentation about violinist and Illinois native Maud Powell. success. This musicale included recordings of the artist’s compositions played by both The chapter had a wonderful gathering with our fellow sisters from the Honorary Member Rachel Barton Pine and Maud Powell herself. At another Sarasota-Manatee Alumnae Chapter on May 16 at Romano’s Macaroni Grill meeting, member Leah Baskin presented a beautiful program featuring in Brandon, FL. It was a formal meeting, musicale, officer installation, and members of the Rock Valley Children’s Choir, a local choral organization for brunch. We celebrated our 59th anniversary as a chapter! The chapter was children in grades 1-12 that she directs. Leah was called upon the following installed on June 2, 1956 by then Province Vice-President Rose Sansons month to lead our members in a Sing-A-Long celebrating the 150th of , FL, and National Vice-President Annelle Chandler McAdams anniversary of the Civil War. Whether we are performing, appreciating, of Tulsa, OK. The president of the chapter was Nancy Parsons. We had learning, or singing together, members enjoy starting our meetings with our annual Founders’ Day Celebration on June 7 and had an Affiliation music. — Sarah Thurber-Fiorenza, editor Ceremony to welcome new alumnae members to our chapter. We are proud to announce our newly affiliated alumnae members: Guedye St Jean, Anna St. Louis (MO) Maria Morris, Theo Charmaine Boylan, and Damara Chaudhuri. We are so The chapter had a year of varied and interesting meetings with happy that they decided to join us! camaraderie (opening soup/salad gathering, holiday cookie exchange, and We had a great group of sisters snacking and crafting on June 28. We made spring luncheon) as well as inspiring programs by talented members (flutists, badge buddies, guard buddies, necklaces, and our new ring holder frames. keyboard players, vocalists, and string players) and their students. At our We still had sweatshirts, jackets, t-shirts, records, and earrings from Province annual scholarship competition in the fall, we awarded $2,000 to college Day Phlea-Phlam that we took Convention as well. Also, at our July Board students including a pianist, singer, and a marimba player. Game Social night, we had so much fun playing board games, getting to know each other better, and eating tacos that rival Moe’s and Chipotles. — Jayne I. Hanlin, editor — Kathryn Jurado, president, Anna-Marie Wright, editor Tacoma (WA) The February meeting was held at Tacoma Community College. The musicale, open to the public, was entitled “Viva Espana” and featured Karen Tulsa (OK) Oleson, soprano, and Timothy Strong, piano. Piano works by deFalla and On April 25, Tulsa Alumnae Chapter presented a check for garment Ravel were performed. The vocal numbers included a group of Spanish bags to Mannford High School Choirs, where member Whitney Lee teaches. Whitney has been directing four choirs in addition to teaching classes for folksongs and “Habanera” from Bizet’s Carmen. The March meeting was another open meeting held at the Tacoma Community College. The grades 6-12 for Mannford Public Schools since January 2013. Her schedule includes 6th Grade Prelude Choir, 7-8 Grade Cambiata Singers, 9-12 Grade Concert Choir, 9-12 Grade Show Choir, and 9-12 grade Contemporary Submit your Alumnae Comments to Music Class. [email protected]. Send photo submissions to Gregory Dickens at [email protected]. “This year I worked hard to recruit dedicated and passionate parents of choir

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students to form a Choir Booster organization,” Whitney said. “This group made a goal to fund-raise $800 to pay for high-quality nylon garment bags to protect the Concert Choir’s beautiful gowns and tuxedos. I am so thrilled for SAI’s contribution toward our garment bag fund- raising project. With this contribution, we are able to purchase enough bags for each and every uniform we own and can keep them in good condition for years to come. SAI has been extremely helpful to me over the course of my first few years teaching. I am so thankful to have this vibrant and supportive community of sister musicians in my life. Many thanks, love, and roses to all of you!” — Sue Amstutz, editor

Urbana (IL) “Since I first saw him, I have seemed to be blind. Wherever I look, I see only him.” These sentimental words from Robert Schumann’s cycle, Frauenliebe und Lieben, (A Woman’s Love and Life), Op. 42 opened the Valentine’s Day concert presented by Honorary Member Renée Fleming at the University of Illinois’ Krannert Center in Urbana. Her musical valentine gift also included six songs by Sergei Rachmaninoff and a song Urbana Alumnae Chapter members greeted Honorary Member Renée cycle by Richard Strauss. Fleming generously sang multiple encores for her Fleming after her performance at the University of Illinois. enthusiastic fans and signed autographs following the concert. Among Vice President, Extension Shelby MacFarlane, and National Arts Associate the delighted recipients were chapter members Sue Crawford, Phyllis and composer An-Ming Wang. The featured composer this year was Leslie Johnston, Beth Ann Miller, Jean Patton, Jean Peters, and Jen Wiggins. Bennett, assisted by pianist Roseanne Conway. The chapter was also happy They presented Fleming with an SAI rose after the concert and joined in as to welcome new affiliates Katherine Thigpen (), Janay’ Turner admirers sang “Happy Birthday” to her. — Julia Burns Petrella, editor (Delta Nu), and Jennifer White (Alpha Lambda). Several sisters were able to attend Province Day, and we extend our thanks to host chapter Gamma Washington DC Epsilon at the University of Maryland for a beautiful day of sisterhood. A highlight of this spring was the celebration of Founders’ Day and Chapter member Melissa Coombs performed at the Province Day annual “Meet the Composer” program held at the home of Mary K. musicale accompanied by Virginia Rice Sircy. At the final May meeting, Traver. Attendees included PO Mary Jennings, National Vice President, sister Sharon Shafer presented one of her own compositions, the song cycle Ritual and Fraternity Education Dr. Deborah Volker, former National “Poems of a WWII Veteran: In Memoriam.” — Stephanie Cadwell, editor

outh was the scene of the annual gathering of Five Ladies Who Wear the “RING.” Is there SAI life after college? SThe photo is testament that, 40 to 70 years after initiation, many of us still find great joy in our sisterhood. Arlene comes from Boston, Jan drives across from the West coast, Suzanne up from South Miami, Meliné from Coconut Creek — all to gather around Margaret in Palm Beach, FL. Through the years we have acquired the company of three Friends of the Arts (Harry Veron, Daniel Markarian, and Berge Markarian), a patroness (Joan Jospe, celebrating her 98th birthday), and a ‘youngster’, Sue Bermann, NVP, Alumnae Chapters. We wear our rings, sport our badges, share SAI stories of old and, most importantly, marvel at the Left to Right: Suzanne Floyd, Margaret Rittenhouse, Meline Markarian, growth and vigor of our fraternity, now 112 years old. Arlene Veron, Janet Nieburg. October 1 is the deadline for submissions for the Fall isssue.