TTTempoempoempoempo!!! MARCH T ! 2011 INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FRATERNITY WHAT’S INSIDE Lambda Phi Installed in January n January 16, Phi B Province had the privilege of welcoming OLambda Phi at the University of Amherst into our sisterhood. Presiding over the 3 Collegiate ceremony was Marcie Richardson, Comment NVP Extension & Fraternity Development, assisted by Phi B Province Officer Amber Womack. National Alumnae Leadership Award winner Geraldine Barretto-Sims of the Alumnae Chapter Boston Alumnae Chapter donated led a very moving meditation for 6 for the ceremony and an afghan Province the new initiates. Representatives to raffle off as a fundraiser; Eta Days from Eta Mu, the Boston Alumnae Mu donated their ritual robes and Chapter, and the Alumnae handmade letters for each new sister; Chapter participated in the initiation and Epsilon Zeta donated $25 for the ceremony, after which the Lambda chapter’s needs. Phi chapter was officially installed. Officer training and the first Following the ceremonies, the formal meeting of the new chapter 13 new sisters hosted a beautiful 8 were held the following morning. The Alumnae reception that included fantastic ladies presented a musicale featuring Comment pizza, homemade salads, and desserts. an SSAA arrangement of “Oh The highlight of the reception was Danny Boy” and a group rendition At top, Phi B Province Officer GREGORY Amber Womack, at left, and Marcie a red velvet SAI cake topped with of SAI’s “The Whistle Song.” It was a Richardson, NVP Extension & DICKENS chocolate music notes. Phi B also beautiful weekend filled with the true Fraternity Development, right, Publications presented the new chapter with gifts: spirit of Sigma . with charter members of Manager the New York Alumnae Chapter gave — Amber Womack, Lambda Phi at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Above, the RUTH SIEBER them $150 for new equipment; the Phi B Province Officer ceremony’s celebratory cake. JOHNSON Rechartering Held in Memphis Executive Director he Delta Beta Chapter at Memphis University soprano soloist for the initiation. Also particpating CONTACT US was rechartered on February 20, 2011. were Yvonne Glass, former NVP Collegiate Chapters, Marcie Richardson, NVP Extension & members of Epsilon Gamma and the Jonesboro Alumnae 828.251.0606 Fraternity Development, was the installing Chapter. [email protected] Tofficer. She was assisted by new Mu A Province Officer Originally chartered in March 1962, Delta Beta is sai-national.org Beverly Pierce. Julia Lansford, former Mu PO, was the proud to be among active chapters again. 2 news notes Improving Your Nonverbal Communication

Adapted from the University of , Honolulu by Regina Murphy, Theta leg swinging, tapping (toes, fingers), and gaze aversion. Relax your self physically, smile and move back to alleviate any stress. B Province Officer. Eye contact: Eye contact helps regulate the flow of communication. Paralinguistics: Many of you suffered through my 30-second attempt It signals interest in others and increases the speaker’s credibility. Making at paralinguistics this fall. Contemplate your vocal tone, pitch, rhythm, frequent eye contact opens the flow of communication and conveys inter- timbre, volume and inflection to judge how others are hearing you. Place a est, concern, warmth and credibility. Lack of eye contact communicates strong emphasis on one of the words in this sentence with each repetition, disinterest or even a desire to hide something. It demoralizes the person you are listening to. and notice how the meaning changes: try it once with a frown and once with a smile. Facial expressions: Smiling is a powerful cue that transmits happiness, Here are three “frown” examples… friendliness, warmth and openness. If you smile frequently you will be per- • I like Bach (But you don’t) ceived as more likable, friendly, warm and approachable. Plus, smiling is often • I LIKE Bach (but he’s not that great) contagious! Check your smile in the mirror – you don’t need a huge, toothy • I like BACH (But I hate Beethoven) grin (which may seem insincere) but what you think is a gentle smile could Humor: Laughter releases stress and actually look like a smirk (I struggle tension for both instructor and student. with that!). Develop the ability to laugh at yourself; don’t be quick to take offense. Gestures: A lively and animated speaking style captures attention, makes Don’t be afraid to voice your anger the material more interesting, facilitates or worries, but do it with love, open- learning and provides a bit of entertain- mindedness, respect. If you have to ment. Head nods communicate positive start the sentence with “With all due respect,” maybe you’d better think reinforcement to students and indicate that you are listening. You just about what you’re about to say. If someone starts out, “Well, SHE said…”, want to avoid looking like a ballet dancer or out-of-tilt windmill. that might be a good time to think about motivations for repeating (or listening) to what she did (or did not) say. Posture and body orientation: Standing erect, but not rigid, and leaning slightly forward communicates to students that you are approach- Always look for the third way. In a world of polarization (left OR able, receptive and friendly. Face the people you are speaking to or with. right, up OR down), we need to find a little bit of the left AND a little bit Speaking with your back frequently turned or looking at the floor or ceil- of the right, the up AND the down. You can compromise without com- ing communicates disinterest to your class. promising your principles. If you can give a little, you will get a little. If we all take our marbles and go home, then none of us will have any fun. And Proximity: Some people give nonverbal clues to when you may be if we’re not having fun, then why are we here? “invading their space”—either physically or emotionally. Look for rocking, Life is short; fill it with love, laughter and music.

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igma Alpha Iota mandates that MIT classes either with Greek alphabet letters, or with some other correspond with the National Vice President, should ONLY be referred to with the semester series of names (music adjectives, flowers, etc.). This Collegiate Chapters Ms. Christine Bruns at NVP. of initiation. practice may have filtered over from some other [email protected]. S An example would be the Spring 2011 MIT class organizations, but if your chapter is doing this, it must Following Fraternity policy is an important part of Alpha Chapter. It has come to the attention of the be stopped immediately. of being a chapter in good standing. NEB that some chapters are naming their MIT groups, If you have questions about this you may Thank you for your cooperation.

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Theta — , Topeka, KS Sigma Delta — University of Illinois/Urbana-Champaign In December, Theta Chapter participated in Adopt-a-Family by Sigma Delta is excited to have 10 new members-in-training join their providing presents and food to a local family. Preparations are under way sisterhood. Work has begun on the annual solo competition for local for the Burrito Week fundraiser, the annual Formal Ball, and initiation of Champaign-Urbana young musicians. The competition provides these new members. — Kelsey Rice, editor students with an opportunity to play for University of Illinois professors as judges. The winners of each category receive a monetary prize. The Kappa — University of Nebraska, Lincoln scrapbooking and history committee is assembling a scrapbook from Recruitment events included a Disney movie night and an first semester, which includes a picture of the 1949 Sigma Delta chapter information session at the coffee house. For Valentine’s Day, the chapter donated by an alumnae member. Other events for the semester are helping sold chocolate bars and singing Valentines. A unique fundraising idea for the local Girl Scouts receive their music badges and the Mom’s Day St. Patrick’s Day involves selling paper clovers for $.25 to write a message Brunch and Formal. — Tracie Tatz, editor on one side and someone’s name on the other. After they are displayed, another quarter is paid to flip the clover to the other side. Sigma Upsilon — University of , CO — Elizabeth Fritton, editor Eight new members-in-training joined Sigma Upsilon in January. The chapter hosted Xi C Province Day in February, and in May will hold their First Annual Sigma Upsilon Ball, which will be a campus-wide formal event and fundraiser. —Ellen Leslie, editor Alpha Mu — Carnegie Mellon University, , PA In October, Alpha Mu participated in Relay for Life in honor of Lauren Eshbaugh, a sister who lost her battle with cancer last May. The chapter raised over $3,000 for the American Cancer Society in her memory. Seven new members were welcomed into Alpha Mu last fall: Betty Anderson, Amelia Cessna, Nicole Gasse, Christine Hedden, Stephanie Johnson, Elizabeth Kaufman, and Ashley Williams, who previously had been affiliated with Kappa Beta at University of . — Rebecca MacNamee, editor Gamma Kappa — , Farmville, VA Gamma Kappa and Alpha Sinfonia (Mu Delta) joined forces Alpha Beta for a fall musicale directed by Danielle Minnick and Hurley Wilmouth. (above) was Selections performed included “Autumn Evening” by Roger Quilter; rechartered in November at Brahms’ “Intermezzo in A Major” for piano; “Theme from Tetris” for the University low brass trio; “Cold Waters” by Keelaghan on mandolin; and of Arizona. At Debussy’s “Syrinx” for tenor saxophone. — Kathleen Whitney, editor right, the fall initiates of Alpha Gamma Pi — State University, Long Beach Mu Chapter at Gamma Pi held a retreat in October with fun, food, games, Carnegie Mellon and bonding. In December, a fundraiser selling candy-grams with a University. personalized note was a huge success. — Morgan Berliner, editor COLLEGIATE continued on page 4

Gamma Kappa and collaborated on a fall musicale at Longwood University.

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COLLEGIATE continued from page 3 Gamma Phi — Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX Gamma Phi and the Abilene Alumnae Chapter have collaborated on several projects this year. The two chapters co-hosted the successful fundraiser SING!, after which they hosted the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Member Laureate Claudia Waite, nationally known opera singer and Zeta Sigma initiate, performed in a special session for all NATS competitors and teachers. The next event was the Noah Project. By assisting in teaching abused families the value and healing of music, both Gamma Phi and the Abilene alumnae received immeasurable joy from service to others. — Emily Jasper, editor

Members of the Delta Eta chapter. Delta Eta — Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff Delta Eta sisters organized several fundraisers, including a car wash, dance, bake sale, coat check at a holiday dinner, and selling NAU School of Music shirts. Service projects that the chapter participated in were trick or treating for canned food with other fraternities, making holiday cards for care center residents, and singing Christmas carols at the a retirement home. — Rachael Falls, editor Delta Lambda — State University of New York, Fredonia members caroled for residents of an Alzheimer’s care The sisters of Delta Lambda raised $400 for Camp Good Days and center in December. Special Times, Inc., a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for families whose lives have been touched by cancer Delta Gamma — University of , Gainesville or other challenges. The money went toward the purchase of African The sisters of Delta Gamma had a busy fall semester. In October, drums to start a new African Drumming program. For the fundraiser, almost $300 was raised for “Cure Dale’s Duchennes.” The fundraiser, several faculty members agreed to dress in costume for a day if they were selling spirit beads at a football game, was organized by Delta Gamma the “winner” receiving the most spare change. Dr. Katherine Levy, a Beta sister Alexis Thompson, whose piano student, Dale Ginder, is suffering initiate and former faculty advisor, won the contest and came to her with Duchennes, a debilitating disease affecting young boys. The money classes dressed as Lady Gaga. — Deanna Klapp, editor will be used to fund medical research. A fundraiser with the Gainesville Alumnae Chapter netted approximately $300 for SAI Philanthropies, — Mansfield University, PA Inc. The two chapters cooked and served breakfast at a local Applebee’s On the weekend of November 5-7, the Delta Phi chapter hosted restaurant. Another chapter carwash raised over $100 for Philanthropies. its first alumnae reunion. It was an amazing time of sisterhood and Four musicales were presented at various care centers, a hospital, and at “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.” —Jaclyn Perez, editor

Members of the Epsilon Phi and the Alpha Kappa chapters assembled at the annual game between their schools, Northwest Missouri State University and Pittsburg State University. Zeta Omicron presented a Halloween-themed recital.

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Iota Lambda volunteers at a local music festival marathon.

Theta Omicron – Central Methodist University, Fayette, MO The Theta Eta chapter gathered music stands, instruments, and several The ladies of Theta Omicron have started out the semester with some copies of sheet music to donate to People-to-People efforts in Haiti. exciting news! Our chapter pledged 14 MITs who are going to be initiated celebration for all 58 sisters, ranging from founding members from the April 2. This is the biggest MIT class in Theta Omicron history. This 1960s to current MITs. Highlights of the weekend included a musicale, winter is going to be full of planning events for the springtime, including formal tea, and singing the chorale with all sisters present. another trivia night, our American Music Recital, and our Senior — Ashley Mulhollem, corresponding secretary Commitment Ceremony. Not to mention initiation. On behalf of Theta Omicron, I would like to wish the rest of our lovely sisters a musical and Epsilon Lambda — , Nashville, TN successful new year! — Sara Glynn, editor Seventeen new members-in-training have been welcomed into Iota Eta — , Terre Haute Epsilon Lambda’s sisterhood. In keeping with the tradition of the chapter’s After struggling for two years with low membership, it was a thrill legendary baking skills, a bake sale featuring pies and rose cupcakes will be to welcome 10 new members-in-training and begin preparations for held each month beginning in February. — Mary Lauren Mansfield, editor initiation in April. The MITs are Maggie Blystone, Jacqueline Brown, Kelsie Hancock, Kelly Horoho, Kelsey Ingram, Carlie Miller, Ashley Rose Zeta Omicron — , Nashville, TN Newton, Katie Richard, Paige Richardson, and Raelee Puckett-Sharpless. After weeks of preparation, the women of Zeta Omicron presented an — Aleshia Caldwell, editor American Music Recital in October with a Halloween theme, complete with costumes. Alyssa Dunne played a piano arrangement of “Hedwig’s Iota Lambda — , Columbia Theme” by John Williams, and Mallory Broadfoot sang “Sally’s Song” Iota Lambda’s service projects this year have included working a by Danny Elfman from Nightmare Before Christmas. Two readings were refreshment station during Columbia’s annual “Roots ‘n Blues ‘n BBQ included: an amusing story of Little Orphan Annie by James Whitcomb Festival” marathon and caroling at a local care center. A successful year Riley and “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost. All members of recruiting has resulted in a new MIT class of 13. Iota Lambda will th participated in group singing, with the favorite being a round called celebrate its 75 anniversary in May with a luncheon. “Autumn Canon” by Bardos. — Sarah Hayes, editor — Sarah Wilson, editor Kappa Alpha — , Glassboro, NJ Tragedy struck the family of a Rowan University music student when composition major Keith DuBarry and his family lost everything in a house fire. Just days before the fire, he had met Kappa Alpha sister Megan Cooney, whose compassion led her to inspire the chapter to prepare a huge feast for the DuBarry family. The women also presented the family with four gift baskets filled with everyday necessities and treats, plus leftovers to supply the family with home-cooked meals for several nights. — Colleen Curren, corresponding secretary COLLEGIATE continued on page 12

Collegiate Comment Editor Pam Prouty, an initiate of Pi Chapter, can be reached at [email protected] or 29976 328th Place, Adel IA 50003 or 515-987-1809. Submitted articles should be pasted into the email message. Photos should be sent to Iota Eta MITs to be initiated in April. [email protected].

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Miss Minnesota Speaks at Epsilon B Province Day he Minneapolis/St. Paul Alumnae Chapter hosted Epsilon B informative on-screen lesson in texting. Province Day October 9, 2010 at Calvary Lutheran Church, Epsilon Omicron presented a meaningful Blanket Project for Edina, MN, with a very exciting day planned by Wendy McDonald House with everyone tying knots all around each 2-fold Bokovoy, Chairman. blanket. Words in gold for the six blankets said: T The Rededication Ritual was led by National President, Elizabeth 1. Music is the Universal Language. Nordling. An Affiliation Ceremony for Lindsay McIntosh, initiated in 2. He who sings scares away his woes. 2006 by Sigma Eta, and Grace Eckert, initiated in 1979 by Gamma Tau, 3. Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and was led by President Katherine Majkrzak. Sylvia Wilson was awarded gives it rest, heals the heart, and makes it whole, flows from the Diamond Sword of Honor, presented on behalf of the Fraternity by heaven to the soul. Epsilon B Province Officer, Carla Amundson. 4. Where words fail, music speaks. The Morning Musicale presented Patricia Nortwen and Gale 5. When I hear music, I fear no danger. Holmquist who performed two-piano duets, entitled: ‘Spring Games’ 6. Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. by Robert Baksa; Deanna Schlies, pianist, an Alumnae Collegiate Representing SAI Philanthropies, Elizabeth Nordling handed out Scholarship winner from Epsilon Omicron Chapter, playing “Purple” materials describing the current Scholarship & Grant opportunities. by Robert Starer; Miss Minnesota, Kathryn Knuttila, joined by Aja The afternoon musicale included members of who Majkrzak, president of Sigma Sigma performing “Reflections” composed performed the following: “Scherzo” by Jocelyn Stage and Sylvia Wilson, by Miss Knuttila. piano; “Sweet Nymph Come To Thy Lover” by Leah Rath and Katie Guest speaker Knuttila is a composer and accomplished pianist; Keck; “Ombra Mai Fu” by Michelle Cullen and Sylvia Wilson, piano; she played two of her own compositions: “Dark Storm” and “Rose” by all members. “Quintessence’.” — Submitted by Sigma Sigma Patroness A Communications workshop led by Kappa Sigma gave us an Madalyn Staupe Traun

Tempo! • March 2011 • Sigma Alpha Iota province days 7 Birthplace of SAI Hosts Combined Alpha Province Day osted by the Alpha Chapter at the University of , the Alpha Province Day on Jan. 20, 2011 started with muffins, Hcoffee and registration. Phlea-Phlam was also opened for people to shop. Out of the 17 chapters between the 3 provinces, only 5 were missing. After the formal opening, the Memorial Ceremony was conducted. There were 6 members remembered from the three provinces. Morning activities included a tour of the Music Building, including the Sigma Alpha Iota Sundial, and a game SAI bingo. Our guest speakers were Kristen Kuster and Cynthia Westphal, both Associate Professors within the music department at the . They talked about being women in the male dominate music field. Prof. Kuster teaches Composition and is the only female on staff in that field of study. Prof. Westphal, a professor of Musical Theatre is one of the few musical theatre directors Evelyn Shoup (left) and Rosemary Lutz visit the SAI Sundial at the University of Michigan. who is female. The two of them were very members of the Alpha Chapter. members. Alpha A and Alpha C each had a interesting and informative. We celebrated the Pledging ceremony recipient in 2010, and it was nice to witness The Musicale had five performances: with 2 new MITs for Alpha Chapter. We also the ceremony. two were done by alumnae and the rest were presented the Ruby Sword of Honor to two — Submitted by Alpha A PO Jennie Ross Julliard Graduates Speak During Iota B Province Day he Iota B Province Day, held on Nov. 6, 2010, at Christopher Newport University was a complete success. This day was filled with loving, fun, bonding experiences and Tnew adventures for each and every SAI sister in the province. It started off with a formal opening ritual, and Georgina’s Pot. Georgina’s Pot is a pot made by CNU students to send messages to other sisters to encourage friendships develop and grow. All sisters gathered and discussed what each chapter has done before heading off to a talk by Dr. Wallace and Dr. Sadlier, both who went to Julliard Conservatory. It was very insightful, and filled with practices, and different coping methods on how to avoid anxiety before performing. Afterwards, Panera was served to all, and it was time for the fun to begin! Bags were handed out as SAI trivia unfolded, and the SAI bags were outstanding! We ended with the formal ritual ceremony, and sang “ So Near So Dear” to close the day filled with new friendships and laughs all around. Province Day is a fun-filled day; I look forward to it every year. It was wonderful to host it this year. Thank you to all the sisters who came and helped! Theta Pi members use their craft skills to make SAI t-shirts. — Submitted by Theta Pi Editor Kate Wisbey

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of the Arts Charles Bogard and Richard Williams in the choir. Members Aberdeen (SD) Karen Kappler and Donna Chase played organ pieces to round out the The Aberdeen, SD Alumnae Chapter lost two patroness members afternoon’s program. The chapter also presented a rose to Patroness Phyllis recently. Edna Scott Johnson and Alyce Berggren were long-time Tremmel in honor of her many years of service to the community. An patronesses and of the Arts in Aberdeen. They are sadly missed affiliation ceremony for new members Nancy Johnson and Madeline by their SAI sisters and the Aberdeen community. — Kelly Wieser Morrow began the business meeting. During the month of December, the chapter celebrated Incorporation (OH) Day with an annual luncheon at the Fresh Fish Company in Denver. The The Cleveland Alumnae Chapter met at the home of Clair Stair in event was well attended by more than twenty chapter members and guests. September. At this meeting, Missy Sorohan, Bethany Tallman, Amanda In January, the chapter’s business meeting was preceded by a presentation Schmitt, and Morissa Freiberg were affiliated with our chapter. Past of soprano duets by members Wilma Parsons and Janet Wolfer, entitled President Lisa Gallagher has been named Music Therapy Program “Songs that Warm Our Hearts in Winter.” — Kristin L. Rousom Manager for the Cleveland Clinic. Member Enid Lader was ordained in 2010 and serves as Rabbi at Knesseth Israel Temple. Amanda Meitz (CA) hosted our Incorporation Day dinner, an annual celebration, in November. Province Officer Tess was a special guest for the Founders’ Chris Birney hosted a lunch meeting on Martin Luther King Day. Chris Day ceremony at the January meeting hosted by Carol Morris. Decky (violin) and guests Margie Betz (violin) and Sue Reusser (cello) performed Thornton, Bob Satterford, Nancy Rude, and Sandy Watkins performed. trios by Tartini, Handel, Bach, and Brahms. —Marilyn Meadows Finalists of the Contra Costa String Association’s Young Artist Competition, supported by a Chapter Outreach Grant for Strings from SAI Philanthropies, were featured guests at the February musicale benefitting our scholarship fund. Marilyn Minor, Nancy Rude, Debra Miller, Eva Langfeldt, and Barbara Vail performed at the March Public Musicale. — Ann Marquis Fisher Fort Worth (TX) Fort Worth Alumnae began this eventful year with our traditional Opening Luncheon attended by a large contingent from Beta Kappa and the Patroness group. At our October meeting, we enjoyed a very interesting demonstration of the construction of a pipe organ, and members played a tune by blowing through the various pipes, then we heard the organ of Arlington Heights United Methodist Church. In Denton Alumnae Chapter members carolled at a retirement center. November, guest performers demonstrated Liturgical Dance with music. Several members assisted the Patroness group in hosting a formal tea for the Beta Kappa women, giving them an experience in gracious Denton (TX) entertaining. The Sundance Brass, a brass quintet composed of gifted performers, December brought our annual Dinner with Friends. In addition volunteered their services for the annual Benefit Musicale held in October. to having a marvelous get-together, we heard a Solo Handbell Recital. The ensemble includes John Holt and Keith Johnson on trumpet, William Imagine hearing over three octaves of bells, but all performed by one Scharnberg on French horn, Jimmy Clark on trombone, and Don Little energetic person! In January, 10 string soloists from the Paschal High on tuba. Their program featured Baroque music from Bach to twentieth- School Orchestra performed ensemble music and solos they will play century American composer, G.W.E. Frederich. This annual event is a at the University Interscholastic League. On January 29, six members fundraiser for music student scholarships for Iota Omega and Iota Theta members in Denton. Current scholarship winners are Andra Birdsong (percussion) and Charley Gilstrap (flute), both members of Iota Theta chapter at North Texas University. As an annual service project, the chapter caroled for the residents of the Lake Forest Good Samaritan Retirement Center. Carol Lyn Mizell led the group, and newest affiliate Sarah Demy shared carols on her oboe. — Jeannie Smith Denver (CO) In November, the Denver Alumnae Chapter attended a public concert of music at the Church of the Ascension in Denver prior to their November business meeting. The concert featured a Psalm Cycle by chapter member JoAnne Kyhl, with performers from the chapter and community. Other members who performed were Mary Brauer on horn, chapter president Mary Nichols on clarinet, Donna Bogard, Members of Beta Kappa, the committee from Fort Worth Alumnae Delorus Netzel, Linda Rolf, Rita Jo Tensly, Janet Williams, and Friends Chapter, and Patronesses prepare sing the Chorale before tea.

Tempo! • March 2011 • Sigma Alpha Iota alumnae comment 9 volunteered again for the Fort Worth Independent School District Super Recorder Saturday, involving elementary students from the entire district, a project co-chaired by our own Kappa C PO Sara Montanez. February featured the annual American Music Concert with our members and the winners of our American Repertoire Auditions project, which is open to students from Texas Wesleyan University. Auditions for the Marjorie Murphy Scholarships, to be awarded next school year, were also be held in February, followed in March by our bi-annual Scholarship Brunch, which funds the scholarships we present to the Beta Kappa winners. — Jean Frick (IN) The Indianapolis Alumnae chapter kicked the year off in September with a pitch-in lunch. We enjoyed getting together and catching up after a few months apart. In October, we were honored to initiate Jack Everly, The anniversary cake for the Lake County Alumnae Chapter. the Pops Director of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, as a National community. In November, we celebrated the 45th anniversary of our Arts Associate. His work toward furthering the arts in our community and chapter with a catered dinner and anniversary cake made and beautifully the world exemplifies the purpose of SAI, and we are pleased to call him decorated by member Natalie Franks. In addition, each member was one of our own. Also in October, we affiliated two new alumnae members, presented a red rose with acknowledgement of the year of initiation and Cora Davidson and Stephani Burgess. Both have already gotten involved chapter affiliation. in various activities and are sure to make outstanding additions to our In December, we braved the first significant snowstorm of the winter chapter. Janice Gray was affiliated in November. In December, we all got to present a musicale for the residents of Hartsfield Village retirement together for a Christmas party at the home of our president, Leslie Nelson. community where one of our chapter’s charter members resides. Featured At our January meeting, Province Officer Shannon Wagner presented our on the program was a clarinet ensemble, several vocal solos and duets, chapter with the award for the 2009-2010 Beta A Province Outstanding a piano solo, our choral ensemble, and a beautiful violin solo, “O Holy Alumnae Chapter. — Karen Hromada Night” by Ashley Korak of Zeta Chapter at and daughter of Lake County member Debbie Korak. Following the musicale, we trekked eastward to the site of our annual Christmas potluck and gift exchange. We were small in number this year due to the weather but as always we had great food and great fellowship. — Carol Y. Ondra

Las Vegas (NV) The Alumnae Chapter held a workshop for the Girl Scouts in November. We enabled 70 girls to earn music badges. It was so successful we are planning another workshop next November. Several of our members and Province Officer Sally Christopher attended Sounda of Music production to see the performance of Lisa Jablonski in the role of a nun. In December, we had a dinner to celebrate the holidays. From left: Jennifer Hull, Candace Bailey, Aimee DeSotel, Jane — Christison, Melissa Peterson, and Jenniffer Aleshire perform at the Chris Heisler Kansas City Alumnae Chapter fundraiser. Madison (WI) The Madison Alumnae Chapter started off the new season in Kansas City (MO) September with a meeting followed by a piano musicale at the home of Our annual scholarship fundraiser was held on November 14 at Shirley Sundquist. Performing Grieg and Chopin were SAI sisters Nancy Central United Methodist Church in Kansas City with a silent auction, Becknell, Marlys Mittelstadt, and Susan Udell. In October, we met at hors d’oeuvres, and dessert at 3 PM, followed by an “Italian Memories,” Penny Jacobsen’s home where we welcomed Caitlin Hart and Susanna music show at 4 PM. Over $5,000 in proceeds were added to our Music Coleman to our chapter with an affiliation ceremony. After Betsy Dunne’s Scholarship Fund. Scholarship Auditions will be held on March 5. On fraternity education presentation, we enjoyed singing SAI songs and December 13, our chapter provided a Holiday Music Concert for the chatting with our province officer Sandy Erickson. November featured Lakeview Retirement Community in Lenexa, KS The concert included our community service project in which the Madison Alumnae organized traditional and popular music performed by instrumental and vocal a concert at the Oakwood retirement community. The well-attended soloists and ensembles. A large number of the residents attended the concert included Dawn Lawler on flute accompanied by Ina Selvelieva performance and were a very appreciative audience. — Vicki Hedger on piano; goodies provided by SAI at the reception were also a hit. In January, we met for a social luncheon where Elyn Williams shared a recent Lake County (IN) article about Helen Stratman Thomas Blotz, a musicologist who worked at UW-Madison until 1961 and whose legacy is a collection of nearly 800 The fall season kept the women of the Lake County Alumnae Chapter recordings of Wisconsin folk songs made in the 1940s. — busy with monthly chapter and community activities. In October, we Sarah Swanson held our annual “Pumpkin caroling” at the Towne Center retirement ALUMNAE continued on page 10

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Members of the Nashville Alumnae Chapter performed a musicale at a local nursing home.

Nashville (TN) The Nashville Alumnae Chapter held our annual scholarship audition on February 19 and we are pleased to announce the winners for the Epsilon A Province Officer Sandy Erickson, former Alumnae Psi B province. They are Julia Taylor from , Sara Chapter President Suzanne Freshley, and current chapter President Hill from Middle Tennessee State University, Morgan Stevenson from Marie Zellmer. Tennessee State University, Arianna Lyrist from Belmont University, and Alyssa Dunne from Lipscomb University. This young ladies all performed Milwaukee (WI) wonderful pieces and the Nashville Alums are proud to offer each a The Milwaukee Chapter’s Ladies of Broadway have been sharing scholarship for next semester! — Jessica N. Oliver great Broadway music at senior centers since getting together a couple of years ago. Several members of the chapter sing solos, duets, and group numbers. It’s hard to tell who has the most fun – the performers or the (PA) audience. The Concert Listening Enrichment for Seniors (CLEFS) project A good portion of the October meeting of the Philadelphia Alumnae continued with classes in preparation for taking a group of seniors to a Chapter was devoted to fraternity education: The National Objectives for the 2009-2012 triennium were reviewed to determine what the chapter December matinee of HMS Pinafore. The students learned about Gilbert and Sullivan at one session, the music and forms the composers used is already doing and what the chapter needs to do in the future to meet at the second, and the story and characters at the third. The Christmas the objectives. A presentation and discussion of Robert’s Rules of Order Musicale was at the home of Susan Joy, daughter of alumnae member followed. Prior to adjourning for refreshments, the members listened to a Elda Spitz. Taking the theme of Christmas Joy, members heard selections recording of some Strauss opera excerpts sung by National Arts Associate for the holidays and sang versions of the “12 Days of Christmas.” Derek Eric Owens. The November meeting was highlighted by a discussion of Machan, son of alumna Sue Machan and Friend of the Arts Jim Machan, the future of SAI and a vocal selection presented by Christina Dickson. organized the world premiere of Christopher Tin’s “Calling All Dawns” Linda Gagliardi, Linda McAlpin, Barbara Ostroff, and Ruth Sheets attended Chi A Province Day at in Selinsgrove, by his high school choirs and a volunteer community orchestra with th Milwaukee Alumnae member Suzanne Freshley on flute. Province Officer PA, on November 21. The 75 anniversary of the Selinsgrove Alumnae Sandy Erickson presented the chapter the Province Alumnae Chapter Chapter was celebrated during the luncheon that day. The January Achievement Award for the 2009-2010 year when she visited the January meeting, originally postponed by snow, included a visit from Chi A Province Officer Mary Bushong. Mary served as auctioneer for the meeting. — Martha Stoner annual auction to raise money for the scholarship fund. President Paula Savastano played flute in a mini-musicale, and Incorporation Day was Minneapolis/St. Paul (MN) observed. — Linda McAlpin The Minneapolis/St. Paul Chapter sponsored an ‘SAI Presents’ program November 14, at Grace Methodist Church in Burnsville, MN Rochester (NY) featuring the Minnesota State Band. The official Band of the State has The Rochester Alumnae Chapter had great excitement last September been in existence 111 years, representing the state on six International when our mature chapter affiliated three new members. Hilary Yip Goodwill Tours since 1986. has dual degrees in Music Therapy and Psychology as well as a minor in Highlights performed by the band were compositions of two Business Management from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, of Minnesota’s famous composers, Libby Larsen and Carol Barnett, CA. She is also an accomplished pianist and violinist and teaches kung both Distinguished Members of Sigma Alpha Iota. Ms. Larsen was fu. Currently, she is a music therapy intern at Hochstein Music School in in attendance to hear her composition Scherzo/Rag. This work was Alumnae Comment Editor Kim Everett, an initiate of Gamma Rho commissioned in 1995 by Sigma Alpha Iota. Chapter, can be reached at [email protected] or 6014 The chapter went to Andover, MN for a Winter Social December Spanish Oak Dr., Pasadena, TX 77505. Submitted articles should be 13, hosted by Ann Schrader, and met January 11 at the home of Patricia pasted into the email message. Send photo submissions to Gregory Nortwen for a lovely morning musicale. — Madalyn Staupe Traun Dickens at [email protected].

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New Rochester Alumnae Chapter affiliates Hilary Yip, Natalie Hernandez-Pachon, and Megan Berti. Rochester, NY, a violinist in the Genesee Valley Orchestra, and a coxswain New affiliates for Alumnae Chapter, from left, Carol Beaumier, for the rowing team at Genesee Waterways Center. Lauren Zeck, and Amanda Harris. Natalie Hernandez-Pachon is a native of CT and a graduate of Ithaca is now a Master’s student in Musicology at the University of College. She has a Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology where she also teaches a writing class. Amanda Harris is a third-year and Audiology plus a minor in Deaf Studies. She is skilled in foreign doctoral candidate in piano performance at the . languages and PC programs. While at Ithaca, she was a resident assistant, She was initiated into Beta Chapter at , where she President’s Host, and Admission Ambassador. double majored in piano and German. She received her Master’s degrees Megan Elsie Berti has a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance from in piano performance and piano pedagogy at Michigan State University. California State University Long Beach and is currently working on her Duo-pianists Nancy Matesky and Gloria Swisher presented the January Master’s at the Eastman School of Music. She has performed in numerous program of women composers, including American Amy Beach. Under operas and oratorios on both coasts and is proficient in many languages. the direction of Krista Mercier, the chapter has started a monthly recital All three were roundly welcomed and we hope they will bring their varied series at the Ida Culver Home where charter member Charlotte Totten talents to our chapter for many years to come. — Carol Dethlefs Menchel resides. — Holly Smith

San Francisco Peninsula (CA) St. Louis (MO) Through the years, this chapter has initiated a dozen Friends of the The St. Louis Alumnae Chapter began the year with a September Arts and Patronesses, all of whom have benefited our chapter in two meeting at the home of president, Roxanda Jovanovic. In October, important ways: they are fellow musicians who often are performing members sight read music at Cheryl Conley’s home. Chapter members artists along with our regular members at our meeting musicales and our attended a senior recital by Kappa Nu Chapter members Jennifer public musicales, and all are women who have become dear friends to us, Campbell and Hannah Musket in November. The December meeting was enriching the friendships of our sisterhood. Many SAIs remember The a Christmas musical collaboration between and Sigma Peninsula Womens’ Chorus, founded and directed by our SAI member Alpha Iota members at the home of Mu Phi member Fern . Patricia Farris Hennings, daughter of past Philanthropies Chairman — Stephanie Gummersheimer Marjorie Farris, who sang the moving womens’ prison camp song, “Song of Survival.” Patty died several years ago and the prize-winning chorus Terre Haute (IN) chose Martin Benvenuto new permanent conductor whom we initiated as After a relaxing summer, members of the Terre Haute Alumnae Friend of the Arts. Singing the “Rose Song” was Marsha Wells, a longtime Chapter met in September at the Grand Traverse Pie Company for an member both of our chapter and the Chorus. At our January meeting evening of great dessert and sisterhood. The highlight was a game called we warmly welcomed a much missed former member and president, “Getting to Know Your Sisters.” Each member filled out a questionnaire, Ruthanna Jeter, who years ago moved to but took refuge this and officers read each one as we all tried to guess which sister. We were also winter to spend three months in warm California. joined by members of the Iota Eta Chapter. At our November meeting, — Marjorie Cassingham chapter members Allison Bland, Shirley Martin, and Betty Meyer gave interactive presentations about music education on Orff instruments. We Seattle (WA) also affiliated recent Iota Eta graduate Ashley Reed. Our January meeting The Seattle Alumnae Chapter affiliated three members at our January was held at Westminster Village, home of several Terre Haute Alumnae meeting. Carol Beaumier was initiated in 1944 into Alpha chapter Chapter members. The Indiana State University Faculty String Quartet at the University of Michigan. She holds a Sword of Honor and was presented a much-anticipated concert open to the entire community of Nu Province President. She was a charter member of Seattle Alumnae Westminster Village, as our January meeting was originally postponed Chapter in 1951, moved to Portland, OR, in the ‘60s and has returned to by snow. — Sarah Shima the Seattle area. Lauren Zeck was initiated by Sigma Zeta Chapter at the and graduated from the music school in 2007. She ALUMNAE continued on page 12

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COLLEGIATE continued from page 5 Lambda Alpha — East Tennessee State University, Johnson City In October, the sisters of Lambda Alpha participated in a service project at the public library in Bristol, TN. One sister read aloud about music from the picture book Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin, while others played instruments to demonstrate. A small group also sang “Amazing Grace” to show the range of a voice. The chapter’s first Audition Clinic was held in November. The high-school students who attended this clinic were introduced to the audition process, given helpful hints, and participated in a “mock audition” at the end of the day. Dr. Alison Deadman also conducted a performance anxiety and Alexander The Eta Omega chapter at the University of the Pacific’s Conservatory of Music Technique workshop. The winter musicale was in collected 340 pounds of food and over $100 in cash donations during their annual December and featured several Christmas favorites. Caroling for Cans event. — Erin Dula, editor

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Washington, DC The Washington, DC Alumnae chapter was privileged to host a musicale to celebrate the 94th birthday of esteemed member Helen Byrn May at Arleigh Burke Pavilion in McLean, VA. Helen holds the fraternity’s Dorothy Whinery Special Leadership Award. The program included Friend of the Arts Frank Conlon, piano; DC alumnae member Sharon Guertin Shafer, piano and voice; patroness member Sharyn Byer, flute; DC alumnae member Chrissellene Petropoulos, voice. Honorary Member Ann Schein performed Chopin’s Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58. Honorary Member Patricia Miller, Friend of the Arts Dimitrios Mantzouranis, and Former National Vice President, Extension and Fraternity Development, Shelby MacFarlane were in attendance for the splendid occasion. The capacity audience also included residents, From left, Honorary Member pianist Ann Schein, Washington DC Alumnae Chapter member guests, and other members of the Washington, soprano Sharon Shafer, Friend of the Arts pianist Frank Conlon, musicale honoree Helen DC Alumnae chapter. Byrn May, Washington DC Alumnae Chapter member soprano Chrissellene Petropoulos, and — Janet McKinney Patroness member flutist Sharyn Byer.

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