Frequently Asked Questions
Why SAI?
Sigma Alpha Iota is an organization that fosters interaction between those who share a commitment to music. All over the world, women in our collegiate, alumnae and international chapters work together to support education and performance through music or the arts.
​Sisters encourage involvement in campus life, and work with faculty and other Greek organizations to improve it. In your collegiate life and beyond, SAI offers you scholarship and grant opportunities, a professional network, a support system and inspiration. Members of this distinguished fraternity range from famous performing artists to your favorite childhood music teacher. We are proud of our sisterhood.
What kinds of opportunities are available to SAI sisters?
SAI Philanthropies, Inc., offers national scholarships to members for undergraduate, graduate, and summer studies. With alumnae chapters all over the country as well as many international members, SAI offers many contacts in the field of music and in virtually every other profession imaginable. Members of Beta Chapter enjoy performance opportunities, practice space, housing, and a great group of sisters ready to support them in their musical and other endeavors.
Who is eligible for membership?
To be eligible for membership in Sigma Alpha Iota, you must be a currently enrolled student of the University of Memphis (carrying 3 or more credits) with a cumulative GPA of 2.50. You must have taken, be enrolled in, or plan to take at least one music class, performing ensemble, or private lesson. You do not have to be a music major or minor in order to join.
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What are the obligations for membership?
Attendance at our weekly chapter meeting and music rehearsal, as well as other events such as recruitment, philanthropies, and fundraising, is required. Excused absences include performances and classes. Flexible attendance plans are available under certain circumstances. Members must perform once a quarter, at our monthly musicale.
Every member must meet our financial obligations which include but are not limited to Member In Training (or M.I.T.) dues, test and material dues, national dues, and chapter dues. Chapter dues vary depending on the chapter needs and are paid once in the Fall semester and once in the Spring semester. National dues stay the same and are only paid once in the Fall semester. The M.I.T. and Test and material dues are paid before taking the test.