The Mission of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity is to encourage, nurture and support the art of music.

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Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity was founded June 12, 1903 at the University School of Music in Ann Arbor, Michigan by seven young ladies: Marry Storrs Anderson, Elizabeth A. Campbell, Frances Caspari, Nora Crane Hunt Leila Farlin Laughlin, Georgina Potts, and Minnie Davis Sherill. The group was founded to unite women students that have a sincere interest in music and to enhance the art of music throughout the world.

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The Vision of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity is to be recognized throughout the world as the foremost fraternity that:

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- Supports and encourages women musicians of all ages, races, and nationalities

- Supports and promotes successful and innovative educational programs in music for all stages of life

- Cultivates excellence in musical performance

- Promotes programs and activities that stress the love and importance of music in our lives

- Recognizes technological advances in the field of music

- Dedicates financial resources that ensure the continuation of programs necessary to support the objectives of the

fraternity in perpetuity

- Has as its members people who exemplify professional and ethical behavior in the spirit of the Sigma Alpha Iota

founders

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Sigma Alpha Iota accepts with pride the responsibilities and privileges of being a leader in the pursuit of music creation, performance and scholarship.

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For more information about Sigma Alpha Iota, please visit our links page where you will find a direct link to the Sigma Alpha Iota National webpage.

The Lambda Xi Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity was installed on November 15, 2008 at South Carolina State University. Seventeen ladies were inducted into the musical sisterhood. From then on, the ladies pledged to uphold the standards of Sigma Alpha Iota:

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TO FORM chapters of women, college students, and alumnae who have a sincere interest in music.

TO UPHOLD the highest standards of music.

TO FURTHER the development of music in America and throughout the world.

TO GIVE inspiration and encouragement to members.

TO ORGANIZE the cultural life of Sigma Alpha Iota members as a contributing factor to their educational growth.

TO SUPPORT the ideals and goals of the member's Alma Mater.

TO ADHERE to the highest standards of citizenship in school, community, and fraternity life.