INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FRATERNITY

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INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FRATERNITY
SAI Welcomes Mu Lambda
M AY
2014
WHAT’S
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Province and
State Days
The Mu Lambda Chapter was formally chartered at North Carolina’s Wingate University on April 26. Overseeing
the installation were Tau B Province Officer Misty Rondeau Theisen, National Vice President, Ritual and Fraternity
Education Dr. Deborah R. Volker, and Mary Thomas, Region 6 Region Officer.
Officer Portal Update from National Headquarters
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REAT NEWS! Chapter fees payments can now be paid
online via the Officer Portal (OP) using your chapter
checking account!!
To check your chapter balance (ALL listed chapter officers
and advisors have access to this view), log in to the OP and select
the Chapter Information button. You will then see a link that says
“Click here for a current statement for this chapter”; you will
probably have to give permission at the bottom of the screen to
either open or save the pdf that will be generated. Select Open to
view the statement.
HOW TO USE the new option
For Treasurers to access the new payment option, select the
link from the Chapter Information screen that says “Click here
to make a payment for this chapter” and proceed through the
prompts. Select any open invoice line item(s) to subtotal your
payment, then select “Next” at the bottom of the screen. The
following screen will ask you to enter the information for the
checking account you wish to use.
All of the information required to process an electronic
check in the Officer Portal can be found on your paper check.
The amount charged is based on the line items on the invoices
you are selecting to pay; each line item you select will be charged
in full. If your chapter is making payments on a “Receivable Balance Forward”, you may specify the amount to pay toward that
line item.
Please use e-check AND consolidate your payments rather than
paying line items individually; submitting multiple payments raises
administrative costs since per-transactions fees are charged.
Credit/debit card transactions are also available if needed.
We know that you will enjoy this new option to pay
via e-check and hope that it will aid in the speed with which
your payments can be received and processed. Be sure to
add this information to officer training instructions for the
incoming treasurers.
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GREGORY DICKENS
Publications
Manager
RUTH SIEBER JOHNSON
Executive Director
CONTACT US
828.251.0606
[email protected]
sai-national.org
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Sigma Phi
members and
MITs regularly
perform at local
nursing homes.
Sigma Alpha —
llinois Wesleyan University
The chapter celebrated Valentine’s Day this year with an annual
fundraiser in our School of Music called Cupcake Crushes. For this event,
students and faculty bought cupcakes for their special someone, friends,
and faculty and wrote them a personal note. Then our sisters got together
the night preceding Valentine’s Day and baked enough cupcakes to feed
our School of Music three times over! Students and faculty on campus
received an email letting them know that someone had thought of them
and where to pick up their note and cupcake. This year, over 600 cupcakes
were ordered, which meant more than $600 was raised! This money
went towards our Tomasson-Aubuchon Scholarship named after Janet
Tomasson and Lillian C . Aubuchon, two of our outstanding alumnae. — Stephanie Jones, editor
Sigma Beta —
Ohio University
The chapter held its annual “One Voice” event on April 4. All money
raised at the event will go to My Sister’s Place, a shelter for battered
women and their families in Athens, OH. Various women musicians
performed at the event, including several performances by our sisters.
Local businesses within the Athens community donated various items
to place in gift baskets. Those who attend the event could purchase raffle
tickets to win their desired gift basket. — Lauretta Werner, editor
Sigma Phi — Louisiana State University
Through our nursing home visits, the chapter lifts the spirits of Baton
Rouge’s elders with songs of hope and cheer. We have had two visits this
Sigma Beta
members end
the annual “One
Voice” fundraiser
by singing the SAI
Chorale.
Sigma Alpha held a Cupcake Crushes fundraiser for the Illinois
Wesleyan University School of Music.
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Epsilon Iota members instructed a Girl Scout Troop in an evening of music.
semester, and we are eager to continue this gratifying tradition. We begin
the visits with “God Bless America,” inviting the residents to sing along
with the songs they know. As we progress through the songbook, more
residents begin to wander in, adding their voices to ours. Some sway
to the rhythm as we sing “Amazing Grace,” “The Sound of Music,” and
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Peppier songs like “Hey Fightin’ Tigers”
and “When the Saints Go Marching In” prompt everyone to clap and
occasionally dance. The visits draw to a close far too quickly, and we bid
the residents adieu. Grins on their faces, the elders express their gratitude
and invite us to return. The success of our visits injects us with fresh
perspective and renewed purpose as we face the semester’s challenges and
opportunities. — Laura Gauggel, editor
Iota Theta —
University of North Texas
Iota Theta is excited about 15 MITs – a record high in our chapter’s
history! We are looking forward to further helping them on their journey
to sisterhood. The chapter held a silent auction after our spring recital
in April. Sisters put together baskets and requested donations from
local businesses. Iota Theta sang the national anthem at the women’s
basketball game on March 1. The girls prepared for weeks and gave a
great performance. We have been asked to sing again at future softball
games. We will be helping to install the new SAI chapter at Texas A&M
Commerce. We are excited to be able to play a part in this important day
in their chapter’s history and our Kappa B Province. — Laura Pavlas, editor
Collegiate Comment Editor Rosalind B. Cratsley, Iota Alpha initiate,
can be reached at [email protected]. Send photo
submissions to Gregory Dickens at [email protected].
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Delta Zeta —
Troy University, AL
The chapter was able to represent the fraternity at the 80th Annual
American Bandmasters Association. Four sisters — Chelsea Williams,
Mallory Redmond, Allie Bowen, and Felecia Payn — and MIT Alex
Baggett performed with the Troy University Symphony Band to open the
convention. Performing at this concert is quite an honor for the chapter
and band members. At the event, SAI Friend of the Arts Dr. Mark Walker
was elected to membership in the American Bandmasters Association.
This makes him the youngest person invited to this prestigious association.
We are very proud of Dr. Walker as he continues to lead the band program
at Troy University. Delta Zeta is also pleased to have eight MITs this
semester. — Felecia Payne, editor
Epsilon Iota —
University of Tennessee at Martin
The chapter helped the local Girl Scout Troop learn more about music
with an eventful night of making shakers and singing rote and round
songs. In return, the Girl Scouts invited the chapter to join the friendship
circle and sing.
CORRECTIONS
In the April 2014 Tempo!, the Dallas Alumnae chapter report was
edited incorrectly regarding awards; the editors apologize. The
correct sentence reads, “Chosen as Province Alumnae Chapter
Achievement Award winner many times, the chapter won the
national award in 1967 and 1979….”
Also, a photo incorrectly identified the Northern Illinois University
SAI chapter as Iota Beta. It Is actually Beta Mu. Iota Beta is at
Kentucky’s Murray State University.
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Iota Theta members performed the national anthem at a University of North Texas women’s basketball game in March.
“Helping the Girl Scouts is one of the best feelings I have ever had,”
chapter member Andrea Edwards said. “Teaching the girls how to make
music brought the biggest smile to my face.”
Our upcoming events for this semester include flocking, an amateur
musicale, and a trip to play at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In
the future, we hope to continue working with the Girl Scout troops and
spreading our love of music around the community.
— Ashley Mendez, editor
Epsilon Lambda —
Belmont University, Nashville, TN
On Jan. 18, the 39th Annual Miss Troup County Pageant was held at
the Troup High School Fine Arts Auditorium in LaGrange, GA. Epsilon
Lambda member Sydney Shadrix won the pageant and will be continuing
on to compete for the title of Miss Georgia within the Miss America
Organization. Sydney is a member of Sigma Alpha Iota and Phi Mu as she
studies Music Education with a classical voice principle.
On another note, the chapter hosted Province Day this year in the
Massey Boardroom at Belmont University on Feb. 22. We decided on the
theme “Take Aim” because we wanted to aim toward the meanings of the
National Objectives. Throughout the day, our sessions focused on good
food, sisterhood, a musical activity, a unique historical presentation of our
chapter, a silent auction, and penny wars! Best of all, the shapes and colors
on our nametags represented the tables we would rotate to. Thus, we made
it possible for each chapter to socialize and work together outside of their
own. Isn’t that what sisterhood is about anyway?
— Celine DuTemple, editor
Eta Xi —
Central Michigan University
Eta Xi hosted the First Annual Music for the Kids 5K Run/Walk to
raise funds for the Adopt-A-School program. The proceeds this year are
going to the Gladwin High School Choirs. We will set aside a portion
of the money to donate to SAI Philanthropies, Inc, also. The recipient
musicians from CMU performed live at the event.
— Ericka Gaffney, corresponding secretary
Theta Lambda —
Furman University, Greenville, SC
The sisters are thrilled to announce the details of our annual National
Philanthropy project! This year’s benefit concert took place April 7 in
Daniel Recital Hall. The program, featuring performances by sisters
and music faculty, featured music written by female composers, such as
Pauline Viardot, Jane Vieu, and Amy Beach. Between performances, Dr.
Laura Kennedy offered her insight on the historical importance of each
composer to the achievement of women in music. This event is recognized
by Furman University as part of its Cultural Life Program. All proceeds
from this concert will be donated to SAI Philanthropies, Inc. to be used
in support of music therapy projects which seek to heal, rehabilitate, and
enrich the lives of individuals through music.
On March 6, Theta Lambda welcomed 11 Members-in-Training.
VP-Membership Carolyn Craig has prepared a great fraternity education
program to help prepare the MITs for the national membership exam.
The sisterhood is delighted to guide these young women through the MIT
process! — Elyse Marder, editor
Theta Omicron — Central Methodist University, Fayette, MO
On Jan. 7, MITs started their journey with the Theta Omicron
chapter. The MITs have been busy with fundraisers, service projects,
and bonding events. Theta Omicron is very excited to welcome the girls
into the chapter. Meanwhile, the chapter sold scarves and headbands as
a fundraiser and made over $200. Theta Omicron was busy planning its
annual American Music Recital, which they co-host with the men of
Phi Mu Alpha. At the recital, Theta Omicron had its annual autograph
auctions. They have received autographs from Brad Paisley, Amanda
Seyfriend, and many other celebrities. — Sarah Espino, editor
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Members of
Lambda Iota, the
hosting chapter
for Lambda Day at
their Phlea-Plam
booth.
Epsilon A Province Day
Epsilon A’s Province Day was hosted by the Milwaukee Alumnae
Chapter on April 5 at Albright United Methodist Church in Milwaukee,
WI. About 30 members from Rho, Theta Iota, Xi, and the Madison and
Milwaukee Alumnae Chapters attended. The Getting to Know You theme
was introduced with a special welcome song (“Getting to know you,
getting to know all our Sisters!”) and carried into the Musicale – Getting
to Know You and Your Music. Province Officer Sandy Erickson shared
greetings from SAI National President Leslie Odom Miller and presented
the Nurturing Sisterhood PowerPoint developed by Joyce Garcia, NVPFraternity Development, as the keynote address. Enthusiastic discussion
on the accompanying questions reinforced the value and importance of
nurturing lifelong sisterhood in SAI. The Founders’ Day Ritual, pictures,
chapter reports, and an excellent panel on the value of networking filled
the afternoon. Province Day ended with the singing of “Weave” and the
Closing Ritual. We are grateful to the Milwaukee Alumnae Chapter for a
lovely day and job well done.
— Sandy Erickson, Epsilon A PO
Lambda Day
Lambda Day, February 1, 2014, hosted by Lambda Iota at Rollins
College in Winter Park, FL, had more than 100 attendees representing
15 SAI chapters in Region VI from Florida and southern Georgia. SAI
National President, Dr. Leslie Odom Miller, who served as keynote
speaker, started the day with enthusiasm and inspiration. Workshops
offered attendees insight into integrating technology within music
education, understanding sound on film, maintaining vocal health, and
navigating the music business, among other subjects. Collegiate and
alumnae forums allowed chapters to share recruitment and planning ideas.
Phlea-Phlam raised an impressive total for SAI Philanthropies, Inc. The
Lambda Iota Chapter raffled off a set of 3-foot tall SAI letters won by
Zeta Tau (University of Central Florida). Lambda Day attendees also
contributed to an all-chapter donation for the local women and children’s
domestic abuse shelter, Harbor House.
The day closed with a Fr.Ed. presentation on recruitment, a musicale
with an eclectic mix of performances, and a group sing-a-long. Lambda
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Day was a huge success, with delicious food, valuable experiences, and an
ever-strengthened sisterhood. — Caitriona Kagan, Lambda Iota editor
Phi Province Day
The New York Alumnae Chapter was pleased to host Phi Province
Day at the Turtle Bay Music School in Manhattan on March 2. More
than 55 SAIs from across the Phi A and Phi B Provinces attended. The
day included a variety of events, including a presentation by National
Vice President, Fraternity Development Joyce Garcia entitled “Nurturing
Sisterhood.” Garcia was joined by Region 8 RO Alice Berman;
National Vice President, Collegiate Chapters Jessica Chichester; and
Communications Director Michelle Ingram for a panel discussion. The
day continued with breakout sessions, covering communications, finance,
recruitment/social events, and service, and a musical and singalong. Julie
Ruylak, Executive Director of the Turtle Bay Music School, was initiated
as a Friend of the Arts. — Karen Birch Blundell, editor
Illinois State Day
Sigma Delta was honored to host Illinois State Day on Feb. 22.
Ninety SAIs attended, including members of Upsilon A and B, Gamma
A and B, and Region V Region Officer Peggy Glennie. The opening
ceremony was held in the Levis Conference Center, followed by the
Keynote Address by Member Laureate Dr. Linda Moorhouse. After the
address, members attended a ukulele ensemble session, a social media
session, or a fundraising roundtable discussion. A buffet lunch was
followed by a Phlea-Phlam. The Phi Mu Alpha Chapter of University
of Illinois serenaded during lunch. After lunch, sisters performed at a
musicale, along with the ukulele ensemble from the earlier session. There
were three more rounds of sessions in the afternoon. The day ended with
an Initiation Ceremony for Julia McCarren, the new sister of Sigma Delta.
The Sigma Delta chapter thanks the State Day committee, led by Kailey
Draves; President of Sigma Delta, Megan Duffy; and the Urbana Alumnae
chapter for their time and ideas to make for an unforgettable State Day. —Ann Buchanan, Sigma Delta editor
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Public Television
Television
Festival’s
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telethon.
Dr. Barbara
Harbach,
newly initiated
National Arts
Associate (left),
and Jane Cary,
Buffalo Alumnae
Chapter
president.
On March 7, composer/organist/harpsichordist/educator Dr.
Barbara Harbach of St. Louis, MO, was initiated as a National Arts
Associate at a beautiful ceremony at Kenmore United Methodist Church,
Kenmore, NY. Following the initiation, Dr. Harbach, professor of music
at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, presented a wonderful lecture/
recital of music by women composers for the organ, from the 16th century
to the present. The recital was part of the monthlong 2014 Western New
York Women in the Arts Festival that included a performance at Canisius
College by Jane Cary and recording secretary Karen Schmid; a March 4
lecture on “Women’s Musical Roles in 18th-Century America” by Cary; a
March 16 piano and chamber music recital of music by women composers
at which Schmid played several “Songs for Piano” by Fanny Mendelssohn;
a “Classical Music for Kids” event presented on March 17 by Sabrina Peña
Young; and a screening of “Libertaria: the Virtual Opera” by Young on
March 21. — Carol Harris, editor
Dayton (OH)
Buffalo (NY)
A Feb. 8 “Hands on Handbells” workshop was led by chapter past
presidents Marilyn Obermeyer and Laura Buechi, at which members
learned various ringing techniques and played several anthems. A special
part of that event was the affiliation of Megan McElfresh Augspurger.
In other member news, current chapter president Jane Cary and chapter
members Dr. Kathleen Keenan-Takagi and Sabrina Peña Young assisted
at the Buffalo Philharmonic Instrument Zoo on Feb. 16 in which
instruments were demonstrated to young children prior to the BPO
concert.
The chapter awarded a $500 scholarship to pianist Molly Guinan, a
junior Delta Sigma initiate at the University of Dayton majoring in music
therapy. She performed selections from Brahms, Debussy, and Chopin
at the chapter meeting. She is a member of the university music therapy
club, performing at the Dayton’s Children Hospital, Widow’s Home, and
St. Vincent de Paul emergency shelter. She volunteers at the Hospice of
Dayton and participates in the university children’s Christmas program.
— Marilyn Tolnitch, VP-publicity
Des Moines (IA)
The chapter has continued several successful projects this year. We
held our second annual chapter recital, raised $1,400 for Des Moines
Public Schools music programs through a bookfair at Barnes & Noble,
and volunteered at Iowa Public Television’s Festival telethon as onair pledge-takers. Many of our members participate in a one-on-one
mentoring program with Pi Chapter members at Drake University,
and we hold special social events with Pi seniors to encourage alumnae
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membership. We affiliated four new members in the fall, bringing our
chapter membership to 51 women. — Stacie Bendixen, editor
Kansas City (MO)
Our annual Scholarship Auditions were held on March 8 at Faith
Lutheran Church, Prairie Village, KS. Thirty college-level performers
auditioned for three judges to compete for a total of $6,000 in
scholarships. Five recipients were chosen to receive the scholarships
which ranged in amount from $1,000 to $1,500 each. Chairman Pam
Pendergast, Karen McGhee-Hensel, and Carol Dale are the members of
our Scholarship Audition Committee and did excellent work in preparing
for and conducting the auditions.
In conjunction with the Kansas City Music Therapists, we presented
a Sensory Friendly Concert on March 15 at Central United Methodist
Church, Kansas City, MO. The concert was presented for children and
adults with autism and other sensory processing difficulties who might
not be able to exhibit the traditionally expected audience behaviors.
Autistic individuals sometimes react to music by shouting out, jumping
up, repetitive movements, walking around, and sometimes need to move
to a quieter place when the music provides too much stimulation. Our
concert provided an opportunity for these individuals to attend a concert
of high quality live music performances on a variety of instruments and
with varied voices in a relaxed, welcoming setting. A reception followed
the concert.
Chapter editor Vicki Hedger, treasurer Marilyn Miller, VPmembership Elaine Minden, and member Julie Watson attended Pi
Province Day on March 22 at Truman State University in Kirksville, MO.
Epsilon Pi Chapter hosted the event, which included workshops on steel
pan drum playing; Shim Sham solo swing dance class; Friends of the Arts
community activities and a workshop presented by our members, “Life
after College . . . Alumnae Chapter Membership.” Miller and Minden
sang a duet, accompanied by Watson in the musicale. Watson also played a
piano solo in the musicale and accompanied a singalong of SAI songs.
— Vicki Hedger, editor
Minneapolis/St. Paul (MN)
The chapter met Feb. 8 at Stephanie
Danek’s home, starting off with the “Every
Song Campaign” fraternity sing. The
affiliation ritual was performed for new
member, Nancy Jamieson, a Sigma Sigma
initiate from the University of Minnesota.
On Feb. 14, at Lake of the Isles Lutheran
Church, the chapter and Mu Phi Epsilon
held a joint musicale beginning with Jean
Krinke, organ, and Sandra Saliny, piano,
performing Zucchinetti, followed by Krinke
performing Paul Manz’s Partita on St. Anne.
Jim Reilly, tenor, and Beatrice Giere, piano,
performed two songs by Dvořák and four
songs by Viteslava Kapralova. Dolores
Lenore, piano, and Charlotte Palmiter,
clarinet, ended the program with five
movements of Jazzosphere 3 2012 by Joseph
Makholm.
Judy Boylan, Regional Director of the
Upper Midwest Metropolitan Opera
National Council Auditions, was initiated
as a Patroness of the Minneapolis/St. Paul
Alumnae Chapter in March.
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On Feb.19, renowned guitarist Sharon Isbin performed in Minneapolis;
Madalyn Staupe Traun and Sharon Isbin had concertized together when
Sharon was 16; Traun presented Isbin with a Rose. A year later, Isbin
launched her global career.
On March 9, chapter members joined Sigma Sigma for the initiation
of Judy Boylan, Regional Director, Upper Midwest Metropolitan Opera
National Council Auditions, as a Patroness.
Katherine Majkrzak, soprano, and Susan Anderson-Benson, piano,
performed original music by Majkrzak: Four Men from St. Paul; No Place
Like Home; Tell Me About Africa. Aja Majkrzak, violin, and Kathryn Karg,
piano, performed Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, I. Allegro by Mozart. — Madalyn Staupe Traun, editor
Raleigh/Durham (NC)
At our February meeting, we began officer and awards nominations.
Members of the alumnae chapter are eager to recognize the hard work of
our fellow sisters.
The chapter is pleased to welcome Jennifer Fredette as our newest
affiliate. She is an Iota Tau initiate from the University of North Carolina.
We would also like to congratulate member Mary-Beth Hein, for the
recent donation she received from the John Deere Foundation on behalf
of the Human Beans Together, Inc. which is an organization dedicated
to assisting the homeless and food insecure. On March 15, the chapter
performed a musicale at the Durham Veteran’s Hospital and donated food
and personal care items to the organization. Our last instrument petting
zoo of the year also took place on March 22nd at the East Regional
Library. The chapter is pleased to share the love of music with more than
200 children again this year. Chapter members enjoyed the Province Day
festivities provided by the Beta Psi Chapter at East Carolina University.
The members of Beta Psi hosted a fantastic day of sisterhood in spite of the
treacherous weather. Alumnae members were pleased we could take part
in this joyous event. — Johanna Wolf, editor
Rockford (IL)
In February, members volunteered at our largest annual service
project. SAIs were room monitors for the local Mendelssohn Performing
Arts Center (MPAC) Chandler Starr Miller Scholarship Competition.
Monetary awards were given to students ages 8 to 23 in the areas of piano,
voice, strings, and other instruments. This competition serves to promote
arts education in the Rockford area. As appreciation for our assistance, the
chapter is allowed to use some of MPAC’s beautiful performance facilities.
Our March meeting was in one of those facilities, Emerson House, where
we collaborated with the Rockford chapter of the American Association
of University Women. Member Martha Dahlberg gave a lecture on the life
of pianist and composer Amy Cheney Beach, and several SAIs performed
some of the composer’s works as part of the presentation.
— Sarah Thurber-Fiorenza, editor
San Francisco Peninsula (CA)
This chapter was chartered in 1960 as Santa Clara Valley Alumnae
when it separated from the earlier San Francisco Alumnae and East Bay
Alumnae chapters. We would like to write a tribute to one of our founding
members, Edie Marshall, for her many outstanding years
of service to the Fraternity.
Edie is currently serving in her third term as Region I Regional
Officer, which succeeded her work as Delta A Province Officer. This has
involved great dedication to SAI and a great amount of time. For many
prior years she served our chapter in many capacities, notably as president,
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The Raleigh/Durham Alumnae Chapter performed a musicale at the Durham Veteran’s Hospital and held an instrument petting zoo in March.
as the willing hostess for yearly meetings, luncheons, special events, and for
her presentation of beautiful organ solos in public musicales.
She has been honored by the Fraternity with the Sword of Honor,
Rose of Honor, Rose of Dedication, and Rose of Constancy.
An Alpha Omicron initiate at Occidental College, she became a
working church organist when she finished college, as well as a career
teacher (K-1st music specialist) for nearly 30 years. She retired after
serving her final church for 38 years.
We are proud to salute our sister Edie Marshall for putting her love of
Sigma Alpha Iota into full action. — Marge Cassingham, editor
Washington (DC)
The chapter participated in a celebration of the life of Helen Byrn
May at a special memorial concert held at the Corcoran Gallery in
Washington, DC. Helen served as chapter president and Province Officer,
directed the Graduate Performance Awards Competitions, and was a
recipient of the Ring of Excellence. The ceremony included performances
by Member Laureate Jessye Norman, founding member of Delta Nu at
Howard University, Honorary Member Ann Schein, Friend of the Arts
Frank Conlon, and National Arts Associates Earl Carlyss and Carlos Cesar
Rodriguez. SAI National President Leslie Odom Miller and Executive
Director Ruth Sieber Johnson represented the national officers, and roses
were presented to each of the performers by members of our chapter, Delta
Nu, Gamma Epsilon (University of Maryland), and Mu Epsilon (George
Mason University).
This winter we welcomed our newest affiliate, People-to-People
Director Dr. Liana Valente, an initiate of Gamma Rho at the University
of Tennessee-Knoxville. Performances were given by Robin Pike, flute,
and Sharon Shafer, piano, in our 33rd Annual Goodwin House public
musicale. Members Mary K Traver, Dina Fleming, and Karen Egypt played
piano selections for a Valentine’s musicale. This spring, the chapter will
celebrate Founder’s Day with a presentation by composer Scott Pender and
a ceremony honoring our 19 members who have over 50 years of service to
the fraternity. — Janet McKinney, editor
Save the dates — July 23-27, 2015 in St. Louis