Sigma Alpha Iota

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Sigma Alpha Iota
ΣΑΙ
Founded	June 12, 1903; 121 years ago (1903-06-12) University School of Music, University of Michigan
Type	Professional
Affiliation	PFA National Interfraternity Music Council
Status	Active
Emphasis	Music
Scope	International
Motto	Vita brevis, ars longa. ("Life is short; art is long")
Colors	Red and   White
Symbol	Pan Pipes
Flower	Red Rose
Publication	Pan Pipes, Tempo!
Philanthropy	Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc.
Chapters	220+ collegiate; 114 alumnae
Members	124,690+ lifetime
Headquarters	One Tunnel Road Asheville, North Carolina 28805 United States
Website	Sigma Alpha Iota homepage

Sigma Alpha Iota (ΣΑΙ) is an international music fraternity. Formed to "uphold the highest standards of music" and "to further the development of music in America and throughout the world", it continues to provide musical and educational resources to its members and the general public.^[1] Sigma Alpha Iota operates its own national philanthropy, Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc. Sigma Alpha Iota is a member of the National Interfraternity Music Council and the Professional Fraternity Association.^[2]