Sigma Alpha Iota is a member of the National Interfraternity Music Council and the Professional Fraternity Association.

[1] Its founders were seven women: Elizabeth A. Campbell, Frances Caspari, Minnie Davis Sherrill, Leila Farlin Laughlin, Nora Crane Hunt, Georgina Potts, and Mary Storrs Andersen.

[3] In 1925, it created a scholarship that was distributed via a contest overseen by the National Federation of Music Clubs.

[4] In 1981, the fraternity was officially granted exemption from Title IX by the DOE to remain single-sex as a social organization.

[3] The sorority's badge consists of seven pan pipes, surrounded by a jeweled ellipse with the Greek letters ΣΑΙ in gold on a background of black enamel.

[3] Sigma Alpha Iota's motto is Vita brevis, ars longa or "Life is short; art is long.

Esher Requarth of the Nu chapter wrote the Sigma Alpha Iota Symphony:[9]To study and practice the goodness of life, the beauty of art, the meaning of music.To sing the song of sincerity and universal peace.To speak the words that build, that bless and comfort.To play the harpstrings of loving kindness, tolerance, appreciation, and genuine gratitude.To strive for the joy of simplicity, for the noble, to be faithful over a few thingsTo listen, to be still and know the harmony from within.To falter never in seeking loving service, wisdom, and understanding.In a word, to be loyal to Sigma Alpha Iota and her teachings; to find joy, hope, and inspiration; to remember that "every good gift and every perfect gift is from above" and "whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as to the Lord, and not unto men.

In addition, Sigma Alpha Iota recognized Patroness members who are affiliated with college chapters and are active in the community's musical life.

[3][1] SAI provides continuing financial support to the cottage, including utilities, general repairs, and replacement of furnishings.

[10][11] The Inter-American Music Awards is a triennial competition for young composers from North, Central, and South America.

The first publication was in 1949 and contained four pages written by the first director of the Bureau, Marguerite Kelly Kyle who acted in the position for 32 years.

[14] These are specific projects focused on music that benefit communities such as veterans, hospital patients, nursing home attendants, school children, and more.

Professional Development Grants are grants awarded by SAI Philanthropies, Inc. to encourage any music-related educational paths and Professional development with those opportunities given to current alumnae and affiliated patroness members of Sigma Alpha Iota.

Sigma Alpha Iota membership includes musicians, teachers, composers, and conductors.