* 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.

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

Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity aims to be recognized throughout the world as the foremost fraternity that

* 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.

* To have contact with musicians all over the United States.
* To make friendships with many Sigma Alpha Iotas who share the same ideals.
* To be recognized and esteemed by members of all other national fraternities as a "fellow Greek".
* To be encouraged to seek the highest goals in personal development and professional stature.
* To wear the badge as an introduction to Sigma Alpha Iota college and alumnae chapters and members everywhere.
* To have opportunity at Province Days and National Conventions to broaden friendships to include members from other chapters.
* To belong to a closely-knit organization whose province and national officers visit chapters to bring assistance and stimulate maintenance of the fraternity's high standards of musicianship and scholarship and acquaintance with the broad scope of the fraternity.
* To find opportunities for leadership training in the chapter guided by national policies and instructional materials.
* To meet and know the nationally recognized musicians and supporters of music who are Distinguished members.
* To participate in fraternity projects - scholarships, promotion of American music through the Inter-American Music Awards program, assistance in rehabilitation through music both in this country and in foreign countries, and other nationally organized and recognized endeavors of SAI.

Responsiblities of Members

* To represent the fraternity positively at all times.
* To cultivate broad friendships and be democratic in all campus contacts.
* To be ethical at all times.
* To respect the authority of chapter, province and national officers.
* To refrain from the discussion of internal fraternity affairs with non-members.
* To practice the high ideals of Sigma Alpha Iota at all times.