Mission Statement: To encourage, nurture and support the art of music.

Vision Statement: 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.