• To have contact with amateur and professional musicians all over the United States.
• To be recognized and esteemed by members of all other national fraternities as a "fellow Greek".
• 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 members encourage personal development in musicianship and scholarship.
• To find opportunities for leadership training in the chapter guided by national policies and instructional materials.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

• Demonstrate a sincere interest in music and in the purposes of SAI.
• Complete one or more semesters at U.E.,  including one or more music courses.
• Obtain two letters of recommendation from faculty members; at least one must be from a Music Department faculty member.
• Meet Beta Epsilon membership requirements, including attendance at MIT class meetings, recital for the chapter, and philanthropy and fundraising events. 
• Meet financial obligations.
• Pass the national membership test.