paige sakakida, President |
Hometown: San Jose, California Year: Senior Major: Biological Sciences: Cellular, Molecular, and Genetic Biology; Minors in Chemistry, Microbiology, and Criminology/Criminal Justice Favorite Thing about SAI: I love meeting all the people involved with this organization. It is interesting to see how we can all have different backgrounds and life paths, yet something as simple as a love of music can bring us together. Musical Background: In middle school, I learned how to play the trumpet and continued for three years. When I arrived in high school, my band was lacking low brass players, so I picked up the euphonium. My junior year of high school, I joined jazz band and learned how to play trombone. I also joined choir where I sang Alto 1 and acapella club where I sang Soprano 2. My senior year of Marching Band I played contrabass and sang as a Tenor 1 with Advanced Vocal in addition to wind ensemble, where I played euphonium, and jazz band, where I played trombone. I currently play sousaphone with the CSU Marching Band and the athletic pep bands, as well as performing with the CSU Concert Band, usually on tuba. Favorite Places to Visit in FoCo: Horsetooth, Alley Cat, the movie theater for $5 tuesdays! Plans after CSU: I plan to attend a graduate school to study forensic science, and am looking into doctorate programs studying either pathology, parasitology, or genetics. I would love to work as a forensic laboratory technician in criminal cases or in a research team in third-world countries. Favorite Music/Artists: My favorite music comes from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. My favorite bands include Queen, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Def Leppard, AC/DC, Eagles, CCR, and ABBA. My favorite artists that are more modern are P!nk, Sam Smith, Adam Lambert, OneRepublic, and Taylor Swift. Fun Fact: I was a competitive dancer for 9 years and was classically trained for 11 years. I am trained in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary, and modern. My favorite of them all is tap! |
Mikayla Powell, Vice president of membership |
Hometown: Englewood, CO Year: Senior (Yay! Class of 2021!) Major: Applied Computing Technology with a minor in Technical and Science Communication Favorite Thing about SAI: I love the friendships I've been able to make through it and the sisters that came from those relationships. It's allowed me to get involved with a community that I'm always looking for opportunities to get involved with. Musical Background: I played flute for about 6 years up until college when I picked up the sousaphone (on a whim) for the CSU Marchign Band, Basketball Band, and Presidential Pep Band. I just finished up my 3rd year playing this brass instrument. I'm an alto and soprano vocalist as I've done choir for as long as I can remember but I haven't had the time for it since starting at CSU. Favorite Places to Visit in FoCo: That would have to be the Annual Trial Gardens in front of the University Center for the Arts from the Spring-Fall. I love plants and flowers! Also Poudre Canyon is pretty great to visit at night where you can go stargazing in just a beautiful area. Plans after CSU: I want to pursue a career in Web Design/Development. Favorite Music/Artists: My top three artists would have to be Linkin Park, Starset, and Mariannas Trench. Fun Fact: I am the President of the Professional Fraternity Council, Director of Community Events for the FSL Programming Board, and am an active member of Delta Delta Delta. |
Hannah Ramirez, Vice president of ritual |
Hometown: Thornton, Colorado Year: Senior Major: English Education Favorite Thing about SAI: My favorite thing about SAI is getting to be sisters with so many backgrounds and majors,who can still come together due to a love and appreciation of music. I've made most of my closest friendships through SAI! Musical Background: Mountain High School Marching Band and Winter Percussion Ensemble, CSU Marching Band Drumline, CSU Percussion Ensemble, Blue Knights Percussion Ensemble, Rise Percussion, and Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps Favorite Places to Visit in FoCo: Old Firehouse Bookstore, New Belgium, The Lyric, and the Gardens on Spring Creek Plans after CSU: I plan to attend graduate school and earn my TEAFL certification. I then want to travel the world teaching English! Favorite Music/Artists: Hozier, Jonas Brothers, alt-J, Harry Styles, Sufjan Stevens, 1D, and Joni Mitchell Fun Fact: I have read the Harry Potter books 64 times! |
Amber Sheeran, secretary & Sergeant-at-arms |
Hometown: Littleton, Colorado Year: Senior Major: Music Education and Composition Favorite thing about SAI?: My favorite thing about SAI is our compliment jar. At the end of every meeting, we read the compliments that members have written about other members of our chapter. I love how it brings our chapter together and always makes our members smile! Musical Background: I have played clarinet for 11 years! Additionally, I have the experience of four years on double bass, eight years on guitar and I have been pursuing music composition for three years. Favorite places to visit in FoCo: UCA Gardens, Wild Boar, Horsetooth Plans after CSU: After graduation, I want to continue as a freelance composer while working in the Colorado public schools as a middle school or high school music teacher. Favorite music/artists: I am an avid lover of the Firebird Suite, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Apocalyptica, and Miranda Lambert. Fun Fact: I like to watercolor in my spare time. In fact, most of my scores feature a piece that I painted. |
Alyssa Baechle, Treasurer |
Hometown: Fort Collins, Colorado Year: Senior Major: Bachelor of Arts in Voice, Minors in Business Administration and German Favorite thing about SAI: I like that it connects women from different majors throught the common interest of music and sharing music with others. Musical Background: I have been playing piano for 15 years, violin for 8, and have been singing for as long as I can remeber. I also started teaching myself to play guitar about two years ago so that I could teach it at work. I work at a private music institute where I teach piano and guitar lessons to students of all ages. I've participated in choirs for many years and played in the orchestra in high school. I also love to act, dance, and perform in musicals! Favorite Places to Visit in FoCo: Nuance, Old Firehouse Books, and Happy Lucky's Tea Shop Plans after CSU: I don't know yet. Favorite Music/Artists: AJR, Bastille, Dodie, and anything Disney or Broadway! Fun Fact: I love performing in musicals, and most recently played the role of Earthworm in James and the Giant Peach with the Fort Collins Children's Theatre. |
Jenna Moore, Editor |
Hometown: Longmont, Colorado Year: Junior Major: Music Performance; Minor in Arts Administration and Leadership Favorite Thing about SAI: I love the fact that we are an international fraternity consisting of women who share a love for music. I think connections like this unify the world. Musical Background: I have been a flutist since middle school. At CSU, I have participated in Wind Symphony, University Orchestra, Marching Band, and Flute Choir. Favorite Places to Visit in FoCo: Old Town, especially Old Town Churn Ice Cream! Plans after CSU: Possibly graduate school; I would like to eventually create an international exchange program for young musicians. Favorite Music/Artists: Imagine Dragons, Alan Walker Fun Fact: I enjoy playing softball, basketball, and volleyball. |