Chapters may nominate a person for initiation as a Distinguished Member. Distinguished Memberships of four types are offered by the Fraternity:
- Member Laureate - an initiated member of the Fraternity who has achieved international distinction in the music profession.
- Honorary Member - a woman who has achieved international distinction in the music profession who is not an initated member of Sigma Alpha Iota.
- National Arts Associate - a man or woman who is nationally recognized for distinguished contribution to the arts.
- Friend of the Arts - a man or woman who is supportive of and actively involved in the arts at a local or regional level.
Distinguished Members Forms