EHS Chapter to Start December 2009 • Posted 10/21/09

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The EHS music department is starting it own chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society.  Students wo are candidates for Tri-M:

• Maintain at least a B in their music classes

• Maintain at least a C average in all other subjects

• are enrolled in a curricular music class

• demonstrate strong character traits like respect, responsibility, trustworthiness and caring

Tri-M will:

• Provide recognition for students' accomplishments and service activities to motivate them to achieve on a higher level

• Increase the visibility and prestige of Edwardsville High School's music program

• Build awareness of the importance of the music in our school and community through service and outreach activities

• Offer leadership opportunities for students

Students nominated into Tri-M are eligible for awards, performance opportunities, and scholarships.
 

Announcing the First Year Roster of Tri-M Chapter 6118!

March 7, 2009!  We are very proud of our Choir students.
 

 

Introduction to Tri-M

The Tri-M Music Honor Society is the international music honor society for middle/junior high and high school students.  It is designed to recognize students for their academic and musical achievements, reward them for their accomplishments and service activities, and to inspire other students to excel at music and leadership.  Through more than 5,500 chartered chapters, Tri-M has helped thousands of young people provide years of service through music in schools throughout the world.

Tri-M shares and supports the objectives of every dedicated music educator--to increase student and school involvement with music and to make a stronger and more unified school music program.  Tri-M offers a complete system of rewards that helps inspire students and recognizes excellence in individuals and chapters.  With this system, the society builds self-esteem and provides a channel or personal fulfillment.

Tri-M was founded in 1936 by Alexander and Frances Harley, incorporated and renames Modern Music Masters in 1952, and recognized in 1983 as the Tri-M Music Honor Society, a program of MENC: The National Association for Music Education.

Tri-M History

Tri-M® Member Recognitions

As a Tri-M member, students can be nominated by the advisor for several different types of awards.

Master Musician
The Master Musician excels in music, is a highly qualifies performer with a basic knowledge of music theory, has achieved success in the performance field by earning many honors locally and in district or state contests, and is particularly active in performing in school or community functions.

Tri-M Leadership
Member who earn the Tri-M Leadership Recognition are prominent leaders in school, chapter, and community organizations and activities, in addition to being involved in music.  They do not have to be award-winning musicians, but they must be great leaders.

Tri-M Outstanding Service Recognition
To receive the Tri-M Outstanding Service Recognition, you must demonstrate exceptional examples of service, working with or on behalf of others, without being paid or materially rewarded.  Those receiving this aware are involved in music, but are particularly active in the school chapter and community organizations and activities.

Honor Ensemble Achievement Certificate
The Honor Ensemble Achievement Certificate recognizes Tri-M members selected to represent their schools in an honor ensemble during a state, division, or national conference.

Alumni Achievement Recognition
The Alumni Achievement Recognition is an official recognition of the career successes and life accomplishments of former Tri-M chapter members.

 

Advisor
For more information, contact Mrs. Ritter
sritter@ecusd7.org
656-7100 ext. 20741