EHS Chapter to Start December 2009 • Posted 10/21/09
The EHS music department is starting it own chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society. Students wo are candidates for Tri-M:
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Maintain at least a B in their music classes
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Maintain at least a C average in all other subjects
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are enrolled in a curricular music class
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demonstrate strong character traits like respect, responsibility, trustworthiness and caring
Tri-M will:
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Provide recognition for students' accomplishments and service activities to motivate them to achieve on a higher level
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Increase the visibility and prestige of Edwardsville High School's music program
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Build awareness of the importance of the music in our school and community through service and outreach activities
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Offer leadership opportunities for students
Students nominated into Tri-M are eligible for awards, performance opportunities, and scholarships.
Application
deadline for Tri-M
membership: MONDAY,
NOVEMBER 23, 2009.
Students wishing to
apply for membership
must turn in a
completed
application along
with the required
essay and a letter
of recommendation
from their music
teacher to Mrs.
Ritter.
Click here to
download Tri-M
Application
(Word Document)
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® 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
