Tri-M

Congrats to the Innagural Class of Tri-M at FHC!
A special congratulations to our honorary members, Dr. Arnel and Mr. Kasper!

From the Tri-M Website:
http://www.menc.org/resources/view/tri-m-music-honor-society-tri-m-overview

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 of personal fulfillment.

Tri-M is a program of MENC: The National Association for Music Education, the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of music education. Through its many programs, activities, publications, and conferences, MENC addresses all aspects of music education and works to ensure that every student can be a part of a balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality program of music instruction.

Tri-M was founded in 1936 by Alexander and Frances Harley, incorporated and renamed 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.

Who can join?

After unanimous agreement between the band and choir directors, any Francis Howell Central student who is completing their second full year of participation in the bands or choirs, who has at least a 3.2 GPA, and a positive attitude may be considered for Tri-M.  Membership will be at the discretion of the music department faculty.  Interested students will be required to fill out a brief application stating their qualifications and reasons for joining Tri-M. 

Once active members, students will be expected to complete 20 service hours.  These hours can be obtained through service projects, participation in Metro 8 honor band auditions (5 hours), solo and ensemble contest (5 hours ), or taking/giving private lessons (1 hour per lesson).   Other hours may be awarded at the chapter sponsor’s discretion. 

What does it cost?

We are asking that students pay a 10 dollar chapter fee to help cover the costs of membership materials, bringing in guest clinicians, and other costs as they arise. 

How will the chapter be run?

Student leadership will be elected by the membership as soon as possible, with chapter meetings taking place once a month, with special meetings being called as deemed necessary.  Activities will be supervised and guided by the chapter sponsor or music faculty.   

Where can I find more information?

More information can be found at the Tri-M website at http://www.menc.org/resources/view/tri-m-music-honor-society. 

It is the belief of the music department that a Tri-M chapter provides much-deserved recognition of student musical scholars, as well as foster a community spirit between FHC bands and choirs.