Tri-M Music Honor Society
What is Tri-M Music Honor Society?
“Tri-M is the only music honor society for junior/middle school and high school students in the country. Tri-M recognizes students that have gone above and beyond both academically and musically. Tri-M also provides students leadership opportunities to make a difference in their community through music-based service projects. There are more than 1,800 chapters across 50 states and 15 countries. Tri-M involves more than 75,000 students in grades 6-12. The Tri-M Music Honor Society® is a program of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), which focuses on creating future leaders in music education and music advocacy. Each year, student members contribute more than 750,000 service hours to their school and local communities and raise nearly $1 million for causes they care about.”
How Do I Join Siegel Middle School's Tri-M Music Honor Society?
Selection Procedures:
Siegel Middle School's Tri-M Music Honor Society is currently comprised of 8th grade band and choir students.
In order to be considered for Tri-M membership, students must complete and submit an application (including teacher recommendation forms) that assesses those individuals on the Five Criteria for Tri-M Membership (please see below).
Five Criteria for Membership:
Chapter 7800 - Siegel Middle School Tri-M Music Honor Society
Music Participation—Candidates for Tri-M Chapter 7800 must be in 7th or 8th Grade and must have been enrolled in at least one of these Siegel Middle School school-sponsored music ensembles/classes for at least one semester of the current school year:
o Siegel Cavalier Band (Woodwind, Brass, or Percussion)
o Siegel Select Singers
Academic Achievement (Scholarship)—All candidates must have maintained for the previous semester at least an ‘A’ average grade in his/her music ensemble class(es) (listed above), and at least a ‘B’ average grade in all other academic subjects (meaning he/she must have attained Principal’s List, Cavalier Honor Roll, or Honor Roll for two quarters)*
*Note: Upon contacting the National Association for Music Education, it has been approved that since choir students do not participate in the Siegel Middle School Choir Program as an academic class for a grade, all eligible choir students interested in becoming members must complete a minimum of 15 service points/hours (must receive approval by Ms. Williams, chapter advisor) in lieu of their music class minimum grade average by the Tri-M Membership application deadline (minimum ‘B’ grade average must still be met).
Leadership—Prospective Members must demonstrate leadership abilities through their character in both their community and Siegel Middle School.
Service—All prospective members must attain a total of ten service points (hours) by the application deadline. Please see application for additional details (see note regarding choir)*
Character—Prospective Tri-M Members must have strong character. One description of character is a person who demonstrates respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, and citizenship. *Note: Administrative discipline may disqualify a candidate for consideration during that semester*
History: Former Tri-M Officers (Chapter 7800)
Est. Fall 2017
2022-2023 Tri-M Officers
President: Jenna Abbott
Vice President (President-Elect): Julianne Utter
Secretary: Lyla Zukowski
Treasurer: Elizabeth Johnson
Historian:
Service Projects Chair: Kayla Miller
2021-2022 Tri-M Officers
President: Adison Creasy
Vice President (President-Elect): Jenna Abbott
Secretary: Lyla Zukowski
Treasurer: Josie Yant
Historian: Jonas Marshall
Service Projects Chair: Kayla Miller
2019-2020 Officers
President: Bryona Browner
Vice President: Alison Wilson
Secretary: Haley Johnson
Treasurer: Erin Higgins
Historian: Cynthia Fryer
Service Projects Chair: Katie Warren
2018-2019 Officers
President: Chelsea Rife
Vice President: Rebecca Deal
Secretary: Lily Grace Lyons
Treasurer: Adelia Latta
Historian: Grayce Basham
Service Projects Chair: Madison Gilland
2017-2018 Officers
President: Kyu Kim
Vice President: Emma Meyers
Secretary: Chelsea Liu
Treasurer: Anya McQueen
Historians: Emily Bruce and Shyanne Daniel