River Hill high School

12101 Route 108

Clarksville, MD 21029

The Tri-M Music Honor Society is an international program dedicated to the recognition of exceptional music students in grades 6-12 who meet the music, academic, leadership, and character criteria asked of every Tri-M member.  Tri-M is a program of MENC: The National Association for Music Education, which is the largest arts education association in the world.

Each year, the music faculty and the chapter advisor of Tri-M Music Honor Society Chapter at River Hill High School select  candidates for Tri-M student membership who have shown a desire to help the music program or have a history of involvement above and beyond the minimum requirements of their music group.

To become a member of the RHHS Tri-M Music Honor Society, a candidate must fill out and return an acceptance form and application fee. This form should be returned to the student’s director and will be given to the chapter advisor for approval and confirmation, at which time the student will become a member.  Once achieving Tri-M membership, each student is expected to volunteer at Tri-M events and continue to meet the Tri-M criteria, or membership will lapse until those standards are once again met.

Each candidate for student membership is instructed in the aims, purposes, and programs of the honor society.  Tri-M is primarily a service organization, with members assisting faculty members and boosters at after school and evening events such as fundraisers and concerts. After completing the acceptance form, the candidate will be inducted into the honor society as a new member at a formal membership presentation ceremony to which family and friends will be invited.  At that time, official Tri-M membership cards, pins, and certificates will be presented to our members.

Summary of Membership Criteria:

· participation in a music ensemble for at least two semesters
· participation in a music ensemble in the current school year
· a GPA of 3.5 (B or better) in music ensembles during their term of participation
· an overall (un-weighted) GPA of at least 3.5
· strength of character that demonstrates service, leadership, and cooperation to the music program
· payment of $20 (administrative fee)
 

2007-08 Officers

2006 acceptance form

For more information about the RHHS chapter, contact faculty advisor: Ms. Amy Foreman, Amy_Foreman@hcpss.org

More information about the national organization can be found at http://www.menc.org/information/trim/main_trim.html