Why Tri-M?
"A Tri-M Music Honor Society chapter opens up a world of opportunities for students who have already shown themselves to be academically capable and musically gifted. Through performance and community service, they’ll develop confidence, creativity, critical thinking, compassion, and a host of other leadership skills sure to serve them well in school and beyond." (www.musichonors.com)
The Lynbrook Chapter
Chapter 3160 at Lynbrook High School is the local chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society, an international program of NAfME: the National Association for Music Education. 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. Our chapter at Lynbrook High School is one of more than 5,500 chartered chapters, in which Tri-M has helped thousands of young people provide years of service through music in schools throughout the world.
Requirements
Eligibility:
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Must be a Lynbrook High School Student in grades 9-12.
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Must have recieved a minimum NYSSMA score from the 2020-2021 school year of:
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Level 4: Excellent (22-26) or Outstanding (26 or higher)
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Level 5, 6, or All-State: Any A (90 or above)
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Must be a current member of band, orchestra, or chorus.
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Academic average for all students must be maintained at an 85 or higher.
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Average for all performance-based music classes must be maintained at a 90 or higher.
Points:
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Must acquire a total of 50 service points by the end of the school year
NYSSMA:
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Each member in grades 9-11 must perform at the NYSSMA Solo Festival at the same NYSSMA level or a higher level than the previous year (this counts as 15 points).
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To prepare for the NYSSMA audition, each member is required to participate in the Tri-M Mock NYSSMA Night. This gives everyone an opportunity to play for their peers and give construction criticism to each other in order to better prepare for the real audition.
Performance:
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Each member in grade 12 is required to participate in the Tri-M Senior Benefit Recital. Seniors may perform either solo or in groups, and music must be approved ahead of time by the Tri-M Board/Adviser.
Attendance:
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Monthly meeting attendance is mandatory. There are no unexcused absences.
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Attendance at Tri-M events (i.e. Cabaret Night, Tri-M Inductions, Mock NYSSMA Night, Senior Benefit Recital, etc.) is required.