Extracurricular
Tri-M

Lincoln-Way East Tri-M 2010-2011

What is Tri-M?
Tri-M is a Music Honor Society started by the Music Educators Nation Conference (MENC). It stands for Modern Music Masters. This is an honor society for orchestra, band, and choir students. The organization will provide community service to the Lincoln-Way East Music Department and the entire Lincoln-Way community.

How do I become a member?
Complete the application and all terms of consideration (solo or paper.) Turn in all paperwork to Mrs. Lambert, chapter advisor. You will be notified by letter of your invitation to join.

What are the commitments once I become a member?
You will be required to do five hours of community service to the music department per semester, attend at least two meetings per semester, stay enrolled in a music performance class (band, choir, or orchestra), and maintain the standard GPA requirements. An initial fee of $15.00 is due for your first year of membership. The second year membership fee is $5.00.

What will the group do?
Providing service to the department will include the following: door monitors/ushers for music dept. events, the Sock and Mitten Tree at the annual Kaleidoscope concert, community outreach, i.e. performing at retirement homes, etc. as well as attending music events in the area. The rest is up to you! This is a brand new organization for Lincoln-Way East and YOU will have the power to set the standard!

What are the requirements for membership?
You must meet all of the following:
   - Be enrolled in a music performance class the entire school year
   - Be a junior or senior student
   - Have a 3.0 overall GPA for the semester prior to your application
   - Have a 3.5 GPA in music classes for the semester prior to your application

And complete one of the following:
   - Perform a solo on your instrument for the faculty committee
   - Write a paper on an assigned topic

IT IS AN HONOR TO BE INVITED TO MEMBERSHIP!
Therefore, we enforce high membership standards.