Tri-M Music Honor Society
Tri-M, or Modern Music Masters, is a national music honor society whose members are selected for their exceptional musicianship, scholarship, service, and character. 10th-12th grade Baldwin High School music students who meet the criteria may apply for membership and take part in our mission to further impact our school district and community through music. The four core principles that our Tri-M students must uphold are as follows.
1. Music (Ensemble) Performance
2. Scholarship
3. Service
4. Character
1. Music (Ensemble) Performance
2. Scholarship
3. Service
4. Character
1. Music Ensemble Performance Requirement
We believe in the power of musical performance! We also believe that music education contributes strongly to the well-roundedness of our students and it should be a part of every child’s school day as part of a well-designed and coherent curriculum. Therefore, our Tri-M Applicants must meet the requirements of A, B, and C in order to be eligible.
A.) Grade Level Requirement: Must be a 10th, 11th, or 12th Grade Baldwin High School Student.
B). Ensemble Music Course(s)
Students must be in either Honors Highlander Choir, Honors Stage Band Class, or Honors Wind Ensemble, or Orchestra (since no Honors Orchestra course is offered). Students must maintain membership in at least one of these ensembles for the entire school year.
AND at least one...
C.) Ensemble Benchmarks
We also believe that honors society students need to go above and beyond. Therefore, in addition to curricular ensemble membership, students must meet at least one of the benchmarks listed below:
Students must maintain membership for the full season/year.
A.) Grade Level Requirement: Must be a 10th, 11th, or 12th Grade Baldwin High School Student.
B). Ensemble Music Course(s)
Students must be in either Honors Highlander Choir, Honors Stage Band Class, or Honors Wind Ensemble, or Orchestra (since no Honors Orchestra course is offered). Students must maintain membership in at least one of these ensembles for the entire school year.
AND at least one...
C.) Ensemble Benchmarks
We also believe that honors society students need to go above and beyond. Therefore, in addition to curricular ensemble membership, students must meet at least one of the benchmarks listed below:
- Audition, qualify, and participate in PMEA festival competitions
- Participate in an outside performing ensemble such as TRYPO, PYPO, PYSO, Pittsburgh Youth Choir, Junior Mendelssohn, etc. (The ensemble must be sponsored by a professional music organization).
- Member of Baldwin’s Musical Cast or Pit Orchestra for HS/MS musical production
- Member of Baldwin Highlander Marching Band
- Member of Baldwinaires
Students must maintain membership for the full season/year.
2. Scholarship Requirement (Academics)
Tri-M Members must maintain the highest academic standards and are required to maintain an A in all music courses and an A or at least a *B in each of my other courses. (The B is not an average of your non-music course grades, but individual grades).
*Honors Courses= add 5 points to your grade. CHS & AP Courses= add 10 points to your grade. (Your directors will add the points when you submit your grades).
Grades must be uploaded and submitted 4 times during the year:
Application- When you apply
2nd Nine Weeks End- Last Day of Marking Period
3rd Nine Weeks End- Last Day of Marking Period
4th Nine Weeks "End" on the first Friday in May
Final eligibility: Unfortunately, if your grades do not qualify on this day, members will not continue membership in Tri-M for this school year. (Seniors will unfortunately lose the privilege of receiving graduation program acknowledgement and wearing a Tri-M Cord). Cords and certificates will be handed out at the Music Banquet.
*Honors Courses= add 5 points to your grade. CHS & AP Courses= add 10 points to your grade. (Your directors will add the points when you submit your grades).
Grades must be uploaded and submitted 4 times during the year:
Application- When you apply
2nd Nine Weeks End- Last Day of Marking Period
3rd Nine Weeks End- Last Day of Marking Period
4th Nine Weeks "End" on the first Friday in May
Final eligibility: Unfortunately, if your grades do not qualify on this day, members will not continue membership in Tri-M for this school year. (Seniors will unfortunately lose the privilege of receiving graduation program acknowledgement and wearing a Tri-M Cord). Cords and certificates will be handed out at the Music Banquet.
3. Service Requirement
There will be two separate Service Requirements:
1. Independent Service Performance Requirement: (First SEMESTER). Although you may find your own performance, there are many school-sponsored performance opportunities that will fulfill Tri-M members' Independent Music Performance requirement. Use the form below to schedule your performance. There is also an evidence form below where members must upload evidence. Here are some ideas. The event must be a part of the Baldwin-Whitehall Community.
2. Group Project Performance Requirement:
Important: You may not double these events for use with requirements needed for other clubs such as NHS, NAHS, Baldwinaires, or other.
1. Independent Service Performance Requirement: (First SEMESTER). Although you may find your own performance, there are many school-sponsored performance opportunities that will fulfill Tri-M members' Independent Music Performance requirement. Use the form below to schedule your performance. There is also an evidence form below where members must upload evidence. Here are some ideas. The event must be a part of the Baldwin-Whitehall Community.
- Sing the National Anthem at a sports or school event.
- Form a quartet and play in the lobby for a school board meeting or school event.
- Organize a small group to play at a Baldwin-Whitehall assisted living center.
2. Group Project Performance Requirement:
- Members must also participate in the creation and implementation of a Tri-M Annual Group Service Project. Together, we will meet, design, plan, and implement a group project that uses music to impact our school and/or community. Past examples include the following:
- Tri-M Music Unity Grams and Unity Day- Groups of students created musical "Thank You" video messages for Nurses, Paras, Secretaries, Board Members, Custodians, Administrators, Security, Cafeteria, Counselors and more.
- (Teacher) Talent Show- Students raised $600 for charity with a talent show.
Important: You may not double these events for use with requirements needed for other clubs such as NHS, NAHS, Baldwinaires, or other.
4. Character Requirement
Tri-M Students MUST maintain the highest decorum with excellent attitude and behavioral standing among faculty, staff, coaches, directors, etc. Any report of incidents involving poor attitude, behavior, academic integrity, and/or failure to uphold the highest standards in character is cause for loss of membership. Membership names may be submitted to teachers, coaches, and administrators. Any report of concerns in this area will prompt an evaluation procedure and may cause loss of membership.
TRI-M MEMBERSHIP IMPORTANT DATES
Tri-M Membership Information Meeting- Wednesday. Sept. 25th- 2:30-3:30 PM in BHS Choir Room
Tri-M Membership & Officer Applications Due- Fri. Oct. 11th by Midnight
Application due date extended to Thurs. Oct. 17th by Midnight
Tri-M Membership Invitations Released VIA- Friday, October 18th- Via Email
Tr-M Induction Ceremony- Wednesday, October 30th - 2:30pm-3:30 pm BHS CHOIR ROOM
Tri-M Annual Service Project MIOSM Meeting- Friday, Nov. 22nd After School to 4pm- BHS CHOIR ROOM
Students, please get together with your parents and read through the expectations together.
All deadlines will close after midnight on the due dates. Thank you for your interest!
Tri-M Membership & Officer Applications Due- Fri. Oct. 11th by Midnight
Application due date extended to Thurs. Oct. 17th by Midnight
Tri-M Membership Invitations Released VIA- Friday, October 18th- Via Email
Tr-M Induction Ceremony- Wednesday, October 30th - 2:30pm-3:30 pm BHS CHOIR ROOM
Tri-M Annual Service Project MIOSM Meeting- Friday, Nov. 22nd After School to 4pm- BHS CHOIR ROOM
Students, please get together with your parents and read through the expectations together.
All deadlines will close after midnight on the due dates. Thank you for your interest!
TRI-M ABSENCE EXCUSE FORM
Members must use this link each and every time they miss a Tri-M Meeting, Event, or Performance.
TRI-M OFFICIAL APPLICATION
Students must submit applications by midnight on the published due date.
TRI-M OFFICER APPLICATION
Any qualifying Tri-M candidate may run for office. Click the button below to learn more.
TRI-M GRADUATION CORDS
Tri-M Cords may only be given out by your BHS directors and students may only wear cords at graduation if they have maintained their membership their entire senior year. Cords will be handed out in May.
