It's the only national honor society for student musicians.
In a phrase, perform, lead, and serve.
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.
A Tri-M ® Music Honor Society chapter offers students, grades 6 through 12, the chance to perform, places them in leadership positions, and gives them the opportunity to serve the community.
A Tri-M ® Music Honor Society chapter in your school will give you countless opportunities to perform, lead, and serve the community.
2023-2024 Tri-M Chapter of the Year Winners Announced
The National Chapter of the Year Program is designed to motivate and reward chapters that perform service projects, encourage Chapter Officers to perform their duties properly, and increase awareness and interest in what other Tri-M chapters are doing. Since 1985, Tri-M has given over $140,000 in Chapter of the Year Scholarship Awards to chapters across the country making a difference in their communities.
| Chapter of the Year Montgomery Bell Academy Nashville, Tennessee Chapter Number 6715 Nikki Wilson, advisor | First Runner Up Rancho Solano Preparatory School Scottsdale, Arizona Chapter Number 8136 Brandon Zale, advisor Gordon Brown, principal | Second Runner Up Smithtown High School West Smithtown, New York Chapter Number 1338 Joseph Cotignola, advisor John Coady, principal |
| Chapter of the Year Correia Middle School San Diego, California Chapter Number 8626 Marc Dwyer, advisor Jonathan McDade, principal | First Runner Up Whitman Middle School Seattle, Washington Chapter Number 9074 Melanie Gunn, advisor John Houston, principal | Second Runner Up Ranney School Tinton Falls, New Jersey Chapter Number 4410 John Propper, advisor David Ketcham, principal |
SOCIAL OR SERVICE?
"I’d love to start a Tri-M ® Music Honor Society chapter but I just don’t have the time.” This is a common challenge for music teachers on all levels. You would love to provide an opportunity for your students but just can’t find room to add a chapter to your already packed teaching and performance schedule. See how three music teachers have found creative ways to incorporate Tri-M ® into their programs by using events they already host and utilizing their Tri-M ® members to assist with recruitment and service projects.