Tri-M Music Honor Society

The Tri-M Music Honor Society is the international music honor society for high school students. 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.

Membership Criteria

Students in grades 9-12 are eligible for membership.

1. The student must be enrolled in both:
a) A Mineola High School performing music organization. (Concert Band, Orchestra, Chorus)
b) An extra curricular music ensemble (Jazz Band, A cappella, String Ensemble, Marching Band, Color Guard) or AP Music Theory.
 
2. The student must maintain a grade of 95 or better in their primary performing organization.

3. The student must maintain an overall average GPA of 85 or better.

4. The student must attend the NYSSMA Solo Festival each year and must earn a grade of Excellent or Outstanding on a level 3 or 4 solo or a grade of at least 90 on a level 5 or 6 solo.

5. The student must have a verbal recommendation from the conductor of his/her major performing ensemble attesting to citizenship, leadership abilties and general cooperation as an ensemble member.

6. As part of the initiation process, each student must write a 1-3 page essay on why it is essential that every person receive a comprehensive education in music and why music is important in his/her life.