Davie County High School Tri-M Music Honor Society
Membership Application (New members)
Name: ___________________________________________________ Grade: _______________
Email: ____________________________________________ Phone: _____________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________
Member of (check all that apply): ___ Band ___ Chorus
Instrument(s) or Voice Part: __________________________________________________________
Are you considering teaching music as a career? ___ Yes ___ No
Parent name: ___________________________ Parent email: ____________________________
I understand that the criterion for Tri-M candidate consideration includes:
I agree to maintain these criteria, and any other criteria that the chapter determines appropriate, and I understand that my membership may be terminated if any of these criteria are not maintained.
I understand that consideration for membership of the Davie County High School Tri-M Music Honor Society is subject to:
Signature of Applicant _________________________________________ Date __________________
Signature of Parent ____________________________________________ Date __________________
Davie County High School Tri-M Music Honor Society
Essay Instructions
Tri-M Music Honor Society is an organization dedicated to recognize students for their musical and academic achievements, to reward these students for their accomplishments and service activities, and to inspire other students to excel at music and leadership. Tri-M is a rigorous, prestigious, and highly rewarding program that presents students with opportunities to meet and collaborate with other musicians who are equally passionate about service and highly talented in music. Tri-M students will be challenged to grow musically and to develop as citizens of the community as they participate in service and performances throughout the course of each year.
Music participation, academic achievement, leadership, service, and character are all traits that every Tri-M member is required to exhibit and uphold. In a 2-3 paragraph essay, describe why you wish to be a member of Tri-M Music Honor Society and elements of character, leadership, and service that you have demonstrated in your musical discipline. Please attach your completed, typed essay to your application form.
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Recommendation Form
Student Name__________________________________ Grade________
Class/Period___________________________________________
Give this recommendation form and an envelope to your music teacher or an academic teacher and have them complete this and return to you in the sealed envelope with their signature across the flap. Turn this in with your complete Tri-M application package. Teachers should receive this by October 11th.
To the Teacher:
Rate this student on the following categories using a scale of 1-5 with 1 being the lowest rating and 5 being the highest rating. Only music teachers should complete item #1.
1. Musicianship 1 2 3 4 5
2. Leadership 1 2 3 4 5
3. Respect for adults 1 2 3 4 5
4. Respect for peers 1 2 3 4 5
5. Ability to follow direction 1 2 3 4 5
6. Reliability 1 2 3 4 5
7. Responsibility 1 2 3 4 5
8. Dependability 1 2 3 4 5
Teacher Name_____________________________________
Subject Taught_____________________________________
Student’s Current Grade Average in class_____________________
Teacher Signature__________________________________Date___________________
**Thank you for taking the time to complete this recommendation form for this student. Please give any additional comments below that you feel would be beneficial to share in considering this student for the Tri-M Music Honor Society. Then, seal the form in an envelope and sign your name across the back flap and return it to the student to turn in with their application. Thank you!
_____Yes, I recommend this student for the Tri-M Music Honor Society.
_____No, I do not recommend this student for the Tri-M Music Honor Society.