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Tri-M Music Honor Society

Chapter 7731 - Franklin Academy HS�

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What is Tri-M®?

  • The Tri-M Music Honor Society® is the national program of NAfME which focuses on creating future leaders in music education and music advocacy

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  • 2026 marks 90 years of the national Tri-M organization

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Who is involved?

  • 1,775 chapters across 50 states and 15 countries
  • 75,000 students in grades 6-12
  • Tri-M students contribute more than 750,000 service hours to their school and local communities annually
  • Each year, Tri-M students raise nearly $1 million for causes they care about

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Membership Criteria

Music Participation & Achievement

Candidates must be enrolled in a music class and maintain an A average grade in all music classes they are taking.

Dedication & Attendance

Attendance is required at all meetings. Only 3 emergency absences are permitted. Members will be automatically dropped from the organization if a 4th absence occurs. There are no “excused absences”

Leadership in the Community

Tri-M Members are expected to participate in community ensembles, honor ensembles, and events in the community that support the musical community and/or personal musical growth

Service

Service activities include any actions undertaken by the student that are done with or on behalf of others without any direct financial or material compensation to the individual performing the service.

Character

Judgment of character should be free of speculation and rumor. One description of character is a person who demonstrates respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, and citizenship.

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Why Tri-M?

Why Tri-M is for YOU, your FRIENDS, and your COMMUNITY:

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  • Increases musical independence and discovery for its members
  • Advocates for the importance and value of music education in shaping the leaders of tomorrow
  • Highlights the school’s music program and establishes credibility within the surrounding community
  • Positively impacts the community through public performances and service projects
  • Motivates students to take on leadership roles and make a difference in their community

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Here at Franklin...

  • Chapter Meetings
  • Quarterly concerts: Band, Chorus, Orchestra
  • Battle of the Bands
  • Tri-M Recital
  • Universal Studios Trip (April)
  • Tri-M Induction Ceremony - Music Awards Banquet (Spring)

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National Tri-M

Service Projects

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Sample

Service Projects

  • Music tutoring
  • Instrument demonstrations and performances for elementary and middle school students
  • Host a school benefit concert
  • Perform at a local assisted living center, police or fire department, or community center
  • Perform at a local blood drive, charity, or fundraiser event
  • Design a fundraiser and donate the proceeds

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National social media

Join the national Tri-M Facebook communities!

Tri-M National Headquarters Facebook Page

Private Facebook Groups for Students and Advisors

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Questions?

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Visit:

www.FranklinAcademyBand.com

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Email:

saenz.joseph@franklin-academy.org