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Why Tri-M®?

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.

For Educators

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.

For Students

A Tri-M® Music Honor Society chapter in your school will give you countless opportunities to perform, lead, and serve the community.

2024 NFHS Tri-M Music Honor Society Grants

Start your new chapter easily with a Tri-M Music Honor Society grant provided by the National Federation of State High School Associations. This $100 grant for the chapter activation fee provides essential funding to help build a strong foundation for students and service in the community.

Applications open Friday, November 1, 2024.
The deadline to apply is Thursday, December 5, 2024.

Apply now to launch your chapter's journey in music, honor, and service!

SOCIAL OR SERVICE?

TRI-M® MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY HAS A PLACE FOR YOU

"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.

high school student singer with tambourine

TRI-M® MEMBERS TELL THEIR STORIES

Portrait Of Male And Female Students Singing In Choir

ADVISOR

Getting to Know You

The Homestead High School (Cupertino, CA) Tri-M chapter brings together disparate...

Teenage School Kids Smiling To Camera In School Corridor

Student

Youthful Wisdom

Jordan Penrose, a senior at United High School in Monmouth, IL, has been a Tri-M chapter member...

Female playing violin

ALUMNI

Time of My Life

The time I spent in Tri-M: loving music and helping the local community with my peers...