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What is Tri-M?​
​Tri-M® Music Honor Society, formerly known as Modern Music Masters, is sponsored by the National Association for Music Education. Tri-M® Music Honor Society is the international music honor society for middle level and high school students. It is designed to recognize students for their academic and musical achievements, reward them for their accomplishments and service activities, and inspire other students to excel at music and leadership.
CHS Tri-M Chapter #3588
Mrs. Santo - Co-Advisor and State Tri-M Chair
Mr. Feroce - Co-Advisor
CHAPTER NEWS
The Cumberland High School Chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society has been recognized by the National Association for Music Education and the Music Honor Society Advisory Council as the winner of the 2023-2024 Tri-M Chapter of the Year for the state of Rhode Island. The 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. The Tri-M student leaders for 2023- 2024 were Caroline Francisco, Ryan Gendolfe, Avi Keshari, and Katie Lambdin. The students organized and executed several group service projects this school year.
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​There are more than 5,500 of Tri-M chapters worldwide.
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There are many parallels between Tri-M and the National Honor Society.
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Tri-M gives national recognition to our finest music students, rewarding their academic and musical achievements.
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Tri-M encourages community service, student leadership, and more performance opportunities.
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Founded in 1936, Tri-M has a long-standing tradition and a solid foundation.
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A Tri-M chapter at Cumberland High School is positive addition to our comprehensive and high-quality music program.​
​Are you eligible?
Candidates must demonstrate the following:
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Music Participation
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Candidates must be enrolled in a music class for at least one semester of the current school year at Cumberland High School​
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Academic Achievement
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Candidates must have maintained for the previous semester at least an A average in all music classes.
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Candidates must maintain a B average in all other academic subjects.
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Members must exhibit leadership, service, and character in their activities while at Cumberland High School;
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Members must be in good standing within their ensemble, and with all teachers, and administrators.
​Graduation Honors
To graduate with Tri-M Honors and earn the right to wear graduation regalia, a member must remain in good standing and be an active member until the graduation date.
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Pink Music Honors Chord - All Active Tri-M Graduates
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Officer Graduation Stole - Presented to Senior Tri-M Officers who have been active members for their senior and junior years, and have successfully completed the requirements and duties of their office.​
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Octave Medallion - Active Tri-M Graduates who have completed eight (8) semesters of music enrollment during their high school career, and maintained active membership their junior and senior Years. (chorus and band cannot make up all eight semesters. There must be additional music coursework)​​
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- Alumni Membership Card: All students who are active members upon graduation will receive their Tri-M Alumni Membership Card.