Text Box: District Office for Music and Art Text Box: Sachem Central School District Text Box: Tri-M Music Honor Society at Sachem East "If we strive to cultivate musical sensitivity and perception in our students, we must likewise give adequate recognition for their efforts and achievements, and we must inspire them to strive for higher goals. In what better way than by bestowing upon them life membership in a worldwide honorary organization for musical youth?" -Alexander Harley, Founder, Tri-M Music Honor Society The Tri-M Music Honor Society is the international music honor society for middle/junior high 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 to inspire other students to excel at music and leadership. Through more than 4,500 chartered chapters, Tri-M has helped thousands of young people provide years of service through music in schools throughout the world. Tri-M shares and supports the objectives of every dedicated music educator-to increase student and school involvement with music and to make a stronger and more unified school music program. Tri-M offers a complete system of rewards that help inspire students and recognize excellence in individuals and chapters. With this system, the society builds self-esteem and provides a channel of personal fulfillment. All information taken from:http://www.menc.org/information/trim/overview_intro.html ] Copyright MENC. All rights reserved. Meeting Schedule September, 2009: 15 - continuing members only - sign ups for meeting performances - vote on officers 29 - new members join continuing members - fundraiser ideas discussed - October, 2009: 13 - fundraiser begins - meeting performances begin - all membership paperwork & $ due 27 - concert ushering sign ups - those in drama production may miss this meeting November, 2009: 10 - fundraiser due back 17 - sign ups for holiday music in the school December, 2009: 8 - report card issues discussed (low averages must be improved) - Concerto Competition applications due 22 - holiday party - holiday music in the school set up January, 2010: 12 - Concerto Competition audition times out 26 - sign ups for Elementary Music Festival rehearsals help February, 2010: 2 - sign ups for Scholarship Recital - remember that those applying for Master Musician must perform 9 - sign ups for SCMEA festival rehearsals & concerts help March, 2010: 9 - sign ups for NYSSMA solo & ensemble festival help 15 - Scholarship Recital in the Little Theatre @ 7:00 pm 23 - meeting tentative - to be determined April, 2010: 13 - sign ups for NYSSMA Majors at East May, 2010: 4 - 11 - 18 - June, 2010: 1 - Tri-M Music Honor Society induction ceremony dress rehearsal 7 - Tri-M Music Honor Society Induction ceremony — call is 6:00 pm Dates Subject to Change. Please check with school for confirmation.