Criteria for Tri-M
Criteria for Tri-M Status (State
requirements) - Choir
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A 3.0
or B average in music ensemble;
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An
overall C average in other academic subjects;
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Completed one full year in a music ensemble.
Level 1: Honor Ensemble
Participation
Students must have participated in
Choir for 1 academic year; must be able to read music (identify
treble and bass clef; pitch names; notational and rhythmic
values; accidentals, time signatures, measure/bar lines; and
directional notation, such as cesura, D.S. al Signe, Da Capo,
etc.) and sing in solfege; and have been nominated by the Choir
Director for their drive and ability to perform at the expected
High School Level.
Level 2: Tri-M
Outstanding Service
Students must have achieved Level 1;
have participated and shown a dedication to the Choir Ensemble
and to their own personal performance standard for 1 academic
year; have participated as a Cantor for School Masses; and have
been active in their own Parish Music Ministry throughout an
academic year.
Level 3: Tri-M Leadership
Students must have achieved Level 1
and Level 2 and have proven themselves to be the best
performer(s) within their section. Students who achieve Level 3
also have shown dedication to the Choir Ensemble by volunteering
as Choir Representatives at Open House; going Caroling or
participating in other community/outreach opportunities; or by
helping other Choir members within the Ensemble with musical
shortcomings.
Level 4: Master Musician
Students must have achieved Levels
1-3 criteria. Students who achieve Master Musician also have
competed in at least 2 IMEA District Auditions or 2 IHSA
solo/ensemble competitions (or any combination thereof) within
the possible four years of Choir. They must be able to identify
all 12 key signatures. Students must have been enrolled in Choir
every semester during their education at Providence Catholic.
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