The Algonquin Tri-M Honor Society formally inducted 30 new members to recognize their duties of service, honor, and leadership throughout the year on January 7.

“One purpose of Tri-M is to spread music in the school community and to bring out a way to promote music,” Amy Collins, the Fine and Performing Arts Department chair and Tri-M advisor said.

Tri-M, also known as “Modern Music Masters,” is an international honor society. Students from grades 10-12 can apply for the honors program. Students have to be involved with either band, orchestra, or chorus. They also have to have an “A” in a music class, and at least a “B” average in a non-music classes. These students are required to do three community or music based services throughout the year, and they have to attend one performance “out in the music world” as a requirement.

“You see a very eclectic mix of music. Because the kids perform on their own, it’s very enjoyable,” Collins said.

The Tri-M inductees carried their smiles on the stage when they said the society’s pledge and accepted the honor of becoming a member of Tri-M. The received a pin and certificate, and then performed a their musical piece of their choice.

The students played a wide variety of music, ranging from H. Kohler
“Sonatine No. V from Op. 96,” performed by juniors Joe Panzera, Henry Fournier, and  senior Sean Boullianne to Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off,” performed by sophomores Jennifer Lee and Gabriella Thompson.

The officers, Seniors Julia Baker, William Frank, Jessie Sigler, Ali Maynard, and Elisabeth Waters, along with the advisors, Collins and music teacher Katherine Waters, put a great deal of thought and work in putting together the induction ceremonies and the program.

According to the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), “Tri-M 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.”