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Tri-M Points System

Members of Tri-M, begin tracking your Tri-M points.  Tri-M encourages active rather than passive membership.  While being an active musician is not easily quantifiable, we will attempt to track your musical endeavors through a point system.  Print POINT SHEET and return to Mr. Breeck by the FIRST FRIDAY in MAY
Points Criteria:
  1. Activities must be associated with a music activity.
  2. You must earn 8 points per year.    
    1. If you are missing points, your deficit will carry over to the next year.
    2. Seniors MUST finish their points (8 + any missing points) in order to be awarded your Tri-M graduation cords.
  3. You may NOT use school required events or events where you receive compensation.
  4. You may earn points by completing non music tasks for the Lafayette Music Department with the approval of a director.
Here are some approved activities that may earn you points.  Please check with Mr. Breeck on other activities that may count towards your 8 points.
Honor Ensembles (Extracurricular)
  1. Auditioning for an honor ensemble- 1 point per round auditioned
  2. Performing for an All State Ensemble- 2 points
  3. Performing in other honors ensembles (local or national)- 1 point
Competitions
  1. KMEA Solo & Ensemble- 1 point per Distinguished event
  2. Concerto Competition- 1 point for audition, 1 point for performing
  3. Other extracurricular music competitions not required be your department- 1 point per competition
General Music Activities
  1. Performing in any extracurricular ensemble not required by your department- 1 point per 9 weeks of active participation
  2. Drama events with music such as Spring Musical- 1 points (includes rehearsals and performances)
Miscellaneous
  1. Ushering at a school music event in which you are NOT performing- 1 point per event
  2. Setting up/ tearing down equipment for a school music event in which you are NOT performing- 1 point per event
  3. Holding a music leadership position in your ensemble or group- 1 point per 9 weeks position is held
  4. Music tutor/ mentor- 1 point per 2 hours worked
  5. Attending Tri-M meetings- 1 point per meeting
Activities that do NOT accumulate points
  1. Performances or rehearsals required for a class
  2. Musical activities in which you are paid or compensated in some way
  3. Private lessons.

PRINT POINTS SHEET