WEST ORANGE, NJ - 38 talented students were inducted into the Tri-M Music Honor Society on Feb. 25, in a ceremony featuring musical and vocal talent.

The Tri-M Music Honor Society is a program of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), which focuses on creating future leaders in music education and music advocacy. Candidates must have maintained for the previous semester at least a A average grade or equivalent in music, with at least a B average grade or equivalent in other academic subjects. Local chapters may make exceptions to these requirements at the discretion of the chapter advisor with school principal's approval.

The ceremony was led by advisor John Hellyer and Tri-M officers:

President - Matthew Emmanuel

Vice-President - Alexa Dias

Secretary - Ryan Sinha

Treasurer - Theo Brinkerhoff

Orchestra Liaison – Andrew Chan

Band Liaisons – Eleanor Kukes, Steven Mulvihill

Chorus Liaison – Erin Feeney

Drama Liaison - Amelie Swayze

Tri-M is the only Honor Society that features performances from its members and inductees. This year's program included:

Program

The Star Spangled Banner………………....……………....Stephanie Isaac & Evonna Steele, duet

 Woodwind Quintet.......March (from Anna Magdalena's Notebook)  .J. S. Bach, arr. Frank J. Halferty

Josie Mair, flute    Charlie Lipschutz, oboe

Hayden Silva, clarinet    Ellie Kukes, bassoon

Alyx Martos, French horn

Honors Chamber Orchestra String Ensemble

Sonatine in G……………J.F. Mazas

Andrew Chan, Violin

Theo Brinkerhoff, Violin

Jennifer Fernandes, Violin

Marlon Bravo, Violin

Nicole Ng, Viola

Matthew Emmanuel, Cello

“Only Us” from DEAR EVAN HANSEN

Music & Lyrics by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul

Mason Insana & Amelie Swayze, duet

Mr. Hellyer, who expanded the program to include vocal and theater students, said, "We are very proud of the students in the Tri-M Music Honors Society and all the students who participate in the many performing groups available to them at WOHS: Concert Choir, Honors Chamber Choir, Glee Choir, Jubilee Choir, Tenor and Bass Choir, Treble Choir, Concert Band, Marching Band, Color Guard, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, String Orchestra, Royal Strings, Spring Musical, Dance, Step Teams, and more."