2012-2013 Chapter of the Year Scholarship Submission
Overview
In response to requests by advisors and Tri-M state leadership for a more substantial Chapter of the Year application process, we have developed a grant-style submission which accounts for the major components of a Tri-M Chapter including operations, activities, and musical performances. Instead of a scrap book, or an online check box, chapters will submit a 1 page summary of each item requested, along with supplemental materials like programs, photos, or audio files.
Criteria
The Chapter of the Year scholarship applications will be reviewed and selected based on three main categories:
1. Chapter Operations
2. Chapter Activities
3. Musicianship
Within these categories are specific items including musical performances, service projects, and other Tri-M activities, and operations. Each chapter should submit the items for which they are most proud, and which demonstrate the outstanding nature of the chapter.
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Submitting Your Application
The Chapter of the Year application should include a cover page with the following information:
Chapter Name and Chapter Number, Date
Complete Chapter Roster including officer identification
Advisor Name
School Name
Principal Name
All applications must be submitted electronically via email to victoriac@nafme.org. Summaries and supporting documents may be in any format. Microsoft Word or PDF files are recommended for text files. All submissions must be emailed before 7:00pm EST, Monday May 14, 2012
Selection Committee
The Chapter of the Year will be selected by the following representatives of the NAfME Council for Music Honor Society Chairpersons:
National Chair – Phil Martin
National Chair Elect – Patrick Barnett
NAfME Executive Board Member – Thomas Dean
NAfME Tri-M Manager – Victoria Chamberlin
Winners
All winners and runners-up will be featured in NAfME national news media in the fall of 2012, including a press release, news story in Teaching Music magazine, and recognition on the NAfME website and social media outlets. Scholarship funds will be awarded in the following way:
Senior Division
Chapter of the Year, $1,000.00
1st runner-up, $800.00
2nd runner-up, $600.00
Junior Division
Chapter of the Year, $800.00
1st runner-up, $600.00
2nd runner-up, $400.00
The Tri-M National Chapter of the Year (Senior and Junior) will receive an engraved permanent service plaque. All participants will receive a certificate of recognition for participating in the Chapter of the Year scholarship application.
Scholarships must be used to fund a professional development activity for the chapter including, but not limited to, clinicians, master classes, field trips, conference travel, or summer music program scholarships.
2011-2012 Tri-M Chapter of the Year
Senior Division 2011
Eugene Ashley High School - Wilmington, NC
Chapter of the Year (Photo coming soon)
Villa Maria Academy - Malvern, PA
First Runner Up
Herricks High School - New Hyde Park, NY
Second Runner Up (Photo coming soon)
Junior Division 2011
Whitley County Middle School - Williamsburg, KY
Division Chapter of the Year
Lakewood Middle School - Salina, KS
First Runner Up (Photo coming soon)
Ranney Middle School - Tinton Falls, NJ
Second Runner Up (Photo coming soon)
Press Release