• BCA became a chartered member in 2000
    Chapter #3493 


    Tri-M Music Honor Society is the international music honor society for secondary school students. Founded in 1952, Tri-M has recognized young people through nearly 1,750 chapters in the USA and 16 other countries. Thousands of students have received recognition for their efforts and honor for their musical accomplishments. Currently, there are over 68,000 members world-wide. Tri-M shares and supports the objectives of BCA's music program - to increase student and school involvement with music, to strengthen and unify the school music program, and to provide performance opportunities for their students. Tri-M is a program of NAfME: The National Association for Music Education, which serves millions of students through activities at all teaching levels, from preschool to graduate school.

    Each year, BCA students are recognized for their music participation and achievements through the Tri-M Induction Ceremony, bringing us all together to celebrate our family of musicians! First year inductees receive a membership pin so peers can distinguish them as Tri-M members. Second year members receive a continuing membership certificate suitable for framing or inclusion in college application packets. Third year members receive an exclusive Tri-M tee shirt! All senior members receive graduation accessories to accompany their graduation robe.

    Click here for online application
    Application period: April 1-30
    Induction takes place the following October


    Yearly Membership Requirements: 

    1)   During the current school year, applicants must participate in a minimum of TWO  DIFFERENT TRIMESTERS of any band, orchestra, choir, or ensemble taught by Mr. Spinelli, Mr. Isecke or Mr. Lemma. The word band, orchestra, choir, or ensemble must appear in the course title, and it must appear on your transcript. NOTE: The Musical (course) is also applicable if the student had a singing role. Courses like Guitar Class, Music & Society, AP Music Theory, Musicians Workshop, or student-run courses are not applicable here.

    2)   * Students must have participated in at least four SEPARATE music activity "categories" since last July.

    3)   good standing in all music courses (no unexcused absences, cuts, etc.)

    4)   grades in music courses of A or A- (grades lower than A- cannot be applied to membership requirements)

    5)   submit online application and membership fee by the deadline

    6)   participate in the Tri-M Induction Ceremony.

    *Applicants must have participated in at least four SEPARATE music activity "categories" since last July. Only indicate one program for any of the following categories.

    HONORS ENSEMBLES Accepted and performed in any of the following school-sponsored honors ensembles since last July: MEBCI Bergen County Band/Chorus, NJSMA Regionals, NJMEA All-State, NAfME All-Eastern, or NAfME All-Nationals. NOTE: other organizations are not applicable in this section. Indicate one program and concert date. Example: "Regional Chorus. March 2022"

    SUMMER: Music focused camp/program you participated last summer. Indicate one program and dates participated. Example: "Interlochen Arts Camp, July 2022"

    COMMUNITY: This may include performing music for religious services, a volunteer ensemble (not during summer), community organizations, etc. Indicate one program and date participated since last July. Example: "Good Neighbor Ensemble. Winter 2022".

    INSTITUTIONAL: Academic and performing organizations since last July: Pre-college programs, NY Youth, Bergen Youth, Thurnauer, etc. Indicate one program and dates participated. Example: "MSM Pre-College: 2021-2022.

    STUDIO: Private music lessons (not part of above), masterclass, music competition finalist, had your composition performed publicly, recorded in a professional studio, etc. since last July. Indicate one program and date participated. Example: "Weekly clarinet lessons with John Doe since 2020"

    NON-PERFORMING MUSIC ELECTIVE: Any NON-PERFORMING music elective, project, or club taught by Mr. Isecke, Mr. Lemma or Mr. Spinelli this school year. Examples include Guitar Class, Theremin Project, AP Music Theory, Digital Recording Lab, Music & Society, History of Rock Music, etc.

    EVENT: This school year, applicants must have made a musical contribution to a school-based event or function. This means you must have actively participated in the event- not merely attended. The event cannot be part of a course. Examples include school assemblies, Ensemble Prestige, Cabaret, IDA, etc.