Nebraska Tri-M Music Honor Society

The Tri-M Music Honor Society is a national program of NAfME, focusing on creating future leaders in music education and music advocacy. There are over 1,900 chapters across 50 states, involving more than 75,000 students in grades 6-12. Besides shining a bright light on their school's music programs, these future leaders contribute more than 750,000 service hours in their local communities.

For more information about how you can become involved in the Nebraska society, please contact Membership Director Kayla Nilson. 

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START A TRI-M CHAPTER!

Having a Tri-M Chapter in your school will:

• Recognize the outstanding music students in your school and the importance of music education in shaping the leaders of tomorrow.
• Highlight your music program and make an impact in your community through public performances and service projects.
• Motivate students to take on leadership roles within the chapter and develop key skills for future success.

Starting a chapter is easy and only takes 3 steps:

1. Select a Chapter Advisor
2. Complete a new chapter membership form and submit the $100.00 activation fee
3. Receive a certificate and welcome packet with everything you need to get started!

For more information on Tri-M Music Honor Society, visit https://www.musichonors.com/educators/

2024 TRI-M SYMPOSIUM

The 2024 Tri-M Symposium will be held on Wednesday, November 20 at the Cornhusker Hotel in downtown Lincoln. Registration is $32 per student and includes lunch. Registration forms and reminders will be sent to chapter advisers by Director of Membership Affairs Brian Johnson and are due by November 1. 

Please Note: Due to food number deadlines, changes to your chapter's registration cannot be made after November 1. In order to receive your invoice for payment, chapter advisors MUST include the Executive Director ([email protected]) when emailing completed forms.

Tri-M Symposium Registration Form

This year we are excited to have Dr. Tim Lautzenheieser as our Keynote Speaker for the Tri-M Symposium! We will also have sessions exploring the world of Music Therapy as well as musician health from an ENT specialist.

SESSION CLINICIANS

Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser

Tim Lautzenheiser is a well-known name in the music education world as a teacher, clinician, author, composer, and above all, a trusted friend to all those seeking to build a culture of musical excellence. His career involves ten years of successful college band directing at Northern Michigan University, the University of Missouri, and New Mexico State University. He is presently serving as a “Distinguished Scholar” at Butler University working with the music educators of tomorrow. Tim serves as the Senior Vice President of Education/Chief Educational Officer for Conn-Selmer, Inc. He is a co-writer of Hal Leonard’s popular band method, “Essential Elements.” Tim has also authored several best-selling books for GIA Publications. A graduate of Ball State University and the University of Alabama. Tim is a member of The Midwest Clinic Board of Directors, the American Band College, and the Western International Band Clinic Board of Directors.

Rose Kern
Music Therapy, MAMT, MT-BC, PLMHP

Rose Kern grew up in Superior, NE and Scottsbluff, NE. She graduated with her Associate of Science from Western Nebraska Community College, Nebraska Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music with emphasis on Vocal Performance, and a Master of Arts in Music Therapy at Immaculata University in Immaculata, PA. Rose completed her board examination in music therapy earning her music therapy board certification (MT-BC) after finishing her 2400-hour clinical training involving her music therapy fieldwork in Montego Bay, Jamaica and her internship at Royer-Greaves School for the Blind in Paoli, PA. It was during her post-graduate work that Rose discovered her passion for working with families as individuals, sibling groups, couples, and families who are referred for help with ADHD, ODD, autism, neurocognitive exceptionalities, trauma, complex trauma, recovery, addiction, stress, depression, anxiety, mood fluidity, and severe physical and cognitive functioning.

Dr. Aaron Robinson, MD - Ear Nose and Throat

Dr. Aaron Robinson, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Lincoln, NE and has over 12 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Robinson has extensive experience in Otologic Conditions & Procedures, Upper Respiratory Conditions, and "Ear, Nose, & Throat Surgical Procedures". He graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 2011. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as CHI Health St. Elizabeth and Chi Health St. Mary's.