The Tri-M Project 2022 by the Tri-M Music Honor Society was aimed towards helping the musical development of students from Fieldstone Middle School and Woodcliff Lake Middle School. Pascack Hills choral director Margarita Elkin helped direct the project and showcase that followed. 

Rachel Baskin, mother of 6th grade musician Owen Baskin, said, “His confidence has grown and his interest in pursuing music in high school has been intensified by the wonderful role models and mentors he has had from Pascack Hills.”

Starting in March, this program partnered middle school musicians with members of the Tri-M Honor Society, Chamber Choir, and Concert Band who provided them with vocal or instrumental lessons. About 50 students in the Tri-M Project 2022 took part in the weekly private lessons.

“I had a great experience tutoring my student, and it was rewarding to see her grow as a musician and strive to get better every lesson,” said junior Grace Zak, a Concert Band member.

On May 24, Tri-M Music Honor Society invited the members of this project to perform in the Tri-M Project Showcase, a live program where students were able to display the progress they have made with their mentor. This showcase recognized all the students for their hard work and gave them a chance to share their music with loved ones and their peers. 

“What I like best about the program and the showcase is that it is not only a platform for students to express themselves and their talent but to learn about leadership and how to be mentors,” said Su Gedeon, mother of middle school musician Edward Gedeon.

This project allowed students to share their love for music with the community and was thought to be a success among teachers, students, and their families and friends.