Monday, October 17, 2011

What's the Big Deal with Glee?

By Becky Lightfoot Odle


"Glee", the hit TV series from the Fox Network, has generated new fascination with show choirs, musical theater and school music programs nationwide.

While a few might not understand the interest in Glee, the instructors, students who've been in the arts and music for many years, as well as the music industry professionals who provide all the sheet music, music books, instruments, and much more experience their very own personal Glee every day.

These avid fans comprehend the incredible value in what they do, and why what they're doing matters so very much - to them and to so many others.

Music industry professionals are aware of the importance of the high quality services and goods they supply to students and educators. They derive immense satisfaction from simply placing a shiny new instrument or much-sought-after piece of sheet music in the hands of an educator or aspiring musician.

For most educators and music industry professionals, it matters at virtually every level of their lives. A lot of them were music students before embarking on their professional careers, and have been engaged in music for decades. They simply can't fathom a life without music in it. Music educators be able to experience the overwhelming joy that comes from seeing their new musicians or musical groups do well in performances and competitions.

And, for the students involved with music programs, it matters the most. Their involvement in music broadens their horizons. For many, music is their sanctuary from the concerns of everyday life. Music groups are their principal form of socialization. For these young students, music is whatever they want it to be. It doesn't mock or pass judgment on them. It makes them and their lives fuller and that matters immensely.




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