I can carry a tune in a bucket, but not far.
One of my great-grandmothers was an opera singer (without the cool spear and Valkyrie horns on her head, unfortunately). Her range was upward of four octaves. My range, however, is probably a measly five or six notes and really unimpressive.
And very, very unlike the cast of Glee. Apparently, those people on that Fox comedy can sing. (Of course, they also have digital enhancement and pitch correction, but still …)
They sing so well, in fact, that they’ve single-handedly brought glee club and a cappella singing groups back into style. Such clubs haven’t been in style for two or three decades, and had in fact been labeled “geeky.” Previously uncool rep or not, though, “Gleeks” as Glee fans call themselves, are being inspired to sign up for singing groups. In droves.
The show premiered in May, and since June, meetup.com claims the number of singing groups has jumped 45%, from 27,475 to nearly 40,000. High school and college teachers around the country have also noticed a similar upsurge of interest in singing and musical theater on campuses.
Whether you’re intrigued or repulsed by Glee (see our review for more info), has a television show ever inspired you to pursue an interest? To take up a sport or hobby or to even investigate something that you wouldn’t have otherwise? I’m just curious. I mean, I can’t sing well, so I have to do something with my time.
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