Last night, the 62nd Emmy Awards were handed out, honoring the best of the past year in television. There were a lot of new winners, and some snubs of long-standing shows, most notably Lost. I'm not a Lost fan, so I have no insight on the issue. The new show that I was watching most closely was Glee. I love everything about Glee; the music, the plot, the humor. I always wished that my high school had a glee club or show choir. Ryan Murphy won the Emmy for best director of a comedy last night. In his acceptance speech, Murphy addressed the importance of arts education and how he is using Glee to bring attention to the issue. I agree, wholeheartedly. Glee has used a unique humor and different take on a sitcom plot to get people interested in music; even those who didn't think they would like to watch a show choir. I watch because I love the music and the humor, but I also love the movement behind the show. The Gleeks around the country have helped to make show choir, musical theater, and a capella singing acceptable. Perhaps no more Gleeks will find themselves covered in slushies. Glee also shows how being involved in positive activities in school can help students to be more productive in their educational and personal lives. Making Tina more outgoing, Artie more comfortable with his disability, Finn, Quinn and Puck more compassionate to those 'less cool' than themselves, and Kurt more comfortable in his sexuality, New Directions is not only a way for the characters to embrace their love of music, but also a new love for each other and a new perspective on their lives. Mr. Shu gives every member of the club self confidence to be themselves, no matter what others think. Being involved in choir, band, and dance while I was in school helped me to be outgoing and comfortable in my own skin. In conclusion, I love the arts and especially arts education, and I truly admire the efforts of those like the production team of Glee, and the multitude of other individuals and organizations who work to be sure that the children of America have the opportunities to enjoy the arts that I am blessed to have had.
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