By Emily Hedrick
CHARLOTTE, NC — Sports may grab most students’ attention, but to a vocal segment of Charlotte’s kids and teens, choral singing is where the action is.
Even before hit TV shows “Glee” and “The Sing-Off,” choral singing was on solid ground, say music educators. But these shows have solidified choirs’ popularity.
“It’s cool to sing again,” said Matt Hinson, who teaches musical theater at Northwest School of the Arts. “Before these shows, marching bands got much of the glory and choirs were secondary. And what I love about ‘Glee’ is that they acknowledge the ‘nerdiness’ other people might associate with being in a glee club. But the writers say, ‘Yeah, it’s dorky, but who cares? We’re having fun.’ “
A quick glance around town at a few youth choral activities reveals that Hinson may be preaching to the choir.
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