For the first time ever, the real story behind the fascinating world of show choirs is told in this entertaining book. Featuring more than 100 competitive show choirs from around the United States in photos, quotations, and stories, the book details the many influences of pop and musical theater culture responsible for the show choir phenomenon. Take a step behind the hit TV series Glee and learn about the real drama, the hard work, the sweat, and the tears. Find out what it takes to build an award-winning competition set, and about the branding, the budgets, the strategy and the performance. Meet the characters, learn the lingo, and join the fun and excitement of show choirs!