The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Season 3 premiere, " The Purple Piano Project ," which originally aired on September 20, 2011 .
: Transfers from Dalton Academy to McKinley to be with Kurt, joining the New Directions.
: Adopts a rebellious "Skank" persona, complete with pink hair and a nose ring, and refuses to rejoin the club. [S3E1] The Purple Piano Project
: Sue Sylvester launches a congressional campaign on an anti-arts platform, using the Glee club as her primary target for political gain. Musical Performances
The episode features six cover songs, focusing heavily on Broadway and upbeat pop: The following is a comprehensive analysis of the
: Will Schuester places several purple pianos around McKinley High. His "Purple Piano Project" mandates that whenever a club member sees a piano, they must perform a song to inspire and recruit new students. Recruitment & New Characters :
: Rachel and Kurt encounter this formidable rival (played by The Glee Project runner-up Lindsay Pearce ) at a NYADA mixer, which leaves them feeling humbled and intimidated. Character Shifts : : Sue Sylvester launches a congressional campaign on
: A wealthy, tone-deaf student with "self-diagnosed Asperger’s" auditions. Despite his "no-cut" policy, Will eventually rejects her to protect the club's competitive chances.