: 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 :
The episode features six cover songs, focusing heavily on Broadway and upbeat pop: [S3E1] The Purple Piano Project
: Transfers from Dalton Academy to McKinley to be with Kurt, joining the New Directions. : Will Schuester places several purple pianos around
: Acting on Sue Sylvester's orders to destroy the arts, she helps sabotage the project and is subsequently kicked out of the Glee club by Will. : Acting on Sue Sylvester's orders to destroy
: Sue Sylvester launches a congressional campaign on an anti-arts platform, using the Glee club as her primary target for political gain. Musical Performances
: Adopts a rebellious "Skank" persona, complete with pink hair and a nose ring, and refuses to rejoin the club.