The Sound of Music - Part I
Key Points: Evelyn Glennie's Inspiring Musical Journey
- Overcoming Obstacles: Despite losing her hearing at a young age, Evelyn Glennie's passion for music persisted. Even with discouragement from teachers, she found a supportive mentor in Ron Forbes.
- Unique Approach: Forbes trained Evelyn to perceive music through vibrations, opening her body and mind to a new way of experiencing sound.
- Dedication and Success: Through hard work and determination, Evelyn excelled at the Royal Academy of Music and went on to win the prestigious "Soloist of the Year Award" in 1991.
- Global Impact: Evelyn's career flourished with international tours and a demanding schedule. Beyond that, she shared her gift through free concerts in prisons and hospitals.
- Role Model: Her achievements transcended disability, becoming an inspiration for people of all abilities. Evelyn's story demonstrates the power of perseverance and the ability to achieve greatness through unique perspectives.
- Lasting Legacy: Evelyn's impact goes beyond personal success. She has motivated countless individuals with disabilities, proving that limitations can be overcome.
Quick Recap
- Evelyn Glennie was 8, when first time her hearing disability was noticed by her mother.
- At the age of 11, her disability was discovered at school.
- Wants to do career in Music, her teachers discouraged her.
- Fortunately she met Ron Forbes, the percussionist, who identified her potential & supported in achieving her goal.
- He trained Evelyn to sense the music through different parts of our body.
- Suddenly she was excited to feel the vibrations in every part of her body.
- Evelyn followed him like an obedient student and in the meantime she had learnt to open her body & mind to sounds and vibrations.
- After this, she never looked back.
- Evelyn joined the famous Royal Academy of Music, worked hard with strong determination. Suddenly she got to top.
- In 1991, she bagged the Royal Philharmonic Society’s prestigious “Soloist of the Year Award”
- She toured round the world for her concerts with a very hectic schedule and became a kind of workaholic.
- Apart from this, she gives free concerts in prison & hospitals.
- Evelyn soon became shining super star & inspiration for not only the disabled ones but for all.
- She achieved more than most people twice her age.
- Evelyn has earned great name in Orchestra.
- She has inspired those who are handicapped & made them believe that if Evelyn could do that, why not they.
Q :How was Evelyn a source of great pleasure to her audience?
A: Evelyn was very young. She performed despite her handicap. Her music was better than those of her double age. She was an inspiration to the handicapped. Thus, she has given enormous pleasure to millions.
Q: Why was Evelyn nervous while on the way to Royal Academy of music?
A:Evelyn was only seventeen year old girl while she was going to perform in Royal Academy of music. She was nervous as she was completely deaf. Moreover, she was Scottish.
Q:How did Evelyn’s parents come to know about her deafness?
A:Once Evelyn‘s name was called in the class but she did not respond. At that time she was just eight year old. Her performance in class had deteriorated. The headmistress called her parents and suggested to take her to a specialist. It was then her parents came to know about her deafness
Q:Why did Evelyn say that men with bushy beards gave her trouble?
A:Evelyn was a deaf girl. She understood others by reading their facial expressions and movements of their eyes and lips. It was difficult for her to read these movements of beard men. Thus, she remarked that men with bushy beards gave her trouble.
Q: Why was Evelyn nervous while on the way to Royal Academy of music?
A:Evelyn was only seventeen year old girl while she was going to perform in Royal Academy of music. She was nervous as she was completely deaf. Moreover, she was Scottish.
Q:How did Evelyn’s parents come to know about her deafness?
A:Once Evelyn‘s name was called in the class but she did not respond. At that time she was just eight year old. Her performance in class had deteriorated. The headmistress called her parents and suggested to take her to a specialist. It was then her parents came to know about her deafness
Q:Why did Evelyn say that men with bushy beards gave her trouble?
A:Evelyn was a deaf girl. She understood others by reading their facial expressions and movements of their eyes and lips. It was difficult for her to read these movements of beard men. Thus, she remarked that men with bushy beards gave her trouble.
ANSWERS OF THE TEXT BOOK
Q:How old was Evelyn when she went to the Royal Academy of Music?
A:Evelyn was 17 yrs old when she went to the Royal Academy of Music.
Q:When her deafness was first noticed? When was it confirmed?
A:Her deafness was first noticed when she was just 8 years old by her mother, it was found at the age of 11 at school & then it was confirmed by a specialist.
Answer each of these questions in a short paragraph (30-40 words)
Q:Who helped Evelyne to continue with music? What did he do & say?
A:Evelyn was discouraged by all. Ron Forbes helped her to continue with music. He identified her potential. He advised her to hear through other parts of body rather than her ears.
Q:Name the various causes for which Evelyn performed.
A:Apart from the professional concerts, Evelyn also performed free in prisons and hospitals for purpose of charity etc.
Q:How does Evelyn hear music? (Character sketch of Evelyn Glennie)
A:Evelyn was a determined and hardworking girl. With her rock strong will power she overcame the obstacle that was presented by Nature. In childhood she lost her hearing capabilities gradually. At the age of eleven year, her hearing power was severely damaged. In spite of her handicap she did not want to give up. She took music as her passion. Her teachers discouraged her but percussionist Ron Forbes guided & drilled her to sense & feel the music through different parts of her body. Then she joined a three years course at Royal Academy of Music. She bagged most of the top awards over there. She is the world’s most sought multiplayer of drums and tables. She is the shining example of determination.
Q:When her deafness was first noticed? When was it confirmed?
A:Her deafness was first noticed when she was just 8 years old by her mother, it was found at the age of 11 at school & then it was confirmed by a specialist.
Answer each of these questions in a short paragraph (30-40 words)
Q:Who helped Evelyne to continue with music? What did he do & say?
A:Evelyn was discouraged by all. Ron Forbes helped her to continue with music. He identified her potential. He advised her to hear through other parts of body rather than her ears.
Q:Name the various causes for which Evelyn performed.
A:Apart from the professional concerts, Evelyn also performed free in prisons and hospitals for purpose of charity etc.
Q:How does Evelyn hear music? (Character sketch of Evelyn Glennie)
A:Evelyn was a determined and hardworking girl. With her rock strong will power she overcame the obstacle that was presented by Nature. In childhood she lost her hearing capabilities gradually. At the age of eleven year, her hearing power was severely damaged. In spite of her handicap she did not want to give up. She took music as her passion. Her teachers discouraged her but percussionist Ron Forbes guided & drilled her to sense & feel the music through different parts of her body. Then she joined a three years course at Royal Academy of Music. She bagged most of the top awards over there. She is the world’s most sought multiplayer of drums and tables. She is the shining example of determination.
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