Evelyn Glennie - question answers.pptx

Evelyn Glennie - Q & As
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1. The Sound of Music - Evelyn Glennie

2. Answer the following questions: When was Evelyn’s deafness first noticed? Ans : Evelyn’s deafness was first noticed by her mother, when sh e was eight years old. 2. When was Evelyn’s deafness confirmed? Ans : Evelyn’s deafness was confirmed by a specialist. 3. Who helped Evelyn to continue with music? Ans : Percussionist Ron Forbes helped Evelyn to continue with music. He saw that she had the potential.

3. 4. How did Ron Forbes help Evelyn to continue with music? Ans : Ron Forbes tuned two large drums and told Evelyn not to listen through her ears but to try and sense it some other way. Sh e soon realized that she was able to sense the vibrations in her body. 5. Name the various places and causes for which Evelyn performed. Ans : Apart from the regular concerts, Evelyn also gives free concerts in prisons and hospitals. She also gives high priority to classes for young musicians.

4. Answer the following questions in one paragraph each: Explain Evelyn’s relationship with music in your own words. Or How does Evelyn hear music? Ans : Evelyn was able to feel the vibrations of music in different parts of her body. Music pours through every part of her body. It tingles in the skin, in her cheekbones and even in her hair. When she plays the xylophone, she can sense the sound passing up the stick into her fingertips. By leaning against the drums, she can feel the

5. Answer the following questions in one paragraph each: Explain Evelyn’s relationship with music in your own words. Or How does Evelyn hear music? Ans : Evelyn was able to feel the vibrations of music in different parts of her body. Music pours through every part of her body. It tingles in the skin, in her cheekbones and even in her hair. When she plays the xylophone, she can sense the sound passing up the stick into her fingertips. By leaning against the drums, she can feel the resonances flowing into her body. On a wooden platform she removes her shoes so that the vibrations pass through her bare feet and up her legs .

6.   Describe Evelyn’s journey to the summit. Ans : Evelyn Glennie proved through her personal example that if you know where you’re going and you work hard, you will get there. She was deaf and wanted to be a percussionist. Many discouraged her but she did not give up. Ron Forbes showed her the way. She realised that she could hear through her body. Her hard work led her to the mastery of a thousand instruments. A result of determination and hard work.