Early Life
Where was Evelyn Glennie born?
Scotland
Name one percussion instrument Evelyn Glennie plays?
drums/xylophone/marimba
What major music award has Evelyn Glennie won?
A grammy award
How does Evelyn describe the way her body helps her hear music?
Her whole body acts like an ear
At what age did Evelyn become completely deaf?
12
What does Evelyn sometimes do on stage so she can feel the music better?
She plays barefoot
What special title was given to her by Queen Elizabeth the II?
Dame
What lesson can we learn from Evelyn Glennie's life?
That determination and creativity can help us overcome challenges
What challenge did Evelyn overcome to become a musician?
She became deaf but learned to feel the music through vibrations
What family of instruments does Evelyn Glennie specialize in?
Percussion
What makes Evelyn Glennie's career unique compared to other musician's?
She is the world's first full-time solo percussionist
Why is Evelyn Glennie an inspiration to both musicians and non-musicians?
She proved that disability does not stop people from achieving greatness!