THE SOUND OF MUSIC PART-I :EVELYN GLENNIE ..........by---Deborah Cowley Class -IX (English)
About the Author
Deborah Cowley is an author and journalist who wrote this inspiring biographical piece. She effectively captures Evelyn Glennie’s determination and her unique way of experiencing music through her body rather than her ears.
Chapter Summary
This biographical sketch profiles Evelyn Glennie, a world-renowned multi-percussionist who overcame profound deafness to lead a successful international career, proving that determination can overcome any physical disability.
Short Answer Questions (1-2 Marks)
Q1: How old was Evelyn when she went to the Royal Academy of Music?
Ans: Evelyn was seventeen years old when she joined the Royal Academy of Music in London.
Q2: When was her deafness first noticed and when was it confirmed?
Ans: Her deafness was first noticed when she was eight years old (when she didn't respond to her name being called), and it was confirmed at age eleven by a specialist.
Q3: Who helped her to continue with music? What did he do?
Ans: Percussionist Ron Forbes helped her. He tuned two large drums to different notes and told her not to listen through her ears, but to try and sense the sound in some other way.
Q4: Name the various places and causes for which Evelyn performs.
Ans: Apart from regular concerts, Evelyn gives free performances in prisons and hospitals. She also gives high priority to classes for young musicians.
Long Answer Questions (5 Marks)
Q1: How does Evelyn hear music?
Ans: Evelyn hears music not through her ears but by sensing it through different parts of her body. After Ron Forbes encouraged her to feel the vibrations, she realized she could feel the higher drum from the waist up and the lower drum from the waist down. On a wooden platform, she removes her shoes so the vibrations pass through her bare feet and up her legs. She says that music "pours in through every part" of her—her skin, her cheekbones, and even her hair.
Q2: What is Evelyn’s contribution to percussion?
Ans: Evelyn Glennie has brought percussion to the front of the orchestra. Traditionally, percussion was relegated to the back, but she proved it could be a solo instrument capable of moving an audience deeply. She has mastered more than a thousand instruments and has become an inspiration to the handicapped, proving that "if she can do it, I can."
Q.3.Character Sketch: Evelyn Glennie
Ans--Evelyn Glennie is a symbol of unwavering determination and hard work. Despite becoming profoundly deaf by age eleven, she refused to give up on her passion for music. She is highly motivated, transitioning from orchestral work to solo performances and mastering a vast array of instruments. Evelyn is also incredibly humble and socially conscious, dedicating time to perform in hospitals and prisons. Her life teaches that physical limitations cannot stop a person if they have a clear goal and the will to work for it.
MCQ with Answer key at last...
How old was Evelyn when her deafness was first noticed?
a) Eleven
b) Eight
c) Seventeen
d) Five
Who was the percussionist that spotted Evelyn's potential?
a) James Blades
b) Deborah Cowley
c) Ron Forbes
d) Isabel Glennie
What was Evelyn's specialized field in music?
a) Vocalist
b) Pianist
c) Percussionist
d) Guitarist
At what age was Evelyn's deafness confirmed by a specialist?
a) 8
b) 11
c) 17
d) 14
Where did Evelyn audition and score one of the highest marks in history?
a) Royal Academy of Arts
b) Royal Academy of Music
c) London School of Music
d) Paris Conservatory
How does Evelyn feel music on a wooden platform?
a) Through her ears
b) Through her hair
c) Through her bare feet
d) Through her eyes
Which prestigious award did Evelyn win in 1991?
a) Best Percussionist Award
b) Soloist of the Year
c) Grammy Award
d) Nobel Prize in Music
What advice did Ron Forbes give to Evelyn?
a) To listen through her ears
b) To give up music
c) To sense the sound in some other way
d) To join a school for the deaf
Evelyn gives priority to classes for:
a) Famous musicians
b) Young musicians
c) Prisoners
d) Elderly people
According to Evelyn, music "pours in through":
a) Her ears only
b) Every part of her body
c) Her hands only
d) Her feet only
Which country does Evelyn belong to?
a) England
b) Scotland
c) USA
d) France
Evelyn masterfully plays approximately how many instruments?
a) 100
b) 500
c) Over 1000
d) 10
Why does Evelyn remove her shoes on a wooden platform?
a) As a mark of respect
b) To feel the vibrations pass through her feet
c) Because the shoes are uncomfortable
d) To keep the stage clean
What is Evelyn’s message to those who want to achieve something?
a) Work hard and know where you are going
b) Depend on luck
c) Follow others blindly
d) Wait for the right time
Who said, "God may have taken her hearing, but He has given her back something extraordinary"?
a) Ron Forbes
b) James Blades
c) Her mother
d) Deborah Cowley
Answer Key
| Q. No | Ans | Q. No | Ans | Q. No | Ans |
| 1 | b | 6 | c | 11 | b |
| 2 | c | 7 | b | 12 | c |
| 3 | c | 8 | c | 13 | b |
| 4 | b | 9 | b | 14 | a |
| 5 | b |
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