Evelyn provides us with her top tips to help someone who lip reads as part of #NationalLipReadingAwarwnessWeek! -Try to speak steadily. -Keep unnecessary words to a minimum. -Eye contact is essential, so avoid sunglasses! -Try to avoid facial hair getting in the way of the mouth. -Try and avoid speaking in the dark or direct sunlight. -Deafness is not always … Read More
World Elephant Day 2019 | Behind The Scenes
Monday the 12th of August 2019 marks World Elephant Day. Our aim is to immerse listeners into a unique sound world. We read so many articles regarding the impact poaching has on wildlife but how does 'being' in this scenario make you feel with no other influences? When some of your other senses are hindered, those which remain become extremely ... Read More
Happy Birthday Evelyn!
East Anglia’s Children Hospices EACH offer care and support for children and young people with life threatening conditions and support families across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. Evelyn has worked closely with EACH over the years, and will be performing at their Light up EACH Life event in December! GOSH Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital ... Read More
My consultation with Evelyn Glennie | Steven Moore
“After following Evelyn’s career for nearly all of my life, the prospect of meeting and having a consultation with her was an achievement in itself. Whilst this could have been overwhelming, the moment we met I felt at ease and an amazing learning environment was created. With my performance of Ney Rosauro’s Marimba concerto fast approaching, the piece I chose … Read More
Elle’s Story | #TeachTheWorldToListen
The following piece first appeared on Microtia UK We have been fortunate enough to have been given the opportunity to share Elle’s story from Microtia UK on our blog: “My name is Elle and I was born with left sided microtia and Atresia, I also have hearing loss in my right ear. I wear a BAHA and have another hearing … Read More
I’m a Grammy Award Winning Musician and I’m Deaf
The following piece first appeared on the Metro.co.uk “It might sound counter-intuitive but losing my hearing has made me a better listener and musician – so much so that it has taken me all over the world. Listening is about more than the sounds we take in through our ears. It’s often thought that deaf people sit in a world … Read More
Fiona’s Story | #TeachTheWorldToListen
At Upward Mobility, we have provided our students with the incredible iMuse Suite. The iMuse Suite is a collection of integrated technologies that work together to create a space of light, movement, sound and colour. There are microphones around the room to pick up voices and sounds, and a projector that displays a range of sound-reactive visuals. Embedded in the … Read More
Guest Blog by Darren Johnson | An afternoon spent with Dame Evelyn Glennie
On the 14th of April 2019, Evelyn travelled down to Eastbourne College Theatre for an In Conversation. The below was kindly written by Darren Johnson: “Last Sunday I was privileged to host an afternoon of music and chat with Dame Evelyn Glennie in Eastbourne’s College Theatre. Beginning to lose her hearing at eight and deaf since the age of twelve … Read More
Dominic’s Story | #TeachTheWorldToListen
A few days ago Dominic demonstrated to us his prototype design for an acoustic finger drum kit called the Domindrum. Dominic has kindly shared his story behind the creation of the Domindrum to share on our blog: "The Domindrum was created for a 2nd Year module as part of my Music Production degree that I’m currently doing at the University ... Read More
Evelyn Glennie | Mallets and Sticks
Evelyn Glennie | Mallets and Sticks Collection ProMark Dame Evelyn Glennie EG1 Mallet: Available here "These are my extremely hard, sharp mallets. I use them on the mid to high end of the marimba, xylophone, vibraphone and are also suitable for multi-percussion playing. They will absolutely cut through anything. I love them for their ‘no nonsense’ sound but yet fullness ... Read More