"Approach things from strength not need"

"My mantra ? Making the difference"

- Evelyn Glennie

With her unique perspective and outlook, an attitude to her ongoing and diverse career that doesn't accept "no" to be an answer and a proven track record in educational and disability issues, Evelyn is as compelling a motivational speaker as she has proved to be a musician.

If you would like Evelyn to speak or perform at your event, please contact the EG Office for more information and booking enquiries

UPCOMING SPEECHES

13 March 2009 - MENC Eastern Division Conference - Rhode Island, USA

17 March 2009 - Opening speech + short performance,International Conference ACCESS Abu Dhabi

26 March 2009 - Rett Syndrome fundraising event, London - read more about this fundraising event

1 May 2009 - Closing speech + short performance, St Nicholas Chantry Primary School, Somerset, UK

1st June 2009 - Music Education Conference, Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) - Scotland

17 June 2009 - "EVH/SHARE Employment Conference", Scotland

Reviews

Dr Mike Walker, Felsted School, Essex - "It was a truly wonderful occasion and I have had many letters from those who attended sayng that it was one of those times when everyone came away with their hearts uplifted and having had pure enjoyment of the whole proceedings! Everyone has agreed that you were inspirational both in your playing and also in the way you spoke about music and what music means to you".

Stefan Mehr, Bonnier Media University, Sweden - "It was such a privilage to have Evelyn touch so many with her words and drum - I am confident the GRID will live on over the years".

Monica Burchall, Associate - NHS Live, Wembley - " a big thanks to Dame Evelyn for her amazing contribution to the event on Tuesday. The word I have heard used most to describe her part of the day was that it was an absolute ‘treat’, which is exactly as we had hoped. Her performance was incredible, absolutely captivating.

Chris Grossgart, IABC, New York - " Evelyn was truly remarkable as evidenced by her standing ovation which our audience never gives".

Alan Wilson OBE, Chairman SCDI, Scotland Mar 08 - “Like others, Evelyn Glennie tailored her comments to our theme of Rising to the Challenge.  In the arts world just as in the business world, the principles of timing, communication, teamwork and clear goals are vital.  She interpreted our challenge in a unique way and she clearly spoke from the heart”. 

CEO of the League for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Nashville, TN, Feb 08 - " She is an amazing talent".

Sandy Cohen, Director - Library Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Nashville Public Library, Feb 08 - "What an incredible lady you are! And, what a privilege it was for our deaf and hard of hearing students, parents, and teachers to have you speak with them at Career Day this year at the the Nashville Public Library. Your remarks were most eloquent and poignant. And, I was touched that you referred to the program during the Q & A time after your rehearsal today".

Kansascity.com - Mar 08 - "But if Glennie is an adept of all things percussion, she is also an ambassador for education and living composers. Through the evening, she explained the intricacies of a work and her approach to it so that people were enlightened and never felt talked down to".

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