Ambassador
Evelyn’s commitment extends to her active support of numerous charities and organizations, alongside her global appearances as a performer, speaker, and advocate.
Whether on stage or in the community, Evelyn works to amplify the role of listening in fostering empathy, collaboration, and social impact.
Through her advocacy and hands-on support, she helps create opportunities for people of all backgrounds to engage with the arts and push their creative boundaries.
The Evelyn Glennie Foundation
“Teach the World to Listen”
Through workshops, engagement programmes and partnerships, The Evelyn Glennie Foundation, whose mission is to “Teach the World to Listen”, reaches diverse audiences, promoting inclusive, intentional listening.
In doing so, it drives cultural impact, challenges barriers, and fosters deeper connection and understanding.
The Evelyn Glennie Collection
The Evelyn Glennie Collection is a unique archive documenting Evelyn’s pioneering career.
It serves as a valuable cultural and educational resource, supporting research, learning, and creative development.
As the Foundation’s primary intellectual asset, The Collection underpins strategic activity and programme delivery. Ongoing digitisation aims to expand global access and enable future collaboration and innovation.
Charities & Organisations
Through her charitable work, Evelyn is connected with a number of diverse organisations in numerous ways.
Since her early career, Evelyn has highly valued the importance of supporting a wide number of charities.
She has taken part in numerous fund-raising events, and holds several positions accross an expansive list of organisations. Highlights include:
Robert Gordon University: Chancellor
Help Musicians: President
Music in Hospitals & Care (MIHC): Vice President
Pathway: Supporter
Where Purpose meets Partnership
Charities and organisations Evelyn is currently engaging with:
Evelyn Glennie. forever listening
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