Evelyn Glennie Quotes - Page 2

• My favorite instrument is the snare drum. In Scotland, the snare drum is very prominent in Highland bands. The Scottish style of playing is in my blood. It's a very powerful instrument, but it can also be soothing, like velvet. It's a real challenge for composers.

  Evelyn Glennie

  Powerful, Real, Blood

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• I love out-of-the-way, rugged places. For me, holidays are about the experiences, and the people, and the memories, rather than sitting on a nice beach getting tanned. I try to plant myself where I am and embrace what is there in front of me.

  Evelyn Glennie

  Beach, Memories, Nice

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• When I was 12, I happened to see a schoolmate playing percussion, and it looked interesting. I asked for lessons, and it felt right.

  Evelyn Glennie

  Interesting, Lessons, Percussion

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• I just assumed the world was full of solo percussionists. I couldn't find sticks or music or anything where I was, but that was expected because there was nothing there anyway. And I think that was possibly the greatest asset for me, just not knowing.

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  Thinking, Knowing, World

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• I walk into a kids' store, and it's amazing, the types of instruments - little squeaky things, rattling things, spinning tops.

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  Kids, Spinning Around, Littles

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• Once you're in a particular country, and you're surrounded by musicians who are so adept at traditional music, you suddenly realize how much there is to explore and digest and learn and experience.

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  Country, Musician, Realizing

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• Percussion is physical, as most instruments are. The body must function well in order to play the instruments well. Last year I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.

  Evelyn Glennie

  Order, Years, Play

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• I often play on the cello-bass side of the orchestra, because I prefer the deep sounds. I can't hear the violins well.

  Evelyn Glennie

  Play, Sound, Orchestra

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• I've kept a diary since I was 11.

  Evelyn Glennie

  Diaries

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• I think I can only help to expose percussion to all sorts of people. The balance between the lighter and more serious side is important.

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  Thinking, People, Balance

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• Scotland has never ceased to amaze the world with its forward vision, bold action and great educational institutions. Nothing makes me more proud than to promote this wonderful land with all its richness and diversity wherever I go.

  Evelyn Glennie

  Educational, Land, Diversity

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