The Sound of Music

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How old was Evelyn when she went to the Royal Academy of Music?

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Evelyn was Seventeen years old when she went to the Royal Academy of Music in London.

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When was her deafness first noticed? When was it confirmed?

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When Evelyn was eight years old, her deafness was noticed. When she turned 11, her deafness was confirmed.

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Who helped her to continue with music? What did he do and say?

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Percussionist Ron Forbes spotted her potential in music. He helped Evelyn to continue with music. Ron Forbes advised her to feel the music instead of listening it. He began by tuning two large drums to different notes. He asked her not to listen to them through her ears but to try and sense the sound in some other manner.

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Name the various places and causes for which Evelyn performs.

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Evelyn performs at music concerts. In a very hectic schedule, she manages to give solo performances. Apart from that, she  performs free  at prison and hospitals. Through music she wants to spread the message of love and peace to prisoners and sick people.