Deaf precussionist gains honorary degree

Dame Evelyn Glennie celebrates her degree

Dame Evelyn Glennie celebrates her degree

By Cara Sulieman

AMAZING deaf percussionist Evelyn Glennie drummed up an honorary degree from Edinburgh Napier University yesterday.

The Aberdonian picked up her Honorary Doctorate of Music alongside hundreds of graduates from the university, and used the scrolls for an impromptu display of her world famous talent.

She was delighted to receive the award, and pleased that she could serve as inspiration to the younger graduands.

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