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Famous Musicians with Disabilities

Dear Students,

Below are 3 examples of professional musicians with disabilities. Please take a moment to watch their performances and read about how they have overcome their disabilities. I hope it will inspire you to try hard, practice, and achieve your goals.

See you at school,
+Strick+

Itzhak Perlman

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Perlman developed polio as a child. He was unable to walk without the use of crutches. Instead of playing outside, he practiced his violin. He is one of the best violinists in the world.


Jacqueline du Pré

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Jacqueline developed multiple sclerosis which caused her to lose feeling in her arms and fingers. She was a great cellist but died from the terrible disease.


Evelyn Glennie

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Evelyn Glennie is a percussionist from Scotland. She is deaf. She "hears" her music by playing barefoot and feeling the vibrations in her body.


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