
My name is Olivia Crane and I’m studying BA Education for three years at university and hoping to progress onto the PGCE course. My main instrument is voice and I love to sing jazz, power ballads, thought provoking pieces, musical theatre and playing/ singing acoustically whilst I ‘dabble’ on my guitar. I’ve sung since a young age and have been in musicals, performed at the royal Norfolk show several times as well as performing in big events that have occurred in Norwich over the last few years; e.g., the lord mayors festival. Before attending University, I used to be a part of a music development programme at the Garage in Norwich, which allowed me to grow in confidence and gave me so many opportunities to show what I can do. Although I miss this programme and the people dearly, my Monday evenings have changed by attending the UEA Choir. Before luckily receiving my scholarship status I didn’t know of the UEA choir, but I understood that after my audition is was something that was required of a scholarship holder, I was a bit dubious at first as classical music is something I have never really sung, but I love it SO much. Being a part of choir has made me realise how much I really can do with my voice, and has helped train me to have more control over my voice and breathing. Having a scholarship has been fantastic, as it has allowed me to take singing lessons, be a part of a music society meeting new people and to improve as a musician. Singing is a wonderful art and I have always been so absorbed by creative arts; I look forward to more opportunities that arise from my scholarship years at UEA.