2021-22 Music Centre Award Holders and Scholars

Here are some of our 2021-22 Music Centre Award holders and Scholars. Click on the links below, to find out more about the students and learn how they have benefited from their awards and scholarships.

Further information about the UEA Music Centre Awards can be found on our Music Centre Award page.

Further information about the UEA Music Scholarships can be found on our Music Scholarship page.

2021-22 Music Centre Award holders:

Afonso Froes (CHE) - Bass Guitar

I'm Afonso and I’m in my 3rd year of a PhD in the School of Chemistry. I’ve been playing bass for 14 years. Though I haven’t had the free time to attend Music Society bands this year, I’d say...

Angelina Li (HSC) - French Horn

I’m Angelina and I study Physiotherapy. I have been playing the French Horn for 12 years and passed ATCL with distinction in 2019. At a young age, I exhibited a love for music and performance...

Jessica Honey (LDC) - Alto saxophone

I’m Jess and I’m a second-year PhD student, researching medieval English and Italian literature. I play piano, flute, soprano, alto, and tenor saxophone and I’m a soprano singer. Being...

Natalie Jaromin (MED) - Percussion

My name is Natalie and I’m a medical student at UEA. I have completed a 14–year musical education in Poland, where I’ve been playing percussion, piano and cello. I’ve always been passionate...

Nicole Yoong (CMP) - Piano

Ever heard of 'Challenge Accepted'? That's my favorite catchphrase from Barney Stinson and it applied to every aspect of my life, including music. I am not too sure if you can imagine a tech...

Niklas Henderson (CMP) - Cello

I’m Niklas and have been playing cello since the age of 7, passing my grade 8 with Distinction in 2015. In my 16 years as a cellist, I have been a Pro Corda Champion with the Bennett Diocesan...

2021 Music Scholars:

Lily Christophilopoulos (HSC) - Flute

I’m Lily and I am studying Physiotherapy at UEA. Music has been a big part of my life from a very young age. I have been playing the piano for 9 years and the flute for 12 years (achieving...

Casey Divall (MTH) - Voice (Tenor)

My name is Casey and I have been a fairly active member of the musical community here at UEA this year! I am a first year Mathematics student, going onto second year. This year, I have been...