Jenny Crane, Cellist
Jenny Crane is a cellist teaching and performing - currently based in the Cowichan Valley and Victoria, BC. She began playing the cello at age six, studying with John Kadz in Calgary, Alberta, through Mount Royal University’s Conservatory program. During her early training,
Jenny participated extensively in provincial, national, and international festivals and competitions, receiving outstanding critical recognition and performing with leading artists through programs such as Morningside Music Bridge. These experiences included international performances in Europe, where she had the opportunity to perform for composer Krzysztof Penderecki.
Jenny holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Université de Montréal, where she studied privately with Johanne Perron, and completed her Master’s degree in 2018 at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, studying with Jennifer Culp. In 2023, she was an Artist in Residence at arts Commons in Calgary, developing and presenting original interdisciplinary performances while collaborating with artists across disciplines.
Drawn to Vancouver Island by its strong sense of community and connection to the natural environment, Jenny has chosen to make her home there and actively contribute to the region’s cultural life. Performing and teaching here has deepened her belief in the power of live
classical music as a shared, human experience. Alongside traditional performance, she is interested in exploring the relationship between sound, movement, and wellbeing, integrating her background in music with interests in physical awareness, fitness, and sound-based practices. Through performance, teaching, and community engagement, Jenny is committed to building meaningful artistic connections and using music as a tool for growth, healing, and positive change.
