2024 Laurie Frink Career Grant awarded to Kellin Hanas
Trumpeter, composer and comedian Kellin Hanas is a recent Bachelor of Music graduate from the Manhattan School of Music, where she studied with Ingrid Jensen and Scott Wendholt. Hanas was the recent first place winner in Jazz Division of the 2024 International Trumpet Guild Ryan Anthony Memorial Trumpet Competition. Having amassed a following of over 200,000, with millions of views of her music and comedy online, she hopes to continue connecting with others and spreading joy. Hanas is a Bach/Conn Selmer artist.