Ellie Falaris Ganelin

Ellie Falaris Ganelin is a flutist with an engaging stage presence and a unique array of influences. She received double degrees in journalism and music from the University of Maryland, where she studied with William Montgomery and Kathleen Trahan. While in college, she has performed in the university’s symphony and wind orchestras, as well as a Latin jazz ensemble. While being classically trained, styles such as jazz, Latin and rock influence her music. Ms. Ganelin plays in an indie pop band called the 1959 Hat Company, based in Toledo, Ohio. With this array of influences, she hopes to continually develop and evolve her sound into a unique fusion.

When she’s not performing, Ms. Ganelin does marketing and operations for the Kerrytown Concert House in Ann Arbor, Mich. She is also a freelance journalist for the Ann Arbor Journal, focusing on feature stories and the arts. She lives with her husband in Ann Arbor.