People

Angela Jin
2025-26
Honorable Mention

Angela Jin (age 17) is a composer and flutist from Andover, Massachusetts, and a junior at Phillips Academy. She studies composition with Yiming Wu and flute with Nina Barwell and Lisa Hennesy. She has performed at the John F. Kennedy Center and Boston Symphony Hall, and her work was recognized by Tribeca New Music. Drawing inspiration from her cultural background and philosophy, Angela seeks to create music that spreads kindness and fosters reflection. As a flutist, she has performed with the Massachusetts All-State Orchestra, and serves as principal flute of the NEC Youth Philharmonic Orchestra and Andover Symphony Orchestra.