Sarah Culp-Abrams 

Sarah Culp-Abrams began her role as Head Conductor of the Hunt Valley Wind Ensemble in January 2024. Originally from New Jersey, she recently relocated to Baltimore to pursue a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Wind Conducting at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. Sarah previously directed multiple ensembles at Manchester Township High School in NJ, where her bands consistently earned top honors, including “Best Overall Band” at the 2023 Music in the Parks Festival. She has also held leadership and performance roles with the Toms River Municipal Band and the Central Jersey Wind Ensemble. Since moving to Baltimore, Sarah has become the director of the Johns Hopkins University Wind Ensemble and recently had the opportunity to serve as the Interim Director of bands at her alma mater,  the William Paterson University of New Jersey, in the Spring of 2025. 

Abhinn Malhotra

Abhinn Malhotra is the Assistant Conductor of the Hunt Valley Wind Ensemble, who joined the organization in February 2024. Originally from Long Island, Abhinn attended the Peabody Institute of Music for Euphonium with Dr. Steven Kellner. Abhinn returned to Peabody and began pursuing two Master’s degrees in Wind Conducting and Euphonium Performance, continuing his studies with Dr. Harlan D. Parker, and Dr. Steven Kellner respectively. After completing his Graduate degrees in 2018, Abhinn returned to the Peabody Institute as a Doctoral Candidate in Wind Conducting, and was awarded the Wind Conducting Graduate Assistantship. Outside of music, Abhinn enjoys cooking, road trips, and is an avid hockey and baseball fan. You can also hear Abhinn as one of the voices on WBJC, Classical Radio Maryland @ 91.5FM!