Originally from Long Island, Abhinn began his undergraduate education at Hofstra University as a Euphonium Performance major studying with Michael Salzman. He was the recipient of the Stephen P. Saltzman Endowed Scholarship, an annual award for undergraduate Euphonium players demonstrating excellence in performance. He performed as Principal Euphonium with the Hofstra Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band and as a section trombonist with the Hofstra Symphony Orchestra and Opera Orchestra. During his time at Hofstra, he also began studying independently and performing as a soloist under the guidance of Aaron Vanderweele, performing in recitals at the Salvation Army Performance center in Nyack, New Jersey.
Abhinn transferred to the Peabody Institute of Music to complete his undergraduate Euphonium studies with Dr. Steven Kellner, former Principal Euphonium of the “President’s Own” United States Marine Band. He has performed at Peabody as principal Euphonium of the Peabody Wind Ensemble, and Brass Band, and as a member of the Peabody Concert Orchestra, Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, and Trombone Ensemble. It was at the Peabody Institute that he also began formally studying Wind Conducting with Dr. Harlan D. Parker. After graduating with his Bachelor’s Degree in Euphonium Performance, 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. He taught Beginner conducting courses, assisted with intermediate and advanced conducting courses taught by Dr. Harlan Parker, and conducted the Peabody Wind Ensemble along with his duties as the music director for the Johns Hopkins Wind Ensemble.
After receiving an additional Graduate Performance diploma from Peabody, Abhinn began his position at the Community College of Baltimore County at Essex as an adjunct professor, teaching applied brass lessons, repertoire class, and directing the Baltimore Symphonic Band (BSB). Abhinn is in demand as a Conductor and Clinician as well, providing leadership and insight to school groups of all ages across the DMV and New York. He has adjudicated numerous Band and Orchestra festivals and teaches Low Brass Lessons across the DMV, where his students consistently audition and enter into top performing ensembles and colleges.
Outside of music, Abhinn enjoys cooking, road trips, and is an avid hockey and baseball fan.
