Originally from Maryland, horn player Sarah Dahlin was raised in a family of public-school music educators, sparking her early passion for music. Her love for orchestral performance took root at Interlochen Arts Camp in 2018, where she performed Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring—a formative experience that deepened her commitment to the art form. 

During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sarah joined the Powerhouse Brass Quintet in Germantown, MD. Despite the unique challenges of that time, the ensemble found creative ways to rehearse and perform, reinforcing her desire to pursue a professional path in music. 

Sarah earned her Bachelor of Music in Horn Performance from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in May 2025, where she studied under Professor Jeff Nelsen. She is currently continuing her studies at IU, pursuing a Performer Diploma with Professor Denise Tryon.