Shawn Hagen

• Twelve Waltzes, by Domenico Dragonetti, arranged for low horn

Shawn Hagen is a mindfulness teacher who studied Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) at Brown University and is a certified teacher of QiGong, breathwork, and laughing yoga. Drawing on a 25-year career as a musician in the United States Army's premier bands in Washington, DC, he understands performance pressures firsthand. Through Hagen Mindfulness, LLC, he offers coaching and music school residencies designed to reduce stress and anxiety while increasing focus and intentionality in performance.

As a hornist, Shawn has been a frequent guest with the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra, and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. He holds the historic distinction of being the first Alphorn soloist at the U.S. Capitol, performing with the U.S. Army Band, "Pershing's Own." He currently teaches at American University and performs across the country as an Alphorn soloist through Alphorn Productions, LLC.
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Whether working with individuals or groups, music students or seasoned performers, Shawn's approach remains consistent: he meets people exactly where they are, works with the messiness of real life, strives to reestablish a connection to playfulness, and gently nudges toward better.