Shawn Hagen is a hornist, alphornist, mindfulness teacher, and Army veteran — which is either a very unusual combination or a perfectly logical one, depending on how you look at it. He made history as the first alphorn soloist at the U.S. Capitol, one milestone in a 25-year career as a musician in the premier bands of the United States Army in Washington, DC.

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He has appeared as a guest with the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra, and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. He currently teaches at American University and performs at festivals, breweries, concert halls, and corporate events across the country.

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Beyond music, Shawn is a certified teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Qigong, Breathwork, and Laughing Yoga through Hagen Mindfulness, LLC. As part of this work he conducts residencies at universities sharing skills to reduce anxiety and increase intention in musical performance. He is also a proud volunteer with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, mentoring youth who have lost military family members.

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In short: big horn, deep breaths, warm smiles, calm mind, and good vibes.

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For more information visit alphornproductions.com and hagenmindfulness.com.

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Shawn Hagen

Alphorn Productions, LLC

443-745-4433

www.alphornproductions.com