A native of South Windsor, Connecticut, Staff Sergeant Lauren Bagshaw holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Hartford, and dual Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Science degrees from Northwestern University in Saxophone Performance, Music Education, and Social Policy. As a soloist and chamber musician, Staff Sgt. Bagshaw has performed at saxophone conferences in the United States and Spain. Prior to joining The U.S. Army Field Band in 2024, Staff Sgt. Bagshaw worked with young people in the Chicago area in various nonprofit roles and music mentorship enrichment programs. Her primary teachers include Carrie Koffman and Taimur Sullivan.
The Concert Band, the oldest and largest of The U.S. Army Field Band’s five ensembles, has performed for over 100 million people worldwide since its founding in 1946. This elite 65-member group has toured across all 50 states and 25 countries, performing in venues ranging from the Berlin Philharmonie and Carnegie Hall to state fairs and high school gyms. Often joined by the Soldiers’ Chorus, the band presents marches, overtures, popular and patriotic music, and solos. They’ve collaborated with renowned orchestras like the Boston Pops and Detroit Symphony and participated in presidential inaugurations and diplomatic events, embodying American pride and professionalism in every performance.