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, SSG Bagshaw has performed at saxophone conferences in the United States and Spain. Prior to joining The U.S. Army Field Band in 2024, SSG 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.