Ben Shafer

Ben Shafer teaches Applied Horn at Regis University. Mr. Shafer is a prominent French horn player and teacher in Colorado and Wyoming. He is Principal Horn of the Fort Collins Symphony, and Principal Horn of the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra. After completing his undergraduate studies in North Carolina, he moved to Colorado to complete his Masters in Horn Performance at the University of Colorado Boulder. Since that time, he has established himself as one of the foremost horn players and teachers in the area. Mr. Shafer regularly performs with nearly every professional orchestra in the area, including the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Colorado Music Festival, Colorado Ballet, and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. Beyond orchestral playing, he enjoys creating projects combining music and social change. His recital “Solely” raised money for the ACLU, and “A Breath of Fresh Air” raised awareness about air quality and mindfulness. On April 15th, 2023, Mr. Shafer will be one of the first to perform the Ruth Gipps Horn Concerto in America, as a featured soloist with the Cheyenne Symphony. In addition to playing, he maintains an active private teaching studio across the front range. Beyond music, Mr. Shafer enjoys cooking, meditating, and spending time in nature.