Daniel Hagenbuch

Daniel Hagenbuch is a composer and violinist who harnesses the power of music as he aims to cultivate a new appreciation of our world and understanding of each other. His music makes use of polytonality, chromatic harmony, contrapuntal lines, and hocket and has been described as “expressive” and “kaleidoscopic.” Daniel's compositions have been performed by members of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, Allentown Symphony Orchestra, Peabody Institute Conductors' Orchestra, Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra, TAK Ensemble, counter)induction, and the Contemporary Art Music Project. Daniel is a 2025 graduate of the Peabody Institute where he earned his master’s in music composition and is currently pursuing his doctoral degree in composition at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). As a violinist, Daniel has performed with the CCM Concert Orchestra, Peabody Composers Ensemble, Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra, Harrisburg Symphony Youth Orchestra, Hershey Symphony Orchestra, and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. Daniel has experience working as a music educator for multiple years throughout South Central Pennsylvania and Maryland, offering private instruction in violin, viola, piano, and composition.