Demarre McGill has garnered international recognition as a soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician, celebrated for his lyrical expressiveness and technical prowess. A winner of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant and the Sphinx Medal of Excellence, McGill has graced the stage as a soloist with orchestras including the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the San Francisco, Seattle, Pittsburgh, Dallas, Grant Park, San Diego, Chicago, and Baltimore Symphony Orchestras. His artistry and captivating performances have earned him critical acclaim and a distinguished place among the premier flutists of his generation.

Demarre McGill is not only a renowned performer but also a dedicated educator, committed to inspiring and nurturing the next generation of musicians. He has served on the faculties of esteemed institutions such as the National Youth Orchestra of the United States, the National Orchestral Institute at the University of Maryland, the Orford Music Festival, and the Aspen Music Festival and School. His teaching has taken him to South Africa, South Korea, Japan, Quebec, and across the United States, where he has presented master classes and coached young musicians.

Demarre McGill is a passionate advocate for making classical music accessible and relevant to all audiences. He actively promotes the works of underrepresented composers and engages in projects that highlight diverse voices and cultural perspectives. His efforts extend beyond performance; his media appearances on PBS's Live from Lincoln Center, A&E Network's The Gifted Ones, NBC's Today Show, and NBC Nightly News underscore his commitment to broadening the reach of classical music.

As an educator, Demarre McGill is committed to inspiring and nurturing the next generation of musicians. He has coached and presented master classes in South Africa, South Korea, Japan, Quebec, and throughout the United States. He has served on the faculties of the National Youth Orchestra of the United States, the National Orchestral Institute at the University of Maryland, the Orford Music Festival, Summerfest at the Curtis Institute of Music, Sarasota Music Festival, and the Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival in South Africa. Additionally, McGill spent seven years as the Associate Professor of Flute at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and has been an artist-faculty member of the Aspen Music Festival and School since 2017.

Demarre McGill is also a founding member of the Myriad Trio and a former member of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s Bowers Program. He is the co-founder of  Art of Élan and is a regular participant in prestigious chamber music festivals such as Santa Fe, Marlboro, Seattle, and Stellenbosch. In 2014, McGill co-founded the McGill/McHale Trio with his brother clarinetist Anthony McGill and pianist Michael McHale. Their debut CD, "Portraits," released in August 2017, has received rave reviews, as has "Winged Creatures," his recording with Anthony McGill and the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra.

A champion for accessibility and relevance in classical music, Demarre McGill actively promotes the works of underrepresented composers and engages in projects that highlight diverse cultural perspectives. His media credits include appearances on PBS's Live from Lincoln Center, A&E Network's The Gifted Ones, NBC's Today Show, NBC Nightly News, and, along with his brother Anthony, on Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.

Born in Chicago, Demarre McGill began studying the flute at age 7 and attended the Merit School of Music. In the years that followed, he studied with Susan Levitin. Demarre received his Bachelor's degree from The Curtis Institute of Music and a Master's degree from The Juilliard School. Demarre McGill is a Yamaha Performing Artist.

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