David McGill has blazed an inspirational trail in his career as a teacher and, before that, as principal bassoon player in major orchestras in the United States and Canada.
To him, music isn’t an obligation or just a job in the world of music. It is a lifestyle. When not involved in his work, he listens to a lot of great music. He says listening to music consumes him. It’s a physical reaction. “I just feel so alive,” he says.