David McGill’s Musical Journey With the Bassoon

David McGill’s Musical Journey With the Bassoon
David McGill, the first bassoonist on the left, playing with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 2014. Todd Rosenberg
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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.