Demarre McGill
Flute
Demarre McGill is a celebrated flutist known for his lyrical expressiveness and technical mastery. Winner of the Avery Fisher Career Grant and the Sphinx Medal of Excellence, he has performed as soloist with top orchestras including the Philadelphia, Seattle, and San Francisco Symphonies. He currently serves as Principal Flute of the Seattle Symphony.
In 2025–26, McGill appears with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Chamber Music San Francisco, and several orchestras nationwide. An educator and mentor, he has taught at Aspen Music Festival, Curtis Summerfest, and the Sarasota and Stellenbosch Festivals.
A founding member of the Myriad Trio and McGill/McHale Trio, he champions inclusivity in classical music and is a frequent media presence, including Live from Lincoln Center and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. McGill studied at Curtis and Juilliard and is a Yamaha Performing Artist.