Morgan Davison

Bassoonist Morgan Davison is an innovative performer and educator who embraces the unique opportunities offered by both historical and modern bassoon playing. Based in New York and a graduate of The Juilliard School’s Historical Performance program, Morgan also holds a Master’s in Music from Juilliard and a Bachelor’s of Music from Manhattan School of Music.

Morgan has performed with renowned orchestras, including The Colorado Symphony, The Boston Symphony, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Handel & Haydn Society, and has traveled worldwide for her craft. This past summer, she toured with Juilliard415 and Yale Schola Cantorum across the UK, and completed a residency in France with In Nomine Ensemble, a group she co-founded, hosted by the legendary French baroque orchestra Les Art Florissants.

Dubbed the first “Bassoonfluencer” by The New Yorker, Morgan connects bassoonists around the globe through her popular Instagram page, morganpracticesbassoon. She is dedicated to inspiring young musicians and elevating the presence of the bassoon in both casual and professional settings.

As an educator, Morgan finds great joy in sharing the gift of music with the next generations. Along with teaching privately, she recently began teaching with S’Cool Sounds, an organization bringing high-quality music education to underprivileged children. Through this program, she teaches recorder to students in the Bronx and Harlem, fostering a love of music and providing creative opportunities to kids who otherwise might not have access. Her time with these children has deepened her belief in the transformative power of music education.

Her accolades include being a semifinalist for the 2019 Meg Quigley Vivaldi Competition, a two-time National YoungArts Foundation winner, and a three-time winner of Colorado’s Young Musician’s Foundation.

Morgan has honed her skills at summer festivals like Tanglewood, Aspen, and Sarasota, and remains a vibrant voice in the bassoon world through her performances and innovative online presence.