'Created by violinist Kate Hatmaker and flutist Demarre McGill, Art of Élan' Opens New Season Oct. 9, 2012 at San Diego Museum of Art

[Demarre McGill]

InstantEncore.com Art of Élan For the past 5 years, Art of Élan has been pioneering unique chamber music events and bringing the excitement of classical music to diverse audiences. Created by violinist Kate Hatmaker and flutist Demarre McGill, Art of Élan is breaking down the barriers that surround classical music through its innovative, one-hour programming. "In Your Dreams" Following our adventurous and successful 5th anniversary season, the 2012-2013 season at The San Diego Museum of Art will consist of four concerts that explore, through music, the quirky world of the subconscious. From Tan Dun's haunting "Ghost Opera" and David Bruce's spirited work "Steampunk" to an exploration of the traditional and contemporary sounds of India, next season will take you on a musical journey through all of the unpredictable, terrifying, sensuous and whimsical things that happen in your dreams. SAVE THE DATE FOR THE OPENING CONCERT: Tuesday, October 9th, 2012 at 7pm in the Hibben Gallery at The San Diego Museum of Art Other concert dates at the Museum are: November 20th March 5th April 30th Each program, held in the intimate Hibben Gallery, offers a wide variety of exciting classical repertoire and promises to provide an engaging experience for the listener. By drawing inspiration from the word élan, which represents momentum, vigor and spirit, Art of Élan hopes to engage and energize audiences in new ways! *All shows start at 7pm and are followed by Happy Hour at The Prado. Tickets available at The San Diego Museum of Art or by calling Brittany at 619.696.1969.

Biography
Winner of a 2003 Avery Fisher Career Grant, flutist Demarre McGill has performed concerti with the Chicago Symphony, PhiladelphiaOrchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Baltimore Symphony and Milwaukee Symphony, among others.  An active chamber musician, Mr. McGill is a member of the Jacksonville, Florida based Ritz Chamber Players and has been a member of Chamber Music Society Two, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s program for emerging young artists. He has been featured on a PBS Live From Lincoln Center broadcast with the Chamber Music Society performing Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 as well as on an Angel Records CD playing Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 with pianist Awadagin Pratt and the St.Lawrence String Quartet. Mr. McGill has participated in the Music from AngelFire, Santa Fe, Kingston, Cape Cod, Music@Menlo, Bay Chamber Concerts, MainlyMozart, La Jolla and Marlboro music festivals. He has also performed on the Ravinia Festival’s “Rising Star” series, the A&E Network Series The Gifted Ones, and was special guest on the Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood television program.

Currently principal flutist of the San Diego Symphony, Mr. McGill has held the same position with The Florida Orchestra and the Santa Fe Opera Orchestra. He also served as acting principal flutist of the PittsburghSymphony during the 2005-06 season.

In addition to his performance schedule, Mr. McGill is the co-founder and Artistic Director of Art of Élan, a chamber music organization in San Diego that aims to expose new audiences to classical music.

Mr. McGill received his Bachelor’s Degree in Flute Performance from The Curtis Institute of Music where he studied with Julius Baker and Jeffrey Khaner. He continued his studies with Mr. Baker at the Juilliard School, where he received a Masters of Music degree.