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 and is a regular substitute of many renowned orchestras, including The Jacksonville Symphony, The Colorado Symphony, The Boston Symphony, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Handel & Haydn Society, and has traveled worldwide for her craft. In 2025, Morgan held the position of Acting 2nd/Assistant Principal Bassoon with the Colorado Symphony. She is also a co-founder of the baroque chamber group In Nomine, which was hosted for a residency in 2024 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 is a Teaching Artist with S’Cool Sounds, an organization bringing high-quality music education to underprivileged children. Through this program, she teaches recorder, singing, and music skills to students in all boroughs of New York City, 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 solo 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. If you would like to schedule a lesson with Morgan, please send a contact form through the link below.