"Diana Morgan is a stunning flutist with a brilliant technique, a rich and beautiful tone and very strong musical instincts.”

Jeanne Baxtresser
Former Principal Flute
New York Philharmonic

A LIFELONG PASSION

Canadian-born flutist Diana Morgan has established herself as a versatile orchestral musician and soloist. Her training with former principal flutists of the New York Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Philharmonic has given her a number of international opportunities. Her teacher and mentor Jeanne Baxtresser writes, “Diana Morgan is a stunning flutist with a brilliant technique, a rich and beautiful tone and very strong musical instincts. She is also a most eloquent communicator through the written word or in working with students or addressing audiences.  All of her talents convince me that Diana Morgan will continue to make a meaningful and valuable contribution to our world of music. She is always a welcome presence....in all creative and collaborative projects! ”

Diana’s intense love of music expressed itself early in life. Creativity had a clear presence in the Morgan household and Diana had a strong role model in her father who is himself a multi award-winning actor, writer and composer. After hearing an orchestral flutist play a concert for her grade six class, Diana announced to her parents that she had “finally found her instrument”. Truth be told, the flute was the shiniest and most beautiful thing she had ever seen. Diana’s first public performance soon followed at age twelve, soloing at the Bathurst Street Theatre in Toronto with her Dad’s rock band in a Bob Dylan tribute show.

AWARDS, EXPERIENCE & RECOGNITION

Diana was recently added to the artist roster of Cirque du Soleil and was hired as a flutist with the Star Wars in Concert international tour in 2010 and national tour in 2009. She is a founding member of Euphoria Trio, a jazz trio based in Los Angeles.

Diana has performed locally with the the San Diego Symphony, San Diego Opera, Colburn Symphony Orchestra, the Burbank Philharmonic, the American Youth Orchestra and the YMF Debut Orchestra.  Diana was also selected as a fellow for the prestigious Spoleto Festival Orchestra (USA, 2011 and 2012), the National Repertory Orchestra, the National Youth Orchestra of Canada and the National Academy Orchestra of Canada.  She has attended the Domaine Forget Academy and the Orford Arts Academy, both on scholarship.  

Diana won the University of Southern California Concerto Competition (2008), the TD Canada Trust Festival Competition (2005), the Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Orchestra Concerto Competition (2004), the Wilfrid Laurier Concerto Competition (2004), and the Ken Murray Concerto Competition (2004) where she performed with the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra at the Centre in the Square. Echo Germanica reported, “This young lady has a future, watch for her!”

RECENT PROJECTS

Passionate about chamber music, Diana is a member of the Definiens Project in Los Angeles. Aimed at introducing classical music to new audiences, the group has a mandate supporting the creation and performance of new chamber works. Further chamber experiences include appearances with the internationally renowned Penderecki String Quartet at the Open Ears Festival of Music and Sound. Their performance of Garland (2005 winner of the Jules Leger Prize for New Chamber Music) by prominent Canadian composer Linda Caitlin Smith was recorded for CBC Radio Two. In addition, Diana has recorded and performed with the Canadian Chamber Ensemble for the New Orchestra Series and has appeared at the Perimeter Institute for the Mechanics of Art Series.

A multifaceted musician, Diana enjoyed playing on her first major motion picture score, The Soloist. She can also be heard on the Juno Award-winning album of Shad K (TSOL, 2010) and on the album of multi-award winning artist Layah Jane (Grievance and Gratitude, 2005). 

FROM STUDENT TO TEACHER

Diana graduated from the University of Southern California in 2009 with a Graduate Certificate in Performance from the studio of Jim Walker, former principal flute of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, first-call studio musician and member of the jazz group Free Flight. 

Previously Diana studied with world-renowned flutist and revered pedagogue Jeanne Baxtresser and with Alberto Almarza at Carnegie Mellon University where she received her Master’s degree in 2007. Diana completed her undergraduate degree with Dr. Amy Hamilton at Wilfrid Laurier University and graduated with high distinction.

Diana is an active teacher and clinician in Los Angeles in addition to being the Executive Administrator for Jim Walker’s Beyond the Masterclass at the Colburn School (2011, 2012).