David Bourque

Biography

David Bourque is a Canadian musician who was a member of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra from 1983 to 2011. He played clarinet and bass clarinet in the TSO and has contributed to numerous film soundtracks. Bourque teaches in higher education at the University of Toronto and regularly teaches at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. A native of Toronto, he graduated from the University of Toronto's Faculty of Music. Prior to his appointment to the TSO clarinet section, Bourque played in the orchestras of the Stratford Festival (1978–1983), the Canadian Opera Company (1977–1983), and the National Ballet of Canada (1977–1983). He has also guest performed with the National Arts Centre Orchestra and L'Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal. He regularly participates in international chamber music festivals, such as the Festival of the Sound (from 1987) and the Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival (from 2002). Bourque is considered one of the finest bass clarinetists in North America and is Canada's leading basset horn player.

Highlights

• Member of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra from 1983 to 2011.
• Considered one of the finest bass clarinetists in North America.
• Canada's leading basset horn player.
• Performed in renowned orchestras such as the Stratford Festival and the Canadian Opera Company.
• Regular participant in international chamber music festivals.

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