Bassoonist Chris McFarlane is an active performer in the Washington DC area, appearing with groups such as the National Symphony, the Washington Bach Consort, the Chesapeake Orchestra, and the Alexandria Symphony. He can also be heard on recordings by the Bach Sinfonia, the Smithsonian Chamber Players and the National Cathedral Choir, and has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman. Mr. McFarlane served as a bassoonist with “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band in Washington DC for 30 years, including 14 years as Principal Bassoon. He studied with Timothy McGovern of the University of Illinois, William Ludwig of LSU, Bernard Garfield of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and Sidney Rosenberg of IU. BMus, Indiana University in Bloomington; MMus, Louisiana State University.