Mark McGregor

Mark Takeshi McGregor is a flutist, chamber musician, and improviser based in Vancouver, on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Peoples. Known for his “mind-blowing” performances and “huge physical energy” (Times Colonist), he is principal flutist with Aventa Ensemble, Sound of Dragon, and Vancouver Intercultural Orchestra, and has performed across five continents.

As a soloist and ensemble musician, McGregor has appeared with groups such as the Victoria Symphony, Little Giant Chinese Chamber Orchestra (Taiwan), and Aventa Ensemble. His collaborations include leading composers like Michael Finnissy, Heiner Goebbels, Philippe Leroux, Nicole Lizée, and Rolf Wallin. He is deeply committed to expanding the Canadian flute repertoire, a dedication recognized with the Friends of Canadian Music Award (2021).

A prolific recording artist, McGregor’s work appears on Centrediscs and Redshift Records. His album Lutalica, featuring solo flute works by Pacific Rim composers, earned him the 2020 Western Canadian Music Award for Classical Artist/Ensemble of the Year. Since 2021, he has served as Artistic Director of the Queer Arts Festival + SUM gallery, a major platform for 2SLGBTQIA+ artists in Canada.