Music

As a multifaceted performer, composer, and storyteller, Blake’s musical career encompasses both his love for classical music and his passion for musical theatre. His work analyzes and diversifies the classical and contemporary musical canons through critical discussions and performances of works by composers from historically marginalized and underrepresented communities. As a vocalist, Blake is lauded for his innate ability to blend vocal technique with theatrical storytelling, offering his audiences an immersive, captivating musical experience.

 

Blake has performed as a choral, chamber, and solo musician with Magnum Chorum, St. Olaf Chamber Singers, and the St. Olaf Choir, where he also served as a featured soloist.  Blake currently performs professionally as a Tenor with Border CrosSing (St. Paul, MN), works as a Musical Director with Project Success (Minneapolis, MN), and serves as the choir director and collaborative pianist at Trondhjem Lutheran Church (Lonsdale, MN).

 

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from St. Olaf College and has previously studied with Jerry Elsbernd, Wilfred (Luke) Williams, and Tammy Hensrud.