Blake McGee received his bachelors degree in clarinet performance from the University of Minnesota, a masters degree from the University of Oregon and is currently working on a doctorate degree at the University of Oregon. He has performed with the Minneapolis Symphony, St. Cloud Symphony and currently performs with the ECCE, Calico Quintet, Oregon Mozart Players and the Eugene Symphony. As a strong advocate of new music, Blake is continuously involved with commissions and world-premiere performances of new works.