Blake Clawson is a composer, performer, conductor, and educator based in Boulder, Colorado. Clawson’s music spans many genres, but he specializes in music for choir, chamber ensembles, and jazz. He has collaborated with both filmmakers and choreographers, and his award-winning pieces Matara and Fantasy Arabesque have received performances around the state of Washington, including a performance and award by Seattle-based Opus 7 Vocal Ensemble. Blake is currently pursuing a dual Master’s in Music Composition and Choral Conducting at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he teaches aural skills and directs Renova New Music Ensemble. In 2020, Clawson received a Bachelor of Arts in Music Composition from Whitworth University, where he studied with Brent Edstrom.