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Blake Neubauer

Blake Neubauer

Fargo,ND

Summary

Classical/Jazz saxophonist reigning from Isanti, MN. He has experience as a gigging, live musician in the Pros & Cons Brass Band, and subbing for various gigs around Fargo, ND. He has been running sectionals since his junior year of high school for all of the woodwinds in his high school, ranging until his current experience as a section leader in the marching band. He graduated from Cambridge-Isanti High School, in which he performed with various honor bands, including the University of Minnesota Honor Band, Concordia College Honor Band, and Mississippi-8 All-Conference Honor Band. He has spent over 30 hours of field observation at various levels of music classes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Soprano Saxophonist

Bison Saxophone Quartet @ NDSU
Fargo, ND
09.2024 - Current
  • Lead Rehearsals as the Principal player of the group
  • Prepare for gigs and organize rehearsal times
  • Perform as the soprano saxophonist of the group

Lead Alto Saxophonist

Pros & Cons Brass band
Fargo, ND
04.2024 - Current
  • Perform as a member and Soloist
  • Re-Arrange Music to fit our group needs
  • Help to rehearse and give musical feedback as an equal member of the group
  • Help to organize and prepare for upcoming gigs

Guest/Food Service Worker

Kwik Trip
Isanti, MN
01.2020 - Current
  • Cleaned kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
  • Prepared Hot food and Raw chicken for Guests
  • Worked as a Cashier and stocked main area

Server

The Park Cafe
Braham, MN
01.2022 - 08.2024
  • Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
  • Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
  • Worked as the only server in the cafe and served up to 13 tables

Voluntary Caregiver

New Hope Community Church
Cambridge, MN
08.2020 - 04.2022
  • Watched Children ages 0-4 and taught lessons while their Parents/Guardians went to church

Education

Bachelor of Music in Music Education - Music Education

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND

Skills

  • Advanced finger technique
  • Tone production excellence
  • Music theory
  • Solo and ensemble performance
  • Music transposition
  • Live music performances
  • Classical Techniques

Affiliations

  • Chaplain, Brotherhood Chair, and Fundraising Chair of Phi Delta Theta, ND Beta

Accomplishments

  • Saxophone Section Leader - Gold Star Marching Band
  • Woodwind Section Leader - CIHS (Junior & Senior Years)
  • University of Minnesota Honor Band
  • Concordia College Honor Band
  • Challey Family Music Scholarship

Timeline

Soprano Saxophonist

Bison Saxophone Quartet @ NDSU
09.2024 - Current

Lead Alto Saxophonist

Pros & Cons Brass band
04.2024 - Current

Server

The Park Cafe
01.2022 - 08.2024

Voluntary Caregiver

New Hope Community Church
08.2020 - 04.2022

Guest/Food Service Worker

Kwik Trip
01.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Music in Music Education - Music Education

North Dakota State University
Blake Neubauer