Mr. Rosser, Director of Choirs
Meet our Staff:
Mr. Blake Rosser, Director of Choirs
Mr. Rosser is the Junior and Senior High School choir director at Redford Union Schools. He has a passion for creating a choral environment where all styles and genres of music are welcome and performed. Blake's choirs have scored First Division scores in both classical and specialized Solo & Ensemble events. In addition to his classroom teaching, Blake founded Vox Unitatis (formerly the Oakland County Chamber Choir), an auditioned twenty-four member chorus comprised of fellow music educators focusing on Renaissance, Baroque, and 21st Century choral music.
Blake holds the Bachelor of Music degree in education, Magna Cum Laude, from Oakland University where he studied with Dr. Michael Mitchell, Dr. Gregory Cunningham, and Dr. Drake Dantzler. Following his studies at Oakland, he completed his Master of Music in Choral Conducting at Western Illinois University with Dr. Brian J. Winnie. As a graduate assistant, Blake conducted the Western Illinois University Singers - the flagship ensemble - the newly formed Chamber Singers, and the chancel choir at First Christian Church of Macomb, Illinois. Blake is currently continuing his studies in conducting, composition, and piano with Dr. Brandon Waddles.
Mr. Blake Rosser, Director of Choirs
Mr. Rosser is the Junior and Senior High School choir director at Redford Union Schools. He has a passion for creating a choral environment where all styles and genres of music are welcome and performed. Blake's choirs have scored First Division scores in both classical and specialized Solo & Ensemble events. In addition to his classroom teaching, Blake founded Vox Unitatis (formerly the Oakland County Chamber Choir), an auditioned twenty-four member chorus comprised of fellow music educators focusing on Renaissance, Baroque, and 21st Century choral music.
Blake holds the Bachelor of Music degree in education, Magna Cum Laude, from Oakland University where he studied with Dr. Michael Mitchell, Dr. Gregory Cunningham, and Dr. Drake Dantzler. Following his studies at Oakland, he completed his Master of Music in Choral Conducting at Western Illinois University with Dr. Brian J. Winnie. As a graduate assistant, Blake conducted the Western Illinois University Singers - the flagship ensemble - the newly formed Chamber Singers, and the chancel choir at First Christian Church of Macomb, Illinois. Blake is currently continuing his studies in conducting, composition, and piano with Dr. Brandon Waddles.
Ms. Atwell, Collaborative Pianist
Ms. Jessica Atwell, Collaborative Pianist
Ms. Atwell is a recent college graduate of Central Michigan University. While at CMU, she studied with Dr. Alexandra Mascolo-David, and Dr. Jay Batzner. She received two degrees in Piano Performance and Music Theory & Composition. During her time in college, she participated in various ensembles and had her musical compositions premiered at student showcases and competitions. She also wrote a Flute Quartet piece that was premiered out of the state of Michigan! Currently, she is the Director at Red Piano Music Studio, where she teaches piano/composition, and will be joining the team at Redford Union Junior High and High School beginning in the 2025 school year.
Ms. Atwell is a recent college graduate of Central Michigan University. While at CMU, she studied with Dr. Alexandra Mascolo-David, and Dr. Jay Batzner. She received two degrees in Piano Performance and Music Theory & Composition. During her time in college, she participated in various ensembles and had her musical compositions premiered at student showcases and competitions. She also wrote a Flute Quartet piece that was premiered out of the state of Michigan! Currently, she is the Director at Red Piano Music Studio, where she teaches piano/composition, and will be joining the team at Redford Union Junior High and High School beginning in the 2025 school year.