“Blake Ragghianti has studied music composition and piano performance for over twenty years.  His extensive travels have been a primary inspiration and influence in his compositional style, inspiring a collection of works that blend aspects of an array of genres and cultures. 

In December of 2008 Blake composed two theme songs for Glenn Beck’s nationally touring broadway show “The Christmas Sweater,” now available on DVD.  After the success of The Christmas Sweater, Beck again commissioned Blake to compose the music for his 2010 Christmas musical.  More recently, Blake was commissioned by Brady Allred of the University of Utah Singers and the Salt Lake City Choral Artists and A Cappella Choir to compose a major sacred work.

  Other current projects include sound design and orchestration consultation for the upcoming horror film “12/24” and “Scream Fest.”

Blake is an active participant in the vibrant live arts and music community of his home town of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, advocating and believing strongly in the progressive results of frequent collaboration with artist of all genres, backgrounds, and perspectives. 

Blake earned a BFA in Music Composition from Carnegie Mellon University and studied Music Education, Music Technology and Piano performance at Duquesne University.  Musical mentors include, among others, Amanda Ford (Composition, Eurhythmics, and Musical Philosophy), Brady Allred (Musical Philosophy, Conducting, Choral Studies, Voice), Robert Page (Voice, Conducting), Bill Purse (Composition and Technology), Ken Burkey (Piano Performance), Harry Coleman (Piano Performance and Pedagogy), and Dave Sanchez (Logic, Digital Recording and Studio Design).