Introducing Thurmont’s Gateway Brass Ensemble
The new Thurmont band Morris Blake has been working on for a few short months, made its public debut on December 21, 2017. A sneak preview of the band was held at the Thurmont Senior Center, and the band presented a Christmas Concert to a full house. The band started with the first member, Devon…
Bringing Music to Thurmont
James Rada, Jr. Morris Blake may not like to toot his own horn, but he is hoping that plenty of people in Thurmont like to toot theirs, whether it’s a trumpet, trombone, tuba, or another brass instrument. Blake is in the midst of starting both a brass band and choir for Thurmont. “I think the…
From a Shield to Scissors
James Rada, Jr. Morris Blake spent decades working in security with Maryland Department of Natural Resources, National Park Service, Francis Scott Key Mall, Frederick County, and Mount St. Mary’s; but, last year, he turned in his badge to become a hair stylist and has never been happier. Blake, who turns fifty-seven this year, has lived…
