The Northwest Jazz Band Festival
​at Mt. Hood Community College
Mt. Hood Community College will host its 39th Northwest Jazz Band Festival this year!

The festival features high school and middle school big bands and combos. All ensembles receive constructive feedback from adjudicators and may elect to perform for comments only or ratings. The unique aspect of this festival is that each year, we feature a guest artist and clinician that performs throughout the day for your students and holds clinics that will expose your students to professional insight and knowledge.

​The day culminates with a showcase performance by members of the Mt. Hood Music Program and this year's guest artist Chris Vadala!

Celebrating 50 Years of Jazz This Year!

At Mt. Hood Community College, we are celebrating the 50 years of rich jazz tradition at this institution with a 50th Anniversary Alumni Big Band comprised of some outstanding alumni who studied under some of our college's finest music educators. 

Come hear the Alumni Big Band perform!  
  • Open-Rehearsal: Friday, May 6 from 7-8:30pm in the College Theatre
  • Northwest Jazz Band Festival Performance: Saturday, May 7, 5:15pm in the College Theatre

Meet the 50th Anniversary Alumni Big Band!

Northwest Jazz Festival Mailing

If you are not on our mailing list and would like to be added, please email Dan Davey at [email protected].

Festival Information

Festival information regarding parking, check-in, clinics, divisions, eligibility, awards, and accommodations. 

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Guest Artist

Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Maryland and former saxophonist with Chuck Mangione.
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Adjudicators

Bios of these industry professionals who are masters of constructive and useful feedback for your ensembles! 

2016 Festival Highlights

What's new this year?
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​T-shirt Orders

​38th Annual Northwest Jazz Festival
​t-shirts are available only for
​pre-order this year!
​Order deadline: Wednesday, April 27th
​T-shirts sales have closed!

Schedule

What time are we on?
​Updated 5/2/16!

Feedback

Help us improve the experience of each student by leaving some constructive comments. 
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2016 Results and Photos

Results are in! Congratulations to all performers for a successful day!​​

Scholarship Auditions

MHCC's Music Program awards scholarship through the department in addition to the Financial Aid Office. 
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Staff and Student Volunteers

The festival is run and maintained with the help of MHCC Staff, Faculty, and students. Information regarding volunteer positions is available by clicking below. 

Thank you to our Festival Sponsors!

Participants with disabilities:  to request accommodations please contact the Disability Services Office
​at (503) 669-6923 or (503) 667-7670 (TDD) at least two weeks prior to the event.
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