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, Dominick Farinacci!

Save the date!

The 40th Northwest Jazz Band Festival will be held on Saturday, May 5th, 2018 and will feature guest artist Terell Stafford!
​Exciting news and announcements to come!

Festival Information

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

Dominick Farinacci

New York-based trumpeter
​visits MHCC!
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Adjudicators

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

2017 Festival Highlights


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​T-shirt Orders

​39th Annual Northwest Jazz Festival
​t-shirts will be available in limited supply on the day of the festival for $20 in the College Theatre lobby.

Schedule

What time are we on?
​Updated 4/24/17!

Feedback

Help us improve the experience of each student by leaving some constructive comments. 
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2017 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. 

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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