The historic Mt. Hood Jazz Festival is a five-day celebration of jazz that educates and inspires today's audience while nurturing the jazz enthusiasts of tomorrow.

Focused on education, the festival welcomes over 1300 high school and middle school musicians from across the Pacific Northwest to our Gresham campus, where they can perform, learn, and develop their musical skills. These students immerse themselves in an exciting atmosphere filled with peer performances, professional concerts, and masterclasses. The festival also invites the broader East County community to experience these educational events firsthand—attending student concerts, engaging in masterclasses, and connecting with the music that shapes our culture.

Beyond the campus, world-class performances in East County and Portland bring exceptional artists to the stage, offering the community unparalleled access to jazz at its finest.

By supporting the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival, you join a community who invests in both the arts and the next generation of musicians. Together, we celebrate artistic excellence, inspire young talent, and strengthen the cultural fabric of our region.

Visit www.mhcc.edu/JazzFestival for more information and consider becoming part of this tradition of education, artistry, and community impact.