Cleveland’s Jazz Lab and Jazz Ensemble will be performing at the Mt. Hood Community College Jazz Festival on Saturday, April 25. Please note that there is no school-provided transportation for this event — students should plan to arrive by private car.
Jazz Ensemble students should arrive no later than 12:30 PM, and Jazz Lab students no later than 1:30 PM. Storage will be available in the cafeteria area. Jazz Ensemble warms up at 2:30 PM and performs at 3:00 PM in the Visual Arts Theatre, while Jazz Lab warms up at 4:00 PM and performs at 4:30 PM in the Student Union. For a more detailed schedule, click here or search your email for “Mt Hood Jazz Festival Schedule” – Mr Riler sent more information back in March!
After performances, students will pack up and head to the College Theatre for the evening awards. Students are free to leave once the awards conclude at approximately 6:20 PM. Festival wristbands also provide access to all professional concerts that evening, including a featured performance by The Bad Plus at 7:30 PM—an excellent opportunity for students and families to enjoy some world-class jazz.