Events

The University of Portland Jazz Festival showcases outstanding student musicians, guest artists, and clinicians from around the country, all contributing to a vibrant celebration of jazz performance and education on our campus. Since its inception, the UP Jazz Festival has become a premier student jazz event in the Pacific Northwest. We support a mission of…

Music educators are often told that listening is the key to teaching and learning jazz—but what should we be listening for, and how can we apply it in the classroom? This session offers practical strategies for using jazz listening to deepen understanding of style, articulation, feel and groove, improvisation, and ensemble interaction. Participants will explore specific recordings,…