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  Purpose Statement
  To support and advocate for the interest of students by creating engaging opportunities which empowers and connect them to Mt. Hood Community College.
  
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  To lead the campus with diverse, equitable, and dynamic personal, cultural, educational, and professional growth opportunities and services for students pursuing their educational goals.
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Athletics
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  Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) is committed to working with student athletes as they pursue excellence in athletics and academics. We will establish within our students an ethical foundation that supports and encourages competitive success, intellectual growth and social development.
  
  Women's Basketball
  
  Coach Vandenboer has led the Saints to the NWAC Basketball Championship Tournament in each of his first two seasons with the Saints and the future continues to be bright after another successful recruiting year. Coach Vandenboer will continue to instill a culture of excellence built on the core values of strong academics, outstanding citizenship, excellent basketball skills and a work ethic that is unmatched.
  
  Men's Basketball
  
  Nate Bowie begins his first year as the head coach of the Mt. Hood Saints. Coach Bowie was elevated from assistant coach after the retirement of John Hawley. Under Coach Bowie, the Saints will continue the strong tradition built by previous coaches and players. The building blocks consist of strong academics, solid citizenship, and excellent basketball skills.
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Mt. Hood Jazz Festival

Mt. Hood Community College welcomes the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival back to our campus! This year’s festival will combine the educational festival previously known as the Northwest Jazz Band Festival with professional jazz artist performances that engage the community and inspire the next generation of jazz musicians!

The festival features over 70 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 Way Out Inn Presents: The 2020 Mt. Hood Jazz Festival

Friday, April 24
Middle School competitive festival
Ticketed Evening Concert featuring Wycliffe Gordon

Saturday, April 25
High School competitive festival
Ticketed Evening Concert featuring Ben Wendel

Sunday, April 26
Charlie Porter Quintet
Trio Uncontrollable
Mike Horsfall Duet
Mel Brown Septet

Register

Middle School registrations are full for the 2020 festival. Click here to learn about the waitlist.

High School registrations remain open!

Director Information

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

2020 Festival Line-Up and Tickets

Adjudicators

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

Festival Highlights

What's new this year?

Festival Results

View past results from previous festivals.

Scholarships

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

Jazz Festival Schedule
Full competitive schedule will be available in March.

Previous Festival Headliners

Jazz Festival History

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Mt. Hood Jazz Festival Lodging

2020 Mt. Hood Jazz Festival Sponsors and Partners