PJCE is proud to announce that we have adopted the WeHaveVoice code of conduct for workplace harassment.
WeHaveVoice is a collective of musicians, performers, scholars, and thinkers from different generations, races, …
In a new suite, renowned composer James Miley honors Oregon’s diverse waterways, from the mighty Columbia to the serenity of Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge.
Two performances:
August …
Video Trailer: Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill
See Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill May 26 to July 1, 2018. Use the discount code “PJCE” for $10 off …
A live performance review of the PJCE’s Old Church performance with Edna Vazquez from February 2018.”By the end of the concert, she felt familiar to me, too. We wanted the …
New songs illuminating Oregon’s history.
“Maxville to Vanport” is new multi-media concert of songs and video for the Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble featuring vocalist Marilyn Keller that tells the story of two little-known …
Our summer membership drive kicks off today!
A few times every year we ask you to go the extra mile by supporting the PJCE with a tax-deductible donation.
Ticket sales and other …
Oregonophony: Works Inspired by the Sounds of Oregon
New music for 12-member jazz ensemble incorporating field recordings
Concert details:
April 13th, 2017 – Willamette University, Rogers Hall, Salem
7 pm — $15 General admission, …
Thomas Barber’s workshop covered the basics of composing for the brass family, including transposition, articulation, mutes, orchestration, and more.
Audio recording here and download the handout here.
Mieke Bruggeman’s hour-long workshop covered a range of basic topics to help emerging composers score for woodwinds in a jazz ensemble.
Hear audio here, and download the handout here.
Ken Ollis gave a great workshop January 21, 2017 at Portland State University on “How to Write a Drum Chart.” He covered basic drumset notation issues, and how to approach …