We have adopted the WeHaveVoice code of conduct
PJCE is proud to announce that we have adopted the WeHaveVoice code of conduct for promoting safer workspaces.
WeHaveVoice is a collective of musicians, performers, scholars, and thinkers representing people of …
James Miley’s Watershed Suite
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 …
Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill
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 …
Edna Vazquez & PJCE – Oregon Arts Watch – March / 2018
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 …
From Maxville to Vanport
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 …
Summer Membership Drive!
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 …
Meet the composers of “Oregonophony”
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, …
Recording and Notes from Thomas Barber’s “Scoring for Brass” workshop
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.
Recording and Notes from “How to score for Woodwinds” with Mieke Bruggeman
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.