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Prince George's Community College Announces Second Annual Jazz Festival
Featuring five local high school jazz ensembles and an evening concert with The Airmen of Note
LARGO, Md. (March 8, 2024) Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) announced its 2nd Annual Jazz Festival, which will be held on Saturday, March 9, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Center for Performing Arts.
This free festival will feature five local high school jazz ensembles and vocal groups showcased in a performance adjudicated by professional jazz musicians and educators from the Washington metropolitan area.
Following the festival, an evening concert with The Airmen of Note will take place at 7:30 p.m., featuring an eclectic mix of classic and modern big-band music. The Airmen of Note is a premier United States Air Force jazz ensemble, comprising one of six band ensembles that form The U.S. Air Force Band.
Click here to purchase tickets for the evening concert. Registration is not required to attend the daytime jazz festival.
For any questions or additional event information, please contact Keith A. Umbach, Academic Coordinator of Music, at umbachka@pgcc.edu or call 301-546-0954.
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Named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance designated by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security (2022-2027), Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) provides high-quality education and training for the progressive and career-oriented residents of Prince George’s County. From new high school graduates and career seekers to more seasoned professionals and senior citizens looking to enhance their skill sets, PGCC is comprised of students who represent a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and goals. Serving nearly 25,000 individuals annually, the College is the first choice for higher education for residents of Prince George’s County. Collaborative partnerships, responsive degree and training programs, and a commitment to student success enable PGCC to address diverse education and workforce development demands.
For more information, visit the College’s website at www.pgcc.edu. Prince George’s Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; (267-284-5000); www.msche.org. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council on Higher Education.