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Spring is here and Clackamas Community College music students will bring music to your ears. From jazz to choral to acoustic, there’s a performance for all tastes. Unless otherwise noted, performances are at 7:30 p.m. in the Niemeyer Osterman Theatre, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City. General admission is $5 and free for CCC students.

Clackapalooza

May 29, noon-5 p.m., Oregon City campus quad

Enjoy a free outdoor music festival featuring a full afternoon of live performances by bands and songwriters—each with at least one current CCC student and planned entirely by second-year Music and Performance Technology students. From indie and rock to funk, folk, and original songwriting, there’s something for everyone.

Instrumental Jazz Night

June 3

Clackamas Community College’s spring concert series opens with a night of jazz featuring performances by the CCC Jazz Combo and Jazz Ensemble, with guest Chris Shuttleworth on trombone. Enjoy an evening of student-led improvisation, classic charts and big band sounds.

Contemporary Music Ensemble and Songwriters Concert

June 4

The Contemporary Music Ensemble and CCC Songwriters take the stage for a night of pop/rock classics and original tunes. Don’t miss a special collaboration with Clackamas Wind Ensemble and the Advanced Vocal Ensemble choir for an epic performance of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” 

Wind Ensemble and Classical Guitar Ensemble Concert

June 5

The CCC Wind Ensemble and Classical Guitar Ensemble will perform a varied selection of classical and contemporary works with guest soloist Joe Klause performing Henri Tomasi’s Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra. The program also includes performances by the CCC Guitar Ensemble and a student piano duo, highlighting collaborative work from across the Music Department’s instrumental programs.

Vocal Ensemble and Advanced Vocal Ensemble Concert

June 6

The CCC Vocal Ensemble and Advanced Vocal Ensemble, directed by Hollingsworth, present a program program of choral music. This event will highlight the artistry and versatility of CCC’s vocal students.

To purchase tickets, visit clackamasmusic.eventbrite.com. For more information about any of these events, contact Ami Collofello at ami.collofello@clackamas.edu. See a complete listing of upcoming music performances at www.clackamas.edu/music-events.