Jazz Not War

Metropolitan Youth Symphony (MYS) in Portland, OR, is a vibrant community dedicated to providing music education and performance opportunities for young musicians of all backgrounds and skill levels. Celebrating over 50 years of music-making, MYS fosters an inclusive environment where students can develop their talents while forming lasting connections with peers and mentors. With a range of ensembles, summer programs, and concert opportunities, MYS empowers students to achieve excellence in their musical journeys. Committed to accessibility, MYS offers tuition assistance to ensure that no student is turned away due to financial constraints, making it a valuable resource for aspiring musicians across the region. Generated from the website

HistoryBuilt on neighborhood support Both by and for the neighborhood, MJF relies on the contributions of local businesses and volunteers. Before a single ticket is sold, all the resources needed to present MJF are raised in the form of sponsor dollars and partner in-kind contributions. MJF is proud and grateful to be supported by more than 50 sponsors and partners. MJF is also entirely run by volunteers. More than 70 volunteers ensure that the festival weekend runs smoothly, while still more volunteers work on the festival throughout the year. From the food and drink vendors to the volunteer who takes your ticket, every aspect of MJF is infused with the spirit of the Montavilla neighborhood.SpecialtiesThe very best in Portland jazz Now in its fifth year, Montavilla Jazz Festival (MJF) is a two-day festival that showcases the very best in original Portland jazz. While other festivals focus on international acts, legacy heavy hitters, or other mainstream jazz, MJF instead supports and strengthens local culture by highlighting the freshest, most exciting original compositions from Portland's eclectic and vibrant jazz scene. Taking place annually at nonprofit performing arts space Portland Metro Arts, MJF offers Portlanders a unique and accessible way to join Portland's finest musicians as they chart new frontiers in jazz. MJF mission and background The mission of Montavilla Jazz Festival is not only to bolster Portland's dynamic jazz culture, but also to enrich the local community. Like the neighborhood that serves as its home, MJF is a progressive, diverse, locally minded event that offers Montavilla residents an opportunity to come together, form connections and plug into Portland jazz.