Clark College Winter Quarter Jazz Bands Perform

For Immediate Release
February 11, 2025

VANCOUVER, Wash. — The Clark College Jazz Bands under the direction of Dr. Doug Harris present their Winter Quarter Concert on Saturday, March 8, 2025, 7:30 pm in the Gaiser Student Center, Clark College Campus. Admission to the performance free and open to the public. Donations to the Clark College Music Department are welcome at the door.

"Clark’s two Jazz Bands, fresh off of a wonderful Jazz Festival (our 61st!) are at it again, bringing new music to the stage. While this is a quick turnaround from Jazz Fest, the bands are working hard, and it will be a concert you won’t want to miss."

"Jazz I will be in final preparations for our upcoming tour in Cuba, bringing a lot of Cuban music, as well as music from the American jazz experience. We hope to see you there."

For complete information about all the Clark College Music Department concerts including the orchestra, concert band, jazz ensemble, and choirs, please visit the Clark College Music Events page.

About Dr. Doug Harris

Dr. Doug Harris is the Director of Bands at Clark College since 2018 after serving as Assistant Director of Bands at Western Kentucky University, and Director of Bands at both Santa Clara University and Southern Utah University. He also enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a high school band director in Florida. Dr. Harris received his Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Florida, his Master of Arts and Doctor of Arts from the University of Northern Colorado. His conducting teachers include Richard W. Bowles, Dr. Raymond Chobaz, Dr. German Gutierez, Dr. Richard Mayne and Dr. Kenneth Singleton, and has studied with Douglas Akey, Stanley Derusha, John Paynter and Frank Batiste.

At his most recent high school, Palm Bay High School in Melbourne, FL., his concert and jazz bands were recognized as being among the elite in the state, regularly receiving highest marks at district and state festivals. The Wind Ensemble was invited to perform at the University of Florida Invitational Concert Band Festival as well as the prestigious Bands of America National Concert Band Festival in Indianapolis. The top jazz band performed at, and won, jazz festivals in Florida, Georgia, and Virginia, and has earned praise while performing with jazz notables such as Ira Sullivan, Bill Prince, Marc Dickman, Christian Tamburr, Maynard Ferguson, David Steinmeyer, Bobby Shew and Portland’s own Charlie Porter.

About Clark College

Founded in 1933, Clark College provides residents of Southwest Washington with affordable, high-quality academic and technical education. It is a public community college offering more than 100 degree and certificate programs, including bachelor’s and associate degrees; professional certificates; high school diplomas and GED preparation; and non-credit community and continuing education. Clark serves a wide range of students including high school students, displaced workers, veterans, parents, non-native English speakers, and mature learners. Approximately 45% of its students are in the first generation of their families to attend college.

For additional information: (media inquiries & photo requests):
Shelly Williams, Program Director
T: 360-992-2662 E: sjwilliams@clark.edu