Cultural District

Experience an evening of vibrant vocal music with The PSU Vocal Collective, featuring inventive arrangements of jazz and contemporary music for voices and rhythm section. Expect rich harmonies, unexpected textures, infectious grooves, and a fresh take on music you know and love.

This fall also marks the inaugural concert of The VocaLab, a new contemporary singing ensemble making its debut on the PSU stage. VocaLab will celebrate the sounds and spirit of Soul, Motown, and Rock & Roll, bringing powerful grooves and unforgettable songs to life through the voices of its singers.

Two ensembles. One stage. An evening full of rhythm, harmony, and the limitless possibilities of singing together.

Learn more about the School of Music & Theater Jazz area.

Join us for an evening of contemporary jazz with Portland State University alumna and internationally touring saxophonist Nicole McCabe.

A dynamic bandleader, performer and composer, McCabe returns to PSU to share her innovative approach to jazz and her distinctive sound. She has toured internationally as a bandleader and as a member of Dolphin Hyper Space, a project led by bassist Logan Kane and McCabe.

Learn more about Portland State University's School of Music & Theater's Jazz & Contemporary Music program.

George Colligan presents the PSU Jazz Band in a concert featuring original music and jazz standards.

Learn more about the School of Music & Theater Jazz program.

George Colligan presents the PSU Jazz Band in a concert featuring original music and jazz standards.

Learn more about the School of Music & Theater Jazz program.

The Jazz Area Combos present a series of small group performances featuring a range of jazz and contemporary music. With works arranged or composed by students and faculty, the concert offers a thoughtful look at the collaborative and creative efforts within the Jazz Area.

Additional performance on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 7:30 PM.

Learn more about the School of Music & Theater Jazz program.