ABOUT US
Every summer, the Prince Edward County Jazz Festival brings together top jazz talent, from local heroes to international stars in our beautiful wine-country setting. With the generous help of local sponsors, the PEC Jazz Festival has gained a reputation as the true jazz-lover's festival. From classic to cutting edge modern and everything in between, the PEC Jazz Festival has something for every jazz fan.
Our Vision
The Prince Edward County Jazz Festival celebrates 27 years of excellence in jazz performance and music education, and is recognized as the premier festival in The County. Building on the accomplishments and talent of those who have gone before, the Jazz Festival has grown from a small annual August festival in Picton to a multi-faceted Incorporated Charitable Organization. With a year-round presence, the PEC Jazz Festival: offers high quality performances throughout the County and beyond; provides diverse opportunities for young musicians to learn and perform with experienced mentors; supports a PEC Jazz Ensemble; and offers live streaming of performances; and lectures, clinics and other promotional and educational initiatives.
Supported by committed, competent, and enthusiastic volunteers, sponsors, and musicians, the PEC Jazz Festival continues to stay relevant and contemporary. Because of its reputation, the PEC Jazz Festival has many requests to partner and so guidelines have been developed to ensure partnerships are based on shared values, interests and commitment to
common goals. Over the past five years, the PEC Jazz Festival has focused on more effective communication with a broader base of supporters and audiences.
Our Mission
The Prince Edward County Jazz Festival promotes appreciation and public understanding of jazz, and advances musical education for students and young musicians by presenting high quality performances, training and mentoring experiences, awards and clinics in PEC and surrounding areas.
Our Vision
The Prince Edward County Jazz Festival celebrates 27 years of excellence in jazz performance and music education, and is recognized as the premier festival in The County. Building on the accomplishments and talent of those who have gone before, the Jazz Festival has grown from a small annual August festival in Picton to a multi-faceted Incorporated Charitable Organization. With a year-round presence, the PEC Jazz Festival: offers high quality performances throughout the County and beyond; provides diverse opportunities for young musicians to learn and perform with experienced mentors; supports a PEC Jazz Ensemble; and offers live streaming of performances; and lectures, clinics and other promotional and educational initiatives.
Supported by committed, competent, and enthusiastic volunteers, sponsors, and musicians, the PEC Jazz Festival continues to stay relevant and contemporary. Because of its reputation, the PEC Jazz Festival has many requests to partner and so guidelines have been developed to ensure partnerships are based on shared values, interests and commitment to
common goals. Over the past five years, the PEC Jazz Festival has focused on more effective communication with a broader base of supporters and audiences.
Our Mission
The Prince Edward County Jazz Festival promotes appreciation and public understanding of jazz, and advances musical education for students and young musicians by presenting high quality performances, training and mentoring experiences, awards and clinics in PEC and surrounding areas.
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