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CGOA’s Jazz Collective Big Band and Stages Musical Theatre join forces for a Broadway-and-Big-Band night with dancing encouraged HOOD RIVER, Ore. (March 2026) — The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association (CGOA) invites the community to Singin’ and Swingin’, a special concert/dance evening featuring CGOA’s Jazz Collective Big Band and Stages Musical Theatre ensembles together on one stage. Expect a crowd-pleasing mix of beloved Broadway favorites (classic and contemporary), jazz-era energy, and a room that’s meant to move—swingin’ on the dance floor is highly encouraged. The event takes place Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM at The Ruins (13 Railroad Street) in downtown Hood River. This is an all-ages event. Tickets are on sale now at gorgeorchestra.org. Adults $25; CGOA Members $20; Students/Youth FREE (HS & college students show ID at the door). $5 tickets are available at the door for SNAP card holders. ________________________________________ Featured Vocal Selections (Stages Musical Theatre) CGOA’s Stages vocalists will spotlight iconic jazz and musical theatre standards, including: “Fever” — Emily Vawter “All of Me” — Emily Joyce (Billie Holiday styling) “Cabaret” — Ashly Will “At Last” — Ann Marie Goodman “Hey Big Spender” — Emily Joyce “And All That Jazz” — Jennifer Harty Big Band Set Highlights (Jazz Collective Big Band) The Jazz Collective Big Band set brings a high-style mix of swing, shuffle, and big band crowd favorites, including: “Back at the Chicken Shack” (Jimmy Smith) “Cold Duck Time” (Mark Taylor) “Cute” (Neil Hefti) “Jumpin’ at the Woodside” “Hey Mambo” “Li’l Darlin’” “Mack the Knife” (Tenor feature) “Mambo” (West Side Story) “Slow Hot Wind” “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” “Agua De Beber (Water to Drink)” “Sing, Sang, Sung”