Overview
Are you ready for a PARTY with a PURPOSE. Music Ed Fest 2026 is back! Support Pavel & Direct Contact and their efforts to bring music programs to students in his home country, the Dominican Republic. We are so excited about the work that Music Ed Fest has been doing over the past 12 years for young musicians in the Dominican Republic, and we want to celebrate and continue to raise scholarships for these students.
Come out to listen to great music, dance lessons and performance, and Dominican food and drinks!
Get ready for :
Live music from ...
Pavel & Direct Contact
Pavel Polanco-Safadit and Direct Contact led by acclaimed Dominican pianist and composer, renowned for his energetic and fiery performances. His music is a captivating blend of traditional Dominican rhythms and contemporary jazz influences. @pavel.directcontact
Hosted by Rafael Sanchez
Dance lessons & performance by Latin Expressions @latinexpressions
Dominican-themed appetizers, festive Dominican-inspired cocktails
Live Auction
Lots of energy and good vibes. And so much more!
All proceeds support music education for young musicians and programs in the Dominican Republic
Pavel Polanco-Safadit - piano
Leah Crane - vocals
Steve Dokken - bass
Keith Cozart - congas
Matt McGraw-drums
David Allee - percussion
Forrest Means - trumpet
Rich Cohen - sax
Rich Dole - trombone
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