THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF JAZZ ARRANGERS AND COMPOSERS

Programs

1. The isjac jazz composers symposium, an immersive, three-day in-person conference focused on supporting jazz arrangers and composers worldwide, is the organization's flagship program. Produced by isjac in collaboration with a host institution, most recently vanderbilt university in nashville, tennessee. The symposium brings together more than 200 registrants, including over 125 composer/arrangers who share their work through concerts, presentations, workshops, and panel discussions. The event also features public evening performances that draw additional audiences from the surrounding community. Renowned for its energy and familial vibe, the symposium serves as the premier global gathering for jazz composers and arrangers to exchange ideas, build community, and advance the evolution of the art form.

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2. Isjac's launchpad program provides jazz composers with the opportunity to hear their original works performed and recorded by a professional large jazz ensemble. Offered free of charge to isjac members, this program is presented in partnership with 480 arts in st. Paul, minnesota, and features the organization's resident jazz orchestra. Launchpad sessions serve as a vital bridge between the creative process and real-world performance, offering composers valuable feedback, high-quality documentation, and professional networking opportunities. To date, isjac and 480 arts have supported 12 composers through these readings, fostering artistic growth, community connection, and the continued development of new jazz repertoire.

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3. Isjac's prize and commission program supports the creation of new works and recognizes excellence in jazz composition and arranging. The program currently includes two major commissions, the next decade commission and the fundamental freedoms commission which enable selected composers to create substantial new works for premiere at isjac events. In addition, isjac offers five competitive prize opportunities each cycle: the owen prize in jazz composition, the robert pronk prize in jazz composition, the wayne shorter jazz arranging prize, the prize for emerging black composers, and the rule beasley prize in jazz leadsheet writing. These awards collectively distribute between $10,000 and $20,000 annually and attract significant interest from the global jazz community, with 100150 applications submitted each cycle.

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The 3 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990-EZ. Program spending in total: $0.