About Us · Connecting the jazz composition community since 2016
Who We Are
The only non-profit dedicated solely to the international community of jazz composers and arrangers — harnessing resources, opportunities, and shared knowledge for creators from students to GRAMMY winners.
01 — Mission
Our Mission
Founded in 2016, The International Society of Jazz Arrangers & Composers (ISJAC) is the only non-profit organization dedicated solely to serving and advocating on behalf of the international community of jazz composers and arrangers.
The ISJAC member community consists of a diverse spectrum of jazz composers, from students to GRAMMY-winning artists and producers, all of whom are united through ISJAC’s efforts to harness resources, opportunities, and to share knowledge with both our members and the jazz community at large.
02 — Membership
What We Offer
Being an ISJAC member means belonging to a community of creators from all corners of our art form. Our members benefit from a host of opportunities including access to our web programming, live events, artist blog, our Launchpad program, Jazz Composers Summit registration portal, thousands in prizes and commissions and so much more.
Additionally, ISJAC has partnered with several organizations including iJazz Music and Jazz Composers Present.com on providing our members with webinars, publishing opportunities and access to additional resources.
03 — History
Our History
Established 2016
Established in 2016 by composer Chuck Owen, trumpeter Brian Coyle, and trombonist Dave Stamps, ISJAC came about based on a need to address issues unique to the community of jazz composers & arrangers while providing our members with targeted resources and new opportunities.
ISJAC was created with a goal of tying the jazz composition and arranging world together and to create more visibility for the incredible artists that make up the backbone of our industry.
In its eight-year history, ISJAC has engaged over 1300 members, many of whom are students in the beginning of their careers, produced four Jazz Composers Summits and awarded over $30,000 in prizes for talented composers, resulting in the commissioning of several original new jazz works from both mid-career and established writers.
As we stretch into 2026 we’re expanding both our virtual and in-person programming, creating more opportunities for our members to share their music with others, and establishing more ways for our community to create deep and meaningful connections.
04 — Leadership
Meet Our Team
05 — Governance
Meet Our Board Of Directors
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Join a global community of jazz composers and arrangers — from students to established writers — and get access to our programming, prizes, and partnerships.