Membership

Join the only nonprofit built for jazz arrangers and composers — 2,500 members across a dozen countries, from students to GRAMMY winners.

2,500+

members and growing

12

countries represented

$10K+

in prizes awarded each year

100%

volunteer-led nonprofit

Choose your path

Individual

What you get

  • Eligibility to submit for awards, prizes, and commissions
  • Eligibility to submit works for Launchpad
  • Vote in the Hall of Fame
  • Access to all web-based and live programming
  • Complete Artist Blog and “From the Writer’s Desk” archives
  • Four Jazz Composers Present sessions a year
  • Exclusive member discounts and opportunities all year

Individual membership

$65/year — $35 if current student

One membership. Student rate verified after checkout.

Students provide proof of current enrollment after joining. Community membership stays free if you are not ready to pay.

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Organization

Partner organizations and institutions — Consortium (lifetime) or Affiliate (annual).

Consortium Membership

$2500 (lifetime membership)

Our Consortium Member partner organizations are aligned with ISJAC on a supportive and collaborative level. This lifetime membership opportunity includes the following:

  • A BID to host a future Jazz Composers Summit*
  • 35% discount on: Two registrations to all future Jazz Composers Summits, program ads and sponsorship opportunities
  • Prominent listing of your organization on ISJAC website and event programs
  • Ability to participate in ISJAC Lecture Series events*
  • 1 ISJAC Membership per year
  • Student Benefit: Invitation to the exclusive student reception at the 2026 Jazz Composers Summit with board members and guest artists

*Both the Summit and the Lecture Series events have the potential for significant revenue for our consortium member hosts and provide a great learning experience for students interested in event production

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Affiliate Membership

$500 (yearly)

A great option for smaller institutions who want to collaborate with ISJAC

  • 20% discount on: Two registrations to all future Jazz Composer Summits, program ads and sponsorship opportunities
  • Listing of your organization on ISJAC website and event programs
  • Ability to participate in ISJAC Lecture Series events*
  • 1 ISJAC membership per year
  • Student Benefit: Invitation to the exclusive student reception at the 2026 Jazz Composers Summit with board members and guest artists

*The Lecture Series events have the potential for revenue for our affiliate member hosts, and provide a great learning experience for students interested in event production

Email ISJAC about Affiliate Membership

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a student rate, and who qualifies?
Yes — student membership is $35/year versus $65 for general membership. Join at the individual price, then provide proof of current enrollment after checkout. Student members receive every general benefit plus an invitation to the exclusive student reception at the Jazz Composers Summit with board members and guest artists.
What does an individual membership include?
Eligibility to submit for awards, prizes, and commissions; eligibility to submit works for Launchpad; Hall of Fame voting; access to all web-based and live programming; the complete Artist Blog and “From the Writer’s Desk” archives; four Jazz Composers Present sessions a year; and exclusive member discounts and opportunities throughout the year.
Can my organization or institution join?
Yes. Expand Organization above for Consortium membership ($2,500, one-time lifetime) and Affiliate membership ($500/year) — with Summit registration and program-ad discounts, a listing on the ISJAC website and event programs, and one individual ISJAC membership per year. Email info@isjac.org and we’ll help you choose.
How do I join?
Open Individual, click Join now, and complete checkout. Your member programming, archives, and discounts unlock right away — there’s no waiting period.
When does my membership renew?
Individual and Affiliate memberships run for one year from your join date. Consortium membership is a one-time lifetime membership — no annual renewal.
Not ready to pay? Is there a free option?
Yes — you can join as a free Community Member to follow ISJAC and receive updates. Paid membership is what unlocks awards eligibility, the full archives, and member programming.

Explore what your membership unlocks

See the Jazz Composers Summit, read the Artist Blog, submit to Launchpad, or vote in the Hall of Fame.

501(c)(3)

tax-exempt nonprofit · EIN 81-1134313

2016

founded by composers & arrangers

Global

the only nonprofit for jazz arrangers & composers

100%

volunteer-led board