International Jazz Composers' Symposium Set for May 16-18, 2019 At The University Of Northern Colorado—Featured Artist Lineup Announced!

The fourth International Jazz Composers' Symposium, co-sponsored by the University of Northern Colorado and the International Society of Jazz Arrangers and Composers (ISJAC), will be held in the new School of Music facilities at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO from May 16-18, 2019. The Symposium is designed as a forum to bring jazz composers of all ages and nationalities together for an informal exchange of ideas, information, and inspiration.

This year's Symposium will include noted master artists Ron Miles, Bill Frisell, Christine Jensen, Vince Mendoza, Darcy James Argue, and Chris Potter among others, in a series of concerts, lectures, master classes, panel discussions, research presentations, and industry sessions.

Call For Scores, Papers, And Poster Sessions

Whether you are a composer, arranger, or scholar, this year, there are even MORE opportunities for you to present your work at the Symposium.

Apply now!

Application materials/guidelines are now available.

Please note: the deadline for submission of all application materials is October 10th

Registration Is Open!

Don't delay... plan now to join jazz composers and arrangers from all over the world for two-and-a-half days of non-stop performances, lectures, workshops, master classes, panel discussions, and much more.

About the International Society of Jazz Arrangers and Composers

The Mission of the International Society of Jazz Arrangers and Composers is threefold: (1) To unite and serve the international community of jazz arrangers and composers; (2) To advance the understanding and appreciation of jazz composition; (3) To stimulate the creation, performance, and dissemination of new works and research. ISJAC Consortium Members include: Hope College, Gustavus Adolphus College, University of Iowa, University of Michigan, University of Northern Colorado, University of Oregon and the University of South Florida.

The International Society of Jazz Arrangers and Composers is FREE and OPEN to all who practice and love the art of jazz composition and arranging. We invite you to please register your association with ISJAC IMMEDIATELY to ensure you are informed of all upcoming events & opportunities while documenting the power of our collective voice.