After forty years of ensuring inclusion of jazz in music education programs at all levels, the 8,000 members in 42 countries have been told that the IAJE Board has voted to file for bankruptcy.

While ultimately not able to skirt the financial land mines placed in its path, I want to assure you the IAJE Board has acted responsibly, ethically, and with a sense of urgency ever since it was blindsided last fall with the discovery of the extent of the accumulated association debt. Since that time, the board slashed spending, set specific performance targets for the Executive Director, sought outside consultations, and enlisted the services of several past-presidents and strategic association partners in attempts to raise funds – sadly, with minimal success. – Chuck Owen, IAJE President

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