The International Association of Jazz Educators is a world-wide organization with chapters in Australia, Canada, Europe, Japan, Latin America, South Africa, and the United States. The mission of IAJE is to assure the continued world-wide growth and development of jazz and jazz education. Pursuing Our Mission Outreach Programs Groups of members travel to area schools to present clinics and work in sectionals with junior high and high school jazz ensembles. This is hands-on teaching experience for potential educators. Clinics Jazz musicians, arranges, radio experts, etc.
Clinics are open to members and non-members alike.
Fund Raisers Main source of money is through gigs. IAJE organizes big bands and small combos for hire for events in the Eau Claire community. UWEC -IAJE also hold an annual CD raffle at the UWEC JazzFest, and have a donut stand once a week in the lobby of the UWEC Fine Arts Building. In the spring of each school year, IAJE hosts a Jazz Recital. Scholarships Throughout the year, scholarships for participation in jazz related events are offered.