The ISSMA Jazz Organizational Event serves as the assessments for the GHS Red Wire Jazz Strings and our GJH Cadenza “Jazz” Strings. Our ensembles will perform 2-3 pieces with improvised solos for three adjudicators providing scores and verbal commentary. We are unable to communicate a set date or time for performances before they are assigned and released by ISSMA in early February. There is no cost to attend this adjudicated event but audience members must be very quiet so the judges can do their job as effectively as possible.

The GCS Orchestras host this event at Goshen Junior High School. More than 25 schools and over 600 student performers participate in the event. Hosting is great for us but many volunteers are needed to make the weekend successful.