The board annually considers applications and nominations for its open positions. Candidates must be willing to serve a 2-year term beginning on June 1, 2025. This web and email notice announces that the NWAPA is seeking nominations from the membership to serve on the board of directors. All members of the NWAPA are encouraged to consider nominating candidates they think would be effective board members.
The officer positions that are open for election are:
Fall VP
Secretary
Winter VP – Guard
Please see ARTICLE III of the NWAPA Constitution and Bylaws for the office eligibility requirements. If you would like to nominate someone or yourself for one of the above open positions, please email the president at president@nwapa.net no later than midnight Wednesday, May 7th, 2025.
The 2025 NWAPA Winter Wrap-up Meeting Reminder
The NWAPA Winter Wrap-up Meeting is this Sunday 4/27 at 4:00pm. Here are just a few of the topics for discussion
Key Dates for 2026
Season start and end dates
WGI Regionals
Guard Premiere/ Clinic Day
Two-days vs one day
Formalized in Season Promotions/ Re-classifications
Should we have one
Championships
Seeding Process
Auto-promotion for class winners
Awards Process/ Finally
And more ????
Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87126655462
The 2025 NWAPA FALL Schedule
The NWAPA is very pleased to announce our Fall 2025 Season. Championship details are still being worked out. PLEASE make sure you complete the Championship survey below.
9/27 – Clinic @ Liberty HS, Hillsboro OR
10/4 – PCI @ Sprague HS, Salem OR
10/4 – Kamiak MIM @ Mariner HS, Everett WA
10/11 – PNWMBC @ Union Stadium, Mead WA
10/11 – PNW @ Grants Pass HS, Grants Pass OR
10/11 – LMAC @ Liberty HS, Hillsboro OR
10/18 – Sunset Classic @ Sunset HS, Portland OR
10/25 – A/AA Class Championships @ Hillsboro OR
11/1 – AAA/AAAA Class Championships @ Hillsboro OR
NWAPA FALL SURVEY 2024
Band Directors, please complete the latest Fall Survey for our 2024 season. Only one entry...
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Read MoreVolunteers NEEDED
The NWAPA is looking for volunteers to be a part of the NWAPA Winter Percussion...
Read MoreThe NWAPA is expanding the Event Administration Team.
Interested persons should have knowledge of Pageantry Arts and be
available for select Saturdays for Fall and Winter/Spring seasons.
Applicants should be local to Oregon/Washington.
Please email contest_coord@nwapa.net for more information.
Do you know a person who has enjoyed pageantry either as a participant or as a spectator? Do you know of a company that would like to be represented as a sponsor of our NWAPA Circuit?
The Northwest Association of the Performing Arts is accepting sponsorships for the 2021-2022 season. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, contributions made to the Northwest Association of the Performing Arts are eligible for a tax deduction. Our Tax ID number is 26-3945123.
For more information, please contact Brant Stai at bstai@sherwood.k12.or.us or click Sponsor Packet to download.
” We exist to provide a competitive outlet for marching bands, colorguards and percussion ensembles from throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond. “
OUR MISSION
Organize and manage an annual circuit of standardized contests for competitive marching bands, winter guards and winter percussion units.
Provide educational and constructive feedback for students via a high quality adjudication system.
Build and maintain an organization of band directors who seek to educate young people through the medium of music and athleticism.
Encourage the growth and appeal of marching and pageantry activities throughout our region.
OUR VALUES
Excellence in music and artistry.
Education for all.
A healthy and focused competitive spirit.
Mutual support and appreciation among members.
Rewards for hard work.
