Registration for the 2026 FALL Season is now OPEN.
Please click the link below or go to the NWAPA website to register your unit for an event.
2026 NWAPA Fall Schedule
9/26 – NYMA Fall Clinic Event @ Liberty HS, Hillsboro OR
10/3 – PCI @ Sprague HS, Salem OR
10/3 – KMIM @ Mariner HS, Everett WA
10/10 – Sunset Classic @ Sunset HS, Portland OR
10/10 – PNW @ Grants Pass HS, Grants Pass OR
10/10 – PNWMBC @ Union Stadium, Mead WA
10/17 – Century Showcase @ Hillsboro Stadium, Hillsboro OR
10/24 – LMAC @ Hillsboro Stadium, Hillsboro OR
10/31 – NYMA Fall Music Games @ McKenzie Stadium, Vancouver WA
11/7 – UofO Festival of Bands – NWAPA Championships @ Autzen Stadium, Eugene OR.
NEW FOR 2026
FALL 2026 Marching Band Class Sizes
Class Description
AAAA 101 members or greater in size
AAA 76-100 members in size
AA 56-75 members in size
A 0-55 members or fewer in size
Exh Any band of any size that wishes to perform but not compete at an NWAPA event.
Winter 2027 Show Host Bids
The NWAPA is now taking bids for the 2027 Winter season. If you are interested in hosting an indoor color guard or percussion/ winds event, please do the following:
Thank you in advance for your interest. The NWAPA could not put on great event for our member units without great hosts. If you have any questions, please email contest_coord@nwapa.net
NWAPA FALL SURVEY 2024
Band Directors, please complete the latest Fall Survey for our 2024 season. Only one entry...
Read MoreNWAPA to Live Stream Percussion Championships
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Read MoreNWAPA to Live Stream Guard Championships
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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.
