2026 NWAPA Fall Host Bids

The NWAPA is now taking bids for the 2026 Fall season.  If you are interested in hosting a Marching Band event, please do the following:

          1. Read the current version of the 2026 DRAFT Fall Show Sponsor Handbook found HERE.
          2. Complete the online application form found HERE.

Thank you in advance for your interest.  If you have any questions, please email contest_coord@nwapa.net

2026 NWAPA Indoor Schedule

2/14/26 – Guard Premier South @ Crater HS
2/21/26 – Guard Premier North @ Tigard HS
2/21/26 – Percussion Premier @ South Albany HS
2/28/26 – Guard/ Percussion Combo Event @ Kamiak HS
3/7/26 – WGI Guard Regional @ Cascade HS
3/14/26 – Guard @ Glencoe HS
3/14/26 – WGI Percussion Regional @ Scappoose HS
3/21/26 – Guard/ Percussion Combo Event @ Ridgeline HS
3/21/26 – Guard/ Percussion Combo Event @ North Thurston HS
3/28/26 – Guard Championships @ Liberty HS
4/4/26 – Percussion Championships @ Sherwood HS

     ** REMINDERS **

Winter Wrap-up Meeting:  April 26th @ 4:00pm.

Next General Membership Meeting will be held virtually on:
Sunday May 18th at 6:00 PM. This includes officer elections

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Portland, OR 97281

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Event Administration

The 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.

Sponsors Wanted

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.

Please Support Our Sponsors
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