Reminder
The next general membership meeting will be held virtually on Monday May 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm. .
Please click the meeting link below.
Meeting Agenda
- Winter 2026 Recap
- Fall 2026 News and Discussion
- Proposals
- Officer Voting
What does 2026 Fall Championships look like?
Under our current model with the number of forecasted groups, Fall
Championships will be a one-round competition with each group performing
within their class.
With this model, we have the ability to have one retreat or multiple
retreats throughout the day, as there are only class champions.
In times of growth and change, I ask that you consider what’s best for
the circuit in years to come. What does that look like? With growth
comes uncomfortable change in some cases, but it can be embraced if we
imagine what looks best for the many and not for the few.
Proposal to change numbers to our classification system. Fall members will vote to adjust the numbers to our classification system.
Proposed NEW classification numbers
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
Exhibition – Any band of any size that wishes to perform but not compete at an NWAPA event. Exhibition units will receive comments only and will not receive a score from the judging panel.
Current classification numbers
Class Description
AAAA 90 members or greater in size
AAA 60 – 89 members in size
AA 50 – 59 members in size
A 49 members or fewer in size
Exhibition – Any band of any size that wishes to perform but not compete at an NWAPA event. Exhibition units will receive comments, and their scores will not be published or factored into contest results.
Board Nominations Now OPEN
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, 2026. 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:
President Elect: For this position only, you would be serving for 6 years.
2 Years as President Elect, 2 years as President, 2 years as Past President
Winter VP – Percussion:
Member at Large
Secretary:
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 Friday, May 1, 2026.
NWAPA 2026 Rules and Policy Proposal Process
On May 18th the general membership will vote on rules and policy that have been submitted for consideration. Please click the link below to download the complete 2026 Rules and Policy Proposal Process. Proposals are due by Friday May 1st, 2026.
NWAPA is pleased to announce the 2026 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.
Registration opens June 1st.
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 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.
