Hello NWAPA Directors and Staff, the next NWAPA Circuit Membership meeting will again be held virtually and is scheduled for Tuesday, December 8th at 7:00p. We will be discussing the possibility of any winter events as well as Fall 2021 events. Be on the lookout for the meeting link. We look forward to talking with everyone.
Throughout the past several months, the NWAPA Board of Directors and staff have been working with our members in an effort to secure plans for the Winter 2021 season. We know that everyone in our community seeks a return to normalcy as soon as possible. However, the current reality in our area as well as public health forecasts and requirements do not leave us with many options.
As result, the NWAPA will not be hosting competitive events during the traditional Winter 2021 season. Over the coming months, we will continue to do research with a goal to offer non-competitive, virtual events for our membership. We also continue to keep an eye on Spring of 2021 (April-June) in case live events are a better possibility in that time frame. Additionally, if any of our members have the ability to host an independent live event, the NWAPA will of course be available to assist in whatever way possible.
We appreciate the flexibility and understanding of our member organizations as we continue to work
through these unprecedented times.
Hello NWAPA Directors and Staff,The next NWAPA Circuit Membership meeting will be held virtually and is scheduled for Thursday, September 17th at 7:00p. We will be discussing the results of the recent survey as well as plans and ideas for the upcoming months. We look forward to talking with everyone.
The Google Meeting Link can be found here: NWAPA Circuit Meeting Google Meet Link
Good morning NWAPA directors,
As we head back to school over the coming weeks, we are all prioritizing what’s best for our kids and what is best for our programs. Similarly, the NWAPA is currently working on options for our winter season. Above all, we are prioritizing safety and the welfare of our student performers while providing the best forum where they can perform.
In the coming weeks the NWAPA will be submitting an online survey for your consideration. We would like your feedback on the upcoming winter season regarding its season length, competitive nature, and possible virtual offerings. This survey would be followed up by our fall membership meeting being moved from August to mid-September.
Best wishes on your safe return to campus, and thank you for your patience as we navigate the upcoming school year.
In light of the ongoing COVID19 concerns as well as the uncertainty our membership faces over the coming weeks and months as schools figure out how to operate in the fall, the NWAPA will not be sanctioning competitive events for the 2020 fall season. Instead, we will work with show hosts to develop non-competitive events in accordance with federal, state, county, and school district guidelines. We will periodically provide updates concerning any possible fall 2020 events as more information becomes available.
Please know these actions cover the 2020 fall season only. We look forward to returning to our normal schedule of competitive events for the fall of 2021. Additionally, we are excited to plan a full competitive schedule for our Winter Winds, Winter Guards, and Winter Percussion ensembles for the 2021 winter season as we are eager to have our students back in a safe performance setting.
The NWAPA will always act in the best interest of our students and their families.
Please contact JJ Sutton (president@nwapa.net) if you have any questions or if you would like to share your thoughts and concerns.
Thank you and have a fun and safe 2020-2021 school year!
The NWAPA is hosting a virtual meeting for all circuit band directors to discuss options for the fall. As discussed in the NWAPA May Membership meeting, the board has been meeting and gathering information and feedback over the last month in regards to the upcoming season. We would like to meet again with as many directors as possible to review this information and hear your thoughts. We live in ever changing times and it’s important to us that we hear your voice and involve you in the conversation as well as the decisions that need to be made. A Google Meet invite was emailed to the last address we have on file for all band directors whose unit participated between 2016 and 2019. If you did not receive the note and would like to attend, please email us at web@nwapa.net
Here are the results.
President Elect: Julie Bounds
Winter VP – Percussion: Jeff Bush
Winter VP – Winds: Kaleigh Noble
Secretary: Blake Kuroiwa
Proposal #1 Constitution & Bylaws Update: Approved
Proposal #2 “Fall Season” Safety Updates: Approved
Proposal #1 – Safety Updates Proposal
Proposal #2 – Constitution and Bylaws Update
Congratulations NWAPA Winter Class of 2020! While this is not the celebration you expected and deserved, you should be immensely proud of all you accomplished in your NWAPA career. It has been an absolute joy watching you all grow and hone your skills over these last four years. You will always hold a special place in our hearts.
To see a list of our wonderful seniors, Please, CLICK HERE.
Due to ongoing health advisories and mandates made by government
officials in Oregon and Washington, the NWAPA Board of Directors has decided to hold the May General Membership Meeting virtually. The meeting will begin at 12:00 Noon as originally scheduled.
Click here for additional information.