The NWAPA is pleased to announce Fall 2022 event schedule:
Sept 24 – Tournament of Bands @ Linfield University , McMinnville OR
Oct 1 – Pacific Coast Invitational @ Sprague HS, Salem OR
Oct 1 – Kamiak Music in Motion @ Mariner HS, Everett WA
Oct 8 – Pride of the Northwest @ Grants Pass HS, Grants Pass OR
Oct 8 – Sherwood Fall Showcase @ Sherwood HS, Sherwood OR
Oct 8 – Northwest Marching Band Championships @ Union Stadium, Mead WA
Oct 15 – Sunset Classic @ Sunset HS, Portland OR
Oct 22 – Liberty Marching Arts Challenge @ Hillsboro Stadium, Hillsboro OR
Oct 29 – Century Showcase @ Hillsboro Stadium, Hillsboro OR
Nov 5 – NWAPA Championships University of Oregon Festival of Bands @ Autzen Stadium, Eugene OR

The NWAPA would like to congratulate all the units that participated in the 2022 South Albany Combined Indoor Show. The NWAPA is proud of all the groups that participated in the event.

Colorguard

Cadet Class:  West Salem Cadet

Regional A:  Kelso HS

Scholastic A:  West Salem HS

Percussion

Cadet Class: Sherwood Cadet

Percussion Scholastic A: Rex Putnam HS

Percussion Scholastic Open: Sherwood HS

Independent Open: Impact Percussion

The NWAPA is now taking bids for the 2022 Fall season.  If you are interested in hosting a marching band event, please do the following:

1. Read the current version of the 2022 Winter 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

NWAPA Feb 5th Event @ Tigard HS is canceled due to local health and safety concerns. If you have already paid for this event, you may transfer your credit to another event by emailing registration@nwapa.net and indicating which event you would like to attend. You may also hold your credit for a future season, or request a refund.  Questions regarding credits and refunds may be directed to treasurer@nwapa.net.

At this time, the remainder of NWAPA 2022 Winter season is planned as scheduled.  We will communicate additional changes as necessary.

The NWAPA is pleased to offer a percussion virtual roundtable on Nov 8 @7:00PM – 8:30PM and Nov 29 @7:00PM – 8:30PM

Topics include

• Rehearsal calendar
• Design advice for developing ensembles
• Budget strategy
• Picking the correct classification for success in 2022
• Open discussion forum
• We will also be sharing updates regarding NWAPA Winter 2022 Season.
• Please check back for details regarding this meeting.  Questions and Interest can be emailed to web@nwapa.net

Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87159051762?pwd=NHQya1JpejExZy81UGtrRGVlK2Zndz09
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Congratulations to all the units that participated in the 2021 Pride of the Northwest @ Grants Pass HS and the Liberty Marching Arts Challenge held at Hillsboro Stadium. To see the results of these two events, please click HERE.

The NWAPA is so happy to be able to be back on the field for 2021.  Congratulations to all the units that participated in the 2021 Kamiak Music in Motion and the Linfield University LMB Tournament of Bands.  To see the results of these two events, please click HERE.

A huge thanks to everyone for completing their unit numbers.  We’ve been able to solidify the numbers ranges for the NWAPA Classes for 2022.  All units have been placed into their classes based on what was entered into Contest Dynamics on Monday, 9/13. 

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 only and will not receive a score from the judging panel.

Hello NWAPA Directors, Staff and show hosts.  The NWAPA 2021 August General Membership meeting will again be held virtually and is scheduled for Sunday August 22nd at 6:00p.  Please click the link below for the meeting.

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73478054331