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

Below are the proposed rule and policy changes up for a vote in the May 31st, 2020 General Membership meeting.

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.

For Immediate Release

In light of recent health advisories and mandates made by government
officials in Oregon and Washington State, the remainder of the NWAPA
Winter 2020 Season events will be cancelled.  The NWAPA Board of
Directors will be meeting soon to discuss financial implications.
Please stay tuned for additional information in the coming weeks.

Congratulations to all the units that participated in the Sherwood Winter Showcase this past weekend hosted by Sherwood HS.

The NWAPA is proud  of our class winners.

Concert Cadet Class:  Tigard Cadet

Marching Cadet Class:  Sherwood MS Percussion

Scholastic A:  Rex Putnam HS

Independent A:  Affinity

Scholastic Open:  Sherwood Percussion Ensemble

Independent Open:  Impact Percussion

Winds Scholastic A:  Grants Pass Winter Winds

Congratulations to all the units that participated in the Percussion Premier this past weekend hosted by Forest Grove HS.

The NWAPA is proud  of our class winners.

Scholastic A:  Rex Putnam HS

Independent A:  Willamette Indoor

Scholastic Open:  Sherwood Percussion Ensemble