Marching Arts

Ben Adams, President
Jeff Mitchell, Contest Coordinator

NWAPA Website
NWAPA sanctions and operates fall marching band, winter guard, and winter percussion contests in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

2025-2026 Upcoming Dates

2/14/26 – Guard Premier South, Crater High School
2/21/26 – Guard Premier North, Tigard High School
2/21/26 – Percussion Premier, South Albany High School
2/28/26 – Guard/ Percussion Combo Event, Kamiak High School
3/14/26 – Guard, Glencoe High School (Wait Listed)
3/21/26 – Guard/ Percussion Combo Event, Ridgeline High School
3/21/26 – Guard/ Percussion Combo Event, North Thurston High School
3/28/26 – NWAPA Guard Championships, Liberty High School
4/4/26 – NWAPA Percussion Championships, Sherwood High School

2026-2027 Upcoming Dates

9/26/26 – NYMA Fall Clinic Event, Liberty High School
10/3/26 – Pacific Coast Invitational, Sprague High School
10/3/26 – Music In Motion, Mariner High School
10/10/26 – Sunset Classic, Sunset High School
10/10/26 – Pride of the Northwest, Grants Pass High School
10/10/26 – Pacific Northwest Marching Band Championships, Union Stadium
10/17/26 – Century Showcase, Hillsboro Stadium
10/24/26 – Liberty Marching Arts Challenge, Hillsboro Stadium
10/31/26 – NYMA Fall Music Games, McKenzie Stadium

11/7/26 – UO Festival of Bands NWAPA Fall Championships, Autzen Stadium