NCPA Mission Statement: The mission of NCPA is to provide a competitive and educational performance outlet for Northern California indoor percussion ensembles, with a continual goal of enriching the lives of young performers. NCPA commits to delivering the best venues, hosts, adjudicators, clinicians, sponsors, and volunteers in tandem with contributing to this mission.
NCPA = Maximizing the Participant Experience
For the students…
- Inviting, comfortable, exciting performance opportunities in prime-time
- World-class percussion & movement clinicians
- Recognition from great judges, crowds, and the NorCal percussion community
For the staff…
- Mix of WGI judges and their peers from all across the US, with critique at every show, and a double-panel at NCPA Championships
- Professional communication and show-day operations
- Awards, prizes, and raffles that benefit/re-invest in their programs
- Opportunities to connect with other instructors to foster growth in the NCPA community
For directors…
- Events built with percussion & wind players in mind; to maximize their potential
- Tools and encouragement to graduate up the ranks leveraging the WGI class philosophy
- Regional A Class for developmental ensembles just dipping their toe in the activity
- Networking opportunities for staff, design, equipment, and materials
For the parents & support network…
- Well-organized show schedules, communication, and operations
- See their kids perform in the best possible venues, never in the mornings
- Opportunities to share and learn from other ensembles
For the host…
- Large fundraising opportunity through ticket sales and concessions
- No hosting fees, judge fees, travel costs, or award costs
- Turnkey show operations with dedicated NCPA event coordinator
For Northern California…
- Shows designed in the WGI model to benefit groups of all classes from all regions, plus the addition of a Regional A Class
- Locations strategically placed throughout the Bay Area and Northern California
- A marquee championships event to pull everyone together to celebrate the 2023 season
Register Now for the upcoming exciting 2023 NCPA Season!
