Color Guard & Percussion
Winter color guard and percussion ensemble classes are based on criteria published by Winter Guard International (WGI). WGI uses a multi-tier adjudication handbook which separates competing units into classes based on experience and achievement. These classes are Regional, National or A, Open and World. NWAPA has modified the WGI system to included an additional regional class, Cadet, for young units as well as establishing an additional national class for developing color guards.
Percussion Ensemble criteria and classes are unchanged.
| WGI Class | Color Guard | Marching Percussion | Concert Percussion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadet | - | - | |
| Regional A | SRA | - | - |
| SAA | - | - | |
| A | SA | PSA | - |
| Open | SO | PSO | PSCO |
| World | SW | PSW | PSCW |
Independent units, or units not associated with any school or school district, have the following classes available:
| WGI Class | Color Guard | Marching Percussion |
|---|---|---|
| Regional A | IRA | - |
| A | IA | - |
| Open | IO | PIO |
| World | IW | PIW |
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—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
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