BACKGROUND & GOALS
Founded in 1996, PIMBA began with seventeen founding member bands for the purpose of providing the philosophical and organizational structure for marching band field competitive events in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
The goals of PIMBA remain: to promote participation in marching band field events; to promote the art form of competitive marching band based on fundamental principles of music education; and, to promote cooperation and respect among all bands, directors, staffs, student members, parents, parent organizations, judges and all others affiliated with the organization.
For its twenty-third season in 2018, PIMBA remains a marching band circuit structured, administrated, implemented and monitored by its member Directors for the direct educational benefit of the students involved in all participating bands.
The goals of PIMBA remain: to promote participation in marching band field events; to promote the art form of competitive marching band based on fundamental principles of music education; and, to promote cooperation and respect among all bands, directors, staffs, student members, parents, parent organizations, judges and all others affiliated with the organization.
For its twenty-third season in 2018, PIMBA remains a marching band circuit structured, administrated, implemented and monitored by its member Directors for the direct educational benefit of the students involved in all participating bands.
bylaws & director Manual
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Please click on the PDF icon to access the latest PIMBA Manual. Included are the Code of Ethics, Constitution and ByLaws as well as the Event and Performance Regulations.
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Band classifications
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Class A: 1 - 40
Class AA: 41 - 60 Class AAA: 61 - 85 Class AAAA: 86 - up |
PIMBA uses a performing instrumental member system to classify band sizes. Meaning, only performing musicians (not auxiliary or drum majors) count towards the size of the ensemble. Bands are then classified to promote the most healthy and fair competition!
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executive board |
Chris snyderPresident
Deer Lakes High School csnyder@dlsd.k12.pa.us |
Rob Traugh |
daryl lesnik |
interested in joining?
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Marching Band Association is always looking to expand its membership with directors from the Southwestern PA Region who are looking for a competitive, yet friendly atmosphere for students to perform and receive educational feedback to better their performance as well as their respective programs.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please feel free to contact any of the Executive Board members listed on the About PIMBA page or simply reach out to any of our member directors for more information!
If you are interested in becoming a member, please feel free to contact any of the Executive Board members listed on the About PIMBA page or simply reach out to any of our member directors for more information!