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About PIMBA

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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-sixth season in 2022, 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

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.
PIMBA Manual
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Band Classifications

Class A:    1 - 54 
     Class AA:   55 - 74
Class AAA:   75 - 99
Class AAAA:  100 - up
PIMBA has just recently adopted a new method for establishing a band's classification.  We will now be including EVERY performing member of an ensemble to the overall size of the group.  This includes musicians, colorguard, auxiliary and drum majors. Bands are classified to promote the most healthy and fair competition!
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Executive Board

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Chris Snyder

President
​Deer Lakes High School
csnyder@deerlakes.net
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Tim Daniels

Vice President
Norwin High School
tdaniels@norwinsd.org
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Daryl Lesnik

Secretary
Fox Chapel Area High School
Daryl_Lesnik@fcasd.edu

...interested in becoming a member?

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.
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 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!

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