
Michigan Alliance for Performing Arts Announces First MAPA+ Event for the 2026 Season
The Michigan Alliance for Performing Arts (MAPA) is proud to introduce MAPA+ Events, a new format designed to elevate the competitive experience for percussion and winds ensembles.
MAPA Event Host Applications are now open for the 2023 Season!
As a reminder to all potential hosts, you are not required to have a participating ensemble to host a MAPA Event.
https://www.performmapa.org/host-an-event
Our Events page has also been updated with our 2023 Event dates!
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1st Annual MAPA Summit Results
Thank you to everyone that attended our 1st Annual MAPA Summit - we greatly appreciated the discussions and camaraderie!
As always, please continue to send feedback at any time to: board@performmapa.org
We have a few announcements to make in regards to the 2023 Board of Directors:
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Steve Taylor has resigned his position as Secretary. We greatly appreciate his involvement and contributions and look forward to his continued input for the betterment of MAPA. Thank you for your service, Steve!
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Christine Karow will now assume the role of Secretary.
She is excited to take on this new role.
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We are also very excited to announce the addition of Jonathan Schnicke to the Board of Directors as a Member-At-Large. Jonathan’s expertise as a Band Director and a staunch advocate of the Winds Division will be a welcome addition to The Team.
He will begin on 6.1.
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You can read more about Our Team here:
Scholarships Page Now Live!
We are excited to release our new Scholarships page!
https://www.performmapa.org/about/scholarships
Please visit to find out more on how to apply or how to support them financially.
Announcing the 1st Annual MAPA Summit
The Board of Directors is excited to announce our 1st Annual MAPA Summit will take place on Saturday, May 21st @ Lansing Community College (West Campus) beginning at Noon. There is no cost and coffee/water will be provided.
Lansing Community College (West Campus)
5708 Cornerstone Dr.
Lansing, MI 48917
We believe the event will last most of the afternoon but are not setting a hard “end time” so the conversations and discussions can evolve organically. ANYONE is welcome, not just alliance members/directors/staff — this is a great opportunity for someone planning on starting a new percussion or winds ensemble to come and get acclimated to MAPA.
Please spread the word to anyone you know that may be interested!
In the future, we will be able to announce this date much further ahead of time, but with this being our first season we wanted to make sure the financial side of the organization was correct and solvent before committing to this event.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Congratulations to our Percussion Independent World ensemble on a fantastic season!
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Congratulations to our Percussion Independent Open ensemble on a fantastic season!
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Congratulations to our Percussion Scholastic Open ensembles on a fantastic season!
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Congratulations to our Winds Scholastic A ensembles on a fantastic season!
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Congratulations to our Percussion Independent A ensembles on a fantastic season!
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Flashpoint Partners at MAPA Champs
So thankful for the partnership we have with FlashpointTM ! Thank you for providing wonderful products and opportunities for our students!
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Congratulations to our Percussion Scholastic Concert A ensemble on a fantastic season!
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Congratulations to our Percussion Scholastic A ensembles on a fantastic season!
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Congratulations to our Percussion Scholastic Regional A ensembles on a fantastic season!
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