Mission
Heartland Winter Arts Association's primary exempt purpose is to provide an educational environment to promote color guard, winter guard, indoor percussion, and winds for performers, instructors, and communities. HWAA organizes competitions and performance opportunities for member units and provides educational opportunities for member directors and staff. Performance opportunities help to promote teamwork, sportsmanship, self-esteem, and positive experiences that are valuable to each participant for a lifetime. HWAA is a recognized circuit of Winter Guard International (WGI).