A Recap of WGI 2025!

As we wrap up another exciting year, we’re reflecting on some of the standout moments that made 2025 special for our organization and the indoor marching arts community. Check out a few of our highlights from the year below! 1. The unveiling of WGI Studio and our new Participant Protection Courses This fall, we announced […]

Winds Division Welcomes Esteemed Overview Commentators to Regional Panels

With the 2026 regional season just around the corner, we want to acknowledge some of our renowned overview commentators who will be present at our WGI Winds events! A WGI overview commentator is an adjudicator who provides generalized commentary on all aspects of a group’s performance. Not limited to a single caption, Overview Commentators can […]

Watch Live on FloMarching!

Don’t miss a minute of the action with FloMarching! Watch your favorite regionals live each weekend leading up to our World Championships events!

WGI Job Board

Get involved in the indoor marching arts! Visit our job board today and see postings from all over the activity!

2025 WGI Circuit Symposium Recap!

Representatives from local indoor marching arts circuits traveled to Dayton, Ohio this past weekend to share information, refine strategies, and learn about new policies and procedures with members of the WGI administration. With the overall theme of safety, the meeting addressed topics such as participant protection, severe weather protocols, and event safety programs. All of […]

WGI Mourns the Loss of Eileen Cunningham

Eileen Cunningham, the heart and soul of St. Ann’s Color Guard of Neponset, Massachusetts, passed away on August 30, 2025, after a lifetime devoted to young people, color guard, and her beloved community of Dorchester. She was 72. In 1965, Eileen walked into the Victory Road Armory for what was supposed to be her first—and perhaps […]

Celebrate National Nonprofit Day With WGI!

Celebrate this National Nonprofit Day with WGI, and support the indoor marching arts with your incredible donation! Donating is now easier than ever, and it doesn’t even have to include a dollar amount to make a big difference. Take a look at some of the ways you can donate to WGI here!

A Story of Generational Teachers at E.D. White HS

Olivia Adamietz grew up with color guard. Her dad, Todd Adamietz, has been teaching color guard for over 40 years, and it was never a question on whether she would be involved with the activity. Read more about her journey with her dad as a member, instructor, and director with the program that raised her.

2026 WGI Auditions!

Don’t miss your chance to participate in #WGI2026! Visit our auditions page to find independent group audition information and find yourself on the floor this winter!

Personifying Hope with Warren Central HS

Dressed in all black from head to toe, Warren Central High School spread eighteen benches across the white floor encased by black edges as they took the stage to tell the story of NF Nathan John Feurstein in their 2025 Scholastic World Class program entitled, “Hope.”

2025 Summer Board of Directors Meeting Recap

The WGI Board of Directors had its annual meeting in Las Vegas at the beginning of July. Over two days, directors met to discuss a long list of organizational goals, review WGI policies, adopt a budget for the fiscal year, and approve proposals passed from the Advisory Boards that have a financial impact.

Elevate 2025: When the World Fair Makes World Class Finals!

The feeling of taking the stage in the WGI World Championship finals is like no other. Each moment on the stage creates so many memories that will last a lifetime, and for Elevate Independent World Guard, this year was their most memorable to date, marking their first ever appearance in Independent World Class Finals.

Check Out the 2026 WGI Event Calendars!

WGI is pleased to announce our 2026 Regional Event Schedules. These calendars feature over 70 events across three divisions, culminating in the WGI World Championships in Dayton, Ohio.

WGI Introduces Regional+ Events for the 2026 Season!

WGI is proud to unveil the launch of Regional+ events for the 2026 season. Modeled after the highly regarded Power Regionals, Regional+ events feature a double panel of judges for all finals performances. With over 25 Regional+ events planned for the 2026 season, this expansion represents a significant investment in the educational and competitive experience WGI provides.