Today’s #WGIHistory: 1st Winds World Class Champions
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. In 2015, WGI held its first competitive #WGIWinds World Championships event. At the conclusion of the event, RhythmX Winds took home the first ever championship title for the IW winds division.
2022 Emerging Voices Award Recipients Announced
WGI is proud to announce the 2022 winners of the I AM WGI: Emerging Voices Award! James Salmond is a Camden, South Carolina native and color guard instructor at a local area high school. As a fierce advocate for the performing arts, James wishes to extend the activity into low-income areas and afford the opportunity […]
Today’s #WGIHistory: The Beginning of Winds
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. Today’s #WGIHistory takes us back to the beginning of WGI’s newest division, Indoor Winds. Check out the video below to see winds in its inaugural year.
Today’s #WGIHistory: Aimachi Winds Exhibition in 2014
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. #DidYouKnow that one year prior to the first WGI Winds World Championships in 2015, Aimachi Winds performed in exhibition? Watch history in motion here with the full performance of the 2014 Aimachi Winds Program.
Jeleesa Levy: Claiming Your Space
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we are honoring keystone individuals who are educating and inspiring the next generation of WGI. As we embark on our 45th anniversary season, we must acknowledge the importance of all women in the indoor activity and their roles in our success. Jeleesa is a designer, choreographer, dance program coordinator, educator, […]
Liz Bannon: Team Culture and Character Education
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we are honoring keystone individuals who are educating and inspiring the next generation of WGI. As we embark on our 45th anniversary season, we must acknowledge the importance of all women in the indoor activity and their roles in our success. Liz has been involved for over 20 years in […]
WGI Week 5 Recap
Week FIVE of #WGI2022 has concluded! Check out the 2022 Event Coverage Page each week for the most up-to-date social, video, and photography recaps of our regional events.
The Birth of WGI
By Nebai Chavez This year marks Winter Guard International’s 45th Anniversary, and it seems fitting to recount the tale of its birth. Students of history may know all about the six visionaries who met in San Francisco, how the three regions came together in 1978, and of course, that infamous smoke machine at the first […]
2022 Class of Future Leaders Program Announced
WGI and the WGI Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee are excited to announce the 2022 class of the I AM WGI: Future Leaders Program, a mentorship and leadership opportunity for WGI performers across all regions and divisions. Color Guard Thomas Fitzpatrick Fort Mill, South Carolina Erika Plez Dover, DE Erin Whipple Shortsville, NY James […]
Cichele: Putting Your Experience to Work
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we are honoring keystone individuals who are educating and inspiring the next generation of WGI. As we embark on our 45th anniversary season, we must acknowledge the importance of all women in the indoor activity and their roles in our success. Cichele has been involved in the marching arts […]
Today’s #WGIHistory: 2011 Color Guard World Championships Program Book
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. Click here to take a trip down memory lane with the 2011 Color Guard World Championships program book!
William Martin: Diversifying the Student Experience
In honor of Black History Month, WGI is proud to feature strong African-American voices in the WGI community who are making significant contributions both in and out of the indoor marching arts. William Martin has been involved with the performing arts all his life. He started his career in pageantry with The Cavaliers Drum and […]
Today’s #WGIHistory: 2000’s Color Guard Recap
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. Today’s #WGIHistory gives us a glimpse into the 2000’s with the decade’s Color Guard Recap.
Rodney Bailey: An Educator’s Perspective
In honor of Black History Month, WGI is proud to feature strong African-American voices in the WGI community who are making significant contributions both in and out of the indoor marching arts. Rodney Bailey is a director, designer, consultant, choreographer, and influential voice in the marching arts activity. Read more below about his perspective on […]
Today’s #WGIHistory: All-Female Judging Panel
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. Today’s #WGIHistory features WGI’s first all-female judging panel from 1988. These incredible women paved the way for future generations of female judges in the indoor activity, and we can see this reflected in the […]
#WGIWindsday: Matt Harloff and Avon Indoor Winds
Indoor Winds became the 3rd division of WGI’s competitive outlets in 2015. Since then, many groups have noticed the positive impact that a winds group has on their music programs’ growth and development. Below is a statement from Matt Harloff, one of the directors of the Avon High School Indoor Winds program. There is a […]
Today’s #WGIHistory: 2000’s Percussion Recap
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. Today’s #WGIHistory gives us a glimpse into the 2000’s with the decade’s Indoor Percussion Recap.
Marlieta Matthews: The Activity That Raised Her
In honor of Black History Month, WGI is proud to feature strong African-American voices in the WGI community who are making significant contributions both in and out of the indoor marching arts. Coming from a family heavily engaged in the marching arts, Marlieta’s involvement in the activity began early in her life. After developing an […]
Today’s #WGIHistory: James Logan’s Decade of Domination
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. #DidYouKnow that James Logan was the first and only scholastic world group to win 10 years consecutively. From 1998-2007, these years were truly James Logan’s #DecadeofDomination! 1998 – Zero Hour 1999 – […]
Andre Williams: What You Have to Offer
In honor of Black History Month, WGI is proud to feature strong African-American voices in the WGI community who are making significant contributions both in and out of the indoor marching arts. Andre Williams is the visual coordinator and creative director of both high school/independent color guard programs as well as his own personal dance […]
