Today’s #WGIHistory: Blue Knights Indoor Percussion
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 the 2000 Blue Knights Indoor Percussion Ensemble, one of the longest standing indoor percussion groups in WGI’s history.
Black History Month: Nicole Younger
In honor of Black History Month, WGI is proud to feature strong African-American voices in the activity who are making significant contributions both in and out of the indoor marching arts. Nicole is the founder of the event “The Cookout”. She has taught scholastically and independently in NY, VA, NC, OH, KY, & TX. She […]
Today’s #WGIHistory: Fantasia 2004 “Vanishing Act”
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 Fantasia’s 2004 production “Vanishing Act”. The program was a tribute to Stanley Knaub, an original founder of WGI and catalyst for the incorporation of movement into the indoor marching arts curriculum.
Today’s #WGIHistory: San Jose Raiders
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 is a snapshot from the 2004 Color Guard program book highlighting the historically successful San Jose Raiders. #DidYouKnow that, while active, the San Jose Raiders held the record for most World Championship […]
South Shore Drill Team: A history of Diversity
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. In 1980, Chicago public school teacher Arthur Robertson founded South Shore Drill Team to offer a positive and creative outlet for inner-city youth. […]
Black History Month: Tykeem Rainey
In honor of Black History Month, WGI is proud to feature strong African-American voices in the activity who are making significant contributions both in and out of the indoor marching arts. Tykeem Rainey is a choreographer and director at Ronald Reagan High School. He is also a choreographer at Mason World, Onyx World, Origins World […]
Sabine Francois: Being Undeniably You
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. Sabine Francois is an educator, performer, and choreographer for groups that compete in WGI annually. Below is her account of an incredible moment […]
Today’s #WGIHistory: ’90s 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 ’90s with the decades color guard recap
Today’s #WGIHistory: Lynn Lindstrom Hall of Fame
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. Todays #WGIHistory highlights Lynn Lindstrom, a keystone individual who pioneered the competitive indoor marching arts.
WGI Classes History: A Breakdown
By Nebai Chavez Competition is in our blood. From a young age, we ask amongst our peers: Who is the tallest? Who is the fastest? Who can jump the highest or farthest? And as we grow, so does our propensity for competition and our desire for accolades; Competitions become more structured and rules more rigid […]
Today’s #WGIHistory: Bishop Kearny HS ’94
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 an outlandish throwback to Bishop Kearney HS’s 1994 production titled “Peter Gabriel & Philip Glass: Life Without Balance”.
Today’s #WGIHistory: 1993 Percussion Montage
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 inaugural year of Percussion World Championships with the 1993 Percussion Montage!
Today’s #WGIHistory: First Ever Percussion Winners
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. #DidYouKnow that the inaugural Percussion World Championships occurred in April of 1993? Today’s #WGIHistory features the first percussion championship medalists, featured in the 1994 program book.
Today’s #WGIHistory: 1995 World Championships
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 snippet of the 1995 World Championships tape. The 45th Anniversary of WGI World Championships is quickly approaching! Be sure to purchase your tickets NOW to witness the magic of WGI.
Today’s #WGIHistory: 1990 Championships Rebrand
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. #DidYouKnow that 1990 was the first year that WGI adopted the term “Championships” in place of the “Olympics”? Click here to scroll through the 1990 WGI World Championship program book.
Top 5 Moments of 2021
WGI thanks every member, instructor, volunteer, and participant for believing in the value of the indoor marching arts as we navigated through this year of uncertainty together. In the midst of a global pandemic, and following another canceled World Championships, 2021 turned out to be a year full of incredible opportunity. The top five moments […]
Today’s #WGIHistory: Carol Abohatab and State Street Review
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 a past article, written for the organization’s 25th anniversary, by Carol Abohatab. It details her personal journey within the activity, explaining how she found her home with State Street Review.
Today’s #WGIHistory: The Cavaliers
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. Todays #wgiHistory features one of the first all male groups, The Cavaliers. This article, pulled from a past program book, highlights the groups rich history of excellence in the marching arts.
WGI Board of Directors Completes Diversity Training
One of the most significant ways to help promote change is through education. Over the fall of 2021, the WGI Board of Directors completed eight hours of social justice and diversity training, presented by the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) of Greater Dayton. “Completing these diversity training sessions was a critical step in […]
Today’s #WGIhistory: 1983 Color Guard Montage
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 the 1983 Color Guard World Championships video montage!
