2023 Percussion Scholastic Open Class Finalist Review
By Mikey McGuire Congratulations to all of our 2023 Scholastic Open class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Clover HS (97.863) 1st Clover HS brought the house down with their 2023 production “Nevermore” inspired by Edgar Allan Poe and his struggles with mental health. Clover HS dips into Poe’s works and […]
2023 Percussion Scholastic A Class Finalist Review
By Kellie Finch Congratulations to all of our 2023 Scholastic A class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Irondale HS (95.625) 1st In measuring the success of Irondale Combined Schools, it is clear to see their deserving position in PSA finals. Their show, entitled “Made to Measure,” took place in a […]
2023 Independent World Class Finalist Review
By Trudy Horsting Congratulations to all of our 2023 Independent World class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Paramount (97.450) 1st Paramount’s show “Drawn together” demonstrated the many ways we are each so unique. Uniforms with different patterns of grey, a splattered grey floor, and even rifles which were marked with […]
2023 Independent Open Class Finalist Review
By MJ Johnson Congratulations to all of our 2023 Independent Open class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Vox Artium (96.700) 1st In “Til’ Death Do Us Part”, Vox Artium takes us through the story of a woman and her five husbands. It begins with a lovely wedding march as couples […]
2023 Independent A Class Finalist Review
Congratulations to all of our 2023 Independent A class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Pacificaires (95.545) 1st Pacificaires presented their 2023 production entitled It’s a Wonderful Life, which was full of grace and a masterful performance across all captions. Set to music by Benjamin Clementine, the group gave a breathtaking performance […]
2023 Scholastic World Class Finalist Review
By Trudy Horsting Congratulations to all of our 2023 Scholastic World class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Carmel HS (96.550) 1st Carmel HS brought their title “Lean on Me” to life, utilizing and depending on one another throughout the show with skillful partner work. The performers exuded confidence and grace […]
Julie Davila: The Judging Experience
By Trudy Horsting We are all thankful for what judges do for our activity. However, no matter how long you have been performing, the life of a judge feels unfamiliar to many people, and becoming a judge feels inaccessible. As much admiration as we have for this role, those who fill it can feel distant. […]
2023 WGI Hall of Fame: Rosie Miller Queen
The marching arts have a profound impact on the lives of those lucky enough to experience it. Every once in a while, however, an individual comes along with an unparalleled sense of creativity, attention to detail, and dedication to excellence that pushes the very boundaries of the activity itself. Rosie Miller Queen is a trailblazer […]
2023 Virtual Scores!
Rankings for the 2023 Virtual Competition are now live! Click below to view the most recent results from WGI’s virtual competition season!
David Byrne Highlights Contemporary Color on 60 Minutes Interview!
In Case You Missed It: Scottish-American Singer, Songwriter, and producer David Byrne was recently interviewed about his career and featured on the hit TV news program “60 Minutes”. Here he recounts various milestones throughout his career, including performances with his band, Talking Heads, the creation of his digital lecture series “Reasons to be Cheerful”, and, […]
2023 Event Coverage!
The Challenges of Traveling to Championships
By Mikey McGuire Every year, WGI groups around the country deal with the logistical issues of getting their ensemble to Dayton, Ohio, for the annual WGI World Championships at the University of Dayton. This trip provides challenges for every group, but groups coming from the far edges of the country face the biggest logistical challenges. […]
WGI Hall of Fame: Carol Abohatab
Carol Abohatab, one of the most recent inductees to WGI’s Hall of Fame, has been involved in the marching arts since she was eight years old. From the beginning of her career, Carol was destined to blaze a trail through the activity and help push the indoor marching arts to new heights. She started as […]
WGI Members Perform Halftime at Superbowl LVII
Two members from the World Class WGI group, Fenix, had the experience of a lifetime performing with Rihanna at this year’s Superbowl LVII. Alana Harris and Haley Hoffman are not only sharing the floor together this winter with Fenix Independent, but now they can say they shared the field together along with POP/R&B superstar Rihanna. […]
Starting the Conversation: Inclusivity in Show Design
By Trudy Horsting: Choosing the perfect show hair and makeup for a winter guard show is always an important decision. Still, it can be challenging to ensure that these choices are adequate for every member of the team and make every performer feel comfortable and confident on the floor. In this piece, we sat […]
WGI Hall of Fame: Wayne Harris
By Emily Ward: The marching arts have always had a strong impact on the lives of people who participated. The performances, competitions, classes, and more have shaped many of us into who we are today. One of the people whose entire life was positively altered by our activity is Wayne Harris, one of the […]
Noir Independent: Emphasizing Diversity and Inclusion
By Kellie Finch Diversity and inclusion are key words at the heart of most ensembles’ mission statements, but one winter guard based in Atlanta, Georgia emphasizes these beliefs at the very top of their organizational makeup. Founded and directed by Corey Hawkins, Noir Independent Winter guard aimed to foster an outlet for staff and […]
WGI’s New Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Page!
WGI is committed to giving a voice to the underrepresented members of our community and having an open conversation with those of different backgrounds, genders, and other aspects of one’s identity. In celebration of WGI’s incredibly diverse community, we are proud to unveil our website’s New Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion page. This page contains our […]
2023 Event Coverage!
Top 5 Moments of 2022: WGI Edition
2022 has been a wild ride, and so many incredible feats were achieved in the span of a single year. Take a look below at some of the best things to come out of 2022 for the world’s largest indoor marching arts community! 1. Second Class of Future Leaders Announced This past March, the 2022 […]
