WGI Mourns the loss of Ken Giese

Today, WGI is mourning the loss of Ken Giese, 62, a fixture in the marching arts for over four decades, after a courageous battle with ALS.

Event Coverage

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STREAM WGI 2024 LIVE ON FLO

Watch the best indoor percussion, guard, and winds groups coming LIVE to FloMarching during the 2024 WGI season here.

PROGRAM BOOK

The 2024 WGI Percussion/Winds World Championships VIRTUAL program book is now LIVE!

2024 WGI Board of Directors Announces Advisory Board Travel Grant

The WGI Board of Directors recently approved funds for an advisory board travel grant to foster growth and encourage new perspectives in the activity. This tuition will cover the expenses of up to three individuals who do not competitively qualify for the Advisory Board, allowing them to participate in the annual Advisory Board meeting this upcoming June.

2024 Hall of Fame

The deadline to submit all WGI Hall of Fame nominees is November 17, 2023 at 11:59 PM. This is your chance to help recognize individuals from the winter percussion activity (color guard nominations are accepted on even-numbered years) at World Championships. To submit a nomination for the 2024 WGI Hall of Fame (Percussion), submit a letter of […]

Audition for #WGI2024

Interested in trying out for an Independent group but nervous to take the next steps? You can find all the details about when and where auditions are taking place across the nation for most Independent A, Open and World Class groups over at WGI.ORG/AUDITION! Don’t miss out on YOUR chance to join in on the magic of […]

’23 Mayflower WG Feature

OFF THE FLOOR // We’re with ‘23 Mayflower WG discussing their 2023 production “Ohio” and the unique experiences of being an International group.   Stay tuned until the very end and enjoy some hilarious footage BTS footage! #HeyYall

2023 Emerging Voices Award Recipients Announced

WGI is proud to announce the 2023 winners of the I AM WGI: Emerging Voices Award! Chris Washington aims to give a larger voice to underrepresented members of the indoor marching arts community. As a music educator, Chris has experienced many different sides of the marching arts. From Band Director to drum major, color guard […]

2023 Class of Future Leaders Program Announced

WGI and the WGI Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee are excited to announce the 2023 class of the I AM WGI: Future Leaders Program, a mentorship and leadership opportunity for WGI performers across all regions and divisions.  Color Guard Andrew Elkins South Carolina   Chana Chhim Massachusetts   Reid Scholz Arizona   Seth Sharpe Ohio […]

Snowflake Lane Casting

SNOWFLAKE LANE SNOW FLURRY COLOR GUARD AUDITIONS are this SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH at 11 AM (10:30 AM check-in). We audition performers 14 years of age and up (there is no age cap, so instructors and staff are encouraged to audition as well). Snowflake Lane will run nightly from Black Friday to Christmas Eve (11/25-12/24). Color […]