LGBTQIA+ Pride Resources
WGI proudly supports LGBTQ+ Pride this month and throughout the year. We have compiled the following resources (accessible year-round) to help inform and educate on the challenges that LGBTQ+ individuals face, highlighting a few of the many programs and organizations that are working to make a positive impact on the LGBTQ+ Community. Scholarships and Financial […]
Top 5 Reasons to Attend World Championships!
We are just ONE WEEK away from the start of the 2023 World Championships! We’ve gathered the top 5 reasons to attend this incredible event below, so take a look! 1. Support the Performers Help the performers have their best run of the season by supporting them from the stands. As a performer, looking up […]
LGBTQ+ Pride Resources
WGI proudly supports LGBTQ+ Pride this month and throughout the year. We have compiled the following resources (accessible year-round) to help inform and educate on the challenges that LGBTQ+ individuals face, highlighting a few of the many programs and organizations that are working to make a positive impact on the LGBTQ+ Community. Scholarships and Financial […]
Jolesch Enterprises World Champs Photography
Make sure you stop by the Jolesch booth on the concourse at World Championships to order your 2019 World Championships action photos! Or you can order them online after the event at: Jolesch Enterprises WGI World Championships Photography
Balancing the Electric Sounds
The use of “electrics” are an added color for those groups that have made that choice. It is of prime importance that the electrics are always in balance with the wind instruments on the floor. This has been a problem in many performances this season and sometimes a serious distraction to the level of musical […]
Inclusive Costuming Initiative
The WGI Board of Directors; WGI Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee; and the WGI Future Leaders Program (FLP) are proud to announce the promotion and education of Inclusive Costuming. As part of this education, WGI is publishing the “Inclusive Costuming Resources” listing—a running catalog of costuming and design companies that provide diverse skin-tone garments for […]
WGI Announces Internal Group Policies Requirement for Participant Protection
In a continuing effort to make participant protection central to the mission of our organization, the WGI Board of Directors today announced an additional requirement for groups active in any WGI events to have effective internal policies and procedures for the protection and safety of its participants. This step is the latest in a continuing […]
SafeSport Training & FAQ
Blue Ridge HS Varsity: A Welcome Surprise
By Savannah Daigle Surprised would be one way to describe Guard Director Deana Moore’s reaction to the email she received stating the Blue Ridge High School Varsity Winter Guard received “Most Outstanding” for WGI’s eSolo & Ensemble competition in June. “I wasn’t expecting it. It was a different playing field that we weren’t used to. […]
WGI Community Spotlight
In honor of Women’s History Month, WGI featured a few of the many inspirational women making strides in and outside of the WGI Community! Re-visit each of their features below, including links to their social media pages! Stephanie Chavez Follow Stephanie on social! Instagram: www.instagram.com/chavezstephanie07 Laura Gasper Follow Laura on social! Facebook: www.facebook.com/laura.gasper.9 Instagram: www.instagram.com/lalagasper Twitter: www.twitter.com/lagasper5 Kendra […]
WGI Revises Mission Statement
Since December, the WGI Board of Directors has been evaluating the first updates to our mission statement in ten years to reflect the organization’s increasing awareness of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This progressive focus encompasses our commitment to all those participating in our events and activities and our philosophy behind every decision. We are proud […]
WGI Announces New Participant Protection Training Requirement
The board of directors of WGI Sport of the Arts, the world’s premier organization producing indoor color guard, percussion, and winds competitions, today announced a sweeping new requirement for all groups participating in WGI events and activities. As stewards of young people who participate in WGI, protection from all forms of abuse is central to […]
Juneteenth Resources
WGI is proud to celebrate Juneteenth: a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States—observed on June 19—and a reminder of the continued fight for Black equality and freedom. In honor of this holiday, we have gathered the following resources to help educate on the history of the day / what […]
Juneteenth Resources
WGI Community Spotlight
During Black History Month (February) this year, WGI celebrated and featured several strong African-American voices in the WGI community who are making significant contributions in and outside of the indoor marching arts. Re-visit each of their features below, including links to their social media pages! Eryn Boone Follow Eryn on social! Facebook: www.facebook.com/eryn.boone Instagram: www.instagram.com/eryn.boone […]
WGI Winds Appoints Wayne Dillon as Chief Judge
WGI Sport of the Arts announced today that Wayne Dillon has been appointed as Chief Judge of the Winds division. Wayne will succeed outgoing Chief Judge Marc Whitlock. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the marching arts as a highly respected educator and judge. Wayne Dillon holds a bachelor’s degree in Fine […]
WGI Educational Opportunities
WGI Community Spotlight: Laetitia Miron
In this WGI Community Spotlight series, we are introducing you to our first-ever class of the WGI Future Leaders Program. Get to know our next featured future leader, Laetitia, through the graphic above! Learn more about the program at bit.ly/flp21announced.
WGI Sponsor Spotlight: Evans x Promark
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Pearl Drums’ Musicians Making a Difference Scholarship
