2024 Hall of Fame Nominations Deadline: Nov. 17

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 (percussion 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 […]

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 […]

2023 Future Leaders Program: Applications Open!

WGI and the WGI Diversity and Inclusion Committee are excited to announce the I AM WGI: Future Leaders Program, a new mentorship and leadership opportunity for color guard, percussion and winds performers across the globe. “WGI’s Future Leaders Program is a crucial step in grounding and expanding our perspectives when it comes to performer advocacy,” […]

Support WGI with Amazon Smile July 12 and 13!

Amazon’s Prime Day Sales are back and bigger than ever, spanning two full days: July 12 and 13! Choose WGI as your Amazon Smile charitable organization, and Amazon will donate 0.5% of all eligible purchases to WGI! Visit http://bit.ly/wgismile (or click the button below) to get started. Click here to choose WGI as your AmazonSmile […]

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 […]

Comparison of UD Arena and Nutter Center for Winds

As we return to Winds World Championships, we want to share some thoughts about performing in our two venues – WSU Nutter Center for Prelims and UD Arena for Finals. Our Regional venues are generally considerably smaller gymnasiums with a few exceptions. We are not suggesting you alter your performances for the two shows (other […]

Community Warm Up Room Clarification

WINDS ONLY – there will be a community room available for all wind players to use on an individual basis. This space is not intended for ensemble warm up or playing of any kind. This space is available to the performers one hour prior to the groups designated warm up time. CLARIFICATION – The community […]

Michael Rosales to Lead “Day After” Dance Clinic – Presented by Style Plus

WGI is excited to announce that internationally recognized dancer and choreographer Michael Rosales will teach a “Commercial Hip Hop” class for the “WGI Day After Dance Clinic presented by Style Plus”.This dynamic hip hop class will be held for up to 500 participants, beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 10, 2022 at the University of […]

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 […]

Job Opening: WGI Marketing & Communications Manager

WGI Sport of the Arts is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Marketing and Communications Manager to work in our Dayton, Ohio, headquarters. The position functions in a small office in a highly collaborative environment under the supervision of the Director of Operations and should embrace our mission to inspire and educate young […]