2023 SO Class Finalist Review
By: MJ Johnson Congratulations to all of our 2023 Scholastic Open class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Somerset Academy (97.250) 1st With “Rifles, Ropes, and Rhinestones!”, Somerset Academy takes the floor as stunning cowgirls decked head to toe in rhinestones and fringe. With costumes reminiscent of Orille Peck, who’s music […]
2023 SA Class Finalist Review
By: Alicia Sharp Congratulations to all of our 2023 Scholastic A class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Dobyns-Bennett HS (98.915) 1st Dobyns-Bennett truly outdid themselves with their 2023 production entitled The Bride – of Frankenstein, that is. In one of the most beautiful costumes of the year, the performers from […]
2023 IA Class Finalist Review
By: Alicia Sharp 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 […]
2023 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The 2023 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place on Wednesday of this past week, and this class of recipients had some stellar accolades to accompany their well-deserved induction. Read more about the three most recently inducted individuals into the hall of fame below and watch a video celebrating their incredible accomplishments with some of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
Lyera Hammons: Celebrating 20 Years With WGI!
WGI has had the pleasure of many incredible individuals passing through the organization at all levels of service over the years. Many find themselves here for up to 15+ years serving generation after generation of young performers and ensuring that the MAGIC of WGI lives on. One individual is currently celebrating her 20th year with […]
The Woodlands HS: The Doors Are Open
By Trudy Horsting The Woodlands High School winter guard put on a beautiful 2022 production titled “The Doors are Open,” which left many craving to learn more about this program and receive some insight on how they got where they are today. In this piece, Cyndi Robbins, Director of The Woodlands, shares her strategies for […]
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 […]
Volunteer and Experience WGI for FREE!
Receive a one-of-a-kind experience of our World Championships when you sign up to volunteer! Witness the raw emotion of performers as they exit the floor after the performance of their lives, congratulate them as they get their iconic post-show orange, and become the magic that so many others experience every year. Visit wgi.org/wcvolunteer to learn […]
WGI Mourns the Loss of Gary Graves
WGI is grieving the loss of one of its own today. Gary Graves was a renowned percussion adjudicator and a beacon of light to everyone who crossed paths with him both in and out of our activity. He passed away on September 20 at 62 years old. A judge specializing in indoor percussion, color guard, […]
Palm Desert: Building a Middle School Program
By Trudy Horsting
José Alejandro Peña is the program director of Palm Desert Charter Middle school. In this piece, he shares how he built the program, how working with a middle school program differs from working with older groups, and his advice for those aspiring to begin or grow a younger color guard team.
WGI 2022 Volunteer Testimonials
World Championships is truly a one of a kind experience, but don’t just take our word for it! Listen to some of our incredible volunteers explain why YOU need to get involved for #WGI2023. The interest form for the 2023 World Championships is now open, so Click Here to fill it out!
