Six Wives: Interview with the 2020 CGT Captains

By: Christine Ngeo Katzman Co-captains of CGT Dallas’ 2020 show remember the beauty, strength, and unity portrayed by its all-female cast. Henry VIII had six wives, and CGT Dallas had 40 female guard members to tell their powerful story in its 2020 program. Using music from the theatrical show “Six,” CGT Dallas created a set […]

WGI Mourns the Passing of Dr. Joe Allison

WGI is mourning the passing of veteran Percussion adjudicator, Dr. Joe Allison, on April 24, 2022, after a ten-year battle with lymphoma.   Joe Allison was born on October 25, 1952, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He is the former Professor of Music at Eastern Kentucky University serving as a Specialist in Research and Outreach after serving as Director […]

Congratulations to the Avon HS Indoor Programs!

WGI would like to congratulate the indoor programs at Avon High School for taking gold in EVERY division at the 2022 WGI World Championships! This is a momentous occasion for Avon and a first in WGI history, so join us in celebrating the incredible achievements of the following groups: Avon HS Winter Guard – 1st […]

That’s a Wrap!

After thousands of performers made their way to Dayton for WGI’s World Championships events in April, we have finally crossed the finish line for #WGI45.  Thank you to every member of the WGI community for your dedication and resilience over these past 3 years. We wouldn’t be where we are today without your constant support, […]

Hall of Fame Inductees!

Congratulations to all of our 2020 Hall of Fame inductees! learn more about the history of their achievements from the perspective of their colleagues, coworkers, friends, and family below.   Tim Bray Shane Gwaltney Caleb Rothe

National Volunteer Week!

Happy National Volunteer Week! We are so thankful for all of our volunteers. Without your hard work, our events would not be possible!   From the young to the young at heart, our volunteers come from all over the world to work together and inspire those around them. We appreciate their continued efforts to bring […]

Invest In Indoor: How Your Donation Helps

After 1,054 days, WGI is well on its way to our 45th Anniversary World Championships event, but we still need your help! Here’s how a small donation of $30 can impact our current world championship events in a BIG way. Visit wgi.org/donate today! The conclusion of WGI’s 45th anniversary season is quickly approaching, and we […]

2022 SW Class Finalist Reviews

By: Trudy Horsting Congratulations to all of our 2022 Scholastic World class finalists! View a recap of their productions below in order of Finals placement. Avon HS (93.950) 1st Avon HS’s 2022 program “The Age of Anxiety” was relatable, thought provoking, and emotional. It portrayed the internal struggle of anxiety by visually presenting clear boxes […]

2022 IO Class Finalist Reviews

By Trudy Horsting Congratulations to all of our 2022 Independent Open class finalists! View a recap of their productions below in order of Finals placement. University of South Florida (94.550) 1st The University of South Florida moves elegantly and calmly through their production “The Moments That Made US.” Throughout the performance, phrases of their show […]

2022 IW Class Finalist Reviews

By: Trudy Horsting Congratulations to all of our 2022 Independent World class finalists! View a recap of their productions below in order of Finals placement. Pride of Cincinnati (97.250) 1st Pride of Cincinnati was visibly full of energy as performers shook and grew with the music. This show titled “Adios” tells the story of someone […]

2022 SO Class Finalist Reviews

Kiski Area HS (96.750) 1st Kiski Area High School performed “Second Star To The Right,” inspired by Wendy Darling from Peter Pan, complete with star-shaped platforms and a household window with a bench. The show began with a stunning dance ensemble and flawless rifle solo, and this set the tone for a phenomenal show. The […]

2022 IA Class Finalist Reviews

By: Kelli Ross Congratulations to all of our 2022 Independent A class finalists! View a recap of their productions below in order of Finals placement. FIU Gold (96.385) 1st FIU Gold’s show left no one in doubt of their skill. In “Sunday Service,” the floor became a church, complete with stained glass windows and pews. […]

2022 SA Class Finalist Reviews

By: Trudy Horsting Congratulations to all of our 2022 Scholastic A class finalists! View a recap of their productions below in order of Finals placement Somerset Academy (97.730) 1st The mature performers from Somerset Academy began their show “Winter” with a powerful ensemble lift. Moving around a tall metal prop centerstage, these performers exhibited flexibility, […]

#WGIHistory Anniversary Collection

As a part of WGI’s 45-year-anniversary, we went back to our roots and found old documents, photos, and moments of time focusing on the many different decades of WGI. Below is the curation of 4 months of history content as we head into our 2022 WGI World Championships event. Take a look at the #WGIHistory […]

Today’s #WGIHistory: The Virtual Season

Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. Today’s #WGIHistory revisits the 2021 virtual season. When the COVID-19 pandemic canceled the remainder of WGI’s 2020 season, many in the marching arts community were devastated. As they watched the activity they came to […]

Today’s #WGIHistory: 2018 Winds WC Montage

Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. Today’s #WGIHistory is the 2018 World Championships Winds montage!

2022 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Join WGI on Wednesday April 20 as we honor three individuals whose efforts have shaped the activity with their contributions and achievements. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for Tim Bray, Shane Gwaltney, and Caleb Rothe will take place at the Marriott at 9:00 PM on the evening prior to the start of the 2022 […]