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
Today’s #WGIHistory: San Jose Raiders
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 a snapshot from the 2004 Color Guard program book highlighting the historically successful San Jose Raiders. #DidYouKnow that, while active, the San Jose Raiders held the record for most World Championship
Black History Month: Tykeem Rainey
In honor of Black History Month, WGI is proud to feature strong African-American voices in the activity who are making significant contributions both in and out of the indoor marching arts. Tykeem Rainey is a choreographer and director at Ronald Reagan High School. He is also a choreographer at Mason World, Onyx World, Origins World
Today’s #WGIHistory: ’90s Color Guard Recap
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 gives us a glimpse into the ’90s with the decades color guard recap
Today’s #WGIHistory: Lynn Lindstrom Hall of Fame
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. Todays #WGIHistory highlights Lynn Lindstrom, a keystone individual who pioneered the competitive indoor marching arts.
WGI Classes History: A Breakdown
By Nebai Chavez Competition is in our blood. From a young age, we ask amongst our peers: Who is the tallest? Who is the fastest? Who can jump the highest or farthest? And as we grow, so does our propensity for competition and our desire for accolades; Competitions become more structured and rules more rigid
Today’s #WGIHistory: Bishop Kearny HS ’94
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 features an outlandish throwback to Bishop Kearney HS’s 1994 production titled “Peter Gabriel & Philip Glass: Life Without Balance”.
Today’s #WGIHistory: 1995 World Championships
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 gives us a snippet of the 1995 World Championships tape. The 45th Anniversary of WGI World Championships is quickly approaching! Be sure to purchase your tickets NOW to witness the magic of WGI.
Today’s #WGIHistory: 1990 Championships Rebrand
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. #DidYouKnow that 1990 was the first year that WGI adopted the term “Championships” in place of the “Olympics”? Click here to scroll through the 1990 WGI World Championship program book.
Top 5 Moments of 2021
WGI thanks every member, instructor, volunteer, and participant for believing in the value of the indoor marching arts as we navigated through this year of uncertainty together. In the midst of a global pandemic, and following another canceled World Championships, 2021 turned out to be a year full of incredible opportunity. The top five moments
Today’s #WGIHistory: Carol Abohatab and State Street Review
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 features a past article, written for the organization’s 25th anniversary, by Carol Abohatab. It details her personal journey within the activity, explaining how she found her home with State Street Review.
Today’s #WGIHistory: The Cavaliers
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. Todays #wgiHistory features one of the first all male groups, The Cavaliers. This article, pulled from a past program book, highlights the groups rich history of excellence in the marching arts.
Today’s #WGIhistory: 1983 Color Guard 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 features the 1983 Color Guard World Championships video montage!
Today’s #WGIhistory: A Salute to the Champions
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 takes us back to the 1983 World Championships program book. This page is comprised of various world champions from the first year’s of WGI’s existence!
1978 Color Guard Championships Montage
Join us every week for a blast to the past as we celebrate the 45th anniversary of WGI’s World Championships! Below is a video montage of the FIRST ever WGI World Championships event.
WGI Mourns The Passing of George Lindstrom
The WGI community is grieving the loss of a visionary in the marching arts activity, George Lindstrom, who passed away on November 24. He was 82 years old. “George was an agent of change and believed fervently in the capacity of what WGI brings to young people. Always pursuing the next big idea and challenging
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
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 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
