General Archives

Behind the Scenes of Centerville High School’s “Irresistible” 2024 Program

Centerville High School Winter Guard told a beautiful story with their 2024 show, Irresistible. These performers captured audiences’ attention with a unique take on the irresistible draw of a moth to a flame—or should we say, light? We spoke with director and designer Jodi Fairbanks, who had nothing but praise for her students and staff.

Jeff Harper Joins WGI as the Inaugural Education Coordinator for the Winds Division

WGI Sport of the Arts proudly announces the appointment of Jeff Harper as the inaugural Winds Education Coordinator. With over two decades of exemplary experience in music education, Jeff brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for excellence to this new role in the WGI Winds Division.

2024 Summer Report from the WGI Board of Directors

The WGI Board of Directors had its annual meeting in Las Vegas this past weekend. Over two days, directors met to discuss a long list of organizational goals, review WGI policies, adopt a budget for the fiscal year, and approve proposals passed from the Advisory Boards that have a financial impact.

Reminiscing on Etude’s 2024 Production

We caught up with Etude Winterguard Director Brian Franco-Winn to discuss Etude’s 2024 program, Those Days Are Gone. We discussed the feelings of loneliness that inspired the theme, the Edwardian influence on the costuming, and the joggling boards that occupied the performance floor.

WGI Mourns the Loss of Peggy Twiggs

WGI mourns the loss of Peggy Twiggs, a prolific technician known for her work with groups like the 27th Lancers, the Cadets, Emerald Marquis, Odyssey, and Blessed Sacrament. She is recognized for the immense impact she has had on the growth of the color guard activity.

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WGI Mourns the loss of Ken Giese

Today, WGI is mourning the loss of Ken Giese, 62, a fixture in the marching arts for over four decades, after a courageous battle with ALS.

2025 Regional Calendars

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The History of WGI, Presented by Yamaha

Click here to read more about the history of WGI, presented by Mike Levine from Yamaha, Inc.

A Haunting Tale with Collage Winter Guard 2024

Storytelling is one of the most important aspects of putting on an entertaining color guard show. Collage Winter Guard out of Akron, Ohio, knows exactly how to tell a story, especially a haunting one, with their 2024 program entitled “Ghost Train.”

WGI Appoints Glenn Fugett as New Chief Judge of Winds Division

WGI is pleased to announce Glenn Fugett as the new Chief Judge of the Winds division, effective immediately. With over three decades of experience in music education, Glenn brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this role.

2024 Advisory Board Proposal Results

View the results of the 2024 Advisory Board proposals below by each division!

Wayne Dillon Appointed as New Director of WGI Winds Division

WGI Sport of the Arts is proud to announce the appointment of Wayne Dillon as the new Director of Winds. With a legacy of excellence and a wealth of experience in the marching arts, Dillon is the ideal candidate to lead the Winds division into a new era of innovation and growth.

VanderCook College of Music Offers Graduate Credit for Attending WGIcon

WGI is proud to continue its partnership with VanderCook and the Music Education Center of America to offer graduate credit for attending WGIcon this coming September. Through the Continuing Education program, teachers may earn credit for attending the convention sessions and completing the necessary coursework that follows. The university offers the course as a retrospective, […]