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.
WGIcon 2024!
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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.
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, […]
WGI Celebrates Pride Month!
June is Global Pride Month, and WGI aims to recognize and celebrate all members of the LGTBQIA+ community.
WGI Office Closed for Memorial Day
WGI Celebrates Memorial Day
Dr. Will Frankenberger Hired as Director of Participant Protection
WGI is excited to introduce Dr. Will Frankenberger as the inaugural Director of Participant Protection, a role that underscores our unwavering commitment to participant protection.
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20 Years and Counting with Motor City Percussion
Motor City’s first competitive season was in 2003, making it the oldest independent group in Michigan.
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Wayne Markworth to Step Down as Director of WGI Winds Division
As WGI begins preparations for its 48th season, Wayne Markworth, Director of the organization’s Winds Division, announces his resignation, effective June 1, to focus on his health.
Behind the Scenes with Pulse Percussion and Yamaha
Go behind the scenes with Yamaha and Andre Aroyan from Pulse Percussion as he recounts his incredible experience in the 2023 ensemble.
WGIcon 2024 Keynote Speaker: Deanna Marsigliese!
Introducing one of our incredible Keynote Speakers for WGIcon 2024, Deanna Marsigliese!
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LOTUS Marks the Return of Arkansas Independent Percussion
When referencing states with a large indoor marching arts presence, Arkansas is not typically mentioned in conversation. With such a young competitive circuit, directors created LOTUS, the only independent percussion unit in Arkansas.