2024 Percussion Concert Class Finalist Review
By: Mikey McGuire and Kellie Finch Congratulations to all of our 2024 Concert class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. A Class 1st – Eagle HS (92.000) It’s Christmas in April with Eagle HS and their 2024 production “Winter Wonderment”. A groovy samba rendition of Santa Claus is Coming to Town […]
2024 IO Class Finalist Review
Congratulations to all of our 2024 Independent Open class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement.
2024 SA Class Finalist Review
Congratulations to all of our 2024 Scholastic A class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement.
2024 IA Class Finalist Review
Congratulations to all of our 2024 Independent A class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement.
Week 6 Event Coverage
Check Out the Most Recent Coverage From This Weekend’s Events!
2024 Emerging Voices Award Recipients Announced
WGI is proud to announce the 2024 winners of the I AM WGI: Emerging Voices Award!
Inspiring the Next Generation With Heather Shrump
For Heather, the most important aspect of her job is improving the lives of the students she interacts with each day. Read more about the most important lessons she’s learned as a director for the past 27 years!
2024 Hall of Fame Inductee: Sean Vega
Sean Vega, one of this year’s inductees into the WGI Hall of Fame, has a long history of involvement in the Marching Arts. Click Here to read more about his current endeavors and aspirations for the future of the indoor activity.
2024 WGI Virtual Scores
CHECK OUT THE SCORES AND RATINGS FROM THE 2024 WGI VIRTUAL SEASON BELOW!
2024 WGI Board of Directors Announces Advisory Board Travel Grant
The WGI Board of Directors recently approved funds for an advisory board travel grant to foster growth and encourage new perspectives in the activity. This tuition will cover the expenses of up to three individuals who do not competitively qualify for the Advisory Board, allowing them to participate in the annual Advisory Board meeting this upcoming June.
WGI Mourns the Loss of Bob Thomas
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Bob Thomas, a long-time member of the WGI Winds Steering Committee and a dedicated educator/adjudicator for the marching arts.
Diversity in the Marching Arts: Lex Holland-Albaugh’s Experience
“Being Black, living Black, comes with so many beautiful things. To be able to share that with other people, but also to see people appreciate that, that’s just incredible.”
Save the Date: 2024 Advisory Board Location Information!
The 2024 WGI Advisory Board meeting dates are confirmed!
WGI Sport of the Arts will hold its Advisory Board meetings on June 7-8, 2024, at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada. This annual meeting gives representatives opportunities to discuss and vote on the rules and policies governing WGI.
WGI’s Inclusive Costuming Resource List!
In 2021, the WGI Future Leaders Program (FLP), in conjunction with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, published the “Inclusive Costuming Resources”—a running catalog of costuming and design companies that provide diverse skin-tone garments for members of color.
WGI Judges Receive Gender-Inclusive Language Training for 2024 Season
In efforts to advance the organization’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, all WGI adjudicators received training on the use of Gender-Inclusive and Gender-Neutral language in their judge commentary going into the 2024 season.
Preparing for Competition Season
The 2024 competition season is right around the corner, and it’s important that all performers prepare physically and mentally for a busy season ahead. Whether scholastic or independent, here are a few good steps to help you in your pre-season preparations.
Fantasia Finishes Their Story in 2023
What started as a small program has blossomed into the incredible ensemble we know and love today. In addition to their competitive success, 2023 was an opportunity for Fantasia to bring new life to a production that wasn’t quite finished.
WGIcon 2024: Call for Presenters!
WGI is looking for educators who are interested in sharing their knowledge and experience of the indoor marching arts at our instructor education event next September.
Event Survey Drawing Winners!
Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Event Survey drawing!
WGI Recognizes and Celebrates Juneteenth Freedom Day!
Juneteenth commemorates the day that the news of emancipation reached Galveston, TX in 1865. This comes 2.5 years after Lincoln declared the end of slavery in January of 1863. WGI honors and celebrates all Black voices in the marching arts and recognizes the importance of their presence and representation within our activity. Continue pushing boundaries […]
