Today’s #WGIHistory: The Beginning of Winds

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 beginning of WGI’s newest division, Indoor Winds. Check out the video below to see winds in its inaugural year.

Today’s #WGIHistory: Aimachi Winds Exhibition in 2014

Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. #DidYouKnow that one year prior to the first WGI Winds World Championships in 2015, Aimachi Winds performed in exhibition? Watch history in motion here with the full performance of the 2014 Aimachi Winds Program.

WGI Week 5 Recap

Week FIVE of #WGI2022 has concluded! Check out the 2022 Event Coverage Page each week for the most up-to-date social, video, and photography recaps of our regional events.

Today’s #WGIHistory: 2000’s 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 2000’s with the decade’s Color Guard Recap.

Today’s #WGIHistory: All-Female Judging Panel

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 WGI’s first all-female judging panel from 1988. These incredible women paved the way for future generations of female judges in the indoor activity, and we can see this reflected in the […]

#WGIWindsday: Matt Harloff and Avon Indoor Winds

Indoor Winds became the 3rd division of WGI’s competitive outlets in 2015. Since then, many groups have noticed the positive impact that a winds group has on their music programs’ growth and development. Below is a statement from Matt Harloff, one of the directors of the Avon High School Indoor Winds program. There is a […]

Today’s #WGIHistory: 2000’s Percussion 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 2000’s with the decade’s Indoor Percussion Recap.

Today’s #WGIHistory: James Logan’s Decade of Domination

Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. #DidYouKnow that James Logan was the first and only scholastic world group to win 10 years consecutively. From 1998-2007, these years were truly James Logan’s #DecadeofDomination!   1998 – Zero Hour   1999 – […]

Today’s #WGIHistory: Blue Knights Indoor Percussion

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 2000 Blue Knights Indoor Percussion Ensemble, one of the longest standing indoor percussion groups in WGI’s history.

Black History Month: Nicole Younger

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. Nicole is the founder of the event “The Cookout”. She has taught scholastically and independently in NY, VA, NC, OH, KY, & TX. She […]

Today’s #WGIHistory: Fantasia 2004 “Vanishing Act”

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 Fantasia’s 2004 production “Vanishing Act”. The program was a tribute to Stanley Knaub, an original founder of WGI and catalyst for the incorporation of movement into the indoor marching arts curriculum. 

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.

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: 1993 Percussion 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 gives us a glimpse into the inaugural year of Percussion World Championships with the 1993 Percussion Montage!

Today’s #WGIHistory: First Ever Percussion Winners

Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. #DidYouKnow that the inaugural Percussion World Championships occurred in April of 1993? Today’s #WGIHistory features the first percussion championship medalists, featured in the 1994 program book.

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.