Clover HS 2022 Feature: Medusa
By Kellie Finch Clover High School’s indoor percussion ensemble is a prime example of how hard work leads to success. Led by Director of Percussion Ryan Hall , the program brought Ancient Greece to Dayton, Ohio, with their 2022 production, “Medusa.” The attention to detail and dedication from performers led Clover to a gold medal with […]
The 2022 Board of Directors and Steering Committee
Congratulations to the newly elected members of the WGI steering committee and Board of Directors! We thank you for your dedication and commitment to the indoor marching arts and can’t wait to see what positive change you foster within our activity. Click below to view the updated Advisory Board, Steering Committee, and Board of Directors. […]
2022 Advisory Board Voting Results
WGI directors and instructors met this past weekend to consider numerous proposals submitted to the Color Guard, Percussion, and Winds Advisory Boards. Each board held separate meetings to discuss various topics relevant to their division such as contest policies, rules, and adjudication philosophies. Click below to view the results of the 2022 Advisory Board meetings! […]
Caleb Brown: Ending the Stigma
Caleb Brown’s connection to the marching arts activity spans the course of the past 18 years, and his commitment to educating future generations both on and off the floor is an admirable feat. In addition to his lengthy resume within the activity, Brown is also making strides in the field of HIV advocacy and education. […]
WGI Mourns the passing of Mickey Kelly
With heavy hearts, WGI announces the passing of Mickey Kelly, a member of the WGI Hall of Fame and passionate advocate of the indoor marching arts. Mickey was a former Color Guard chief judge and a current adjudicator for the Percussion division of WGI. Responsible for setting new standards in program concepts, Mickey Kelly was […]
Program Costuming: Process and Advice
By Emily Ward Crafting a marching arts show involves many different creative aspects. One key component is finding the perfect uniform that will elevate the impact of a team’s show. Many companies within the marching arts industry create those one-of-a-kind uniforms for teams, and each has its own unique process for establishing its costumes. One […]
The First Indoor Winds groups: Pioneers of WGI’s Newest Division
By: Christine Ngeo Katzman As WGI Sport of the Arts celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2022, the Winds division entered its eighth season. Many groups have established themselves as front runners of WGI’s newest competitive division throughout this time. Why, and what can other groups learn? At the same time, how have these winning groups […]
WGI Collaborates With Pepwear for Pride Month Initiative
WGI is honored to partner with our official merchandise provider, Pepwear, to sell a limited edition Pride Month Collection leading into Global Pride Month this upcoming June. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to The Trevor Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and supporting LGBTQIA+ youth. In a quote from their website, […]
Six Wives: Interview with the 2020 CGT Captains
By: Christine Ngeo Katzman Co-captains of CGT Dallas’ 2020 show remember the beauty, strength, and unity portrayed by its all-female cast. Henry VIII had six wives, and CGT Dallas had 40 female guard members to tell their powerful story in its 2020 program. Using music from the theatrical show “Six,” CGT Dallas created a set […]
World Championships
Jolesch Enterprises World Champs Photography
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WGI Mourns the Passing of Dr. Joe Allison
WGI is mourning the passing of veteran Percussion adjudicator, Dr. Joe Allison, on April 24, 2022, after a ten-year battle with lymphoma. Joe Allison was born on October 25, 1952, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He is the former Professor of Music at Eastern Kentucky University serving as a Specialist in Research and Outreach after serving as Director […]
Congratulations to the Avon HS Indoor Programs!
WGI would like to congratulate the indoor programs at Avon High School for taking gold in EVERY division at the 2022 WGI World Championships! This is a momentous occasion for Avon and a first in WGI history, so join us in celebrating the incredible achievements of the following groups: Avon HS Winter Guard – 1st […]
That’s a Wrap!
After thousands of performers made their way to Dayton for WGI’s World Championships events in April, we have finally crossed the finish line for #WGI45. Thank you to every member of the WGI community for your dedication and resilience over these past 3 years. We wouldn’t be where we are today without your constant support, […]
2022 Winds World Class Finalist Reviews
By: Kevin Gamin Congratulations to all of our 2022 Winds World class finalists! View a recap of their productions below in order of Finals placement. Scholastic World Avon HS (99.175) 1st Avon’s costumes are eye catching. Mostly black, the tops and drop sash feature many sparkly sequins which reflect the arena light, a contrast to […]
2022 Winds Open Class Finalist Reviews
By: Kevin Gamin Congratulations to all of our 2022 Winds Open class finalists! View a recap of their productions below in order of Finals placement. Scholastic Open Miamisburg HS (95.375) 1st Model airplanes and music to fly to opened Miamisburg’s show. The group had fun right from the start with slides and ramps leading up […]
2022 Winds A Class Finalist Reviews
By: Kevin Gamin Congratulations to all of our 2022 A class finalists! View a recap of their productions below in order of Finals placement. Scholastic A Corinth Holders (92.775) 1st Instead of using a full floor tarp, Corinth Holders utilized a combination of small tarps, ladders, and scrims to create a wintery mountain landscape depicting […]
2022 PIW Class Finalist Reviews
2022 PSW Class Finalist Reviews
By: Mikey McGuire Congratulations to all of our 2022 Scholastic World class finalists! View a recap of their productions below in order of Finals placement. Avon HS (98.600) 1st Avon stepped on the court poised to win with their show “The Playbook”. They told the classic story of the prizefighter who would give anything to […]
2022 PIO Class Finalist Reviews
By: Ed Johnson Congratulations to all of our 2022 Independent Open class finalists! View a recap of their productions below in order of Finals placement. Infinity 2 (97.500) 1st Infinity 2 used tree props, large pieces of blue cloth, and even a boat to help bring their production of “The Fountain” to life. Dialogue was […]
