Wayne Markworth to Step Down as Director of WGI Winds Division
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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
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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!
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Introducing one of our incredible Keynote Speakers for WGIcon 2024, Deanna Marsigliese!
Click Here to read more about her incredible achievements in the motion picture industry and her topics of discussion at this year’s WGIcon!
LOTUS Marks the Return of Arkansas Independent Percussion
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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.
2024 Advisory Board Travel Grant Recipients Announced
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Congratulations to Samantha Madorin with ICT Independent and Kirsten Miller with Allegiance Color Guard for being selected to receive the 2024 Advisory Board Travel Grants!
2024 World Championships Souvenir Program Books
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Click here to order your 2024 World Championships Souvenir Program Books, complete with all regional and World Championships Finalist content.
Join the WGI Event Staff for 2025!
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Can’t get enough of WGI? Submit your application today to join #TeamWGI as a hired event staff for 2025!
Applications due May 31!
WGI Mourns the loss of Mary Lynn Dorow
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WGI is saddened to hear of Mary Lynn Dorow’s passing. She was a bright light and a beacon of positivity for all those around her. As a member of the Miller family and a crucial piece of Fred J. Miller Inc., she made a significant impact on generations of instructors, designers, and performers within WGI.
2024 Winds World Class Finalist Review
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Congratulations to all of our 2024 World class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement.
Percussion World Championships
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Everything you need to know about the 2024 Percussion World Championships. #WGI2024
Event Coverage
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Click here to view the most update event coverage of all of our World Championship Events.
2024 World Championships Finalist Reviews
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Congratulations to all of our 2024 WGI World Championships finalists!
Click the images below to read the finalist reviews for each division and class.
STREAM WGI 2024 LIVE ON FLO
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Watch the best indoor percussion, guard, and winds groups coming LIVE to FloMarching during the 2024 WGI season here.
Early Bird Registration is Open for WGIcon 2024!
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Early Bird Registration is now open for WGIcon 2024! Join us for a weekend of learning, networking, and creating with some of the greatest minds in the activity at a discounted price.
Early bird registration is $179 for a limited time only. Register today!
2024 PIW Class Finalist Review
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Congratulations to all of our 2024 Independent World class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement.
2024 PIO Class Finalist Review
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Congratulations to all of our 2024 Independent Open class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement.
The 2024 WGI Hall of Fame Inductees!
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The 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place on Wednesday of this past week, and we celebrated the incredible accomplishments of these three individuals. Read and watch more here!
PROGRAM BOOK
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The 2024 WGI Percussion/Winds World Championships VIRTUAL program book is now LIVE!
2024 PSO Class Finalist Review
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Congratulations to all of our 2024 Scholastic Open class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement.
2024 PIA Class Finalist Review
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Congratulations to all of our 2024 Independent A class finalists! View a recap of their productions below in order of Finals placement.