Free Regional Event Entries for First-Time WGI Winds Groups
Has your program been contemplating adding a WINDS group?
For the 2025 and 2026 WGI seasons, winds groups new to WGI competition (or a returning group that hasn’t participated in a WGI event since the 2022 season) can enjoy one FREE EVENT REGISTRATION.
Remembering “Robin” with Shenendehowa High School’s 2024 Program
Joy, laughter, humor, relatability and a high energy were all things Robin Williams brought into the households of many throughout his life. To honor his memory and the legacy he built, Shenendehowa High School from Clifton Park, New York brought a stunning show entitled, “Robin,” to audience members for the 2024 winter guard season.
Auditions!
Check out our audition pages for each division and make your plans to experience #WGI2025 from the performance floor!
What You Can Expect At WGIcon 2024 This Weekend
Experience a weekend full of connections, creativity, and discovery with some of the brightest minds in the activity, and read what you can expect to see at WGIcon 2024 below!
Behind the Scenes of Centerville High School’s “Irresistible” 2024 Program
Centerville High School Winter Guard told a beautiful story with their 2024 show, Irresistible. These performers captured audiences’ attention with a unique take on the irresistible draw of a moth to a flame—or should we say, light? We spoke with director and designer Jodi Fairbanks, who had nothing but praise for her students and staff.
Jeff Harper Joins WGI as the Inaugural Education Coordinator for the Winds Division
WGI Sport of the Arts proudly announces the appointment of Jeff Harper as the inaugural Winds Education Coordinator. With over two decades of exemplary experience in music education, Jeff brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for excellence to this new role in the WGI Winds Division.
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
View the 2025 Regional Calendars Here!
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.
2024 Advisory Board Proposals Now Online
Each year, the Color Guard, Percussion, and Winds Advisory Boards consider proposals regarding rules and policies that govern WGI.
Click here to review all 2024 proposals by division.
