2024 Event Registration is Here!
The time has come to register for #WGI2024! Click Here to view the tiered registration information, see when you qualify to sign up for events, and to learn more about our Event Registration process.
A Snapshot of Tampa Independent’s Success
With two successful 2023 programs, Tampa’s A Class and World Class groups prove that a consistent and passionate team can create magic on the arena floor.
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.
2024 WGI Winds Regional Clinics
These regional clinics provide Winds students with a unique space to gain feedback and firsthand knowledge of the marching arts during the competition weekend, as well as attend a world-class ensemble’s open rehearsal.
Bringing Back Cool With Tarpon Springs HS
The idea of “cool” is a concept many people have tried to figure out, but Tarpon Springs High School World Winterguard spent the 2023 season showing audiences what they think “cool” really looks like.
2023 Cascadia Winterguard: Small but Mighty!
Cascadia Winterguard earned a finalist spot at the 2023 World Championships with a group of just five performers. We sat down with their director to learn how the team skillfully orchestrated a show with so few members and no floor.
Audition for #WGI2024
Interested in trying out for an Independent group but nervous to take the next steps? You can find all the details about when and where auditions are taking place across the nation for most Independent A, Open and World Class groups over at WGI.ORG/AUDITION! Don’t miss out on YOUR chance to join in on the magic of […]
Fundraise For Your Group With WiddyUP!
WiddyUP is a fundraising platform that puts the performers in the spotlight when raising money for their group. Participants receive 95% of every dollar raised, and with an average donation of $52, this platform is a must-have for your next fundraising season!
Celebrate National Non-Profit Day with WGI!
Donating to WGI can mean so much more than just a financial investment. Here are some of the ways you can contribute to WGI on this National Non-Profit Day!
Event Survey Drawing Winners!
Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Event Survey drawing!
Climbing the Ranks
At the most recent World Championships event in 2023, three groups achieved something particularly remarkable. LSM Winds, Clover HS Percussion, and the Somerset Academy Winter Guard won for the second year in a row after their promotions following their 2022 victories.
City of Dayton to Host WGI World Championships Through 2031!
At the most recent WGI Board of Directors meeting, many important decisions were made to improve WGI’s current and future operations, including where to host future seasons of World Championships. In a unanimous decision, the City of Dayton will continue to host WGI’s World Championships through 2031.
2023 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.
MBI Welcomes You to Derry
By Emily Ward Mastering a character to best tell a storyline is something everyone in the winter guard world knows by heart, but a team from Minnesota took this idea a step further in their 2023 performance. Athletes from the MBI Winter Guard program brought audiences right into the 2017 hit horror movie, It, with […]
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 […]
Happy Father’s Day From WGI!
Happy Father’s Day from WGI to all the amazing dads that have been there for us! Today, let’s appreciate every dad out there for the amazing roles they have in our lives. #WGI2023
Randy Greenwell: The Judging Experience
By Trudy Horsting We are all thankful for what judges do for our activity. However, for many people, no matter how long you have been performing, the life of a judge feels unfamiliar, and becoming a judge feels inaccessible. As much admiration as we have for the role, those who fill it can feel distant. […]
LGBTQIA+ Pride Resources
WGI proudly supports LGBTQ+ Pride this month and throughout the year. We have compiled the following resources (accessible year-round) to help inform and educate on the challenges that LGBTQ+ individuals face, highlighting a few of the many programs and organizations that are working to make a positive impact on the LGBTQ+ Community. Scholarships and Financial […]
2023 Advisory Board Proposal 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 2023 Advisory Board meetings! […]
WGI Statement June 5, 2023
The WGI Code of Conduct states: “Our reputation depends on the conduct of all parties involved in WGI. Good manners, courtesy, and common sense are all required to ensure appropriate conduct and behavior. Conduct or language that a reasonable person could perceive as rude, inappropriate, abusive, disorderly, derogatory, immoral, or threatening will not be tolerated.” […]
