2024 Hall of Fame Inductee Jeff Huffman’s Journey with WGI

From a little auditorium in Dayton before WGI Percussion existed, to the WGI Hall Of Fame, Jeff Huffman has been around since the beginning. Huffman attended Center Grove High School, and with the help of instructor Jay Webb, he got bit by the indoor percussion bug.

Click Here to Read More about Jeff’s journey within WGI.

Taking That Next Step with Lauren Teel

“All the best things that I’ve experienced came from those instances where I didn’t feel quite ready to take that next step, but I took it anyway.”

Learn more about Lauren’s career in music and the inspirations that made her who she is today.

2024 Hall of Fame Inductee: Sean Vega

Sean Vega, one of this year’s inductees into the WGI Hall of Fame, has a long history of involvement in the Marching Arts. Click Here to read more about his current endeavors and aspirations for the future of the indoor activity.

Reaching for the Stardust With Beavercreek HS!

“Guys, we should just do a David Bowie show.”

These words from Drew Brown, director at Beavercreek High School, launched the winter drumline into their second-place PSA 2023 show, “Reach for the Stardust.”

The Heart & History of Ayala’s 2023 Production

The concepts of legacy and storytelling were two significant focal points in Ayala High School’s indoor percussion show titled “Passed to the Present.” Read more about their 2023 production below.

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!

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.

Born of Sand and Fire With Union HS

The Percussion Scholastic Open class was full of unique shows this year, and one of the most unique among them came to Dayton by way of Union HS and their 2023 production “Born of Sand and Fire.”

2024 Regional Event Calendars are Live!

Ready, set, GO! We’re thrilled to announce the RETURN of the Power Regionals along with the complete list of events for the 2024 season below. #WGI2024 Color Guard Events: Percussion Events: Winds Events:  

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 […]

WGI Celebrates Pride Month!

June is Global Pride Month, and WGI aims to recognize and celebrate all members of the LGTBQIA+ community. During this month, and every month, we want you to know that ALL are welcome here at WGI Sport of the Arts. We have also compiled the following resources (accessible year-round) to help inform and educate on […]

Happy Birthday WGI!

In the Spring of 1977, a small group of representatives met and formed an organization to govern the color guard activity from coast to coast. The goal was to create a standard set of competition rules, establish unity in judging techniques, and provide a national championship event. The organization that would bloom from this meeting […]

2023 Advisory Board Travel Grant Recipients Announced

Congratulations to Jonathan Schnicke with Kent City Winter Winds and Jessica Slabaugh with American Fork High School Color Guard for being selected to receive the 2023 Advisory Board Travel Grants! The WGI Board of Directors created these grants to foster growth and encourage new perspectives in the indoor marching arts. The awarded tuition covers the […]

Call for Applications for the WGI Board of Directors!

WGI Sport of the Arts is looking for qualified individuals to fill open positions on the Board of Directors. Take a look at the qualifications and processes to become a member of the WGI Board of Directors below! Qualifications: Individuals must appear on the published staff list of an Advisory Board member as of April […]

2023 PIW Class Finalist Review

By: Kellie Finch Congratulations to all of our 2023 Independent World class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Pulse Percussion (98.513) 1st A desire to escape into the untrapped world – a place of freedom and opportunity, a place to run, and a place “Where The Streets Have No Name” – […]

2023 PSW Class Finalist Review

By: Kellie Finch Congratulations to all of our 2023 Scholastic World class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Ayala HS (97.938) 1st Ayala HS showed off the peak of their visual and creative talents during their production, entitled “Passed to the Present.” Slanted ladder props pieced together to form a triangle, […]