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 Percussion/Winds Virtual Prelims Ratings
Congratulations to all of the Percussion and Winds groups who competed in the 2024 virtual prelims. Click Here to check out their ratings!
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.
2024 Percussion/Winds Virtual Solo Ratings
Check out the rankings from the 2024 WGI Percussion and Winds Virtual Solo competition below!
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.”
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.
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 […]
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 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, […]
2023 PSO Class Finalist Recap
By: Mikey McGuire Congratulations to all of our 2023 Scholastic Open class finalists! View a recap of their productions below in order of Finals placement. Clover HS (97.863) 1st Clover HS brought the house down with their 2023 production “Nevermore” inspired by Edgar Allan Poe and his struggles with mental health. Clover HS dips into […]
2023 PIO Class Finalist Review
By: Mikey McGuire Congratulations to all of our 2023 Independent Open class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Meraki (97.088) 1st Meraki takes the floor with their emotional 2023 production “Euphoria”. The show begins with a visual performance breaking free from ropes that bind them, as the show progresses the visual […]
2023 PIA Class Finalist Review
By: Kellie Finch Congratulations to all of our 2023 Independent A class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Modulation Z (96.050) 1st Modulation Z drew the audience into a thriller, last-man-standing movie with their production, entitled “Survivor.” Performers began the show laying on a grassy tarp, looking scared and discouraged. As […]
2023 PSA Class Finalist Review
By: Kellie Finch Congratulations to all of our 2023 Scholastic A class finalists! View a recap of their productions below in order of Finals placement. Irondale HS (95.625) 1st In measuring the success of Irondale Combined Schools, it is clear to see their deserving position in PSA finals. Their show, entitled “Made to Measure,” took […]
2023 Percussion Concert Class Finalist Review
By: Mikey McGuire Congratulations to all of our 2023 Concert class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. A Class Warren East HS (92.600) 1st Warren East HS brought that loving feeling to the floor with their show “When Love Goes Right.” The show tells the story of a man falling in […]
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2023 Percussion Scholastic Concert Class Finalist Review
By Mikey McGuire Congratulations to all of our 2023 Concert class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. A Class Warren East HS (92.600) 1st Warren East HS brought that loving feeling to the floor with their show “When Love Goes Right.” The show tells the story of a man falling in […]
2023 Percussion Independent World 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” – is […]
