Today’s #WGIHistory: 1st Scholastic World Winds Champions
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. In 2015, WGI held its first competitive #WGIWinds World Championships event. At the conclusion of the event, Father Ryan High School took home the first ever championship title for the SW winds division.
Today’s #WGIHistory: 1st Winds World Class Champions
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. In 2015, WGI held its first competitive #WGIWinds World Championships event. At the conclusion of the event, RhythmX Winds took home the first ever championship title for the IW winds division.
Today’s #WGIHistory: The Beginning of Winds
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. Today’s #WGIHistory takes us back to the beginning of WGI’s newest division, Indoor Winds. Check out the video below to see winds in its inaugural year.
Today’s #WGIHistory: Aimachi Winds Exhibition in 2014
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. #DidYouKnow that one year prior to the first WGI Winds World Championships in 2015, Aimachi Winds performed in exhibition? Watch history in motion here with the full performance of the 2014 Aimachi Winds Program.
WGI Week 5 Recap
Week FIVE of #WGI2022 has concluded! Check out the 2022 Event Coverage Page each week for the most up-to-date social, video, and photography recaps of our regional events.
Cichele: Putting Your Experience to Work
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we are honoring keystone individuals who are educating and inspiring the next generation of WGI. As we embark on our 45th anniversary season, we must acknowledge the importance of all women in the indoor activity and their roles in our success. Cichele has been involved in the marching arts […]
William Martin: Diversifying the Student Experience
In honor of Black History Month, WGI is proud to feature strong African-American voices in the WGI community who are making significant contributions both in and out of the indoor marching arts. William Martin has been involved with the performing arts all his life. He started his career in pageantry with The Cavaliers Drum and […]
Today’s #WGIHistory: 2000’s Color Guard Recap
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. Today’s #WGIHistory gives us a glimpse into the 2000’s with the decade’s Color Guard Recap.
Rodney Bailey: An Educator’s Perspective
In honor of Black History Month, WGI is proud to feature strong African-American voices in the WGI community who are making significant contributions both in and out of the indoor marching arts. Rodney Bailey is a director, designer, consultant, choreographer, and influential voice in the marching arts activity. Read more below about his perspective on […]
Today’s #WGIHistory: All-Female Judging Panel
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. Today’s #WGIHistory features WGI’s first all-female judging panel from 1988. These incredible women paved the way for future generations of female judges in the indoor activity, and we can see this reflected in the […]
Today’s #WGIHistory: 2000’s Percussion Recap
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. Today’s #WGIHistory gives us a glimpse into the 2000’s with the decade’s Indoor Percussion Recap.
Today’s #WGIHistory: Blue Knights Indoor Percussion
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. Today’s #WGIHistory features the 2000 Blue Knights Indoor Percussion Ensemble, one of the longest standing indoor percussion groups in WGI’s history.
Black History Month: Nicole Younger
In honor of Black History Month, WGI is proud to feature strong African-American voices in the activity who are making significant contributions both in and out of the indoor marching arts. Nicole is the founder of the event “The Cookout”. She has taught scholastically and independently in NY, VA, NC, OH, KY, & TX. She […]
Inclusive Costuming Initiative
The WGI Board of Directors; WGI Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee; and the WGI Future Leaders Program (FLP) are proud to announce the promotion and education of Inclusive Costuming. As part of this education, WGI is publishing the “Inclusive Costuming Resources” listing—a running catalog of costuming and design companies that provide diverse skin-tone garments for […]
Black History Month: Tykeem Rainey
In honor of Black History Month, WGI is proud to feature strong African-American voices in the activity who are making significant contributions both in and out of the indoor marching arts. Tykeem Rainey is a choreographer and director at Ronald Reagan High School. He is also a choreographer at Mason World, Onyx World, Origins World […]
Today’s #WGIHistory: Lynn Lindstrom Hall of Fame
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. Todays #WGIHistory highlights Lynn Lindstrom, a keystone individual who pioneered the competitive indoor marching arts.
Today’s #WGIHistory: 1993 Percussion Montage
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. Today’s #WGIHistory gives us a glimpse into the inaugural year of Percussion World Championships with the 1993 Percussion Montage!
Today’s #WGIHistory: First Ever Percussion Winners
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. #DidYouKnow that the inaugural Percussion World Championships occurred in April of 1993? Today’s #WGIHistory features the first percussion championship medalists, featured in the 1994 program book.
Today’s #WGIHistory: 1995 World Championships
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. Today’s #wgiHistory gives us a snippet of the 1995 World Championships tape. The 45th Anniversary of WGI World Championships is quickly approaching! Be sure to purchase your tickets NOW to witness the magic of WGI.
Top 5 Moments of 2021
WGI thanks every member, instructor, volunteer, and participant for believing in the value of the indoor marching arts as we navigated through this year of uncertainty together. In the midst of a global pandemic, and following another canceled World Championships, 2021 turned out to be a year full of incredible opportunity. The top five moments […]
