Terry Sanders: Teacher at Heart
By Jenny Lyons Terry Sanders is a teacher at heart. He will tell you so, but he doesn’t need to—his love for teaching is immediately clear. This is obvious when Terry takes the time to expand upon the benefits of the “eggbeater” rudiment—first by weaving a rich history of the household eggbeater, from his early […]
WGI Community Spotlight: Eryn Boone
In honor of Black History Month, WGI is proud to feature strong African-American voices in the WGI community who are making significant contributions in and outside of the indoor marching arts. Learn more about Eryn Boone through the graphic above!
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AMP Winter Guard Develops Diversity Training Program
By Trudy Horsting AMP Winter Guard is launching a Diversity Training Program for their organization in aim to combat the microaggressions that people of color face within our own activity. Dreu Toliver, Executive Director, shares with the WGI community the ins, the outs, and the benefits of implementing this type of program within his organization. […]
WGI Community Spotlight: Michael Thompson
In honor of Black History Month, WGI is proud to feature strong African-American voices in the WGI community who are making significant contributions in and outside of the indoor marching arts. Learn more about Michael Thompson through the graphic above!
WGI Community Spotlight: Chad Moore
In honor of Black History Month, WGI is proud to feature strong African-American voices in the WGI community who are making significant contributions in and outside of the indoor marching arts. Learn more about Chad Moore through the graphic above!
WGI Community Spotlight: Michael James
In honor of Black History Month, WGI is proud to feature strong African-American voices in the WGI community who are making significant contributions in and outside of the indoor marching arts. Learn more about Michael James through the graphic above!
WGI Community Spotlight: Erika Plez
In honor of Black History Month, WGI is proud to feature strong African-American voices in the WGI community who are making significant contributions in and outside of the indoor marching arts. Learn more about Erika Plez through the graphic above!
WGI Community Spotlight: Tony Lymon
In honor of Black History Month, WGI is proud to feature strong African-American voices in the WGI community who are making significant contributions in and outside of the indoor marching arts. Learn more about Tony Lymon through the graphic above!
WGI Celebrates Black History Month
WGI celebrates February as Black History Month and aspires to support the Black community and all underrepresented communities every month of the year. Our goal must be to create an environment that celebrates all individuals and provides the right conditions for each person to reach their highest potential. A worldwide awakening has taken place about the role […]
Passion without Performing in Person
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of WGI. Any COVID-19 safety information contained in this article is not meant to substitute for medical recommendations, diagnosis, or treatment. How to Cultivate and Maintain Dedication in a Virtual World […]
WGI Archives: 2012 Percussion World Championships
In our “WGI Archives” Feature Series, we take a look back at feature stories from past print copies of FOCUS Magazine! In this archive snapshot, we revisit the Percussion finals performances of the WGI 2012 World Championships, first published in the Spring 2012 WGI FOCUS Magazine. By Michael Reed The 20th WGI Percussion Championships were […]
WGI Statement on 2021 Season
We prize the health of our community-our participants, volunteers, adjudicators, and employees. To play our part in the fight to contain the spread of COVID-19, we have been closely following state and city leaders and health officials’ expert guidance. We are awed by the dedicated medical professionals and essential workers working tirelessly on the front […]
Jennifer Giddens Appointed to WGI Board of Directors
WGI Sport of the Arts, the world’s leading producer of indoor color guard, percussion ensemble, and winds group events is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Giddens as an at-large member of the board of directors. “We enthusiastically welcome Jennifer as we continue driving our organization to fulfill our mission and provide unique experiences […]
WGI Archives: Calling All Nations
In our “WGI Archives” Feature Series, we take a look back at feature stories from past print copies of FOCUS Magazine! In this archive snapshot, first published in the Fall 2010 WGI FOCUS Magazine, we learn more about the excitement and challenges of international competition! By Debbie Galante Block In 2010, the WGI World Championships’ […]
WGI Statement: August 13, 2020
We want to update you on recent actions we’ve taken surrounding the events involving one of our Hall of Fame members, Ike Jackson, a California-based high school percussion instructor. In response to recent accounts of Mr. Jackson’s misconduct, WGI Sport of the Arts has retained the services of T&M Protection Resources to conduct an investigation […]
WGI Archives: The Fabric of Time
In our “WGI Archives” Feature Series, we take a look back at feature stories from past print copies of FOCUS Magazine! In this archive snapshot, we take a look at the evolution of WGI costumes and couture, first published in the Fall 2014 WGI FOCUS Magazine. By Dianne Spoto Ackerman Spectacular movement, heart-pounding music, sublime […]
WGI Statement: July 27, 2020
Abuse and misconduct have no place in the marching arts. We also respect and acknowledge that victims come forward when ready to share their story. In light of this commitment, WGI has contacted an independent investigation firm to review allegations of inappropriate conduct made against Ike Jackson. As a result, his membership in the WGI […]
Diversity Committee Adds Four New Members
At its meeting last November, the WGI Board of Directors formed a new Diversity and Inclusion Committee charging the committee with the responsibility to develop and put forth proposals to the Board to address issues of diversity and inclusion within the WGI community. Recognizing that diversity goes beyond language, ethnicity, race, and religion to include […]
[ i ] AM WGI Day: Celebrating the WGI Community
By Jenny Lyons Every year, there is a pilgrimage to Dayton, Ohio. Through sprawling midwestern suburbs, past forests of spindly black trees denuded by the winter, over smooth open highways, thousands of members of the WGI Community—sponsors and vendors, volunteers, staff, performers, educators, designers, families, and fans—flock to the University of Dayton Arena. We come […]
