Michael Rosales to Lead “Day After” Dance Clinic – Presented by Style Plus
WGI is excited to announce that internationally recognized dancer and choreographer Michael Rosales will teach a “Commercial Hip Hop” class for the “WGI Day After Dance Clinic presented by Style Plus”.This dynamic hip hop class will be held for up to 500 participants, beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 10, 2022 at the University of […]
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 […]
Marlieta Matthews: The Activity That Raised Her
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. Coming from a family heavily engaged in the marching arts, Marlieta’s involvement in the activity began early in her life. After developing an […]
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 […]
Band Shoppe Announces Partnership with One Tree Planted
By Trudy Horsting In this piece, Band Shoppe owners Jay and Jamie Pearison share the details of their new partnership with One Tree Planted and how other organizations can work to become more environmentally conscious. They say, “our philosophy has always been that a thousand minor modifications can make a big difference. We’re continually looking […]
World Championships Finals Seating Update
Seats for Saturday night Finals at the 2022 WGI World Championships are selling quickly! Be sure to grab yours now so you don’t miss a minute of the MAGIC! Updates for available seating by Championships weekend are below. Click here to purchase your tickets now! Color Guard Percussion
Terre Haute South High School Winter Guard Show Announcement
From a Terre Haute South Press Release The Terre Haute South HS presents our 2022 Production: Haus of Ella This production shows the balance of crazy & sophistication bottled up in the mind of the world’s most iconic villain character today. Terre Haute South is under the direction of Nicole Murphy with assistance from Dakota […]
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.
Towson University Winter Guard Show Announcement
From a Towson University Press Release Towson University Winter Guard is proud to present their 2022 production, “A Brand New Day”, featuring the musical selection “Brand New Day/Liberation Ballet” by Luther Vandross, Quincy Jones, and Frank Owens! Paying tribute to the Liberation Ballet scene from the movie The Wiz, this program represents the revival of the […]
Analysis of the Concert Percussion Class
By Christine Ngeo Katzman Three directors from Scholastic World Class groups in WGI’s competitive percussion concert class relay the benefits of the activity and their tips for success. For more than 25 years, the Tunstall Concert Ensemble (TCE) from Danville, Virginia, has participated in the WGI percussion concert activity; the group has advanced to finals […]
Pattonville HS Show Announcement
From a Pattonville press release Pattonville HS will make their first trip to WGI this season with their show entitled, “THE OTHER SIDE”. We are excited to showcase our skills and talents with an otherworldly astral plane as our setting. Outside of our home circuit, we plan to attend the Kansas City Regional and WGI World […]
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.
Today’s #WGIHistory: 1990 Championships Rebrand
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. #DidYouKnow that 1990 was the first year that WGI adopted the term “Championships” in place of the “Olympics”? Click here to scroll through the 1990 WGI World Championship program book.
St. Martin Independent Show Announcement
From a St. Martin Press Release St. Martin Independent is a non-profit (501c3) regional drum theater group serving students ages 14-22 in our southeast Louisiana and Mississippi Region. We compete locally and nationally in Winter Guard International Competitions. This year, our show is titled “21 Steps” to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the […]
Invest In Indoor Campaign Launch
The official #WGI2022 season is just around the corner, and to kick off the new year, we’re launching our Invest in Indoor initiative to support the future of the indoor marching arts! With over $4,500 already raised for the 2022 season, we’re well on our way to achieving our goal of $60,000 by May of […]
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 […]
End of Year Giving
Consider WGI for your year-end donation! As we prepare to celebrate our 45th anniversary, we must take a second to look back and admire the strength, perseverance, and dedication of everyone in the WGI community. We came together amid a global pandemic, discovering new outlets for creativity and expression in the form of a virtual […]
WGI Board of Directors Completes Diversity Training
One of the most significant ways to help promote change is through education. Over the fall of 2021, the WGI Board of Directors completed eight hours of social justice and diversity training, presented by the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) of Greater Dayton. “Completing these diversity training sessions was a critical step in […]
Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau Contributes Funds to WGI’s Emerging Voices Award
From a Dayton CVB Press Release: The Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) recently contributed funds to the WGI Sport of the Arts I AM WGI: Emerging Voices Award. The annual WGI World Championship events, held each April over two long weekends, bring roughly 60,000 people to Greater Dayton and represent the largest convention group […]
Today’s #WGIhistory: A Salute to the Champions
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 1983 World Championships program book. This page is comprised of various world champions from the first year’s of WGI’s existence!
