Join the WGI Event Staff for 2025!
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Can’t get enough of WGI? Submit your application today to join #TeamWGI as a hired event staff for 2025!
Applications due May 31!
WGI Mourns the loss of Mary Lynn Dorow
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WGI is saddened to hear of Mary Lynn Dorow’s passing. She was a bright light and a beacon of positivity for all those around her. As a member of the Miller family and a crucial piece of Fred J. Miller Inc., she made a significant impact on generations of instructors, designers, and performers within WGI.
Early Bird Registration is Open for WGIcon 2024!
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Early Bird Registration is now open for WGIcon 2024! Join us for a weekend of learning, networking, and creating with some of the greatest minds in the activity at a discounted price.
Early bird registration is $179 for a limited time only. Register today!
Top 5 Reasons to Attend World Championships!
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We are just ONE WEEK away from the start of the 2024 World Championships! We’ve gathered the top 5 reasons to attend this incredible event below, so take a look!
2024 Color Guard Virtual Finals Rankings
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Congratulations to all of the groups who competed in the 2024 virtual finals event. Check out their rankings below!
WGI Mourns the Loss of Scott Anderson
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WGI is saddened to hear of the passing of Scott Anderson, a long-time volunteer at our World Championships events and a fixture in the volunteer community.
2024 Hall of Fame Inductee Jeff Huffman’s Journey with WGI
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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
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“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 Emerging Voices Award Recipients Announced
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WGI is proud to announce the 2024 winners of the I AM WGI: Emerging Voices Award!
2024 Color Guard Virtual Prelims Ratings
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Congratulations to all of the groups who competed in the 2024 virtual prelims. Click Here to check out their ratings!
2024 Percussion/Winds Virtual Prelims Ratings
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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
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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 WGI Virtual Scores
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CHECK OUT THE SCORES AND RATINGS FROM THE 2024 WGI VIRTUAL SEASON BELOW!
2024 WGI Board of Directors Announces Advisory Board Travel Grant
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The WGI Board of Directors recently approved funds for an advisory board travel grant to foster growth and encourage new perspectives in the activity. This tuition will cover the expenses of up to three individuals who do not competitively qualify for the Advisory Board, allowing them to participate in the annual Advisory Board meeting this upcoming June.
WGI Mourns the Loss of Bob Thomas
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We are saddened to hear of the passing of Bob Thomas, a long-time member of the WGI Winds Steering Committee and a dedicated educator/adjudicator for the marching arts.
WGI Needs Volunteers for Winds World Championships!
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Calling all weekend warriors!
the 2024 WGI Winds World Championships is seeking volunteers for the weekend of April 20-21. If individuals can get themselves to Dayton, Ohio on Friday, April 20, WGI will take care of everything else!
Save the Date: 2024 Advisory Board Location Information!
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The 2024 WGI Advisory Board meeting dates are confirmed!
WGI Sport of the Arts will hold its Advisory Board meetings on June 7-8, 2024, at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada. This annual meeting gives representatives opportunities to discuss and vote on the rules and policies governing WGI.
WGI’s Inclusive Costuming Resource List!
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In 2021, the WGI Future Leaders Program (FLP), in conjunction with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, published the “Inclusive Costuming Resources”—a running catalog of costuming and design companies that provide diverse skin-tone garments for members of color.
WGI Judges Receive Gender-Inclusive Language Training for 2024 Season
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In efforts to advance the organization’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, all WGI adjudicators received training on the use of Gender-Inclusive and Gender-Neutral language in their judge commentary going into the 2024 season.
WGI 2024 Hall of Fame Recipients Announced
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WGI is proud to announce the election of the newest class of individuals into the WGI Hall of Fame!
The Hall of Fame is the highest honor presented to individuals who have influenced WGI history through their achievements and contributions.