Congratulations to the Avon HS Indoor Programs!

WGI would like to congratulate the indoor programs at Avon High School for taking gold in EVERY division at the 2022 WGI World Championships! This is a momentous occasion for Avon and a first in WGI history, so join us in celebrating the incredible achievements of the following groups: Avon HS Winter Guard – 1st […]

That’s a Wrap!

After thousands of performers made their way to Dayton for WGI’s World Championships events in April, we have finally crossed the finish line for #WGI45.  Thank you to every member of the WGI community for your dedication and resilience over these past 3 years. We wouldn’t be where we are today without your constant support, […]

2022 Winds World Class Finalist Reviews

By: Kevin Gamin Congratulations to all of our 2022 Winds World class finalists! View a recap of their productions below in order of Finals placement. Scholastic World Avon HS (99.175) 1st Avon’s costumes are eye catching. Mostly black, the tops and drop sash feature many sparkly sequins which reflect the arena light, a contrast to […]

2022 Winds Open Class Finalist Reviews

By: Kevin Gamin Congratulations to all of our 2022 Winds Open class finalists! View a recap of their productions below in order of Finals placement. Scholastic Open Miamisburg HS (95.375) 1st Model airplanes and music to fly to opened Miamisburg’s show. The group had fun right from the start with slides and ramps leading up […]

2022 Winds A Class Finalist Reviews

By: Kevin Gamin Congratulations to all of our 2022 A class finalists! View a recap of their productions below in order of Finals placement. Scholastic A Corinth Holders (92.775) 1st Instead of using a full floor tarp, Corinth Holders utilized a combination of small tarps, ladders, and scrims to create a wintery mountain landscape depicting […]

Hall of Fame Inductees!

Congratulations to all of our 2020 Hall of Fame inductees! learn more about the history of their achievements from the perspective of their colleagues, coworkers, friends, and family below.   Tim Bray Shane Gwaltney Caleb Rothe

National Volunteer Week!

Happy National Volunteer Week! We are so thankful for all of our volunteers. Without your hard work, our events would not be possible!   From the young to the young at heart, our volunteers come from all over the world to work together and inspire those around them. We appreciate their continued efforts to bring […]

Scores for Virtual Percussion and Winds Finals are LIVE!

View the results from the conclusion of WGI’s virtual Percussion and Winds events for the 2022 season!  Congratulations to all of our finalists, and thank you to everyone who participated in #WGIVirtual this year! Click below to see the scores!

WGI Alumni Nametags at World Championships

With tens of thousands of performers each year at regional and championships events all across the country, it is no surprise that so many individuals can call themselves an alumni of WGI. At this year’s 45th anniversary World Championships event, we are rolling out the official I AM WGI: Alumni Name tags to celebrate the […]

Pick up your 2022 Souvenir Drumhead!

Don’t forget to pick up your very own LIMITED EDITION 2022 Souvenir Drum Head.  Available for purchase by the expo tent near concessions at UD Arena.  Available while supplies last.

Invest In Indoor: How Your Donation Helps

After 1,054 days, WGI is well on its way to our 45th Anniversary World Championships event, but we still need your help! Here’s how a small donation of $30 can impact our current world championship events in a BIG way. Visit wgi.org/donate today! The conclusion of WGI’s 45th anniversary season is quickly approaching, and we […]

#WGIHistory Anniversary Collection

As a part of WGI’s 45-year-anniversary, we went back to our roots and found old documents, photos, and moments of time focusing on the many different decades of WGI. Below is the curation of 4 months of history content as we head into our 2022 WGI World Championships event. Take a look at the #WGIHistory […]

Today’s #WGIHistory: The Virtual Season

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 revisits the 2021 virtual season. When the COVID-19 pandemic canceled the remainder of WGI’s 2020 season, many in the marching arts community were devastated. As they watched the activity they came to […]

Today’s #WGIHistory: 2018 Winds WC 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 is the 2018 World Championships Winds montage!

2022 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Join WGI on Wednesday April 20 as we honor three individuals whose efforts have shaped the activity with their contributions and achievements. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for Tim Bray, Shane Gwaltney, and Caleb Rothe will take place at the Marriott at 9:00 PM on the evening prior to the start of the 2022 […]

2022 World Championships COVID Protocol Update

As WGI welcomes you back to the city of Dayton, the health and well-being of our participants, audiences, staff, and volunteers continue to be our number one priority. For everyone’s protection, the 2022 WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships will follow all federal, state, and local policies and mandates at the time of the […]

WGI Week 7 Recap

Week SEVEN 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.

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.