WGI Signs Events in Asia

WGI Sport of the Arts, the world’s leader in producing indoor marching events, today announced a strategic partnership with the Asian Marching Band Confederation. A ceremony signifying the relationship took place at the University of Dayton Arena during the WGI Percussion and Winds World Championships happening this weekend. Also known as “the Marching Arts Power […]

A New Type of Revolution: WGI Winds

By Caroline Meister The year is 2015. Winter Guard International has just announced a new category of competition, Winds. Fast-forward three years later – the year is 2018. The program has rapidly grown. With 48 Winds ensembles registered for World Championships and 65 groups competing nationwide, my curiosity was peaked. I wanted to know more […]

WGI Announces First Philippines Event

WGI Sport of the Arts, the world’s leader in producing indoor marching arts events for color guard, percussion ensembles, and winds groups, today announced that another international event has been added to their 2017-18 event calendar. WGI Philippines will be held June 22-24 in Manila sponsored by the Color Guard Alliance of the Philippines. The […]

Top Moments of 2017

This year was exciting for WGI as an organization. Take a look at the highlights below! # 1 – WGI’s 40th Anniversary 2017 was a special year for WGI as we celebrated our 40th anniversary! World Championships concluded with a Parade of Champions where past World Class Gold Medalists marched onto the floor with current […]

Rooted by Music

By Kathryn Hardison A forgotten computer, locked sound cart and held-up prelims performance turned into one of the Duncan family’s favorite memories performing in Inertia Independent Winds. “One of the lowest lows turned into the highest highs,” Ron Duncan, 49, said. The group experienced a time penalty and a rough start to their show when […]

The Trip of a Lifetime

Edinburg North HS Introduces WGI Winds to China By Michael Reed Many people dream of taking a bucket list trip to an exotic, faraway place.  Some want to go to a tropical island, or perhaps the castles of Europe or on an African safari.  For the students of Edinburg North HS Winds from Texas, their […]

WGI Celebrates Fabulous 40th Anniversary

By Michael Reed Oh what a glorious season it was! WGI’s hallmark 40th anniversary season is now in the books and it was a season full of memories to last a lifetime. A total of 596 entries participated in 20 different classifications across WGI’s three divisions at two weekends of World Championships. Increasing entries mean […]

Supportive Parents – WGI’s Biggest Fans

by Hannah Corson Those who participate in WGI spend countless hours practicing, traveling, and performing each season. Year after year, these young musicians work diligently to perfect every count of their show. Although it is the performers’ passion, effort, and commitment to the activity that leads to excellence, for some, it is the support of […]