Registrations are now being accepted for Spinfest!! 2009. All clinic, hotel and registration information is now avaliable on wgispinfest.com.

Acclaimed choreographer Mia Michaels is scheduled to appear once again, and will join an outstanding line-up of clinicians, which will be announced a little later this summer. This event has been specifically designed to help instructors with all aspects of designing and managing a successful winter guard program. Sessions on basic to intermediate equipment and movement techniques, roundtable discussions, and dialogue on WGI classification and adjudication topics make this event a must for all color guard instructors. Mark your calendars now for Spinfest!! 2009.

2009 marks the 50th Anniversary of the highly successful FJM Summer Clinics program which WGI Hall of Fame members Fred & Marlene Miller began back in 1959! Over the years, FJM has developed strong programs in Color Guard, Drum Major, Student Leadership, Dance Line, Drill Team and of course Fred & Marlene's original specialty, Majorette & Featured Twirler. Read the full article here.

Marching Percussion Marketing Manager, Rudy Gowern and Pearl Percussion Marketing Manager Glen Caruba were in China introducing their respective lines of product to Central Music (Pearl's distributor located in Beijing). A rare opportunity presented itself to carry some instruments on to the Great Wall of China for a photo shoot. Read the full article here.

Summertime has fondly become "tour season." This season The Band Hall has the pleasure of joining musicians from across the spectrum as they travel the country and the world including The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps and country-pop sensation, Taylor Swift. The Band Hall is well known for its innovative guard uniforms and flag designs drenched in color, many of which will be on display as DCI’s finest take the field. Read the full article here.

Sabian adds multiple new products to their already impressive line of cymbals. Known for combining centuries-old traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, SABIAN ensures quality and value in every cymbal. The company also prides itself on eco-friendly practices; a cymbal recycling program is one of its many longstanding "green" initiatives, as is a commitment to working with brands that share likeminded environmental values. Read the full article here.

In honor of Flag Day, WGI is offering you savings on every World Championships Color Guard DVD from 2000 to 2008! June 8th through the 14th, these DVD will only be $15 each. Start saving now!