📷 Francis Howell Percussion Celebrates Life With Production “All That Remains”
The WGI video team joined Francis Howell Percussion for their production “All That Remains.”
A Long Time Coming: The Story Behind George Mason University’s 2026 Production
We spoke with GMU director Lindell Palmer to learn about the production.
🔚 Endings and Beginnings with John C. Birdlebough HS
The WGI video team joined John C. Birdlebough HS for their production “The End.”
⚖️ Sonia Sotomayor HS Pushes for Percussion Greatness
The WGI video team was with Sonia Sotomayor HS for their championship-winning finals performance.
Looking Back: The 3,000-Mile Drive to Dayton
What does it take to get an ensemble to Dayton from over 3,000 miles away?
Denise Bonfiglio Named Color Guard Chief Judge
The WGI Hall of Famer was elected to the position by the Color Guard Advisory Board in June.
📝 Success on the Floor and in the Classroom with Northview HS
The WGI video team joined Northview HS for their crowd-favorite production “Note to Self.”
Checking in With the 2026 Future Leaders Program Class
Catch up with the 2026 class of the Future Leaders Program.
🤠 Beneath the “Neon Moon” with Orlando Visual
The WGI video team joined returning ensemble Orlando Visual for their finals performance.
Brothers Perform in Different Ensembles, But Share a Medal-Winning Experience
Brothers Joshua and Jacob Mendiola perform in different ensembles, but got to share a retreat floor and a medal-winning experience.
2026 Advisory Board Meeting Dates Set
WGI Sport of the Arts will hold its Advisory Board meetings on June 5-6, 2026, at the Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Las Vegas.
WGI 2026 Finalist Reviews
Congratulations to all of our World Championships finalists! We’ve compiled photo showcases of every finalist group to look back on this year’s competition. Color Guard Finalist Reviews Scholastic A Scholastic Open Scholastic World Independent A Independent Open Independent World Percussion Finalist Reviews Concert Class Scholastic Marching A Scholastic Marching Open Scholastic Marching World Independent Marching […]
WGI Mourns the Loss of Marlene Miller
WGI is mourning the loss of Marlene Miller, of Miller’s Black Hawks and FJM Inc. fame.
2026 Emerging Voices Award Recipients Announced
WGI is proud to announce the 2026 winners of the I AM WGI: Emerging Voices Awards.
2026 Virtual Group Competition Results Now Live
See placements for the 2026 WGI Virtual Group Competition.
2026 WGI Hall of Fame: Wayne Markworth
WGI’s first-ever Director of Winds enters the Hall of Fame this year.
2026 WGI Hall of Fame: Darcie Aungst
This year, former Dartmouth High School Percussion Artistic Director Darcie Aungst is being inducted into the WGI Hall of Fame.
New This Summer: WGI Sessions at the Bands of America Color Guard Instructor Academy
WGI is proud to present Sessions Powered by WGI at the Bands of America Summer Camp Color Guard Instructor Academy.
2026 WGI Hall of Fame: Chris Hestin
The longtime, beloved WGI Percussion Judge Coordinator enters the Hall of Fame this year.
Presenting the Future Leaders Program Class of 2026
The WGI Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is proud to welcome the 2026 class to the I AM WGI: Future Leaders Program.