Percussion & Winds World Championships Event Information
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WGI 2026: Know Before You Go!
WGI World Championships is right around the corner, and it’s essential to make the necessary preparations for a successful weekend on and off the floor!
Below, you will find the most updated information for all championship events and items you will want to know to make your experience as smooth as possible.
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 Virtual Event Ratings
Congratulations to all of our 2026 WGI Virtual Participants! Click here to view the latest results from our virtual events.
Melissa HS, “Someday You’ll Understand,” and the Life of Van Gogh
Melissa HS’s 2025 production, “Someday You’ll Understand” explored the life and work of Vincent van Gogh.
On the Up & Up: RGV Winterguard
The Independent A Class finalist emphasizes accessibility and education in the Rio Grande Valley.
WATCH: Checking in With Fantasia
The WGI Video Team spoke with Fantasia’s Alonso Gastelum about their 2025 production.
WATCH: IO Champion Third Legend Represents Quebec on The International Stage
Hailing from Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada, the 2025 Independent Open World Champion Third Legend captivated WGI audiences.
WATCH: Elevate’s Debut in World Class Finals
The WGI Video Team was with Elevate for their debut in Independent World Class Finals.
WATCH: The Woodlands HS Talks “Departures,” and What Drew Them to Guard
The WGI Video Team joined the 2025 Scholastic World Class Champions, The Woodlands HS for their championships performance.
WATCH: Swimming “Into the Depths” With Carroll HS
The WGI Video Team talked with members of Carroll HS ahead of their Scholastic A Class Finals appearance.
WATCH: Homage Independent Takes the Floor for Their Gold Medal-Winning Performance
The WGI Video Team was with the Independent A Class Champions, Homage Independent for their finals performance.
WATCH: Palm Desert Charter MS Welcomes the World Championships Crowd to Middle School
Ever wonder what it’d be like to take the World Championships floor as a middle schooler?
WATCH: In the Tunnel With Pope HS
Join Pope HS in the moments before taking the floor for their performance at the 2025 WGI World Championships.
WATCH: El Dorado HS Performs to Eleanor Roosevelt’s “Universal Declaration of Human Rights”
The WGI Video Team talked with members and staff at El Dorado as they reflect on their season, their production, and their growth as an ensemble.
WATCH: Relentless and the Experience of Performing on a Seven-Person Team
Our video team talked with members of Relentless about their journey to Independent A Class finals with a team of seven.
A Story of Generational Teachers at E.D. White HS
Olivia Adamietz grew up with color guard. Her dad, Todd Adamietz, has been teaching color guard for over 40 years, and it was never a question on whether she would be involved with the activity. Read more about her journey with her dad as a member, instructor, and director with the program that raised her.
Personifying Hope with Warren Central HS
Dressed in all black from head to toe, Warren Central High School spread eighteen benches across the white floor encased by black edges as they took the stage to tell the story of NF Nathan John Feurstein in their 2025 Scholastic World Class program entitled, “Hope.”
WATCH: Tampa Independent Brings a Change in Perspective to WGI World Championships
Our team caught up with members of Tampa Independent to reflect on their 2025 seasons and their production, “Perspectives.”
Elevate 2025: When the World Fair Makes World Class Finals!
The feeling of taking the stage in the WGI World Championship finals is like no other. Each moment on the stage creates so many memories that will last a lifetime, and for Elevate Independent World Guard, this year was their most memorable to date, marking their first ever appearance in Independent World Class Finals.