WGI Mourns the Loss of Eileen Cunningham
Eileen Cunningham, the heart and soul of St. Ann’s Color Guard of Neponset, Massachusetts, passed away on August 30, 2025, after a lifetime devoted to young people, color guard, and her beloved community of Dorchester. She was 72. In 1965, Eileen walked into the Victory Road Armory for what was supposed to be her first—and perhaps […]
Check out the WGI 2026 Streaming Schedule!
Watch the best indoor percussion, guard, and winds groups coming LIVE to FloMarching during the 2026 WGI season.
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.
WATCH: Catching Light With Basha HS Percussion
Our video team talked with members and staff at Basha about their program “To Catch a Light.”
Celebrate National Nonprofit Day With WGI!
Celebrate this National Nonprofit Day with WGI, and support the indoor marching arts with your incredible donation! Donating is now easier than ever, and it doesn’t even have to include a dollar amount to make a big difference. Take a look at some of the ways you can donate to WGI here!
2026 Hall of Fame Nominations
The deadline to submit all WGI Hall of Fame nominees is November 14, 2025 at 11:59 pm.
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.
2026 WGI Auditions!
Don’t miss your chance to participate in #WGI2026! Visit our auditions page to find independent group audition information and find yourself on the floor this winter!
WATCH: LSM Winds Pays Homage to Hometown of Detroit in 2025 Production
We talked with LSM members and staff about their tribute to the Motor City and about what it’s like to represent your community on the international stage.
WGI Launches Online Learning Platform WGI Studio Alongside New Participant Protection Course
WGI Sport of the Arts is proud to announce the launch of WGI Studio, a new learning management platform designed to meet the diverse needs of the indoor marching arts community. WGI Studio will be the home of the Participant Protection Practice (3P) series! The 3P Series will include custom-built educational courses designed to establish […]
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.”
2025 Summer Board of Directors Meeting Recap
The WGI Board of Directors had its annual meeting in Las Vegas at the beginning of July. Over two days, directors met to discuss a long list of organizational goals, review WGI policies, adopt a budget for the fiscal year, and approve proposals passed from the Advisory Boards that have a financial impact.
WATCH: A Closer Look at RCC Indoor Percussion’s Record-Breaking 2025 Production
We talked with RCC Indoor Percussion staff about their record-breaking program and their WGI World Championships-winning run.
WGI Introduces Required Housing Policy for World Championships Beginning in the 2027 Season
The WGI Board of Directors has approved a new housing requirement for groups attending the WGI World Championships for the 2027 season. Beginning next year, it will be a requirement for all groups participating in the World Championships to use the WGI Housing Service for their overnight accommodations. This is intended to simplify the housing […]
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.”
5 Reasons to Volunteer for World Championships
WGI World Championships is the pinnacle of the indoor marching arts activity. Thousands of performers spend months rehearsing their productions and perfecting their technique to display it over the course of one final competition weekend. Running an event this large would never be possible without our many volunteers. From the moment a group arrives at […]
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.
WATCH: Navigating “Ice-Burgs” with Miamisburg HS Winds
With music from Titanic and Legends of the Fall, Miamisburg HS Winds captivated audiences with their show “Ice-BURG.”
WATCH: Following the North Star With Kings HS Percussion
Follow along with Kings HS Percussion through their time at the 2025 WGI Percussion World Championships.
Highlights from the 2025 Advisory Board Meeting!
Click here for a recap of the 2025 WGI Advisory Board Meetings in Las Vegas!