WGI Judges Receive Gender-Inclusive Language Training
In efforts to advance the organization’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, all WGI adjudicators received training on the use of Gender-Inclusive and Gender-Neutral language in their judge commentary going into the 2024 season.
Preparing for Competition Season
The 2024 competition season is right around the corner, and it’s important that all performers prepare physically and mentally for a busy season ahead. Whether scholastic or independent, here are a few good steps to help you in your pre-season preparations.
Fantasia Finishes Their Story in 2023
What started as a small program has blossomed into the incredible ensemble we know and love today. In addition to their competitive success, 2023 was an opportunity for Fantasia to bring new life to a production that wasn’t quite finished.
WGIcon 2024: Call for Presenters!
WGI is looking for educators who are interested in sharing their knowledge and experience of the indoor marching arts at our instructor education event next September.
Event Survey Drawing Winners!
Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Event Survey drawing!
WGI Recognizes and Celebrates Juneteenth Freedom Day!
Juneteenth commemorates the day that the news of emancipation reached Galveston, TX in 1865. This comes 2.5 years after Lincoln declared the end of slavery in January of 1863. WGI honors and celebrates all Black voices in the marching arts and recognizes the importance of their presence and representation within our activity. Continue pushing boundaries […]
Happy Father’s Day From WGI!
Happy Father’s Day from WGI to all the amazing dads that have been there for us! Today, let’s appreciate every dad out there for the amazing roles they have in our lives. #WGI2023
Randy Greenwell: The Judging Experience
By Trudy Horsting We are all thankful for what judges do for our activity. However, for many people, no matter how long you have been performing, the life of a judge feels unfamiliar, and becoming a judge feels inaccessible. As much admiration as we have for the role, those who fill it can feel distant. […]
LGBTQIA+ Pride Resources
WGI proudly supports LGBTQ+ Pride this month and throughout the year. We have compiled the following resources (accessible year-round) to help inform and educate on the challenges that LGBTQ+ individuals face, highlighting a few of the many programs and organizations that are working to make a positive impact on the LGBTQ+ Community. Scholarships and Financial […]
WGI Statement June 5, 2023
The WGI Code of Conduct states: “Our reputation depends on the conduct of all parties involved in WGI. Good manners, courtesy, and common sense are all required to ensure appropriate conduct and behavior. Conduct or language that a reasonable person could perceive as rude, inappropriate, abusive, disorderly, derogatory, immoral, or threatening will not be tolerated.” […]
Maintaining a Work Life Balance in WGI
By Jeffrey Peterson When the weekend rehearsal is over, the floor is folded, and areas are swept, performers and technicians often check in with each other one last time before hitting the road. On the drive home, however, the same slice of reality hits us all: we still have to work the next day. Hundreds […]
’23 Mayflower WG Feature
OFF THE FLOOR // We’re with ‘23 Mayflower WG discussing their 2023 production “Ohio” and the unique experiences of being an International group. Stay tuned until the very end and enjoy some hilarious footage BTS footage! #HeyYall
Happy Mother’s Day From WGI!
WGI wishes a warm and Happy Mother’s Day to all of the Band/Guard Mom’s out there making the activity go round! Featuring Cap City Percussion in their 2022 production entitled, “Mother.”
Happy Birthday WGI!
In the Spring of 1977, a small group of representatives met and formed an organization to govern the color guard activity from coast to coast. The goal was to create a standard set of competition rules, establish unity in judging techniques, and provide a national championship event. The organization that would bloom from this meeting […]
The Journey of a WGI Proposal
Check out the video below to see how a proposal passes through the various levels of WGI’s organizational structure before coming a rule!
Happy Birthday WGI!
In the Spring of 1977, a small group of representatives met and formed an organization to govern the color guard activity from coast to coast. The goal was to create a standard set of competition rules, establish unity in judging techniques, and provide a national championship event. The organization that would bloom from this meeting […]
2023 Winds World Class Finalist Review
By: Carson Huffer Congratulations to all of our 2023 World class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Scholastic World Avon HS (98.350) 1st Explosive energy comes off of the sun in regular waves, and Avon High School took us straight to the blinding center of our solar system with their 2023 […]
2023 Winds Open Class Finalist Review
By: Carson Huffer Congratulations to all of our 2023 Open class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Scholastic Open Westfield HS (94.325) 1st With a light-up metronome in the back of the floor and an effortlessly cool energy about themselves, Westfield High School tore the house down with their 2023 program […]
2023 Winds A Class Finalist Review
By: Carson Huffer Congratulations to all of our 2023 A class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Scholastic A Bob Jones HS (93.850) 1st Bob Jones HS takes us to the creation of beautiful skies with their show “The Cloud Makers”. Floating across the floor, the performers flurried through bold and […]
2023 PIW Class Finalist Review
By: Kellie Finch Congratulations to all of our 2023 Independent World class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Pulse Percussion (98.513) 1st A desire to escape into the untrapped world – a place of freedom and opportunity, a place to run, and a place “Where The Streets Have No Name” – […]
