2023 Percussion Independent World 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” – is […]
2023 Percussion Independent Open Class Finalist Review
By Mikey McGuire Congratulations to all of our 2023 Independent Open class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Meraki (97.088) 1st Meraki takes the floor with their emotional 2023 production “Euphoria”. The show begins with a visual performance breaking free from ropes that bind them, as the show progresses the visual […]
2023 Percussion Independent A Class Finalist Review
By Kellie Finch Congratulations to all of our 2023 Independent A class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Modulation Z (96.050) 1st Modulation Z drew the audience into a thriller, last-man-standing movie with their production, entitled “Survivor.” Performers began the show laying on a grassy tarp, looking scared and discouraged. As […]
2023 Percussion Scholastic World Class Finalist Review
By Kellie Finch Congratulations to all of our 2023 Scholastic World class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Ayala HS (97.938) 1st Ayala HS showed off the peak of their visual and creative talents during their production, entitled “Passed to the Present.” Slanted ladder props pieced together to form a triangle, […]
2023 Percussion Scholastic Open Class Finalist Review
By Mikey McGuire Congratulations to all of our 2023 Scholastic Open class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Clover HS (97.863) 1st Clover HS brought the house down with their 2023 production “Nevermore” inspired by Edgar Allan Poe and his struggles with mental health. Clover HS dips into Poe’s works and […]
2023 Percussion Scholastic A Class Finalist Review
By Kellie Finch Congratulations to all of our 2023 Scholastic A class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Irondale HS (95.625) 1st In measuring the success of Irondale Combined Schools, it is clear to see their deserving position in PSA finals. Their show, entitled “Made to Measure,” took place in a […]
2023 Independent World Class Finalist Review
By Trudy Horsting Congratulations to all of our 2023 Independent World class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Paramount (97.450) 1st Paramount’s show “Drawn together” demonstrated the many ways we are each so unique. Uniforms with different patterns of grey, a splattered grey floor, and even rifles which were marked with […]
2023 Independent Open Class Finalist Review
By MJ Johnson Congratulations to all of our 2023 Independent Open class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Vox Artium (96.700) 1st In “Til’ Death Do Us Part”, Vox Artium takes us through the story of a woman and her five husbands. It begins with a lovely wedding march as couples […]
2023 Independent A Class Finalist Review
Congratulations to all of our 2023 Independent A class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Pacificaires (95.545) 1st Pacificaires presented their 2023 production entitled It’s a Wonderful Life, which was full of grace and a masterful performance across all captions. Set to music by Benjamin Clementine, the group gave a breathtaking performance […]
2023 Scholastic World Class Finalist Review
By Trudy Horsting Congratulations to all of our 2023 Scholastic World class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. Carmel HS (96.550) 1st Carmel HS brought their title “Lean on Me” to life, utilizing and depending on one another throughout the show with skillful partner work. The performers exuded confidence and grace […]
World Championship Scores
2023 Emerging Voices Award Recipients Announced
WGI is proud to announce the 2023 winners of the I AM WGI: Emerging Voices Award! Chris Washington aims to give a larger voice to underrepresented members of the indoor marching arts community. As a music educator, Chris has experienced many different sides of the marching arts. From Band Director to drum major, color guard […]
Top 5 Reasons to Attend World Championships!
We are just ONE WEEK away from the start of the 2023 World Championships! We’ve gathered the top 5 reasons to attend this incredible event below, so take a look! 1. Support the Performers Help the performers have their best run of the season by supporting them from the stands. As a performer, looking up […]
Perc/Winds Schedules
2023 WGI Hall of Fame: Rosie Miller Queen
The marching arts have a profound impact on the lives of those lucky enough to experience it. Every once in a while, however, an individual comes along with an unparalleled sense of creativity, attention to detail, and dedication to excellence that pushes the very boundaries of the activity itself. Rosie Miller Queen is a trailblazer […]
2023 Virtual Scores!
Rankings for the 2023 Virtual Competition are now live! Click below to view the most recent results from WGI’s virtual competition season!
David Byrne Highlights Contemporary Color on 60 Minutes Interview!
In Case You Missed It: Scottish-American Singer, Songwriter, and producer David Byrne was recently interviewed about his career and featured on the hit TV news program “60 Minutes”. Here he recounts various milestones throughout his career, including performances with his band, Talking Heads, the creation of his digital lecture series “Reasons to be Cheerful”, and, […]
WGI Members Perform Halftime at Superbowl LVII
Two members from the World Class WGI group, Fenix, had the experience of a lifetime performing with Rihanna at this year’s Superbowl LVII. Alana Harris and Haley Hoffman are not only sharing the floor together this winter with Fenix Independent, but now they can say they shared the field together along with POP/R&B superstar Rihanna. […]
Emerging Voices Award
Lyera Hammons: Celebrating 20 Years With WGI!
WGI has had the pleasure of many incredible individuals passing through the organization at all levels of service over the years. Many find themselves here for up to 15+ years serving generation after generation of young performers and ensuring that the MAGIC of WGI lives on. One individual is currently celebrating her 20th year with […]
