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 Percussion Scholastic Concert Class Finalist Review

By Mikey McGuire Congratulations to all of our 2023 Concert class finalists!  Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. A Class Warren East HS (92.600) 1st Warren East HS brought that loving feeling to the floor with their show “When Love Goes Right.” The show tells the story of a man falling in […]

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 […]

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 […]

Julie Davila: The Judging Experience

By Trudy Horsting We are all thankful for what judges do for our activity. However, no matter how long you have been performing, the life of a judge feels unfamiliar to many people, and becoming a judge feels inaccessible. As much admiration as we have for this role, those who fill it can feel distant. […]

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 […]