WGI Board of Directors Completes Diversity Training
One of the most significant ways to help promote change is through education. Over the fall of 2021, the WGI Board of Directors completed eight hours of social justice and diversity training, presented by the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) of Greater Dayton. “Completing these diversity training sessions was a critical step in […]
Today’s #WGIhistory: 1983 Color Guard Montage
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. Today’s #WGIhistory features the 1983 Color Guard World Championships video montage!
Today’s #WGIhistory: A Salute to the Champions
Each month we will focus on a different decade of WGI, spanning from our inaugural championships season to the conclusion of #WGI2022. Today’s #WGIhistory takes us back to the 1983 World Championships program book. This page is comprised of various world champions from the first year’s of WGI’s existence!
1978 Color Guard Championships Montage
Join us every week for a blast to the past as we celebrate the 45th anniversary of WGI’s World Championships! Below is a video montage of the FIRST ever WGI World Championships event.
WGI Mourns The Passing of George Lindstrom
The WGI community is grieving the loss of a visionary in the marching arts activity, George Lindstrom, who passed away on November 24. He was 82 years old. “George was an agent of change and believed fervently in the capacity of what WGI brings to young people. Always pursuing the next big idea and challenging […]
WGI: Making Future Leaders In the Activity
By Christine Ngeo Katzman, Halftime Magazine WGI Future Leaders are making significant impacts in the marching industry. In 2021, the inaugural year of the Future Leaders Program (FLP), WGI selected 12 participants ages 18 and up to participate in an ambassadorship, mentorship, and the pursuit of a passion project to improve WGI and indoor marching […]
inspiring design: How I Produced My Winter Program
By Trudy Horsting This article was inspired by a recent interview with Vincent Thomas “I find inspiration in almost everything. I find it through music that sends a bolt through my spine. I find inspiration in humanity and nature. I think the creators have given us such a platform of inspiration. What we experience, what […]
Nicole Younger Joins WGI Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Over the last 23 years, Nicole Younger has worn many hats ranging from performer, writer, director, designer, and choreographer, to name a few. Now she is adding serving on the WGI Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee to that list. Nicole has instructed scholastic and independent color guard programs up and down the east coast, […]
SafeSport Training Requirements
WGI Announces Internal Group Policies Requirement for Participant Protection
In a continuing effort to make participant protection central to the mission of our organization, the WGI Board of Directors today announced an additional requirement for groups active in any WGI events to have effective internal policies and procedures for the protection and safety of its participants. This step is the latest in a continuing […]
SafeSport Training & FAQ
Blue Ridge HS Varsity: A Welcome Surprise
By Savannah Daigle Surprised would be one way to describe Guard Director Deana Moore’s reaction to the email she received stating the Blue Ridge High School Varsity Winter Guard received “Most Outstanding” for WGI’s eSolo & Ensemble competition in June. “I wasn’t expecting it. It was a different playing field that we weren’t used to. […]
WGI Revises Mission Statement
Since December, the WGI Board of Directors has been evaluating the first updates to our mission statement in ten years to reflect the organization’s increasing awareness of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This progressive focus encompasses our commitment to all those participating in our events and activities and our philosophy behind every decision. We are proud […]
WGI Announces New Participant Protection Training Requirement
The board of directors of WGI Sport of the Arts, the world’s premier organization producing indoor color guard, percussion, and winds competitions, today announced a sweeping new requirement for all groups participating in WGI events and activities. As stewards of young people who participate in WGI, protection from all forms of abuse is central to […]
Juneteenth Resources
WGI is proud to celebrate Juneteenth: a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States—observed on June 19—and a reminder of the continued fight for Black equality and freedom. In honor of this holiday, we have gathered the following resources to help educate on the history of the day / what […]
WGI Winds Appoints Wayne Dillon as Chief Judge
WGI Sport of the Arts announced today that Wayne Dillon has been appointed as Chief Judge of the Winds division. Wayne will succeed outgoing Chief Judge Marc Whitlock. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the marching arts as a highly respected educator and judge. Wayne Dillon holds a bachelor’s degree in Fine […]
WGI Educational Opportunities
WGI Community Spotlight: Laetitia Miron
In this WGI Community Spotlight series, we are introducing you to our first-ever class of the WGI Future Leaders Program. Get to know our next featured future leader, Laetitia, through the graphic above! Learn more about the program at bit.ly/flp21announced.
WGI Sponsor Spotlight: Evans x Promark
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Pearl Drums’ Musicians Making a Difference Scholarship
