20 Years and Counting with Motor City Percussion
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Motor City’s first competitive season was in 2003, making it the oldest independent group in Michigan.
Click Here to read more about the organization’s obstacles and accomplishments over the past 20+ years!
Behind the Scenes with Pulse Percussion and Yamaha
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Go behind the scenes with Yamaha and Andre Aroyan from Pulse Percussion as he recounts his incredible experience in the 2023 ensemble.
LOTUS Marks the Return of Arkansas Independent Percussion
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When referencing states with a large indoor marching arts presence, Arkansas is not typically mentioned in conversation. With such a young competitive circuit, directors created LOTUS, the only independent percussion unit in Arkansas.
2024 World Championships Finalist Reviews
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Congratulations to all of our 2024 WGI World Championships finalists!
Click the images below to read the finalist reviews for each division and class.
2024 PIW Class Finalist Review
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Congratulations to all of our 2024 Independent World class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement.
2024 PIO Class Finalist Review
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Congratulations to all of our 2024 Independent Open class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement.
The 2024 WGI Hall of Fame Inductees!
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The 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place on Wednesday of this past week, and we celebrated the incredible accomplishments of these three individuals. Read and watch more here!
2024 PSW Class Finalist Review
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Congratulations to all of our 2024 Scholastic World class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement.
2024 PSO Class Finalist Review
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Congratulations to all of our 2024 Scholastic Open class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement.
2024 PIA Class Finalist Review
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Congratulations to all of our 2024 Independent A class finalists! View a recap of their productions below in order of Finals placement.
2024 PSA Class Finalist Review
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Congratulations to all of our 2024 Scholastic A class finalists! View a recap of their productions below in order of Finals placement.
2024 Percussion Concert Class Finalist Review
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By: Mikey McGuire and Kellie Finch Congratulations to all of our 2024 Concert class finalists! Review their productions below in order of Finals placement. A Class 1st – Eagle HS (92.000) It’s Christmas in April with Eagle HS and their 2024 production “Winter Wonderment”. A groovy samba rendition of Santa Claus is Coming to Town […]
WGI 2024: Know Before You Go!
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WGI World Championships is right around the corner, and it’s essential to make the necessary preparations for a successful weekend on and off the floor!
Below, you will find the most updated information for all championship events and items you will want to know to make your experience as smooth as possible.
2024 Hall of Fame Inductee: Jeff Sacktig
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Joining the WGI Hall of Fame this year is Jeff Sacktig, a renowned Visual Designer and educator within our pageantry arts. Click here to read more about his incredible achievements within the marching arts!
2024 Percussion/Winds Virtual Finals Rankings
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Congratulations to all of the groups who competed in the 2024 Virtual Finals event. Check out their rankings below!
2024 Hall of Fame Inductee Jeff Huffman’s Journey with WGI
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From a little auditorium in Dayton before WGI Percussion existed, to the WGI Hall Of Fame, Jeff Huffman has been around since the beginning. Huffman attended Center Grove High School, and with the help of instructor Jay Webb, he got bit by the indoor percussion bug.
Click Here to Read More about Jeff’s journey within WGI.
Taking That Next Step with Lauren Teel
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“All the best things that I’ve experienced came from those instances where I didn’t feel quite ready to take that next step, but I took it anyway.”
Learn more about Lauren’s career in music and the inspirations that made her who she is today.
2024 Percussion/Winds Virtual Prelims Ratings
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Congratulations to all of the Percussion and Winds groups who competed in the 2024 virtual prelims. Click Here to check out their ratings!
2024 Hall of Fame Inductee: Sean Vega
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Sean Vega, one of this year’s inductees into the WGI Hall of Fame, has a long history of involvement in the Marching Arts. Click Here to read more about his current endeavors and aspirations for the future of the indoor activity.
2024 Percussion/Winds Virtual Solo Ratings
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Check out the rankings from the 2024 WGI Percussion and Winds Virtual Solo competition below!