2024 Hall of Fame Inductee: Sean Vega

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.

WGI Mourns the Loss of Bob Thomas

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Bob Thomas, a long-time member of the WGI Winds Steering Committee and a dedicated educator/adjudicator for the marching arts.

WGI Needs Volunteers for Winds World Championships!

Calling all weekend warriors!

the 2024 WGI Winds World Championships is seeking volunteers for the weekend of April 20-21. If individuals can get themselves to Dayton, Ohio on Friday, April 20, WGI will take care of everything else!

WGI’s Inclusive Costuming Resource List!

In 2021, the WGI Future Leaders Program (FLP), in conjunction with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, published the “Inclusive Costuming Resources”—a running catalog of costuming and design companies that provide diverse skin-tone garments for members of color.

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.

WGI 2024 Hall of Fame Recipients Announced

WGI is proud to announce the election of the newest class of individuals into the WGI Hall of Fame! 

The Hall of Fame is the highest honor presented to individuals who have influenced WGI history through their achievements and contributions.

Top 5 moments of 2023!

As another exciting year comes to an end, we can’t help but look back at some of the best moments from the year that occurred for the organization and the indoor marching arts activity. Take a look below at some of our highlights from 2023! 1. WGI Renewed Contract With City of Dayton Through 2031 […]

Join #TeamWGI! Director of Finance

WGI Sport of the Arts is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Director of Finance to work in our Dayton, Ohio, headquarters.

4 Ways to Donate with WGI!

It’s officially Giving Tuesday with WGI, and with that comes the launch of this year’s Invest in Indoor Campaign! Complete your month of giving by donating to WGI, and see how your funds help shape the future of the indoor marching arts! Donating is now easier than ever, and it doesn’t even have to include […]

Give Your Time and Volunteer for WGI this #GivingTuesday!

This Giving Tuesday, WGI is looking for all the different ways that you can have a direct impact on the indoor marching arts community with your contributions. Whether through donating to our annual Invest in Indoor campaign, Scholarship funds, creating personal fundraisers, or simply giving your free time, WGI has an outlet to help YOU […]

2024 Event Registration is Here!

The time has come to register for #WGI2024! Click Here to view the tiered registration information, see when you qualify to sign up for events, and to learn more about our Event Registration process.

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.

Audition for #WGI2024

Interested in trying out for an Independent group but nervous to take the next steps? You can find all the details about when and where auditions are taking place across the nation for most Independent A, Open and World Class groups over at WGI.ORG/AUDITION! Don’t miss out on YOUR chance to join in on the magic of […]

2023 Summer Report from the WGI Board of Directors

The WGI Board of Directors had its annual meeting in Las Vegas this past weekend. Over two days, directors met to discuss a long list of organizational goals, review WGI policies, adopt a budget for the fiscal year, and approve proposals.

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 […]