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Hall of Fame 2017: Michael Shapiro
By Jenny Lyons What are the elements of a winter guard show that make us, as an audience, remember? We gravitate towards the shows that shock and awe, the ones that show us something we have never seen... Read >
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WGI 40: Disruptive Design
By David Hill To help usher in Winter Guard International’s 40th Anniversary, let’s tell the stories of some of the activity’s first “Super Guards,” each a World Champion:... Read >
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Ground Breaking. Legendary. Trend Setter.
By David Hill To help usher in Winter Guard International’s 40th Anniversary, let’s tell the stories of some of the activity’s first “Super Guards,” each a World Champion:... Read >
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WGI Mourns the Passing of Shirlee Whitcomb
On May 14, 1977 six people met in San Francisco to create an entity that would unify and transform the color guard activity by creating Winter Guard International, today’s leader in the indoor marching... Read >
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Feeder Programs - Making Color Guard Great
By Hannah Corson World class color guards don’t become great overnight. Many factors go into making these groups the powerhouses that they are including hours of practice, good work ethic, and passion... Read >
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WGI 40: Love It, Do It, Believe It
By David Hill To help usher in Winter Guard International’s 40th Anniversary, let’s tell the stories of some of the activity’s first “Super Guards,” each a World Champion:... Read >
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Controversial Shows: Fantasia's "A Good German"
By Dan Schack Since I became aware of the indoor drumline and color guard activities, I've wondered what deems a show “controversial.” At some point throughout my experience marching drum corps... Read >
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WGI 40: The Beginning
By Jenny Lyons On May 14, 1977 at the Sheraton-Palace Hotel in San Francisco, six people were about to change the face of the color guard activity. These individuals were brought together by the dream... Read >
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Backstage Pass: Pre-Performance Rituals
By Michael Reed Have you ever wondered what your favorite color guard does before a show to calm the nerves and get focused? Have you ever been within earshot of a warmup area and heard an excited troupe... Read >
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Supportive Parents - WGI's Biggest Fans
by Hannah Corson Those who participate in WGI spend countless hours practicing, traveling, and performing each season. Year after year, these young musicians work diligently to perfect every count of their... Read >
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