WGI Members Perform Halftime at Superbowl LVII
Two members from the World Class WGI group, Fenix, had the experience of a lifetime performing with Rihanna at this year’s Superbowl LVII. Alana Harris and Haley Hoffman are not only sharing the floor together this winter with Fenix Independent, but now they can say they shared the field together along with POP/R&B superstar Rihanna. […]
Starting the Conversation: Inclusivity in Show Design
By Trudy Horsting: Choosing the perfect show hair and makeup for a winter guard show is always an important decision. Still, it can be challenging to ensure that these choices are adequate for every member of the team and make every performer feel comfortable and confident on the floor. In this piece, we sat […]
2023 Class of Future Leaders Program Announced
WGI and the WGI Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee are excited to announce the 2023 class of the I AM WGI: Future Leaders Program, a mentorship and leadership opportunity for WGI performers across all regions and divisions. Color Guard Andrew Elkins South Carolina Chana Chhim Massachusetts Reid Scholz Arizona Seth Sharpe Ohio […]
WGI Hall of Fame: Wayne Harris
By Emily Ward: The marching arts have always had a strong impact on the lives of people who participated. The performances, competitions, classes, and more have shaped many of us into who we are today. One of the people whose entire life was positively altered by our activity is Wayne Harris, one of the […]
Noir Independent: Emphasizing Diversity and Inclusion
By Kellie Finch Diversity and inclusion are key words at the heart of most ensembles’ mission statements, but one winter guard based in Atlanta, Georgia emphasizes these beliefs at the very top of their organizational makeup. Founded and directed by Corey Hawkins, Noir Independent Winter guard aimed to foster an outlet for staff and […]
Emerging Voices Award
WGI’s New Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Page!
WGI is committed to giving a voice to the underrepresented members of our community and having an open conversation with those of different backgrounds, genders, and other aspects of one’s identity. In celebration of WGI’s incredibly diverse community, we are proud to unveil our website’s New Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion page. This page contains our […]
2023 Event Coverage!
Avon Winds: Flying to New Heights
By Kellie Finch: Avon HS Winds truly embodied the phrase “The sky’s the limit” with their 2022 production entitled “Murmuration.” Students stretched their wings and took to the air to produce a showcase that even the most elegant avians would be proud of, resulting in a historic score of 99.175 in WSW finals in Dayton. […]
Top 5 Moments of 2022: WGI Edition
2022 has been a wild ride, and so many incredible feats were achieved in the span of a single year. Take a look below at some of the best things to come out of 2022 for the world’s largest indoor marching arts community! 1. Second Class of Future Leaders Announced This past March, the 2022 […]
Lyera Hammons: Celebrating 20 Years With WGI!
WGI has had the pleasure of many incredible individuals passing through the organization at all levels of service over the years. Many find themselves here for up to 15+ years serving generation after generation of young performers and ensuring that the MAGIC of WGI lives on. One individual is currently celebrating her 20th year with […]
The Woodlands HS: The Doors Are Open
By Trudy Horsting The Woodlands High School winter guard put on a beautiful 2022 production titled “The Doors are Open,” which left many craving to learn more about this program and receive some insight on how they got where they are today. In this piece, Cyndi Robbins, Director of The Woodlands, shares her strategies for […]
LGBTQ+ Pride Resources
WGI proudly supports LGBTQ+ Pride this month and throughout the year. We have compiled the following resources (accessible year-round) to help inform and educate on the challenges that LGBTQ+ individuals face, highlighting a few of the many programs and organizations that are working to make a positive impact on the LGBTQ+ Community. Scholarships and Financial […]
Rhythm X: Inside the “Art Shaped Box”
By: Mikey McGuire WGI Percussion in 2022 featured some of the most unique and innovative show designs we have seen on the UD floor in years, but one show that stood out from the rest was Rhythm X’s 2022 production, “Art Shaped Box.” The group took inspiration from the life and art of grunge pioneer […]
Inside AMP Winter Guard: Defining Entertainment
By Trudy Horsting humble beginnings AMP Winter Guard has recently been renowned for its entertaining, crowd-pleasing productions. Each time the cast enters a performance space, their show captivates the audience and leaves them on their feet. However, AMP comes from humble beginnings, from a staff dedicated to the cause and cousins, brothers, sisters, and friends […]
Volunteer and Experience WGI for FREE!
Receive a one-of-a-kind experience of our World Championships when you sign up to volunteer! Witness the raw emotion of performers as they exit the floor after the performance of their lives, congratulate them as they get their iconic post-show orange, and become the magic that so many others experience every year. Visit wgi.org/wcvolunteer to learn […]
Dobyns-Bennett 2022: Making a Name for the Program
By Trudy Horsting: 2022 was the first year Dobyns-Bennett High School Winterguard made WGI Finals. Jed Garvey, Director of the Colorguard, reflects on the longevity of this goal in an interview with Trudy Horsting. “The guard has been trying to make that push into finals for about two decades. 2022 was the year we finally […]
Brownsburg HS 2022: Dance Monkey
By Emily Ward “Dance Monkey” by the group “Tones and I” has been a popular song played on every major radio station over the past few years. Brownsburg High School from Brownsburg, Indiana, put the piece to good use in their silver medalist, 2022 A-class show entitled the same name as the hit single. Director […]
WGI Mourns the Loss of Gary Graves
WGI is grieving the loss of one of its own today. Gary Graves was a renowned percussion adjudicator and a beacon of light to everyone who crossed paths with him both in and out of our activity. He passed away on September 20 at 62 years old. A judge specializing in indoor percussion, color guard, […]
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