2025 Hall of Fame
This is your chance to help recognize individuals from the winter color guard activity at World Championships.
The deadline to submit all WGI Hall of Fame nominees is November 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM.
Bringing the Gallery to Life With Dartmouth High School Percussion
Each time Darcie Aungst walks past the incredible art gallery in her hometown of Bedford, Massachusetts, she’s drawn to its aesthetic. Filled with creations by local artists, Darcie decides that “Gallery X” would be the perfect centerpiece of an indoor percussion show for the group she works with, Dartmouth High School.
The 2025 WGI Suite Auction: What You Need to Know!
Experience the magic of finals night in UD Arena without the shoulder-to-shoulder traffic through the 2025 WGI Suite Auction. This auction features THREE premier locations in the arena to watch World Championships as well as an elite housing experience at the UD Marriott in their Presidential Suite.
Finding Your Voice with Palm Desert Charter Middle School’s 2024 Program
Every color guard performer dreams of competing at one of the highest levels in the activity and showing off all the hard work they have put into perfecting their sport. For a group of middle schoolers out of Palm Desert, California, this dream became a reality in 2022, and it has been a reality ever since, as they took the stage in 2024 for another great year competing in the Scholastic Open Class division.
Updates to the 2025 WGI Code of Conduct
WGI Board of Directors and Staff recently adopted updates to the organization’s Code of Conduct for the upcoming 2025 season. These improvements are designed to empower performers and support staff with clear guidelines and resources, fostering a culture of care that prioritizes the well-being of everyone participating in WGI.
WGI Employment Opportunities!
Click Here to look at employment opportunities at WGI’s corporate office in Dayton, Ohio!
Registration Information
Please see above for the dates and times when Event Registration will begin for each division.
“Reflecting” on Zionsville High School’s 2024 Production
Under the direction of Michael Rennaker and Orion Avery, Zionsville took a fantastically detailed, entertaining, and beautifully performed show to Dayton. With a mirror turned to the audience as they leaped to their feet following an incredible finals performance, Zionsville closed the book on their 2024 season and their show, “Sonic Reflections.”
Free Regional Event Entries for First-Time WGI Winds Groups
Has your program been contemplating adding a WINDS group?
For the 2025 and 2026 WGI seasons, winds groups new to WGI competition (or a returning group that hasn’t participated in a WGI event since the 2022 season) can enjoy one FREE EVENT REGISTRATION.
Remembering “Robin” with Shenendehowa High School’s 2024 Program
Joy, laughter, humor, relatability and a high energy were all things Robin Williams brought into the households of many throughout his life. To honor his memory and the legacy he built, Shenendehowa High School from Clifton Park, New York brought a stunning show entitled, “Robin,” to audience members for the 2024 winter guard season.
Auditions!
Check out our audition pages for each division and make your plans to experience #WGI2025 from the performance floor!
What You Can Expect At WGIcon 2024 This Weekend
Experience a weekend full of connections, creativity, and discovery with some of the brightest minds in the activity, and read what you can expect to see at WGIcon 2024 below!
Behind the Scenes of Centerville High School’s “Irresistible” 2024 Program
Centerville High School Winter Guard told a beautiful story with their 2024 show, Irresistible. These performers captured audiences’ attention with a unique take on the irresistible draw of a moth to a flame—or should we say, light? We spoke with director and designer Jodi Fairbanks, who had nothing but praise for her students and staff.
Jeff Harper Joins WGI as the Inaugural Education Coordinator for the Winds Division
WGI Sport of the Arts proudly announces the appointment of Jeff Harper as the inaugural Winds Education Coordinator. With over two decades of exemplary experience in music education, Jeff brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for excellence to this new role in the WGI Winds Division.
2024 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 passed from the Advisory Boards that have a financial impact.
WGIcon 2024!
Click Here to Learn More and Register for WGIcon 2024 Today!!
Reminiscing on Etude’s 2024 Production
We caught up with Etude Winterguard Director Brian Franco-Winn to discuss Etude’s 2024 program, Those Days Are Gone. We discussed the feelings of loneliness that inspired the theme, the Edwardian influence on the costuming, and the joggling boards that occupied the performance floor.
WGI Mourns the Loss of Peggy Twiggs
WGI mourns the loss of Peggy Twiggs, a prolific technician known for her work with groups like the 27th Lancers, the Cadets, Emerald Marquis, Odyssey, and Blessed Sacrament. She is recognized for the immense impact she has had on the growth of the color guard activity.
WGI Mourns the loss of Ken Giese
Today, WGI is mourning the loss of Ken Giese, 62, a fixture in the marching arts for over four decades, after a courageous battle with ALS.
2025 Regional Calendars
View the 2025 Regional Calendars Here!
