WGI News

It’s Time to Watch the 2012 Fan Network!

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

The 35th Anniversary season is about to start off with a BANG! 2012 WGI Regionals are almost here, and that means performances will soon be available to watch on the WGI Fan Network. While the outstanding organizations which comprise WGI have been hard at work preparing to set new standards in performance, WGI Sport of the Arts has been hard at work making your online video viewing experience better than ever via the WGI Fan Network powered by Drum Corps International. A WGI Fan Network subscription offers you access to thousands of archived performance videos on demand as well as videos from ALL 2012 Regional Finals competitions. Click here to learn more about all 3 levels of subscription. There are many different options on the Fan Network. You can adjust the player size from the small window to a larger one, or even fill up your entire screen. If you’re not at home, you can log in from your smart phone and watch your favorite shows in the palm of your hand. With several different subscription levels, you get to decide how much you want to watch. You can even get access to six full days of LIVE webcasts from the World Championships in Dayton, Ohio. WGI Video Specialist, Amy Racic, is hard at work preparing for the videos to start rolling in. “With an average of 86 finalist performances each weekend, we do our very best to make sure videos from the weekend get posted as soon as possible after the event. We know WGI fans are eagerly waiting to watch performances that they may of missed or even re-watch performances that they loved. We hope to get all files available by Wednesday following the event for your enjoyment!” Don’t miss a minute of the 2011 action. Make sure you subscribe to the WGI Fan Network today! brightcove.createExperiences();

Retro Rewind: Flanagan HS 2008

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

WGI is preparing to celebrate 35 years of the Sport of the Arts this season. With so many amazing performances throughout our history it’s impossible to showcase everyone’s favorite moments… but here’s our attempt. Check back each day as WGI presents Retro Rewind, a look back at some of the groups and shows that have stood the test of time! The corresponding DVD to the featured show will be on sale for that day only! For Friday - Sunday, February 10th - 12th, check out Post Secret by Flanagan High School in 2008! And for today only, order the entire 2008 Scholastic World DVD for just $10. Shop now! brightcove.createExperiences(); This volume also features favorites such as: 1st Place:Flanagan HS - "Post Secret" 2nd Place: Avon HS - "Which is Witch" 3rd Place:Center Grove HS - "Nothing Gold Can Stay" 4th Place:Cheshire HS - "Reflections From Within" 5th Place:Miamisburg HS - "Tintinnabulation" 6th Place: Shenendehowa HS - "If Only" 7th Place:Choctawhatchee HS - "Listen" 8th Place:Northview HS - "The Ripple Effect" 9th Place:Rancho Bernardo HS - "Smile" 10th Place:Carmel HS - "On Cloud 9" 11th Place:Warren Central HS - "Promise" 12th Place:Beyer HS - "Bartok" 13th Place:Arcadia HS - "The Eyes of Butoh" 14th Place:Stoneman Douglas HS - "A Life Unfinished" 15th Place: Seminole HS - "Baggage" How to purchase as a download: Click the "Shop" link in the top left corner of the WGI Fan Network. Then filter by year, ensemble or keyword and add your favorite shows to the cart. Start here.

Retro Rewind: Oracle 2006

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

WGI is preparing to celebrate 35 years of the Sport of the Arts this season. With so many amazing performances throughout our history it’s impossible to showcase everyone’s favorite moments… but here’s our attempt. Check back each day as WGI presents Retro Rewind, a look back at some of the groups and shows that have stood the test of time! The corresponding DVD to the featured show will be on sale for that day only! For Thursday, February 9th, check out Rachmaninoff by Oracle in 2006! And for today only, order the entire 2006 Independent World DVD for just $12.50. Shop now! This volume also features favorites such as: 1st Place: Fantasia - "Lullaby and Goodnight" 2nd Place:Pride of Cincinnati - "Noir" 3rd Place: Northern Lights - "Meditation - In Memory of John Lennon" 3rd Place: Blessed Sacrament - "The Subversive Art of Walking" 5th Place:Northeast Independent - "Entrapment" 6th Place:Oracle - "Rachmaninoff" 7th Place:Santa Clara Vanguard - "Turceasca" 8th Place:Braddock Independent - "Not Another Love Song" 9th Place:Onyx - "Movement in III" 10th Place:Corona - "If I Were a Carpenter…" 11th Place:The Knights - "A Time for Hymn" 12th Place:Sacred Heart - "The Code" 13th Place:Black Watch - "Our Next Step Forward" 14th Place:The Light Brigade - "The Hard Goodbye" 15th Place:Signature - "Ghost Train" How to purchase as a download: Click the "Shop" link in the top left corner of the WGI Fan Network. Then filter by year, ensemble or keyword and add your favorite shows to the cart. Start here.

Lake Central’s 2012 "Aftermath"

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

From a Lake Central High School Color Guard press release “Only after disaster can we be resurrected” Throughout life we encounter our own personal tornadoes; moments in our lives that occur without warning, leaving us damaged and questioning not only our past but also our future. Lake Central High School is proud to announce their 2012 production entitled “Aftermath.” Witness as the performers learn to cope with unexpected tragedy. Through reflection and self-discovery they ascend above the wreckage and look forward to new beginnings. The Lake Central Color Guard is under the direction of Alan Buzalski. Show design and choreography by Dustin Caromano. Additional choreographers include Nick Mitchell and Kylene SanMiguel. Staff includes Jennifer Buzlaski, Chelsea Migler and David Gore. Soundtrack edited by David Nelson, costume design by Alan Buzalski with program consultation and staging by Daniel Wiles. The 17 young women and 1 male will be performing locally in the Midwest Color Guard Circuit, as well as nationally at the WGI regional in Indianapolis, IN, followed by the Midwestern Color Guard Championships in Muncie, IN. Their season will culminate at the 2012 WGI World Championships in Dayton, OH.

Homestead HS Presents "Riders on the Storm"

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

From a Homestead High School Winter Percussion press release Homestead High School Winter Percussion from Cupertino, California will present its 2012 show "Riders On The Storm." Follow the Riders on their struggle to overcome the storm through productions of Thunder, Water, Night, Lightning, and Tornado. 2012 marks Homestead's 6th season of WGI competition, and 3rd in Scholastic World. They will compete in the Ceres, California regional, as well as the Western Percussion Championships. Homestead Percussion is led by David Sankus, Lane Armey, Jason Freitas, Alec Swink, Dave Medina, Marina Blankenship and JC Caceres.

Choose Your Own World Championships Seat

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Tickets are now on sale for the 2012 WGI World Championships! New for 2012: • You may “select your own individual seats” while purchasing online at wgi.org/tickets • Only FINALS event tickets are being sold in advance. All Prelims and Semi Finals tickets must be purchased at the door. Tickets may be purchased three ways: 1. Select your own seat online 2. Download this form and mail in with a check or fax with a credit card. 3. Call (866) 589-7161 Ticketing FAQ document VIP Packages VIP Packages can only be ordered by phone. Call (866) 589-7161. Each VIP Package includes the BEST seats for all shows at all venues that weekend, PLUS a coupon for one FREE Championship Program for each VIP package purchased and one VIP PARKING PASS per overall order. Color Guard VIP Packages - $240 Percussion VIP Packages - $190 Click here to see photos of the view from any section

Retro Rewind: Choctawhatchee HS 1991

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

WGI is preparing to celebrate 35 years of the Sport of the Arts this season. With so many amazing performances throughout our history it’s impossible to showcase everyone’s favorite moments… but here’s our attempt. Check back each day as WGI presents Retro Rewind, a look back at some of the groups and shows that have stood the test of time! The corresponding DVD to the featured show will be on sale for that day only! For Tuesday, February 8th, check out The Velveteen Rabbit by Choctawhatchee High School in 1991! And for today only, order the entire 1991 Scholastic World DVD for just $12.50. Shop now! brightcove.createExperiences(); This volume also features favorites such as: 1st Place: Miamisburg High School - "Candle in the Wind" 2nd Place: Choctawhatchee High School - "The Velveteen Rabbit" 3rd Place: Clovis West High School - "Sabre Dance" 4th Place: Center Grove High School - "Red Hot Blues" 5th Place: Bishop Kearney High School - "Missa Brevis" 6th Place: Carroll High School - "Time in a Bottle" 7th Place: Tate High School Chapparrals - "Disco Now! Disco 4-Ever" 8th Place: Northview High School - "Philadelphia Freedom" 9th Place: Northmont High School - " Piano Concerto #1" 10th Place: Indio High School - "Street Beats" 11th Place: Clovis High School - "Purple Triangles" 12th Place: Lincoln Way High School - "Celestial Soda Pop" 13th Place: Choctawhatchee High School A - "World in her Hands" 14th Place: McGavock High School - "Unity" 15th Place: Enid High School - "Desert Sand" How to purchase as a download: Click the "Shop" link in the top left corner of the WGI Fan Network. Then filter by year, ensemble or keyword and add your favorite shows to the cart. Start here.

Cypress Independent’s "Ex Post Facto"

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

From a Cypress Independent press release Each of us has that one, perfect moment in time; the standard by which we judge all else. It may be remembered fondly. It may be something we can never escape. How do you learn to move on when you just can’t let go? Join the talented young men and women of Cypress Independent, as they explore the aftermath of intimacy in their 2012 production, Ex Post Facto. The need to move on, the desperation to forget, the impossibility of forgiveness, the fear of letting go, the strength of support and the missteps along the road to tomorrow. Do you hide in the monotony of daily routine or will you find the courage to move forward with total abandon? For some of us, it isn’t over.

Get WGI Text Message Alerts

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Be the first to know important updates with WGI's text messaging service! You can now choose what regionals you want to hear about, and it's easy to do. If it's an update to schedules or weather alerts, you'll be ready for it! To start receiving texts, check the events you're interested in, type in your mobile phone number, and you're set to go. Start now! You can opt out any time by sending "STOP ALL" to 71813.

Retro Rewind: Blue Knights 1994

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

South Pointe HS will "Escape from Reality"

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

From a South Pointe High School Percussion Ensemble press release Imagine your life filled with consistency, occupation, comfort, and protection. This is all you have ever known, your life to be. On just another day, what if you found out that all of those wonderful desires were deceitful, choreographed, and dishonestly encoded by technology? In 2012, the members of South Pointe Percussive Theatre will take on their biggest mission yet - "Escape from Reality". The Scholastic Class A group, South Pointe Percussive Theatre, is formed from students of South Pointe High School, located in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Look for South Pointe Percussive Theatre to be the "break-out" group of 2012, literally. South Pointe Percussive Theatre is under the direction of Brian Turner, with assistance from Rebecca Guzewicz and Becka Gracey McGarity Suddeth. Music composed by Andrew Markworth Staging by Andrew Ebert Costumes by Jen Barton Consultation by Greg Shull Programming by Ben Potts Director of Bands for South Pointe High School is James Turner

Season Kick Off with CompetitionSuite

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

WGI Sport of the Arts is excited to get the 35th Anniversary Season started with CompetitionSuite, a revolutionary software system to tabulate color guard and percussion ensemble competitions while providing state of the art delivery of digital judge commentary to instructors and directors. The new system is one part of WGI's several new projects and objectives to benefits all performing ensembles in celebration of its 35th year of competition. The need for an integrated software program that incorporates both tabulation features and easy access to digital judges’ commentary has been evident since WGI eliminated tapes in 2009. Up until now, there has been a separate two-step process at events to tabulate scores and then deliver digital media via a MP3 player or flash drive. This required instructors to drop off their player or flash drive and then return to a predetermined site to pick up their device after their performance. This new venture elminates that process and streamlines contest management. Designed by Matt Becker, CompetitionSuite researched features that would make this a more user-friendly method not only for instructors but tabulators and contest administrators as well. This cloud-based product gives groups competing at WGI events the necessary tools at their fingertips to analyze their performance instantly using an internet connection at the contest site. Features of CompetitionSuite include: • •Elimination of MP3 players and CDs • •Access judge commentary by smart phone by logging into website • •Instructors can call a toll-free number for 12 hours after a contest to listen to judge commentary • •Ability to access judges commentary by multiple instructors at one time • •Text messaging notification of judge commentary when available • •Instructors can chart their progress against different groups and criteria • •Judges can access their own media through the web site "Having seen all the features of CompetitionSuite, I have no doubt that this will be a radical improvement on how we handle scoring at our events," said Ron Nankervis, WGI Executive Director. "We are excited to partner with CompetitionSuite to provide our tabulation needs and are anxious to show all it has to offer to competing color guards and percussion ensembles." Directors can learn how to access their group’s account on CompetitionSuite, here. For more information on CompetitionSuite, please visit their website at www.CompetitionSuite.com

Retro Rewind: Paradigm 2005

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

WGI is preparing to celebrate 35 years of the Sport of the Arts this season. With so many amazing performances throughout our history it’s impossible to showcase everyone’s favorite moments… but here’s our attempt. Check back each day as WGI presents Retro Rewind, a look back at some of the groups and shows that have stood the test of time! The corresponding DVD to the featured show will be on sale for that day only! For Monday, February 6th, check out Typical Situation by Paradigm in 2005! And for today only, order the entire 2005 Independent World DVD for just $10. Shop now! This volume also features favorites such as: 1st Place: Pride of Cincinnati - "Everybody Hurts" 2nd Place: San Jose Raiders - "Sonnet 29: Stand By Me" 3rd Place: Blessed Sacrament - "Santisimmo Sacremento Dissotterrare" 4th Place: Oracle - "Alegretto" 5th Place: Northern Lights - "The Shawshank Redemption" 6th Place: Empire - "Changing Trains" 7th Place: Paradigm - "Typical Situation" 8th Place: Braddock Independent - "So..." 9th Place: Fantasia - "Got Funk?" 10th Place: Onyx - "Moving Forward" 11th Place: Northeast Independent - "Wonderwall" 12th Place: Corona - "In the Balance..." 13th Place: Signature - "The Next Place" 14th Place: Sacred Heart - "Desert Oasis" 15th Place: The Light Brigade - "This Thing Called Love" NOTE: This performance is presented without the accompanying soundtrack due to copyright restrictions. How to purchase as a download: Click the "Shop" link in the top left corner of the WGI Fan Network. Then filter by year, ensemble or keyword and add your favorite shows to the cart. Start here.

Intensity Goes "Below the Surface..."

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

From an Intensity Independent press release Under the Direction of Jesse Apperson and Michell Gearhart, Intensity Independent is proud to announce their 2012 production “Below the Surface…” With the use of water as an analogy for love lost and regret, and the reference of the greek mythology of “Oceanus” Intensity Independent invites you to explore the underwater world of hidden emotions we hold below the surface. Additional staff includes, Designer/Choreographer KIMANI and technicians Ricardo Amezcua and Robert Sanchez. Logistics coordinator is Timmy Tan. “You can close your eyes to the things you do not want to see, but you cannot close your heart to the things you do not want to feel. We cannot ignore what we really want to create. We should be honest and do it the way we feel it.”

Flanagan HS Presents "Project Innocence"

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

From a Flanagan High School Color Guard press release “One innocent person wrongfully convicted is one too many” Today an innocent person is standing trial for a crime they didn’t commit. Today an innocent person is writing for help from a prison cell. There have been 289 people exonerated by DNA testing after serving an average of 14 years in prison or even worse on death row and thousands more still remain behind bars. For them the answer is the Innocence Project, an organization dedicated to exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals through DNA testing and reforming the criminal justice system to prevent future injustice. The increasing number of these cases and the need for awareness is the driving force behind the 2012 Flanagan H.S. production, “Project Innocence.” Flanagan will be competing at the WGI Orlando Regional, WGI Southeastern Color Guard Championship, and WGI World Championships. Staff includes: Dean Broadbent, Emma Roberts, Matt Winans, Evan Zubkovs, Sarah Cole, and Alex Savoy. Find more information on the Innocence Project Flanagan Color Guard Website Or www.falconsound.org

Technique Class - Now Shipping!

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

The second disk, Technique Class, in the new WGI Educational DVD Movement Series is now shipping! Featuring Carol Abohatab, choreographer for the Santa Clara Vanguard World Guard and a modern dance teacher for more than 20 years, Technique Class teaches you everything you need to know about a standing center class with technique for the spine, legs, and feet. Work on pliés, tendus, degagés, ronde de jambs, leg swings, developpé, pirouettes, jumps, hinges, and more! Chapters include: 1 Intro 2 Standing Spine Series 3 Plié Series 4 Foot Series 5 Leg Series 6 Pirouettes 7 Jumps 8 Final Thoughts Technique Class is the second installment of a three part movement series. Check out Across the Floor here, and look back for more information on Warm Up, soon. Order your copy today! brightcove.createExperiences(); Carol Abohatab received her BS at University of Wisconsin - Madison, and her MFA from Mills College, both in dance performance and choreography. During graduate school, she began teaching the Santa Clara Vanguard, and has been involved ever since, most currently as a choreogrpher with the 2-time World Champion Winter Guard. In 1998, Carol formed Vanguard Dance Company, allowing aspiring performers to dance alongside professionals, and merging the color guard activity with the dance world. She has taught modern dance technique and choreography for numerous groups including the San Jose Raiders, Emerald Marquis, State Street Review, and Miamisburg HS, and is on the dance faculty at San Jose City and West Valley Colleges.

Retro Rewind: Father Ryan HS 2007

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

WGI is preparing to celebrate 35 years of the Sport of the Arts this season. With so many amazing performances throughout our history it’s impossible to showcase everyone’s favorite moments… but here’s our attempt. Check back each day as WGI presents Retro Rewind, a look back at some of the groups and shows that have stood the test of time! The corresponding DVD to the featured show will be on sale for that day only! For Friday - Sunday, February 3rd - 5th, check out The Fallen Society of Carneis, Gypsies, and Circus Freaks by Father Ryan High School in 2007! And for today only, order the entire 2007 Percussion Scholastic World DVD for just $10. Shop now! brightcove.createExperiences(); This volume also features favorites such as: 1st Place: Mission Viejo HS - "Indivisible" 2nd Place:Dartmouth HS - "The Turning Point" 3rd Place: Father Ryan - "The Fallen Society of Carnies, Gypsies, and Circus Freaks" 3rd Place: Choctwhatchee HS - "Twisted" 5th Place:Center Grove HS - "Everlasting" 6th Place:Plymouth-Canton HS - "LocoMotif" 7th Place:Fred J Page HS - "Metal F.X." 8th Place:Hilliard Darby HS - "Loves Me, Loves Me Not" 9th Place:Arcadia HS - "The Fourth Estate" 10th Place:Forsyth Central HS - "The Storm" 11th Place:Avon HS - "In the Cellar Suite" 12th Place:Ayala HS - "Inspired" 2007 Perc Scholastic A 1st Place: Greenfield Central HS - "Density" 2nd Place:Loara HS - "Multitasking" 3rd Place: Los Alamitos HS - "Simple" 3rd Place: Madison Central HS - "Stright from the Heart" 5th Place:Westview HS - "Magnificant Sevens" 6th Place:Page HS - "Under the Tarp" 7th Place:Findlay HS - "Code" 8th Place:Stamford HS - "Music: My Anti-Drug" 9th Place:Thomas Worthington HS - "Magnify" 10th Place:Pace HS - "Pace Yourself!" 11th Place:Olentangy Liberty HS - "Tribute" 12th Place:Carroll HS - "Squarepusher" How to purchase as a download: Click the "Shop" link in the top left corner of the WGI Fan Network. Then filter by year, ensemble or keyword and add your favorite shows to the cart. Start here.

"Moments in Time" with Juxtaposition

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

From a Juxtaposition press release Juxtaposition is excited to present their 2012 program entitled “Moments in Time” . The talented cast of Juxtaposition will explore the emergent concept of Time. The program is set to the soundtrack of Maya Angelou’s poem In and Out of Time and Javier Colon’s version of Time After Time. Juxtaposition invites you to share a moment in time with them as they use unique costuming, fast paced and intricate staging, and contemporary choreography to demonstrate and experience their vision of time. Juxtaposition will compete locally in the Mid-East Performance Association circuit as well as at the WGI Dayton Regional, Indianapolis Regional, and WGI Finals. Juxtaposition is under the direction of Stephanie Furniss. The 2012 design team is led by Furniss and also includes Sal Salas, Mykail Costner, and Joe Heininger. Technical and Choreography Staff Include: Mykail Costner Joe Heininger Ashley “Studer” Ledezma Jonathan “Red” Colvin Scott Markham Charles Williams Christopher Dulin Soundtrack produced by Steven Givens Costumes Designed By Joe Heininger and produced by A Wish Come True “The illimitable, silent, never-resting thing called Time, rolling, rushing on, swift, silent, like an all-embracing ocean-tide, on which we and all the universe swim like exhalations, like apparitions which are, and then are not....” ~Thomas Carlyle

Top Five Downloads from January

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Fans are loving the freedom to download their favorite shows. With the ability to watch videos anywhere and anytime, it's difficult to choose which ones you want to download first! Take a look at the list of the top five downloaded shows from November 2011. 1. 2009 Santa Clara Vanguard - "The Kiss" 2. 2003 Pride of Cincinnati - "Stand Up" 3. 2000 St. Ann's - "The Miraculous Mandarin" 4. 2010 Ayala High School - "Live to Tell" 5. James Logan High School 2004 - "Innovations" Now you can download individual performances right onto your computer! These files can easily transfer to your mobile device allowing you to take your all your favorite WGI shows anywhere! Each download is only $4.95 and WGI Fan Network subscribers enjoy exclusive members only discounts. How to purchase downloads: Click the "Shop" link in the top left corner of the WGI Fan Network. Then filter by year, ensemble or keyword and add your favorite shows to the cart. Start here. OR Click on the next to any streaming video - then hit the add (+) to cart icon. Click the checkout button in the top left corner to complete your purchase. You then will be supplied with a link that is valid for 48 hours to download your selections.

Lake Park HS Presents "Any Other World"

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

From a Lake Park High School Color Guard press release Lake Park High School proudly presents their 2012 production entitled “Any Other World”. The 15 performers depict the emotional journey that follows with the changes that occur throughout our lives. We move on, say goodbye and take with us physical items that become memories from our past. We smile like we mean it, just to let ourselves let go and move into another world. Lake Park is apart of the Midwest Colorguard Circuit. They will be competing nationally at the WGI Regionals in Indianapolis and Muncie, Indiana, in addition to WGI World Championships in Dayton, Ohio. Show design and soundtrack by Andy Hudson with choreography by Billy Steiner and Will Frankenberger. Uniforms by Creative Costuming. Under the direction of Amy Sharp with Assistant Director Chris Horeth and instructional staff Kelly Scott and Liz Ramirez, we invite you to take this journey with us.