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The WGI Percussion and Winds World Championships is the premier winter showcase for indoor percussion and wind ensembles. The event is produced by WGI Sport of the Arts
which also produces the WGI Color Guard World Championships on a separate weekend. The WGI Championships typically draw 15,000
participants over two weekends, including more than 350 color guards and 250 percussion ensembles from 40 states and 5 countries.
The percussion contest on Thursday, Friday and Saturday features preliminary rounds in nine classes of competition, providing opportunities for units at all levels of expertise, from beginning to advanced. Scholastic units draw members from the same high school. Independent units draw members who are not necessarily affiliated with a particular school. Concert percussion units do not include marching in their programs. Up to 15 units in each division advance to the Finals round, where medals are awarded to the top three finishers. 
After a successful debut in 2015 and growth in the following years, the WGI Winds Championships will feature marching wind ensembles for events on Saturday and Sunday. The preliminary round will be held at Nutter Center on Saturday, April 22, featuring
units in six classes of competition. Finals will be held at UD Arena on Sunday, April 23.
WGI is focused on education and provides curriculum materials for classes in equipment, movement and design. WGI also provides a full educational program for instructors and judges. The organization promotes higher education by annually awarding $20,000 in academic scholarships to student performers. Winter guard and indoor percussion are the fastest growing of the marching arts, and high school marching bands benefit from the skills developed in these winter programs. 2022 Percussion and Winds Medalists
INDEPENDENT WORLD (PIW) 98.925 Pulse Percussion, Westminster, CA 98.075 Rhythm X, Dayton, OH 97.888 Broken City, Lake Elsinore, CA INDEPENDENT OPEN (PIO) 97.500 Infinity 2, Orlando, FL 96.275 Civitas Independent, Rock Hill, SC 93.788 Freedom Percussion, St. Louis, MO INDEPENDENT A (PIA) 95.325 Matrix A, Akron, OH 94.200 Modulation Z, O'Fallon, MO 92.300 St. Martin Independent, Ocean Springs, MS SCHOLASTIC WORLD (PSW) 98.600 Avon HS, Avon, IN 97.775 Chino Hills HS, Chino Hills, CA 97.525 Dartmouth HS, Dartmouth, MA SCHOLASTIC OPEN (PSO) 97.125 Sherwood HS, Sherwood, OR 96.400 Clear Brook HS, Friendswood, TX 96.025 Dorman HS, Roebuck, SC SCHOLASTIC A (PSA) 97.800 Clover HS, Clover, SC 95.938 Old Bridge HS, Old Bridge, NJ 95.713 Ninety Six HS, Ninety Six, SC SCHOLASTIC CONCERT WORLD (PSCW) 98.050 Fishers HS, Fishers, IN 95.800 North Forney HS, Forney, TX 94.450 Catawba Ridge HS, Fort Mill, SC SCHOLASTIC CONCERT OPEN (PSCO) 96.900 Muscle Shoals HS, Muscle Shoals, AL 94.850 Corona del Sol HS, Tempe, AZ 93.100 Campbell County HS, Alexandria, KY SCHOLASTIC CONCERT A (PSCA) 93.475 East Central HS, St. Leon, IN 92.875 Penn-Trafford HS, Harrison City, PA 89.500 Hatboro-Horsham HS, Horsham, PA INDEPENDENT WORLD WINDS 95.325 UTRGV Winds, Edinburg, TX 93.975 STRYKE Wynds, Palm Beach, FL 87.650 Horizon Winds, Auburndale, FL INDEPENDENT OPEN WINDS 86.725 Chromium Winds, Rosemont, IL INDEPENDENT A WINDS 87.300 LSM Winds, Downriver, MI 87.075 Evidence from William Carey University, Hattiesburg, MS 78.225 Vortex Indoor Winds, Syracuse, NY SCHOLASTIC WORLD WINDS 99.175 Avon HS, Avon, IN 94.375 Azle HS, Azle, TX 92.500 Cleveland HS, Clayton, NC SCHOLASTIC OPEN WINDS 95.375 Miamisburg HS, Miamisburg, OH 93.525 Daviess County HS, Owensboro, KY 91.300 Mt. Juliet HS, Mt. Juliet, TN SCHOLASTIC A WINDS 92.775 Corinth Holders HS, Wendell, NC 89.775 Dartmouth HS, Dartmouth, MA 88.500 Bellevue West HS, Bellevue, NE Ticket Information
You may order tickets three ways:
• Online: Tickets are available at WGI.org/tickets. • By phone: The box office is open Monday through Friday 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM (Eastern) at 937-401-2530. • By mail: Visit WGI.org to download a ticket order form. Tickets are also available at the door on the day of the show. Live Webcast • WGI offers a state-of-the-art live action webcast where you can watch the Championships competition — all days from both UD Arena and Nutter Center! For subscription information, visit WGI.org/webcast. Related Events
• The Expo Tent — located just outside the spectator entrance — is your one-stop shop for the latest merchandise from WGI partners and sponsors and the place to buy your World Championship souvenirs.
Photo and Video Policy
• No video cameras are allowed inside the arenas.
• Small, non-professional, single frame "point & shoot" cameras are allowed into all venues. However, use of "Professional Cameras" are prohibited, unless the user has appropriate media credentials and prior written approval from Winter Guard International. Any camera that has a detachable lens or lens that extends to four (4) or more inches is considered a "Professional Camera" and thus prohibited. As safety is paramount to all performers, any type of flash photography is strictly prohibited. Family, friends and fans may take still photos of WGI events for personal use only. The images may not be sold or otherwise distributed or publicly displayed without the written permission of Winter Guard International. WGI defines public display as a web site, printed publication or physical location where the public at large can gain access to one or more images of a WGI participating group in performance. Tripods or other similar equipment that may obstruct the view or path of travel of others in the stands are also not allowed. Future Dates
2023: April 13-15 Color Guard / April 20-22 Percussion / April 22-23 Winds
2024: April 11-13 Color Guard / April 18-20 Percussion / April 20-21 Winds For More Information
Web: WGI.org
Email: Bart Woodley, Director of Operations & Sponsor Relations Mail: 1994 Byers Road, Miamisburg, OH 45342 Phone: 937-247-5919 Ticket Line: 937-401-2530 Also view information about WGI Color Guard World Championships 
WGI Sport of the Arts is the governing body for the indoor color guard, winds and percussion activities. Hosting regionals, culminating with World Championships in April, WGI is the premier organization for pageantry and education. The Sport of the Arts brings music to life through competitive performance, creating a positive and exhilarating experience for everyone involved. For more information visit WGI.org.
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