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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.
New Gallery: 2026 WGI Percussion World Championships Photos 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, featuring
units in six classes of competition. Finals will be held at UD Arena on Sunday.
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. 2026 Percussion and Winds Medalists
INDEPENDENT WORLD (PIW) 99.300 Rhythm X, Indianapolis, IN 97.788 RCC, Riverside, CA 97.275 Pulse Percussion, Whittier, CA INDEPENDENT OPEN (PIO) 98.463 Veritas, Indianapolis, IN 97.750 UTSA, San Antonio, TX 97.675 Cap City 2, Grove City, OH INDEPENDENT A (PIA) 95.525 Ravenwood Indoor Percussion, Brentwood, TN 94.100 Nomad Indoor, Pittsburgh, PA 91.538 South County Combined, Lorton, VA SCHOLASTIC WORLD (PSW) 98.638 Ayala HS, Chino Hills, CA 97.600 Vista Murrieta HS, Murrieta, CA 97.188 Chino Hills HS, CA SCHOLASTIC OPEN (PSO) 96.038 Sonia Sotomayor HS, San Antonio, TX 95.925 Victor J. Andrew HS, Tinley Park, IL 95.300 Norwalk HS, CT SCHOLASTIC A (PSA) 97.850 Alpharetta HS, GA 95.538 Kings HS, Kings Mills, OH 94.788 Weatherford HS, TX SCHOLASTIC CONCERT WORLD (PSCW) 99.200 Vista Murrieta HS, Murrieta, CA 96.325 Ayala HS, Chino Hills, CA 96.175 Grassfield HS, Chesapeake, VA SCHOLASTIC CONCERT OPEN (PSCO) 98.450 Klein Collins HS, Spring, TX 96.975 Ben Davis HS, Indianapolis, IN 95.375 Kiski Area HS, Vandergrift, PA SCHOLASTIC CONCERT A (PSCA) 95.450 Warren East HS, Bowling Green, KY 93.650 New Bedford HS, MA 90.135 Pendleton HS, Anderson, SC INDEPENDENT WORLD WINDS 96.275 STRYKE Wynds, Palm Beach, FL 94.550 Vaquero Winds, Edinburg, TX 91.400 Horizon Winds, Bradenton, FL INDEPENDENT OPEN WINDS 95.500 Obsidian Winds, Nashville, TN 94.625 River City Rhythm, Monticello, MN 93.025 STRYKE Wynds 2, Palm Beach, FL INDEPENDENT A WINDS 93.958 Hydra Winds presented by Atlanta CV, Decatur, GA 85.528 Vortex Indoor Winds, Syracuse, NY 84.950 Del Sol Winds, Coachella Valley, CA SCHOLASTIC WORLD WINDS 96.513 Avon HS, IN 91.675 Catawba Ridge HS, Fort Mill, SC 89.300 Greenfield Central HS, IN SCHOLASTIC OPEN WINDS 91.275 Daviess County HS, Owensboro, KY 91.150 Valley Christian HS, San Jose, CA 88.875 Washington HS, IN SCHOLASTIC A WINDS 91.064 Damien HS, La Verne, CA 90.363 North Lincoln HS, Lincolnton, NC 86.596 Newnan HS, GA 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
2026: April 9-11 Color Guard / April 16-18 Percussion / April 18-19 Winds
2027: April 8-10 Color Guard / April 15-17 Percussion / April 17-18 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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