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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. 2023 Percussion and Winds Medalists
INDEPENDENT WORLD (PIW) 98.513 Pulse Percussion, Westminster, California 98.475 RCC, Riverside, California 97.088 Rhythm X, Dayton, Ohio INDEPENDENT OPEN (PIO) 97.088 Meraki, Pomona, California 96.263 IMPACT Percussion, Kennewick, Washington 95.150 Freedom Percussion, St. Louis, Missouri INDEPENDENT A (PIA) 96.050 Modulation Z, O'Fallon, Missouri 94.025 St. Martin Independent, Ocean Springs, Mississippi 91.900 North Star Independent, Idaho Falls, Idaho SCHOLASTIC WORLD (PSW) 97.938 Ayala HS, Chino Hills, California 97.200 Chino Hills HS, California 96.738 Avon HS, Indiana SCHOLASTIC OPEN (PSO) 97.863 Clover HS, South Carolina 96.775 Union HS, Tulsa, Oklahoma 96.300 Brownsburg HS, Indiana SCHOLASTIC A (PSA) 95.625 Irondale Combined Schools, New Brighton, Minnesota 94.800 Beavercreek HS, Ohio 93.500 Vandebilt Catholic HS, Houma, Louisiana SCHOLASTIC CONCERT WORLD (PSCW) 96.250 Fishers HS, Indiana 94.350 Catawba Ridge HS, Fort Mill, South Carolina 93.400 Ayala HS, Chino Hills, California SCHOLASTIC CONCERT OPEN (PSCO) 95.150 Cleveland HS, Clayton, North Carolina 94.050 Penn-Trafford HS, Harrison City, Pennsylvania 90.600 Grassfield HS, Chesapeake, Virginia SCHOLASTIC CONCERT A (PSCA) 92.600 Warren East HS, Bowling Green, Kentucky 91.050 East Central HS, St. Leon, Indiana 89.800 West Clermont HS, Batavia, Ohio INDEPENDENT WORLD WINDS 95.250 STRYKE Wynds, Palm Beach, Florida 93.650 UTRGV Winds, Edinburg, Texas 89.675 Horizon Winds, Sarasota, Florida INDEPENDENT OPEN WINDS 88.200 LSM Winds, Downriver, Michigan 85.625 Valhalla Winds, Miamisburg, Ohio 85.400 Chromium Winds, Rosemont, Illinois INDEPENDENT A WINDS 85.225 Eva Independent Winds, Raleigh, North Carolina 84.975 Vortex Indoor Winds, Syracuse, New York 82.225 Ethereal Winds, El Paso, Texas SCHOLASTIC WORLD WINDS 98.350 Avon HS, Indiana 92.475 Cleveland HS, Clayton, North Carolina 91.825 Greenfield Central HS, Greenfield, Indiana SCHOLASTIC OPEN WINDS 94.325 Westfield HS, Indiana 93.050 Miamisburg HS, Ohio 91.850 Dartmouth HS, Massachusetts SCHOLASTIC A WINDS 93.850 Bob Jones HS, Madison, Alabama 91.650 Valley Christian HS, San Jose, California 90.700 Bellevue West HS, Bellevue, Nebraska 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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