News from Around WGI

From an Emanon Press Release After coming off of a successful 2010 season and placing 6th in the Independent Open Class at WGI Championships held in Dayton, OH, Emanon Winter Guard will be competing in it's 11th season in the Independent World Class. "The 2010 season was no doubt our most successful season to date. It has been a true blessing to watch the organization develop over the years with the help of our past and present membership and administration. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to our supporters for motivating us to come back out stronger than ever, and we look forward to performing in the IW class in 2011" Tony Delcorsano- Director Emanon Winter Guard will also be hosting the 2010 Summer Spin Clinic at Edison High School in Edison, NJ on July 17th, 2010. The clinic will feature the 2010 Emanon Staff, alongside some of the 2010 cast members who will be introducing some of the equipment and movement training techniques done at Emanon Winter Guard.

 The clinic is open to anyone regardless of skill level and is recommended if you wish to audition to be a cast member for the 2011 season. If you're not performing with a drum corp and would like to spin with old friends or even make new ones and have a great time doing what we all love to do. Register Here for the 2010 SUMMER SPIN CLINIC If you have any further questions please email john@emanonwg.org 

Thanks to Moye Mizoguchi for this photo and caption This picture was taken at WGI Indy Power Regional. We are the Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Winter Guard from Lexington, Kentucky. The picture is the five seniors who were involved in this activity throughout 4 years of our high school career. Being able to participate in WGI during our senior year was an amazing experience. We had an amazing show, instructors, and teammates. Even though we all have graduated high school already we will always remember the 2010 WGI. To submit your own photo for wgi.org, email it along with your story to WGImages@wgi.org

From an ATX Press Release ATX Winterguard was recently featured in two local news stories about the "sport of the arts" in Austin, TX. As a fairly new group in existence, the guard has found a steadily increasing membership, and this type of exposure can only help get the word out about this new place to learn and spin. Veronica Castelo, newscaster for local channel News 8 Austin,  featured ATX about staying active in the area called "ATX Winterguard Heats Up" The video features the guard around the 4:10 mark.  Also, online reporter Brenda Eilenberger interviewed ATX Director, Michael Vazquez, on how independent guards are different from scholastic guards in her article "Spin ATX, Austin Independent Winterguard" ATX Independent A is a 2009 and 2010 WGI Austin Regional finalist, 2009 and 2010 Texas Color Guard Circuit bronze medalist, and 2010 WGI World Championships participant. ATX Winterguard is based out of Austin, TX. For more information about ATX Winterguard, please visit ATXwinterguard.org.

Take a trip through warm up with Forsyth Central HS on their way to their 2010 WGI World Championships Finals performance. Watch this along with many other insider videos on the WGI Fan Network!

Zydeco Colorguard will be hosting its first of three summer clinics on Sunday, July 18th, 2010 at Centerville HS in Centerville, Ohio. Clinic registration will begin at 9:45am and the clinic activities will start at 10:15am. There will be a 45 minute lunch break. The cost of the clinic will be $20.00 per person. These clinics are open to anyone and everyone! If you would like to experience a "day in the life of Zydeco" - this is the clinic for you. From physical training and dance classes, to movement, flag, rifle and sabre combinations, this clinic is sure to offer something for all performers: young and old! Everyone is welcome to attend, even if it's just for the experience. If you are a member of a high school with an existing winterguard program, an instructor wanting to broaden your horizon, or a prospective member for 2011: we'd love to see you there! If you have any questions regarding this event you may contact us at zydecocolorguard@gmail.com.

From and Impact Color Guard Press Release Impact Independent Winter Guard from Northern Virginia will offer a Color Guard Clinic for students of all ages on Saturday, July 31st at Mills Godwin High School in Henrico, Virginia. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the clinic will conclude at 6:00 p.m. The participation fee is $35.00 and includes a Pizza Lunch. The clinic will begin as all of our rehearsals do with warm up and movement class. Our equipment training principles will be presented by former WGI Spinfest clinician Tracy Wooton. Tracy has worked with some of the finest teams in color guard including Northern Lights Winter Guard, Top Hats Winter Guard, Northmont High School and many more. If you've ever thought about marching with Impact, if you would like to march after high school, or if you just want to spin and dance with some cool people, this is a great way to see what we are all about and have a lot of fun! For details, or to pre-register visit our website at www.freewebs.com/impactwg Impact Independent is a 2010 WGI Independent A Class Finalist (5th Place) and is proud to be a member of the Atlantic Indoor Association (2010 I-A Class Gold Medalists). 

by Michael Boo Dustin Roa wasn't afraid to try something new and move across the country to make his dreams come true. Use the player above to listen to his story about how t-shirts helped him achieve his goal. Interviews were conducted as the performers reached the "Top of the Tunnel" after their 2010 World Championships performance. Stay tuned to WGI.org this summer as more interviews are posted each week!

Thanks to Colin Slavin for this photo and caption Enjoying the moment with the Escambia High School Cymbal line after Open Class retreat is Jerry Charvat Music City Mystique Alumni and EHS cymbal instructor Jerry Charvat. MCM inspires Jerry and Jerry inspires the Escambia High School Cymbal line. To submit your own photo for wgi.org, email it along with your story to WGImages@wgi.org

As we feverishly work on the 2010 DVDs, we’d like to take a moment to feature each volume separately. This summer, we've released a single cover, along with a teaser trailer, each week.  Please welcome Volume 4 – Color Guard A Class - Pre Order your copy today!   brightcove.createExperiences();

WGI wishes all a safe and happy holiday weekend. In observance of the Fourth of July, the office will be closed Monday, July 5th. It will reopen at 9 AM on Tuesday. Until then, enjoy this patriotic video montage!    brightcove.createExperiences();

The WGI Fan Network has dropped it's subscription prices! * Access to the WGI archives from 1979-2007 have never been easier to watch online. Starting at just $29.95, you'll have the power to watch as much indoor color guard and percussion as you can handle, including 2010 regionals. Also, basic subscribers also enjoy 5% off all video and audio download transactions! When you subscribe to the Fan Network Plus Membership, you'll find every World Championships prelims performances from the 2009 and 2010 seasons! The action never stops when with unlimited access to so many WGI performances. Start watching now! *All WGI Fan Network subscriptions expire on January 15, 2011.

Line it up! It’s time for a parade full of your favorite WGI products! Any order of $20 or more on the WGI shop will receive $10 off when you enter the promotional code ‘parade’ at check out! Get entertained while you save money! This parade is going to last from July 1st through July 8th! Don’t let this sale pass you by!

Thanks to Katie Smith for this photo and caption This a picture of my teammate, Ashley and I at our practice site in Orlando for the Power Regional. We have been marching together for almost 7 years and share a great passion for winterguard and also a love for the Twilight Series. We were so excited when we saw the sign for “Cullen Cove” at our practice site. We just had to take a picture under it.   To submit your own view of WGI for wgi.org, email your photo and story to WGImages@wgi.org

It’s time for high school percussionists, flags, and dancers to apply for participation in the 2010Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. As a member of the MACY'S GREAT AMERICAN MARCHING BAND, you would be joining outstanding high school musicians from all 50 states and the District of Columbia as a select representative from your state. Stepping-off from Central Park, the Band, outfitted in uniforms by WGI Corporate Sponsor The Band Hall, will be cheered by the 2.5 million spectators lining the parade route. Arriving at Macy's, the Band will perform for celebrity hosts, a grandstand audience, and more than 50 million TV viewers watching the broadcast live on NBC. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is internationally recognized as the official start of the holiday season and world famous as a uniquely American entertainment extravaganza. If you are interested in being considered for selection, please download and complete the application below, and forward it to our office along with your application fee and audition DVD/Video. Please list any applicable awards or honors you have received. Participants will be selected based on submitted application, DVD, instrumentation/position, and state representation. Please note: due to visual staging needs, percussionists, flags, and dancers must send a tape for admission review. The July 30th deadline to submit your application has been extended until August 30th; however positions can close at anytime due to rolling admissions. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Further information can be viewed or downloaded from at www.musfestivals.com. We are delighted to offer this special opportunity to you. Please call our office at 1-800-545-0935, Ext. 150 if you have any questions or need further information. 

As we feverishly work on the 2010 DVDs, we’d like to take a moment to feature each volume separately. Once a week a single cover, along with a teaser trailer, will be released. Make sure to come back each week to see what happens next! Please welcome Volume 7 – Percussion Open Class - Pre Order your copy today!     brightcove.createExperiences();

By Michael Boo Finding a family in a new part of the country may be as easy as joining a guard in the area. Adam Faircloth learned that lesson when he moved to Ohio and joined Consortio. Listen to his story.  Interviews were conducted as the performers reached the "Top of the Tunnel" after their 2010 World Championships performance. Stay tuned to WGI.org this summer as more interviews are posted each week!

Digital download bundles are the best way to save money and watch your Fans’ Favorites anywhere you go. Color Guard Volume 1 is now available with classic shows from 1982-1993 that can easily transfer to your mobile device! Once you’ve added the bundle to your cart, simply follow the check out instructions, and you will be supplied a link that is valid for 48 hours to download your volume. More volumes will be available soon! Start your download today!

From an Onyx Press Release The 2010 WGI World Champions, Onyx, will  host a dance and spin clinic on Sunday, August 29th at the Ervin J Nutter Center from 12 PM to 5 PM. The event is open to everyone of any age or experience. No RSVP is required. A $10 participation fee will lead you to classes taught by the performers of the World Class ensemble. Visit the official website for more information.