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Designing on “A” Dime- by Becca Anderson In this session, Becca provides advice for producing your program on a limited budget using discounted resources and an innovative approach to color theory. Follow along  and learn how a few small...

When Excitement Becomes Anxiety—Conquering the Performance Roller Coaster- by Shirley Dorritie Live performance is an emotional roller-coaster that can dramatically impact your student’s ability to deliver their skills when it really counts!...

The Secret Behind Sound – by Matt Harloff Unfortunately, there aren't any magic words that instantly transform a marching band, concert band, or winds group. Upgrading the sound quality in any musical ensemble takes time, focus, effort, and a...

Choreography for Drumline-by Rochelle Mapes - WGIcon 2024 This class will focus on creating and assessing drumline choreography using foundational movement elements like rhythm, level, space, and dynamics/textures. Rochelle will cover strategies for...

Success with Basic Skills –by  Paul Webber - WGIcon 2024 In this session, Paul Weber breaks down the development of a successful indoor percussion ensemble based on the training and application of basic skills. Designing a show and training...

A Perfect Marriage: Orchestration and Sound Design – by Kevin Shah - WGIcon 2024 This session will arm you with actionable strategies and frameworks for creating, curating, and producing a more cohesive musical score for your ensemble. Kevin Shah...

Description: Master the sabre with Rosie Queen as she takes you from “zero to tosses” in this sabre technique class. Learn the technique needed to spin and toss, as well as exercises designed to increase wrist flexibility and broaden your...

Description: Learn the fundamentals of rifle technique with Robby Jacobson as he covers the most basic spins, flourishes, and toss exercises that build skill, strength, and confidence.   Chapters:   PART ONE Out of Box Starting...

Winds Technique and Training: A Fundamental Approach – WGIcon 2019 Make time to focus on winds pedagogy for A and Open class ensembles. Prioritize the fundamentals of breathing, sound, tuning, articulation balance/blend, and listening skills...

Sound System Set Ups for a Practically Painless Performance – WGIcon 2019 Learn proper methods of how to route and configure electronics and sound systems so they can work at every show. Decide what gear will work best for your group and get to...

How to Be a Successful Guard Director in Small Town, USA (or Anywhere!) – WGIcon 2019 Bob and Ruth Ann share the methods they used to build and maintain a quality scholastic program in a rural setting with limited resources that can apply to any...

Growing a Scholastic Program: Vertically and Laterally – WGIcon 2019 Building a scholastic program is marathon, not a sprint. Learn how deliberate planning, slow growth, and culture building can help prevent burnout while keeping excellence a top...

Business First: Operating Ensembles and Developing a Non-Profit – WGIcon 2019 Groups spend a LOT of time providing resources that answer the creative and educational questions involved in operating an ensemble, but before designers write and...

Description:  Develop your flag skills with Imbue Winterguard’s Shavon Garcia as she leads you through an interactive flag technique class. This training covers everything you need to know about flag basics, from...

WGI’s standout educational video series, Indoor Percussion TOP SECRETS, returns with the most jam-packed edition yet! In the quest to cover every essential topic for the sport of the arts the focus now shifts to ELECTRONICS.   The eighth...

WGI’s standout educational video series, Indoor Percussion TOP SECRETS, returns with the most jam-packed edition yet! In the quest to cover every essential topic for the sport of the arts the focus now shifts to ELECTRONICS.   The seventh...

Seven top equipment designers and technicians provide their “insider tips” about tossing to teach you the basics and beyond! This class covers flag, rifle, and sabre from a beginning toss to more complicated tosses, tosses while moving,...

Featuring Carol Abohatab, choreographer for the Santa Clara Vanguard World Guard and a modern dance teacher for more than 20 years, Across the Floor teaches you everything you need to know about methods of travel, getting in and out of the ground, turns,...

Join Carol Abohatab from the Santa Clara Vanguard as she teaches you everything you need to know about a standing center class with technique for the spine, legs, and feet. Chapters 1 Intro 2 Standing Spine Series 3 Plié Series...

Join Carol Abohatab from the Santa Clara Vanguard as she teaches you everything you need to know about strengthening the core and stretching and lengthening of muscles with dynamic alignment.Chapters include: 1. Dynamic Alignment 2. The Core -...

Module 6 revolves around ensemble troubleshooting techniques. Developing your ensemble's signature sound with these proven secrets for balance, timing, editing, and logistics will have your group sounding better than ever! Product spec: 1280 X...

Module 5 focuses on individual and sectional troubleshooting. Leveraging these player development and teaching strategies is sure to have your ensemble playing with the best of the best!Product spec: 1280 X 720 HD video download. A link will be...

Top Secrets Module 4 presents "Visual Troubleshooting". Two of the activity's top designers and evaluators share their key recommendations for taking your ensemble's visual performance to the next level.Product spec: 1280 X 720 HD video download. A...

Module 3 presents 'Orchestrating for Indoor Percussion'. Five of the top designers in our activity share their tips and strategies for selecting great music and expertly orchestrating it for our unique environment.Product spec: 1280 X 720 HD video...

Module 2 presents 'Storyboarding a Show'. Four of our activity's top designers take you behind-the-scenes to show you their outlining, storyboarding, and development processes. Product spec: 1280 X 720 HD video download. A link will be emailed...

Module 1 presents 'Selecting a Program'. Several of the top designers in the activity walk you through the process of developing a great program, all while keeping the skills and abilities of the ensemble in mind.Product spec: 1280 X 720 HD video...

WGI’s standout educational video series, Indoor Percussion TOP SECRETS, returns with the most jam-packed edition yet! In the quest to cover every essential topic for the sport of the arts the focus now shifts to ELECTRONICS.    Module...