2002 Dayton, OH Dayton Celebrates 25 years with 417 participating units (the highest total ever) — 131 drumline, 286 guard, and 90 volunteers running championships
1993 Dayton, OH First WGI Percussion events held at Championships. Guard grows to 6 classes Scholastic and Independent A, Open and World.
1997 Phoenix, AZ WGI celebrates 20 years
Timeline Friendship Cup Marching Band contests are established with 4 regionals and a Championship.
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1995 Dayton, OH The three tiered judging system is implemented — Dennis Sohocki sculpts the traveling trophy for Independent World Class. Photos clockwise from top Ponderosa HS; Logan HS; SJ Raiders. background from top Every-body; 00 Percussion Finale.
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