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WGI Certify Level 100 Percussion– The Basics
In this level you will develop a fundamental understanding of the role, ethics, and professional expectations of the judge, along with the judging process as a whole, and the basic skills required. The Basic tools for recognition, comparison and scoring will be introduced. You will practice observing differences and making comparisons, ranking and spreading. You will be introduced to the basics of each caption in the WGI System. A final examination will confirm your readiness for the next level of study.
WGI Certify Level 200 – Percussion-The WGI System
In Level 200, the focus will be on developing basic judging skills. You will develop a fundamental understanding of WGI’s caption-based philosophy, the role of the judge within that system, and the skills required to fulfill that role. You will be introduced to the building blocks upon which each caption is constructed, and will practice recognizing them. You will then be introduced to the content of each caption, criteria reference scales, basic expectations for commentary, and the methods for developing basic recognition and commentary skills. A final exam will confirm your understanding of the content of the course.
WGI Certify Level 100 – The Basics- Color Guard
In this level you will develop a fundamental understanding of the role, ethics, and professional expectations of the judge, along with the judging process as a whole, and the basic skills required. The Basic tools for recognition, comparison and scoring will be introduced. You will practice observing differences and making comparisons, ranking and spreading. You will be introduced to the basics of each caption in the WGI System. A final examination will confirm your readiness for the next level of study.
WGI Certify Level 200 – The WGI System- Color Guard
In Level 200, the focus will be on Developing basic judging skills. You will develop a fundamental understanding of WGI’s caption-based philosophy, the role of the judge within that system, and the skills required to fulfill that role. You will be introduced to the building blocks upon which each caption is constructed, and will practice recognizing them. You will then be introduced to the content of each caption, criteria reference scales, basic expectations for commentary, and the methods for developing basic recognition and commentary skills. A final exam will confirm your understanding of the content of the course.
WGI Certify Level 300 – The Circuit Judge-Equipment
This course offers in-depth caption-specific training at the WGI A class level, and lays the conceptual foundation for the Open and World classes. Each student chooses only one caption track at a time. A circuit mentor will be a part of Level 300 beginning at Lesson 340 Circuit Practicum, Mentor Evaluation and Certification. Circuits will have the option of choosing an overall mentor for all captions or an individual mentor for each caption. Students will also have the option of completing Lesson 340 Practicum, Mentor Evaluation and Certification through a WGI Certify mentor for an additional fee.
WGI Certify Level 300 – The Circuit Judge-Movement
This course offers in-depth caption-specific training at the WGI A class level, and lays the conceptual foundation for the Open and World classes. Each student chooses only one caption track at a time. A circuit mentor will be a part of Level 300 beginning at Lesson 340 Circuit Practicum, Mentor Evaluation and Certification. Circuits will have the option of choosing an overall mentor for all captions or an individual mentor for each caption. Students will also have the option of completing Lesson 340 Practicum, Mentor Evaluation and Certification through a WGI Certify mentor for an additional fee.
WGI Certify Level 300 – The Circuit Judge-Design Analysis
This course offers in-depth caption-specific training at the WGI A class level, and lays the conceptual foundation for the Open and World classes. Each student chooses only one caption track at a time. A circuit mentor will be a part of Level 300 beginning at Lesson 340 Circuit Practicum, Mentor Evaluation and Certification. Circuits will have the option of choosing an overall mentor for all captions or an individual mentor for each caption. Students will also have the option of completing Lesson 340 Practicum, Mentor Evaluation and Certification through a WGI Certify mentor for an additional fee.
WGI Certify Level 300 – The Circuit Judge-General Effect
This course offers in-depth caption-specific training at the WGI A class level, and lays the conceptual foundation for the Open and World classes. Each student chooses only one caption track at a time. A circuit mentor will be a part of Level 300 beginning at Lesson 340 Circuit Practicum, Mentor Evaluation and Certification. Circuits will have the option of choosing an overall mentor for all captions or an individual mentor for each caption. Students will also have the option of completing Lesson 340 Practicum, Mentor Evaluation and Certification through a WGI Certify mentor for an additional fee.
WGI Certify Level 300 – The Circuit Judge-Equipment Secondary Caption
This course offers in-depth caption-specific training at the WGI A class level, and lays the conceptual foundation for the Open and World classes. Each student chooses only one caption track at a time.
In order to take this course, you must have completed the online coursework in your primary caption. You will be required to upload your 330 Certificate of completion in order to proceed with this course.
WGI Certify Level 300 – The Circuit Judge-Movement Secondary Caption
This course offers in-depth caption-specific training at the WGI A class level, and lays the conceptual foundation for the Open and World classes. Each student chooses only one caption track at a time.
In order to take this course, you must have completed the online coursework in your primary caption. You will be required to upload your 330 Certificate of completion in order to proceed with this course.
WGI Certify Level 300 – The Circuit Judge-Design Analysis Secondary Caption
This course offers in-depth caption-specific training at the WGI A class level, and lays the conceptual foundation for the Open and World classes. Each student chooses only one caption track at a time.
In order to take this course, you must have completed the online coursework in your primary caption. You will be required to upload your 330 Certificate of completion in order to proceed with this course.
WGI Certify Level 300 – The Circuit Judge-General Effect Secondary Caption
This course offers in-depth caption-specific training at the WGI A class level, and lays the conceptual foundation for the Open and World classes. Each student chooses only one caption track at a time.
In order to take this course, you must have completed the online coursework in your primary caption. You will be required to upload your 330 Certificate of completion in order to proceed with this course.
WGI Certify Level 400- Color Guard
This course offers:
Advanced training for judges seeking to elevate their expertise and completion is a requirement for application to the WGI Judge Academy.
Shirley Stratton Dorritie has been involved in the pageantry activity for over 40 years and specializes in training performers throughout the world for optimal achievement.
Shirley holds an MA in Counseling Psychology, with a Certificate in Sport Psychology. A licensed psychotherapist (MFC41061) and founder of The Center for Performance and Achievement in the San Francisco bay area, Shi...
Peggy Bilbruck has been a performer, instructor and teacher in pageantry related activities for over 35 years. She began marching at the age of 7 with the Anaheim Kingsmen Drum and Bugle Corps and had the honor to end her performing career with the 1986 World Championship Blue Devils. From there, Peggy went on to teach at all levels of the Drum Corps, Marching Band and Winter...
Key Poulan is a composer and arranger primarily for the marching arts and has written for the world's most famous drum corps including the Santa Clara Vanguard, Glassmen, Spirit of Atlanta, Mandarins, Caballeros, Spartans, Millennium, and the Star United Mini Corps. As the owner of Key Poulan Music, he has been recognized as one of the country's top arrangers and composers in the area of conte...
Scott Bilbruck brings over 25 years of expertise in many areas of the band and color guard industries. He began his teaching career in Los Altos High School in California and was on the staff of the USC Trojan Marching Band while earning his degree there. From there he became a teacher at Mater Dei High School, eventually becoming the Director of Performing Arts. He left Mater Dei in 2001 ...
Michael Gray's career in the visual and pageantry arts spans more than three decades. His paintings are collected worldwide and his classes on impressionism and plein air painting are are perennial favorites with aspiring and established artists nationwide. Gray has participated in the highest levels of DCI, WGI and BOA as a designer, instructor, clinician and judge. He has served as the program c...