The Diamonds Indoor Percussion Ensemble was formed by, Mr. Terry Sanders the Director of Percussion at
Escambia High School.   After enjoying numerous Fall Season "Best in Class" and "High Drum" caption awards dating from 1983 to present, the competitive interest of the percussion students started to turn a new and exiting venue to display their rudimental; skills as well as compete at a more intense level of competition.  In 1991 the first  year of the Diamonds existence WGI had not formed classifications or competitions for Percussion.  The Diamonds had 1 show in the great State of Virginia.  The Diamonds won their very first competition.  The selections were "The Crypt Keeper"  "Turkey in the Hood"
and "The Pursuit of the lady with the yellow feathered Hat".  In 1992 and 1993  the Diamonds did not compete due to the fact there was not a local circuit formed for percussion.  In 1994 the Gulf Coast Color Guard Circuit created a local circuit to give High School and Independent Percussion units the ability to showcase their talents and compete.   In 1995 the Diamonds competed on the local circuit level.  The Show entitled "Disney" contained the selections, "When you wish Upon a Diamond",  "The Bear Necessities",  "Shear Kahn",  "The Bear Necessities, Reprise".  The group competed in several local shows and in the GCCG Circuit Championships.    In 1996 the Diamonds put on the "Church Lady Show" selection were "Break Bread", "Ode to Joy", and "Shout".  The Diamonds competed locally and Regionally, placing 3rd in the Percussion Scholastic A class at the WGI Mid-South Regional in Nashville Tenn. and had a fourth place finish at the GCCG Circuit Championships.   In 1997 the Diamonds outfitted in U.S. Army Fatigues and Combat Boots traveled into hostile territory in search of the Perfect Beat.  The show entitled "Looking for the Perfect Beat" was dedicated to the current Front Ensemble Tech,  Rodell Castillo.  The selections were all original compositions penned by the units director, Terry Sanders.  The Diamonds competed locally and Regionally, taking First place Honors in Percussion Scholastic A at the Mid - South Regional in Nashville Tenn.  The Diamonds completed the year by being crowned Gulf Coast Circuit Champions in the Percussion Scholastic A Class.  In 1998 the Diamonds decided to honor the home front by presenting a Beach Show.  The show entitled "A Day at The Beach" was a hit.  The selections were "Sugar White Sanz",  "Morning Dance",  "Margaritaville" and "Sailing".  The Diamonds competed locally, regionally, and for the first time in the history of the school, the group competed Nationally.  The Diamonds place 2nd in the Scholastic Open Class at the WGI Mid-South Regional in Nashville Tenn. a third place showing at the GCCG Circuit Championships, and Tied for 16th place out of 24 units at the WGI World Finals in Dayton, Ohio.   In 1999 The Diamonds turned to a latin groove to display their talents.  The show entitled "Cinco de Mayo, The Celebration" was a very high energy show which depicted a celebration of the Mexican Independence Holiday "Cinco de Mayo".  The selections were "Samba Pa Ti" ,"Jingo Jingo", "Oye Como Va" and "Para Ti Latino".  In 1999 "The Diamonds" Placed 3rd in the Percussion Scholastic Open Class at  the WGI Mid-South Regional in Nashville Tenn.  The Diamonds turned in a strong 2nd place showing in the PSO class at the South Regional in Pensacola Florida.  The group also finished an extremely close second in the PSO Class at the GCCG Circuit Championships.  In the groups second year attending WGI World Finals  "The Diamonds" made finals in the PSO class at the WGI World Finals in Dayton, Ohio.  The Diamonds captured an 8th place spot among 22 other competitive units.  The Diamonds have began preparation for this years competitions.  The group will compete locally, Regionally and Nationally at WGI sanctioned events.   Wish them luck as the pursuit continues.