Other ensembles come from the main band, performing at many events during the Fall semester as well as performing at Temple Owls men's basketball and Temple Owls women's basketball games during the Spring semester.
[1] The Temple University Diamond Marching Band was started in 1925 by Herbert E. McMahan, under the direction of Charles Golder.
[3] Under Pike's direction, the band started forming the Temple "T" on the field, a tradition that is still present today.
The position is currently held by Dr. Matthew Brunner alongside the Director of Bands, Dr. Patricia Cornett.
[9] The Diamond Band also appears in Annie (2014 film)[10] and on the Tonight Show alongside American rappers Yung Thug and Gunna.