A directory of WGI Percussion Independent World (PIW) ensembles ranked by their 1997 WGI Finals results.
| Place | Ensemble | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Music City Mystique (MCM) | 96.250 |
| 2 | Blue Knights Percussion Ensemble | 96.150 |
| 3 | Spirit Performance Ensemble | 90.700 |
| 4 | Phantom Regiment Percussion Ensemble | 89.500 |
| 5 | Escape Independent Percussion | 88.200 |
Source: WGI — 1997 Percussion Independent World Finals Scores