Thesis Statement: There are many differences between concert and marching percussion and to be successful in both, one must understand the gap between the two.

The world of percussion includes hundreds of instruments from all over the world, in America there are two main categories: concert percussion and marching percussion. Most percussion students typically begin learning concert percussion in elementary and middle school and add marching percussion when they begin high school. The two are often seen as separate paths for percussionist, rather than honing skills in both fields. To be successful performer and educator, focusing on both mediums can be extremely beneficial, and percussionists should try to pursue experience in both fields