Percussion Instruments
A percussion instrument is a musical instrument that is sounded by being struck or scraped by a beater (including attached or enclosed beaters or rattles); struck, scraped or rubbed by hand; or struck against another similar instrument. The percussion family is believed to include the oldest musical instruments, following the human voice.
The percussion section of an orchestra most commonly contains instruments such as timpani, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, triangle and tambourine. However, the section can also contain non-percussive instruments, such as whistles and sirens, or a blown conch shell. Percussive techniques can also be applied to the human body, as in body percussion. On the other hand, keyboard instruments, such as the celesta, are not normally part of the percussion section, but keyboard percussion instruments such as the glockenspiel and xylophone (which do not have piano keyboards) are included.
Percussion instruments are most commonly divided into two classes: Pitched percussion instruments, which produce notes with an identifiable pitch, and unpitched percussion instruments, which produce notes or sounds without an identifiable pitch.
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Matching Percussion Instruments Colleges
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Roosevelt University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $31,493 average out-state tuition; $31,493 average in-state tuition |
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Los Angeles College of Music
Four or more years; Private for profit; $24,450 average out-state tuition; $24,450 average in-state tuition |
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McNally Smith College of Music
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San Francisco Conservatory of Music
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The Juilliard School
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Rice University
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Manhattan School of Music
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $49,850 average out-state tuition; $49,850 average in-state tuition |
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Arts and Music Scholarship - Rhodes CollegeRhodes College |
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award Up to $12,500 |
deadline February 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Arts and Music Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Rhodes College. You must plan to major or minor in art, music, or theatre to be eligible for this award. Music and theatre applicants must audition and art applicants must submit slides. View Scholarship Details |
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STEM ScholarshipFor A Bright Future Foundation |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline May 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe STEM Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged high school and undergraduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in sustainability and S.T.E.M, have a 3.0 GPA and planning to enroll at a college or university in the United States to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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For a Brighter Future Foundation Creative Arts ScholarshipFor A Bright Future Foundation |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline May 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe For a Brighter Future Foundation Creative Arts Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged exceptional students who are pursuing a degree in creative media and storytelling. To be considered for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate academic excellence and involvement in your community or workplace. View Scholarship Details |
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Musical Arts ScholarshipWilshire Quinn Capital, Inc. |
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award $10,000 |
deadline June 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Musical Arts Scholarship is available to full - time students between the ages of 17 and 24. You must be studying music as a major or minor, and submit a performance video to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Thomas Mishler Music ScholarshipNew Mexico Highlands University |
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award $8,671 |
deadline September 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Thomas Mishler Music Scholarship is available to full - time students at New Mexico Highlands University. You must be a music major with at least a 2.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Music Scholarship - Saint Ambrose UniversitySaint Ambrose University |
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award Up to $6,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Music Scholarship is available to students studying music at Saint Ambrose University and participating in an ensemble. An audition is required. View Scholarship Details |
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Forever Miss America ScholarshipMiss America Pageant |
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award $5,000 |
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DescriptionThe Forever Miss America Scholarship is available to women who are contestants at the state level in the Miss America competition. You must be working towards a career in the arts or entertainment industry to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Cnect ScholarshipCnect |
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award $5,000 |
deadline June 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Cnect Scholarship is open to undergraduate students who seek to drive change through technology and innovation. You must be enrolled or have been accepted into an ccredited U.S. college, university, or vocational school and be pursuing a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree. In order to be eligible for this award, you must be... View Scholarship Details |
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Musicians Foundation Drum ScholarshipMusicians Institute |
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award $5,000 |
deadline August 29, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Musicians Foundation Drum Scholarship is open to students at the Musicians Institute enrolled in the performance drum program. To be considered for this award, you must demonstrate outstanding musicianship and expertise on the instrument in any musical style or combination of styles. You must also submit a video showcasing your talent. View Scholarship Details |
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Music Scholarship - Augustana CollegeAugustana College |
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award Up to $4,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Music Scholarship is available to students at Augustana College. You must participate in an audition to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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