One of the most rewarding experiences as a musician is playing in an ensemble with others. In the band world, the two primary ensemble choices are marching band and concert, and each has its own experience to offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Musical passion vs sports and visual appeal will generally determine your choice between marching or concert band. A serious musician pursuing music as a career should typically choose concert band, while a musician who enjoys being active and a part of a show may choose marching band. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Although they have commonalities, there are pros and cons to joining either. Let’s examine which might be the best choice for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Table of Contents<\/p>\nMarching band pros<\/strong><\/td> Marching band cons<\/strong><\/td> Concert band pros<\/strong><\/td> Concert band cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Broader art form<\/td> Rigorous schedule<\/td> Focus on musical growth<\/td> Harder music<\/td><\/tr> Exciting<\/td> High pressure<\/td> Relaxed<\/td> May get restless<\/td><\/tr> Travel<\/td> Hot\/cold conditions<\/td> More accessible<\/td> Less action<\/td><\/tr> Movement<\/td> Less complex musically<\/td> Great acoustics<\/td> Less crowd response<\/td><\/tr> Team mentality<\/td> Physically demanding<\/td> Sitting<\/td> Less bonding<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n