Dr. Bersh's primary training as a percussionist created opportunities to perform with numerous ensembles, including jazz bands, orchestras, choirs, concert bands, steel bands, and drumlines. In addition to concert, jazz, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and western classical percussion playing, Dr. Bersh has also learned all of the instruments he teaches, including violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone, and euphonium.