Bangor March

Thomas J. Armstrong

RomanticObscuremarchC majorTempo di Marcia2/4~2 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 2ABRSM 2

About this piece

Bangor March by Thomas J. Armstrong is a quintessential example of 19th-century functional march music written for the piano. Its strength lies in its rhythmic vitality and strong, martial dynamic contrasts.

Teacher notes

Emphasize the steady, strong rhythmic pulse necessary for a convincing march style.

Technical focus

articulationrepeated-notesleft-hand-independence

Mood

energeticpowerful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bangor March by Thomas J. Armstrong?

Bangor March is rated Henle level 2 of 9 — beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 2–3. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 2.

What level do I need to play Bangor March?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 2 — meaning you can already play level 1–2 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is Bangor March?

A typical performance of Bangor March lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bangor March?

Bangor March is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bangor March?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 'World's Fair' Polka by Thomas J. Armstrong, Brazilian March by Thomas J. Armstrong, 'Shake Dat Hoof!' by Thomas J. Armstrong — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.