Bangor March

Oliver J. Shaw

ClassicalObscuremarchC majorMaestoso2/4~2 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 2ABRSM 2

About this piece

Oliver J. Shaw's Bangor March is a simple, late-Classical era functional piece intended for amateur use. It follows a basic ABA form with clean, diatonic harmony and transparent voicing.

Teacher notes

Ensure the Alberti-bass figures are played with even tone and rhythmic precision.

Technical focus

alberti-bassarticulationfinger-independence

Mood

elegantprecise

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bangor March by Oliver J. Shaw?

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 Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alla Turca by Anton Diabelli, ...ver per un diletto, H.766 by Alessandro Scarlatti — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.