Bostonese

Edwin Eugene Bagley

RomanticObscuremarchF majorTempo di marcia4/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

Bostonese is a march-like composition by the prolific band composer E.E. Bagley. It features a jaunty, American-style melodic profile common to the turn-of-the-century piano transcriptions.

Teacher notes

Balance the rhythmic precision in the left hand against the articulated melodic line.

Technical focus

left-hand-independencearticulationrepeated-notes

Mood

energeticelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bostonese by Edwin Eugene Bagley?

Bostonese is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play Bostonese?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 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 Bostonese?

A typical performance of Bostonese lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bostonese?

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

What pieces are similar to Bostonese?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Maple Leaf Rag by Scott Joplin, 'S Wonderful by George Gershwin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.