Question 1

How hard is Circumstance 's march (Op.154) by Cyril Plante?

Accepted Answer

Circumstance 's march (Op.154) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Circumstance 's march?

Accepted Answer

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

Question 3

How long is Circumstance 's march?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Circumstance 's march (Op.154) lasts about 4 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Circumstance 's march?

Accepted Answer

Circumstance 's march (Op.154) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

Question 5

What pieces are similar to Circumstance 's march?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Circumstance 's march, Op No.154 by Cyril Plante, Circumstance 's march by Cyril Plante, Ballade No.2 for Piano by Cyril Plante — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.