Question 1

How hard is Columbus Historical March by Homer Tourjée?

Accepted Answer

Columbus Historical March is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 2.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Columbus Historical March?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How long is Columbus Historical March?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Columbus Historical March lasts about 3 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Columbus Historical March?

Accepted Answer

Columbus Historical March 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 Columbus Historical March?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Keyboard Sonata in D minor by Domenico Scarlatti, Allegro by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.