Solo trombone and brass band. This piece was originally written as the final ‘prank’ movement of a concerto for trombone and orchestra. Duration: 4 – 5 mins.  Revised and fully typeset in 2026 to replace the old Spartan Press legacy facsimile edition (SP127).

This piece is also available for trombone and piano called ‘Buffoonery‘ SP142. In this version, which will interface with ‘Bone Shaker‘, the trombone part is written for orchestral tenor trombone.

Scoring

Traditional British Brass Band Format

Parts are supplied as follows, with optional percussion and drum kit:

Solo Trombone in Bb * **

Soprano Cornet in Eb
Solo Cornets in Bb * **
Ripieno Cornet *
2nd Cornet in Bb
3rd Cornet in Bb
Flugelhorn in Bb

Solo Eb Tenor Horn in Eb
1st Eb Tenor Horn
2nd Eb Tenor Horn

1st Euphonium in Bb
2nd Euphonium in Bb

1st Baritone in Bb
2nd Baritone in Bb

1st Trombone in Bb * **
2nd Trombone in Bb * **
Bass Trombone *

Eb Bass
Bb Bass

Timpani

Percussion x 4 featuring:
Glockenspiel
Suspended Cymbals
Whip
Swanee Whistle
Wood Block
Bass Drum
Drum Kit

* Straight mute required
** Cup mute (optional)