There is an element of comedy, (though not irreverent). The introduction is a direct reference to a well known film theme about bouncing bombs! We then hear the famous Yorkshire melody with overtones of the old BBC Grandstand theme, (for those old enough to remember). A 'patriotic' section is a mixture of "Ilkley Moor", and those bouncing bombs again! We are then taken to a 'Dixieland' treatment, with 'overtones' of a 'Hootenannyish' piece, which every bandsman/woman is familiar with! What follows is a rather pretty 'Edmundo Ross(ish)' beguine. After a brief Beethovian bit, we are taken back once again to the original pastiche, with a BIG ending. A good piece for the lighter element of the concert programme.
The piece needs a good principal cornet, and an efficient glock player would not go amiss!
It uses some well known 'Sunday School' choruses, including "This little light of mine" and "Give me oil in my lamp". This is a lively duet, with plenty of typical trombone characteristics - comical obligato, smooth ballad style, and plenty of the famous glissando which the instrument is renowned for.
Although the second part is for bass trombone, a treble clef part is also provided, as it can be played successfully on a Bb/F tenor.
Based on the Ragtime by W C Handy (St Louis Blues).
