• Funny Clowns (1934) Piano Solo | Bob Fields | Willis Music Cincinnati
  • FUNNY CLOWNS Vintage Piano Solo Sheet Music Composed by Bob Fields ©1934
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Funny Clowns (1934) Piano Solo | Bob Fields | Willis Music Cincinnati

Funny Clowns (1934) Piano Solo | Bob Fields | Willis Music Cincinnati

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AT A GLANCE

Title:
Funny Clowns
Publisher:
The Willis Music Company, Cincinnati, Ohio
Type:
Sheet music
Performance medium:
Piano
Composer:
Bob Fields
Era:
Early–Mid 20th Century (1920 - 1960)
Date:
1934
Material:
Paper
Dimensions:
9" x 12"
Condition:
Good (G)
Color:
Purple, yellow
Notes:
Cover: Circus cover art suitable for framing

1934 Student Piano Solo with Whimsical Clown Cover Art

Collector’s Note

Early student piano pieces with graphic covers are increasingly collected as nursery and playroom décor. The circus theme and bold 1930s color palette make this especially suitable for a child’s room or whimsical gallery wall

Published in 1934 by The Willis Music Company of Cincinnati, Ohio, Funny Clowns is a charming beginner-level piano solo composed by Bob Fields.

The playful cover illustration features two dancing clowns in star-studded costumes with a small performing dog — rendered in bold purple and warm yellow tones that capture the lighthearted spirit of early 20th-century children’s music.

Willis Music, founded in 1899 by Charles H. Willis, became widely respected for its educational piano repertoire. By the 1930s, the company was emerging as a leader in structured piano instruction — soon to publish John Thompson’s Modern Course for the Piano in 1936, which remains one of the most influential teaching methods in music education. This piece reflects that tradition: short, accessible, and designed for young pianists.

Good vintage condition. Pages are detached at the fold and there are handwritten instructional notes inside, consistent with student use. The piece is 9" by 12" and comes in a protective sleeve.

Framing Appeal

Cover display-worthy and visually appealing making it a fun piece of wall art in a child's bedroom or nursery.

 

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