Scott joplin

Scott Joplin

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  • Birth

    Birth
    Scott Joplin was born in Northeastern Texas.

  • Education

    Education
    Scott Joplin studied music at Sedalia's George R. Smith College for Negroes during the 1890s.

  • First Piano Rag!

    First Piano Rag!
    Joplin Published his first ever piano rag called "Original Rags" in the late 1890s, even though he had to share credit with another arranger.

  • Maple Leaf Rag

    Maple Leaf Rag
    In 1899, Joplin partnered with publisher John Stark to publish "Maple Leaf Rag" which became the most popular rag in history.

  • Opera

    Opera
    Joplin created his first opera called "A guest of honor". It was a hit.

  • Death

    Death
    Scott​ Joplin died on April 1st, 1917