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Born-Scott Joplin
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Second of Six Children
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The Life of Scott Joplin
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Joined the Queen City Cornet Band
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Attended Music Classes at George R. Smith College
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The Maple Leaf Rag Year/ Date of Composition
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Moved to STL
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Death-Scott Joplin
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Developed African American Work Songs, Gospel Tunes, and Dance