Scott Joplin

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Scott Joplin

• Scott Joplin was born on November 24th, 1868 in
  Linden Texas
• Musical prodigy, whose talent was seen at young
  age
• Studied music while living in St. Louis. This is
  where Ragtime, a unique blend of African harmony
  and rhythm was created
• Famous works include the Maple-Leaf Rag, and The
  Entertainer. Joplin also wrote an Opera,
  Treemonisha, but it was unsuccesful.

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The Latter Days

• After having steadily deteriorating health from
  Syphilis, Scott Joplin died on April 1st, 1917 at
  the Manhattan State Hospital.

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Pulitzer Prize

• In 1973, Joplins music was featured in the movie
  The Sting
• 3 years later in 1976, his opera, Treemonisha won
  a Pulitzer Prize

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Listening Examples

• I AM THINKING OF MY PICKANNINY DAYS(1902)
• THE ENTERTAINER(1902)