That piece, “Maple Leaf Rag,” crowned Scott Joplin the “King of Ragtime Writers.” Born near Texarkana, Texas, likely in 1867, ...

Discover the incredible story of Scott Joplin, the King of Ragtime. From his groundbreaking "Maple Leaf Rag" to the posthumous recognition of his opera "Treemonisha," explore how Joplin shaped ...

Composer Scott Joplin was a musical hero not because he was on stage but because his compositions allowed others to star and ...

Robert Scott, an attorney and author, was operating vice president and senior counsel for Federated Department Stores (now ...

Residence where Scott Joplin lived in St. Louis. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours are on the hour and the last tour is at 3 p.m. Participation in Museum Day is open to any tax ...

Dubbed the ‘King of Ragtime’, Scott Joplin (c.1867-1917) was one of the most important and influential composers at the turn of the 20th century. The champion of ragtime was born in Texas in 1867, or ...

Ragtime music was written down, not improvised. Scott Joplin was the most famous ragtime composer. When his 'Maple Leaf Rag' was first printed in 1899, it quickly sold a million copies.