Scott Joplin (1868-1917)

• Biographical Sketch and more. by Edward Berlin, author of "SJ, King of Ragtime."
• Selected Bibliography. also by Edward Berlin.
  

• Selected Bibliography.
• Specific Books.
• Music Books.
• Reference Books.
• Articles.
• Newspaper Articles.
• Dissertations and Theses.
• undifferentiated stuff

Works

• Compositions.
• Discography.

• Note on files.

Internet Links

• "Scott Joplin-King of Ragtime music: Black History Daily." Brief bio page with links to other African-American resources.
• "Classical Net: Basic Repertoire List: Joplin." Basic bio text page with important links.
• Theodore Albrecht's article on Scott Joplin as a "Famous Texan." Includes bibliography and fun caricature icon.
• Gary's Treemonisha Page; treatment of opera with sequenced MIDI files of complete musical numbers, libretto and synopsis.
• Russell Warne's fan page devoted to unusual aspects of Joplin's life, including his "Psychology Profile," the de-bunking of popular myths, and information on "Treemonisha" [see next citation].
• "Treemonisha" Midi Page: Midi clips and libretto borrowed from "Gary's 'Treemonisha' Page."
• Rosebud (Bar) Cafe, St. Louis, Missouri: "headquarters for Colored Professionals and sports"; home of ragtime contests and composition of Joplin's first published rags. Includes links to other Joplin historic sites.
• Ragtime WebRing hub; source listing of 37 webring sites related to Joplin or Ragtime.
• German website with MIDI files.
• Sequenced MIDI files with an opportunity to upload your own.
• Scott Joplin House State Historic Site; picture tours of Joplin's first St. Louis home. Includes player piano version of Sunflower Slow Drag and current St. Louis weather conditions.
• Perfessor Bill Edwards: "professional patriotic purveyor of pianistic pyrotechnics." Quirky site with index of Joplin rags and songs, including original cover art, lyrics and midi files.
• "Willkommen Ragtime Freunde." The Ragtime Society of Frankfurt.
• The Scott Joplin International Ragtime Foundation. The "official" Scott Joplin site, based in Sedalia, MO.
• "Scott Joplin Ragtime Music Guide and More." Brief bio and links to other listed sites; annoying commercial links.
• Friends of Scott Joplin organization. A good introductory page with valuable links.
• Brief bio page and synopsis of "Treemonisha." Valuable for links to other American operas.
• World Book Encyclopedia: "Scott Joplin."
• "Enjoyment of Music" bio page and sound files.