Joplin!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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Joplin!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Joplin!: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-20702
Price: 50.00 USD
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By Scott Joplin / arr. L. C. Harnsberger

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-20702

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Scott Joplin is one of the twentieth century's most popular composers. Three of his best-loved melodies are included in this medley of favorites. Start with the "Maple Leaf Rag", then move into "Solace", the beautiful "Mexican Serenade," and finish off with Joplin's most famous rag, "The Entertainer". Each piece is nicely scored with fun parts for everyone in the band. Get ready for a toe-tapping tune that will be a sure hit for any concert.

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Series: Young Symphonic

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 65

UPC: 038081208176

SKU: 00-20702

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About the Composer: Scott Joplin

Scott Joplin (1868-1917) earned his place in American music history as the "King of Ragtime Composers." He elevated ragtime from a popular dance idiom to an art form through meticulous composition and sophisticated harmonic language. His works bridged classical training and vernacular American music, influencing generations of composers and pianists.

Joplin's influence extends far beyond his lifetime. His rags have become cornerstones of American music education, introducing students to syncopation, march form, and the rhythmic vitality that defines early twentieth-century American composition. Works like "The Entertainer" and "Maple Leaf Rag" remain cultural touchstones, accessible yet harmonically rich enough to reward deeper study.

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Why we love this

This medley captures Joplin's greatest hits in an arrangement that stays true to his melodic gift while giving every section of the band something substantial to play. Grade 2 scoring removes obstacles without diluting the character of these iconic rags, making them genuinely rewarding for emerging ensembles. The variety within a single program piece means you get multiple concert moments without programming four separate selections.

What to expect

The opening snap of "Maple Leaf Rag" sets an infectious, playful energy that carries through to "The Entertainer." Between these two lively rags sits "Solace," which offers a moment of lyrical warmth with its flowing melody and gentle syncopation. The result feels like a celebration of American ragtime that respects both the music's popular roots and its compositional craft.

Who it's for

This is ideal for middle school and early high school concert bands looking for repertoire that engages audiences while building student musicianship at Grade 2 level. Directors seeking a program piece with immediate appeal and genuine substance will find the medley format gives them concert variety within a single score.

How to get the most out of it

Keep the ragtime syncopation crisp and precise in the rhythm section; these pieces live or die on rhythmic clarity, especially in the transitions between pieces.
Balance the upper voices when the melody moves between different instruments so the tune remains audible throughout.
Resist rushing the tempo as energy builds; steady, confident pulse carries more weight than accelerating.
Let the beautiful harmonic movement in "Solace" breathe; don't push the tempo in this contrasting section, even if it feels slower than the rags around it.

How to use it

Program this as a featured concert piece on a mixed repertoire concert, where it can anchor a lighter section of the program and give the audience a genuine crowd-pleaser. The medley format also makes it excellent for festival play, where judges and audiences alike respond to the variety and historical significance packed into a single performance.