The Life of Scott Joplin By schoenfeld.5081 Nov 24, 1868 Born-Scott Joplin Nov 24, 1868 Second of Six Children Period: Nov 24, 1868 to Apr 1, 1917 The Life of Scott Joplin May 17, 1891 Joined the Queen City Cornet Band May 28, 1896 Attended Music Classes at George R. Smith College Feb 25, 1899 The Maple Leaf Rag Year/ Date of Composition Mar 27, 1901 Moved to STL Apr 1, 1917 Death-Scott Joplin Apr 2, 1972 Developed African American Work Songs, Gospel Tunes, and Dance