Pineapple rag ; Solace ; Heliotrope bouquet ... [et al.], Maple leaf rag, The Easy winners



Rags to rock

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000064256 / 1980-04-10
Date of Publication:
May 31, 1979
Date of Creation:
1979
Title:
Rags to rock / music selected and edited by Ada Richter.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "compilation."
Previous Registration:
Selections prev. reg. separately.
Copyright Note:
C.O. correspondence.
Imprint:
New York : Warner Bros. Publications, c1979.
Description:
40 p.
Copyright Claimant:
Warner Brothers Publications, Inc.
Notes:
Some selections instrumental, some with words.
Authorship on Application:
compilation: Warner Brothers Publications, Inc., as employer for hire of Ada Richter.
Names:
Ada Richter (143 documents)
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Warner Brothers Publications, Inc. (3364 documents)
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Maple leaf rag

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000068421 / 1980-04-10
Date of Publication:
May 31, 1979
Date of Creation:
1979
Title:
Maple leaf rag / by Scott Joplin ; arr. by Ada Richter.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "piano arr. with guitar chords."
Other Title:
Rags to rock
Copyright Claimant:
W B Music Corporation
Authorship on Application:
arr. Warner Brothers Publications, Inc., employer for hire of Ada Richter.
Names:
Scott Joplin 1868-1917
Ada Richter (143 documents)
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Warner Brothers Publications, Inc. (3364 documents)
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WB Music Corporation (13909 documents)
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The Easy winners

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000068422 / 1980-04-10
Date of Publication:
May 31, 1979
Date of Creation:
1979
Title:
The Easy winners / by Scott Joplin ; arr. by Ada Richter.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "piano arr. with guitar chords."
Other Title:
Rags to rock
Copyright Claimant:
W B Music Corporation
Authorship on Application:
arr. Warner Brothers Publications, Inc., employer for hire of Ada Richter.
Names:
Ada Richter (143 documents)
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Scott Joplin 1868-1917
WB Music Corporation (13909 documents)
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Warner Brothers Publications, Inc. (3364 documents)
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The Jungle blues

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000068425 / 1980-04-10
Date of Publication:
May 31, 1979
Date of Creation:
1979
Title:
The Jungle blues / by Ada Richter.
Other Title:
Rags to rock
Copyright Claimant:
W B Music Corporation
Authorship on Application:
words, music & arr.: Ada Richter.
Names:
Ada Richter (143 documents)
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WB Music Corporation (13909 documents)
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Ragtime dance

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000082605 / 1980-10-08
Date of Publication:
August 11, 1980
Date of Creation:
1980
Title:
Ragtime dance : for piccolo, 3 flutes, alto flute (optional bass flute) / Scott Joplin ; arr. and edited by Shelley L. Gilbert.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: arr. & editorial revisions.
Imprint:
Detroit : Piper Press, c1980.
Description:
6 p. + 6 parts.
Copyright Claimant:
Piper Press
Names:
Scott Joplin 1868-1917
Shelley L. Gilbert 1955-
Piper Press (3 documents)
example document: Quintet

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The Strenuous life

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000096662 / 1981-03-04
Date of Publication:
January 18, 1981
Date of Creation:
1981
Title:
The Strenuous life : piano, guitar, banjo, harmonica, tuba, percussion / by Scott Joplin ; adaptation and arr. by Max Morath.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "adaptation & arr."
Imprint:
[s.l. : E.B. Marks Music Corp.], c1981.
Description:
4 p.
Copyright Claimant:
Edward B. Marks Music Corporation
Names:
Max Morath (76 documents)
example document: The thriller. Arr. for guitars, piano, cello & bass, based on traditional song: Max Morath

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Scott Joplin 1868-1917
Edward B. Marks Music Corporation (630 documents)
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Two Joplin rags

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000100180 / 1981-03-16
Date of Publication:
September 20, 1980
Date of Creation:
1980
Title:
Two Joplin rags / [arr. Roger Cawkwell].
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: arr.
Series:
Mixed bag woodwind ensembles ; no. 5
Imprint:
London : Chester Music, c1980.
Description:
8 p. + 8 parts in folder.
Other Title:
Joplin rags
Mixed bag woodwind ensembles ; no. 5
Copyright Claimant:
J. & W. Chester/Edition Wilhelm Hansen London, Ltd.
Names:
Roger Cawkwell (3 documents)
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Scott Joplin 1868-1917
J.&W. Chester/Edition Wilhelm Hansen London, Ltd. (337 documents)
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The Strenuous life

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000105879 / 1981-06-12
Date of Publication:
May 22, 1981
Date of Creation:
1976
Title:
The Strenuous life : string quartet (1st & 2nd violin, viola, cello, opt. string bass, opt. harp or piano), grade 3-4 / Scott Joplin ; arr. by Forrest L. Buchtel.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "musical arr."
Imprint:
San Diego : Kjos, c1981.
Description:
7 p. + 5 parts.
Copyright Claimant:
Neil A. Kjos Music Company
Names:
Scott Joplin 1868-1917
Forrest L. Buchtel 1899-
Neil A. Kjos Music Company (1915 documents)
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It's easy to play ragtime

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000109992 / 1981-04-14
Date of Publication:
March 5, 1981
Date of Creation:
1979
Date in Notice:
notice: 1979
Title:
It's easy to play ragtime / [arr. by Frank Booth].
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "compilation, editing, fingering & arrangements."
Series:
Everybody's favorite series ; no. 240
It's easy to play
Imprint:
New York : Amsco Music Pub. Co., c1979.
Description:
59 p.
Other Title:
Everybody's favorite series ; no. 240
Copyright Claimant:
Amsco Music Publishing Company
Authorship on Application:
compilation, editing, fingering & arrangements: Amsco Music Publishing Company, employer for hire.
Performer:
Easy to read, simplified arrangements of famous Scott Joplin ragtime tunes.
Names:
Frank Booth
Scott Joplin 1868-1917
Amsco Music Publishing Company (39 documents)
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The Strenuous life

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000117159 / 1981-10-01
Date of Publication:
August 10, 1981
Date of Creation:
1981
Title:
The Strenuous life / Scott Joplin ; arr. by Forrest L. Buchtel.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "musical arranging."
Imprint:
San Diego : N.A. Kjos, Jr., [c1981]
Description:
7 p. + parts in folder.
Copyright Claimant:
Neil A. Kjos Music Company
Notes:
For string orchestra.
Grades 3-4.
Names:
Scott Joplin 1868-1917
Forrest L. Buchtel 1899-
Neil A. Kjos Music Company (1915 documents)
example document: [Theory and technic for the young beginner

Scott Joplin, two songs

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000119625 / 1981-07-27
Date of Publication:
July 8, 1981
Date of Creation:
1981
Title:
Scott Joplin, two songs / arr. for brass quartet by S. L. Schaffner.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "new arr."
Copyright Note:
C.O. correspondence.
Imprint:
Merchantville, NJ : Schaffner Pub. Co., [c1981]
Description:
4 p. + 4 parts in folder.
Other Title:
Two Joplin songs
Joplin songs
Copyright Claimant:
Schaffner Publishing Company
Notes:
Title on caption: Two Joplin songs.
Authorship on Application:
Schaffner Publishing Company, employer for hire of Steven L. Schaffner.
Names:
Scott Joplin 1868-1917
Steven L. Schaffner 1952-
S. L. Schaffner (2 documents)
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Schaffner Publishing Company (12 documents)
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Ragtime guitar

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000123737 / 1981-12-11
Date of Publication:
May 15, 1979
Date of Creation:
1978
Title:
Ragtime guitar / [Philip Ponsol].
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "compilation & arr. musical."
Imprint:
Janvry [France] : Coppelia, c1979.
Description:
75 p.
Copyright Claimant:
Editions et Productions Coppelia
Notes:
Tablature & staff notation.
Authorship on Application:
musique: Scott Joplin.
Names:
Ponsol, Philip, pseud., 1952-
Scott Joplin 1868-1917
Coppelia, Editions et Productions (75 documents)
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Paragon rag

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000146870 / 1982-04-14
Date of Publication:
December 20, 1979
Date of Creation:
1979
Title:
Paragon rag / Scott Joplin.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "transcription for brass & editing."
Copyright Note:
C.O. correspondence.
Description:
5 parts in folder.
Copyright Claimant:
Sto-Art Publishing Company, Inc.
Authorship on Application:
transcription for brass & editing: J. Samuel Pilafian.
Names:
Scott Joplin 1868-1917
J. Samuel Pilafian 1949-
Sto-Art Publishing Company, Inc. (14 documents)
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Pleasant moments

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000169864 / 1983-03-30
Date of Publication:
November 16, 1982
Date of Creation:
1981
Title:
Pleasant moments / Scott Joplin ; transcription Thierry Caens.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "transcription."
Series:
Collection quintette de cuivres Jean-Baptiste Arban
Imprint:
Macon Cedex, France : Edition R. Martin, [c1982]
Description:
4 p. + 6 parts.
Copyright Claimant:
Editions Robert Martin
Names:
Scott Joplin 1868-1917
Thierry Caens 1958-
Robert Martin Editions (44 documents)
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Peacherine rag

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000170551 / 1983-04-05
Date of Publication:
October 29, 1982
Date of Creation:
1982
Title:
Peacherine rag / by Scott Joplin ; arr. by Alan Frazer.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "arr. for woodwinds & rhythm."
Series:
Ragtime for woodwinds ; no. 1
Imprint:
London : Middle Eight Music, [c1982]
Description:
7 p. + parts.
Other Title:
Ragtime for woodwinds ; no. 1
Copyright Claimant:
Middle Eight Music, Ltd.
Authorship on Application:
Jerry Lanning, whose pseud. is Alan Frazer.
Names:
Jerry Lanning (24 documents)
example document: Sweet pickles

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Scott Joplin 1868-1917
pseud. Alan Frazer
Middle Eight Music, Ltd. (6 documents)
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The Easy winners rag

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000170552 / 1983-04-05
Date of Publication:
October 29, 1982
Date of Creation:
1982
Title:
The Easy winners rag / by Scott Joplin ; arr. by Alan Frazer.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "arr. for woodwinds & rhythm."
Series:
Ragtime for woodwinds ; no. 2
Imprint:
London : Middle Eight Music, [c1982]
Description:
7 p. + parts.
Other Title:
Ragtime for woodwinds ; no. 2
Copyright Claimant:
Middle Eight Music, Ltd.
Authorship on Application:
Jerry Lanning, whose pseud. is Alan Frazer.
Names:
Jerry Lanning (24 documents)
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Scott Joplin 1868-1917
Middle Eight Music, Ltd. (6 documents)
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Solace

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000183804 / 1983-09-08
Date of Publication:
July 27, 1983
Date of Creation:
1983
Title:
Solace : a Mexican serenade / by Scott Joplin ; arr. by Alan Frazer.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: arr.
Series:
Ragtime for woodwinds ; no. 4
Imprint:
London : Middle Eight Music, [c1983]
Description:
8 p. + parts.
Other Title:
Ragtime for woodwinds ; no. 4
Copyright Claimant:
Middle Eight Music, Ltd.
Notes:
Original version for solo piano.
Authorship on Application:
Jerry Lanning, whose pseud. is Alan Frazer.
Names:
Jerry Lanning
Scott Joplin 1868-1917
Middle Eight Music, Ltd. (6 documents)
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The Ragtime dance

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000187357 / 1983-10-11
Date of Publication:
September 23, 1983
Date of Creation:
1977
Title:
The Ragtime dance / Scott Joplin ; arr. W. Picher.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: arr.
Previous Registration:
Original version for voice & piano prev. reg.
Imprint:
[Cheltenham, MD : PP Music, c1983]
Description:
5 parts.
Copyright Claimant:
William Francis Picher d.b.a. P P Music
Notes:
For brass quintet.
Names:
William Francis Picher 1956-
Scott Joplin 1868-1917
PP Music (70 documents)
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Fingerpicking Joplin

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000204199 / 1984-02-15
Date of Publication:
February 1, 1984
Date of Creation:
1984
Title:
Fingerpicking Joplin / by Spencer Doidge.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "guitar arrangements."
Imprint:
New York : exclusive distributor, Music Sales Corp., c1984.
Description:
61 p.
Copyright Claimant:
Amsco Music Publishing Company, division of Music Sales Corporation
Notes:
Music by Scott Joplin.
Authorship on Application:
arrangements for guitar: Amsco Music Publishing Company, employer for hire.
Names:
Spencer Doidge
Scott Joplin 1868-1917
Music Sales Corporation. Amsco Music Publishing Company (19 documents)
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The Easy winners

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000206329 / 1984-03-26
Date of Publication:
September 14, 1983
Date of Creation:
1983
Title:
The Easy winners : pour quatuor de trombones / Scott Joplin ; arrangement par Michel Becquet.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: arr. & ed.
Imprint:
Macon Cedex, France : Editions R. Martin, [c1983]
Description:
4 p. + 4 parts.
Copyright Claimant:
Editions Robert Martin
Authorship on Application:
arr. & ed.: Michel Becquet.
Names:
Michel Becquet 1954-
Scott Joplin 1868-1917
Robert Martin, Editions (109 documents)
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Pineapple rag

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000208374 / 1984-03-12
Date of Publication:
September 12, 1983
Date of Creation:
1979
Title:
Pineapple rag / by Scott Joplin ; arr. by Helen Benson.
Edition:
1st ed.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "arr. for student piano."
Copyright Note:
C.O. correspondence.
Imprint:
[s.l. : Benson, c1979]
Description:
4 p.
Copyright Claimant:
Helen B. Deering
Notes:
For piano.
Authorship on Application:
Helen Benson (a.k.a. Helen Benson Deering)
Names:
Scott Joplin 1868-1917
Helen Benson Deering 1930-
Helen Benson (4 documents)
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Maple leaf rag

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000217890 / 1984-07-12
Date of Publication:
July 3, 1984
Date of Creation:
1984
Title:
Maple leaf rag / by Scott Joplin ; arr. for 2 pianos, 4 hands by Phyllis Gunther.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "arr. for 2 pianos."
Imprint:
Cincinnati : Willis Music Co., [c1984]
Description:
2 v.
Copyright Claimant:
Willis Music Company
Names:
Phyllis Gunther 1926-
Scott Joplin 1868-1917
Willis Music Company (1012 documents)
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The Easy winners

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000236619 / 1984-12-10
Date of Publication:
September 8, 1983
Date of Creation:
1983
Title:
The Easy winners : for descant and treble recorders and piano / Scott Joplin ; arr. by Brian Bonsor.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: arr.
Imprint:
New York : Schott, [c1983]
Description:
8 p. + 2 parts.
Copyright Claimant:
Schott & Company, Ltd.
Names:
Scott Joplin 1868-1917
Brian Bonsor 1926-
Schott & Company, Ltd. (165 documents)
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Bethena

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000239585 / 1985-02-06
Date of Publication:
January 31, 1985
Date of Creation:
1984
Title:
Bethena : a concert waltz / Scott Joplin ; arr. B. H. Amira.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "arr. of piano music for brass quintet."
Previous Registration:
Prev. reg.
Imprint:
Cheltenham, MD : PP Music, [c1985]
Description:
5 parts in folder.
Copyright Claimant:
William F. Picher d.b.a. P P Music
Authorship on Application:
William Francis Picher, whose pseud. is B. H. Amira.
Names:
Scott Joplin 1868-1917
William Francis Picher 1956-
pseud. B. H. Amira (3 documents)
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PP Music (70 documents)
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Solace

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000260911 / 1985-06-24
Date of Publication:
April 30, 1985
Date of Creation:
1984
Title:
Solace : a Mexican serenade / by Scott Joplin ; arr. for 4 guitars by Glenn Caluda.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: arr.
Imprint:
Arlington, Va. : Plucked String Editions, [c1985]
Description:
7 p. + 4 parts.
Copyright Claimant:
Plucked String, Inc.
Authorship on Application:
arr. & program notes: Glenn Caluda.
Names:
Glenn Caluda 1947-
Scott Joplin 1868-1917
Plucked String, Inc.

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The Easy winners

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000261764 / 1985-09-13
Date of Publication:
July 31, 1985
Date of Creation:
1984
Title:
The Easy winners / Scott Joplin ; arr. for brass ensemble by John Iveson.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: arr. for brass ensemble.
Series:
Just brass lollipops ; no. 6
Imprint:
London : Chester Music, [c1985]
Description:
8 p. + parts.
Other Title:
Just brass lollipops ; no. 6
Copyright Claimant:
J & W Chester/Edition Wilhelm Hansen London, Ltd.
Names:
John Iveson (7 documents)
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Scott Joplin 1868-1917
J&W Chester/Edition Wilhelm Hansen London, Ltd. (133 documents)
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Elite syncopations

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000284747 / 1986-04-04
Date of Publication:
March 22, 1986
Date of Creation:
1986
Title:
Elite syncopations : tuba quartet / Scott Joplin ; arr. William Picher.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "arrangement for tuba quartet."
Imprint:
Cheltenham, MD : PP Music, [c1986]
Description:
3 p. + 4 parts in folder.
Copyright Claimant:
William Picher d.b.a. P P Music
Authorship on Application:
Scott Joplin & William Francis Picher.
Names:
Scott Joplin 1868-1917
William Francis Picher 1956-
PP Music (70 documents)
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The Easy winners

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000291136 / 1986-06-10
Date of Publication:
May 16, 1986
Date of Creation:
1986
Title:
The Easy winners / Scott Joplin ; trans. & ed. by Jack LaBauve.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: transcription for flexible instrumentation of wind instruments, editorial revisions, percussion parts.
Imprint:
[S.l. : Big Hill Music Press, c1986]
Description:
11 p.
Copyright Claimant:
Big Hill Music Press
Authorship on Application:
music: Scott Joplin.
Names:
Scott Joplin 1868-1917
C. Jack LaBauve 1916-
Jack LaBauve (7 documents)
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Big Hill Music Press (20 documents)
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Maple leaf rag

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000773286 / 1998-01-29
Date of Publication:
February 1, 1998
Date of Creation:
1998
Title:
Maple leaf rag / by Scott Joplin ; arr. Dennis Mauricio.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: arr.
Series:
The music tech ensemble series
Description:
Score + parts.
Copyright Claimant:
Dennis James Mauricio, 1955-
Notes:
Music.
Names:
Scott Joplin (92 documents)
example document: The entertainer

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Dennis James Mauricio 1955-

Maple leaf rag

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000956281 / 1999-06-21
Date of Publication:
May 19, 1999
Date of Creation:
1999
Title:
Maple leaf rag : 3-5 octaves with optional percussion / Scott Joplin ; arr. Sharon Elery Rogers.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: arr. for handbells.
Previous Registration:
Preexisting material: music.
Description:
8 p.
Copyright Claimant:
Jeffers Handbell Supply, Inc.
Notes:
Level 4.
Names:
Scott Joplin (92 documents)
example document: Maple leaf rag
Sharon Elery Rogers 1939-
Jeffers Handbell Supply, Inc. (443 documents)
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