Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Missouri Valley College Joins Heritage Project at Scott Joplin House State Historic Site

[Piano Rags; Roy Eaton, piano; Sony SBK 833 (1995)]

Marshall Democrat-News, Marshall, Missouri
MVC to participate in Scott Joplin heritage project
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
“Missouri Valley College announced that it is joining several partners -- The Missouri Division of State Parks, GEAR-UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) St. Louis and University of Missouri-St. Louis -- to conduct a six-year heritage project at the Scott Joplin House State Historic Site in St. Louis.

“This heritage site was the home of musician Scott Joplin, the 'King of Ragtime,' from 1900 to 1903, according to a news release from MVC.” “In 2005, the Scott Joplin Heritage Project was established to redevelop and redefine this historic site's interpretation, expanding to broad lines of social history that connects the past to the present.

“This project has included the creation of a community committee that meets regularly to discuss the historical interpretation and how this site can help the living community through economic revitalization, performing arts and education.” “The mission of GEAR-UP is to increase the readiness and success of students that attend post-secondary education from St. Louis area school districts. The Scott Joplin House State Historic Site will be the focus of a historical archaeology GEAR-UP program that utilizes this historic site as a laboratory for learning.” [Scott Joplin (1868-1917) was an African American pianist who composed both ragtime and classical music, including the opera Treemonisha. He is profiled at AfriClassical.com] Full Post
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