Visit this web site:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5346117

Click on the Red Play Dot

and listen to this 6 minute radio article.

Take notes as you listen, and be prepared to answer these questions on Test #1:

1. In what city is the Joplin house located?
2. What style of music did Joplin compose?
3. What 1970's movie featured Joplin's music?
4. How can we hear Joplin's music today? What type of recordings do we have?
5. What is the title of the Joplin piano Rag that was played?
6. Why is seeing and hearing a player piano like experiencing a ghost?