🎵 Scott Joplin – The Strenuous Life
Arranged for Full Concert Band by Garry AndersonBring some ragtime flair to your concert programme with this upbeat and stylish arrangement of The Strenuous Life by Scott Joplin — the king of ragtime. Perfectly adapted for concert band, this arrangement maintains the lively syncopation and charm of the original piano version, with full band voicing that remains playable and balanced for school ensembles.
✅ Includes:
Full Conductor’s Score (PDF)
Complete Set of Parts for standard concert band instrumentation
Carefully notated articulation, dynamics, and phrasing
Ideal for Grade 2.5 concert bands and above
🎓 Perfect For:
Spring or summer concerts
Ragtime or jazz-themed performances
Black history month programmes
Music appreciation curriculum connections
