Arban Meet Joplin

An ragtime re-imagining of a Trumpet Warhorse.

$12.99

Trumpet (or Cornet) & Piano

After Arban’s Characteristic Study No. 1 — with a Ragtime Reimagining

What happens when the 19th-century virtuoso tradition of Jean-Baptiste Arban collides with the rhythmic snap of American ragtime?

Arban Meets Joplin blends the familiar technical brilliance of Arban’s Characteristic Study No. 1 with the jaunty syncopations of Joplin inspired ragtime. The conservatory meets the saloon.

This arrangement preserves the technical integrity and brilliance of the original étude while reimagining it through a ragtime lens inspired by the spirit of Scott Joplin. The result is equal parts virtuosic showpiece and crowd-pleasing novelty.

Perfect for:

• Advanced high school, collegiate, and adult performers

• Recitals and studio showcases

• Encore pieces

• Juried performances with personality

The trumpet part stays true to Arban’s demands: clarity, articulation, endurance, and style. The piano part moves beyond mere accompaniment, becoming an active rhythmic partner in the ragtime transformation.

This version was adapted from the composer’s brass quintet reimagining and retains the dramatic arc of that larger work — distilled into an exciting solo format.

Duration: ca. 3 minutes

Difficulty: Advanced Intermediate

A fresh way to make a standard étude feel brand new.