Elite Syncopations

“Elite Syncopations” is a 1902 rag and one of Joplin’s more popular works. It is one of a handful of Joplin rags for which he recorded a piano roll.

Instrumentation: 423.11 brass ensemble and percussion

• Trumpet 1 & 3 in B♭
• Trumpet 2 in B♭, Doubles on Piccolo Trumpet
• Flugelhorn
• 2 Horns
• 2 Trombones
• Bass Trombone
• Euphonium
• Tuba
• Percussion (Cymbal, Bass Drum, Glockenspiel, Snare, Triangle)

This arrangement is part of our Boulder Brass Signature Series.