Marshall was born on a farm in Saline County, Missouri, the son of Emily Marshall, a washerwoman, and Edward Marshall, who had no discernible career, on November 20, 1881. A few years later his family moved to Sedalia, Missouri because black children were allowed to attend school nine months a year there as opposed to the three months allowed blacks elsewhere, and the Sedalia townspeople were reportedly more accepting of African Americans.[1] The Marshalls lived at 135 West Henry Street.[2] Marshall attended elementary school in Sedalia. He was only fifteen years old when Scott Joplin first arrived in Sedalia. Joplin took up residence with the Marshall family, and before long both Marshall and Scott Hayden, a Lincoln High School classmate of Marshall, became Joplin's protégés. Marshall had already taken some private lessons in classical music years before, and was versed with piano technique and a gift for syncopation. Joplin also helped get Marshall a job at the Maple Leaf Club during its single year of existence in 1899. In the club on October 1, 1899, Marshall got into a fight with a young man named Ernst Edwards over Edwards's girlfriend. They took their fight outside, Marshall pummeled Edwards with his cane, Edwards drew a gun, and Marshall ran away.[3]
Career
At Joplin's suggestion, Marshall then continued to study music at George R. Smith College, learning music theory. Marshall graduated from the Teacher's Institute with a teaching license, however, it seems that he chose to pursue a career as a performer. He earned a reputation as an outstanding local musician. While still in college, he traveled with McCabe's Minstrels for nearly two years, playing during intermissions. Marshall also helped cover his school expenses by playing ragtime in public venues and for dances and special occasions. He also played where work was available; in the brothels, where substantial tips regularly exceeded his standard wage by a great deal.[4][5]
During 1901 and 1902, Marshall lived in the Joplin home in St. Louis, along with Scott Hayden, Hayden's wife Nora, Joplin's wife Belle, and Joplin's brother Will. During this time, Nora and Will died.[5]
Marshall continued to play in various tours and contests, both in St. Louis and at places such as Chicago. In 1903, despite flagrant racial discrimination, Marshall worked at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (St. Louis World's Fair), playing piano at the Spanish Cafe where he earned $12 per week plus tips until he was replaced by a band.[6] At some point after mid-1905, he moved with his wife to Chicago. They lived in an apartment at 2900 South State Street above Beau Baum's Saloon, across the street from the Pekin Theater. Marshall played at several local spots; the Wintergarden at 3047 South State Street, Lewis's Saloon and the Eureka Saloon.[7]
Marshall collaborated with Scott Joplin on two ragtime compositions, "Swipesy Cake Walk" (copyrighted July 21, 1900) and "The Lily Queen" (copyrighted November 7, 1907),[8] and produced several solo efforts, including "Kinklets", "Ham and !", and "The Peach". It appears that for these three solo compositions Marshall received $50 and 3-cent royalties from his publisher John Stillwell Stark, a deal which Marshall felt was fair. However, he struggled to come to terms with Stark in 1906, possibly for his rag "The Pippin", and finally settled on a non-royalty offer of $10 and 200 copies of the music.[9]
Later life and death
Marshall retired from the music business in 1917, but later in life he participated in ragtime revivals. Arthur Marshall died in Kansas City, Missouri.
Personal life
Marshall apparently married four times during his life.[4]
Latisha (or Letitia) Howell, in St. Louis circa 1904
Maude McMannes, in St. Louis
Julia Jackson, in Chicago, with whom he had three children, two girls (one being Mildred Steward)[10] and one boy. Julia died in childbirth in 1916.
Odell Dillard (Childs), in Kansas City on November 25, 1919
^ abRose M. Nolen (2010). African Americans in Mid-Missouri: From Pioneers to Ragtimers, pp. 43-44
^Berlin, Edward A. (1994). King of Ragtime: Scott Joplin and His Era. Oxford Univ. Press. p. 134. ISBN0-19-510108-1.
^Berlin, Edward A. (1994). King of Ragtime: Scott Joplin and His Era. Oxford Univ. Press. pp. 153–154. ISBN0-19-510108-1.
^Berlin, Edward A. (1994). King of Ragtime: Scott Joplin and His Era. Oxford Univ. Press. p. 168. ISBN0-19-510108-1.
^Berlin, Edward A. (1994). King of Ragtime: Scott Joplin and His Era. Oxford Univ. Press. p. 72. ISBN0-19-510108-1.
^Edward A. Berlin (1996). King of Ragtime: Scott Joplin and His Era, p. 58
Further reading
Jasen, David A.; Trebor Jay Tichenor (1978). Rags and Ragtime: A Musical History. New York, NY: Dover Publications, Inc. pp. 106–110. ISBN0-486-25922-6.
March 03, 2023
arthur, marshall, composer, arthur, owen, marshall, november, 1881, august, 1968, american, composer, performer, ragtime, music, arthur, marshallbackground, informationbirth, namearthur, owen, marshallborn, 1881, november, 1881saline, county, missouri, diedaug. Arthur Owen Marshall November 20 1881 August 18 1968 was an American composer and performer of ragtime music Arthur MarshallBackground informationBirth nameArthur Owen MarshallBorn 1881 11 20 November 20 1881Saline County Missouri U S DiedAugust 18 1968 1968 08 18 aged 86 Kansas City Missouri U S GenresRagtimeOccupation s Composer pianistInstrument s Piano Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 3 Later life and death 4 Personal life 5 List of compositions 6 See also 7 References 8 Further readingEarly life and education EditMarshall was born on a farm in Saline County Missouri the son of Emily Marshall a washerwoman and Edward Marshall who had no discernible career on November 20 1881 A few years later his family moved to Sedalia Missouri because black children were allowed to attend school nine months a year there as opposed to the three months allowed blacks elsewhere and the Sedalia townspeople were reportedly more accepting of African Americans 1 The Marshalls lived at 135 West Henry Street 2 Marshall attended elementary school in Sedalia He was only fifteen years old when Scott Joplin first arrived in Sedalia Joplin took up residence with the Marshall family and before long both Marshall and Scott Hayden a Lincoln High School classmate of Marshall became Joplin s proteges Marshall had already taken some private lessons in classical music years before and was versed with piano technique and a gift for syncopation Joplin also helped get Marshall a job at the Maple Leaf Club during its single year of existence in 1899 In the club on October 1 1899 Marshall got into a fight with a young man named Ernst Edwards over Edwards s girlfriend They took their fight outside Marshall pummeled Edwards with his cane Edwards drew a gun and Marshall ran away 3 Career EditAt Joplin s suggestion Marshall then continued to study music at George R Smith College learning music theory Marshall graduated from the Teacher s Institute with a teaching license however it seems that he chose to pursue a career as a performer He earned a reputation as an outstanding local musician While still in college he traveled with McCabe s Minstrels for nearly two years playing during intermissions Marshall also helped cover his school expenses by playing ragtime in public venues and for dances and special occasions He also played where work was available in the brothels where substantial tips regularly exceeded his standard wage by a great deal 4 5 During 1901 and 1902 Marshall lived in the Joplin home in St Louis along with Scott Hayden Hayden s wife Nora Joplin s wife Belle and Joplin s brother Will During this time Nora and Will died 5 Marshall continued to play in various tours and contests both in St Louis and at places such as Chicago In 1903 despite flagrant racial discrimination Marshall worked at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition St Louis World s Fair playing piano at the Spanish Cafe where he earned 12 per week plus tips until he was replaced by a band 6 At some point after mid 1905 he moved with his wife to Chicago They lived in an apartment at 2900 South State Street above Beau Baum s Saloon across the street from the Pekin Theater Marshall played at several local spots the Wintergarden at 3047 South State Street Lewis s Saloon and the Eureka Saloon 7 Marshall collaborated with Scott Joplin on two ragtime compositions Swipesy Cake Walk copyrighted July 21 1900 and The Lily Queen copyrighted November 7 1907 8 and produced several solo efforts including Kinklets Ham and and The Peach It appears that for these three solo compositions Marshall received 50 and 3 cent royalties from his publisher John Stillwell Stark a deal which Marshall felt was fair However he struggled to come to terms with Stark in 1906 possibly for his rag The Pippin and finally settled on a non royalty offer of 10 and 200 copies of the music 9 Later life and death EditMarshall retired from the music business in 1917 but later in life he participated in ragtime revivals Arthur Marshall died in Kansas City Missouri Personal life EditMarshall apparently married four times during his life 4 Latisha or Letitia Howell in St Louis circa 1904 Maude McMannes in St Louis Julia Jackson in Chicago with whom he had three children two girls one being Mildred Steward 10 and one boy Julia died in childbirth in 1916 Odell Dillard Childs in Kansas City on November 25 1919List of compositions EditTitle Year Comments Swipesy Cakewalk 1900 With Scott Joplin Kinklets 1906 Lily Queen 1907 By Marshall edited by Joplin Missouri Romp 1907 Ham and 1908 The Peach 1908 The Glory of the Cubs 1908 The Pippin 1908 Silver Arrow Rag 1949 National Prize Rag 1950 Century Prize c 1966 Silver Rocket c 1966 I ll Wait Until My Dream Girl Comes Again 1974 Published posthumously Little Jack s Rag 1976 Published posthumously The Miracle of a Birth 1980 Published posthumouslySee also Edit Biography portalList of ragtime composersReferences Edit Jannet Hubbard Brown 2009 Scott Joplin Composer p 30 Jasen David A 2000 That American Rag The Story of Ragtime from Coast to Coast Schirmer Books New York p 26 ISBN 0 02 864743 2 Berlin Edward A 1994 King of Ragtime Scott Joplin and His Era Oxford Univ Press p 43 ISBN 0 19 510108 1 a b Arthur Marshall biography a b Rose M Nolen 2010 African Americans in Mid Missouri From Pioneers to Ragtimers pp 43 44 Berlin Edward A 1994 King of Ragtime Scott Joplin and His Era Oxford Univ Press p 134 ISBN 0 19 510108 1 Berlin Edward A 1994 King of Ragtime Scott Joplin and His Era Oxford Univ Press pp 153 154 ISBN 0 19 510108 1 Berlin Edward A 1994 King of Ragtime Scott Joplin and His Era Oxford Univ Press p 168 ISBN 0 19 510108 1 Berlin Edward A 1994 King of Ragtime Scott Joplin and His Era Oxford Univ Press p 72 ISBN 0 19 510108 1 Edward A Berlin 1996 King of Ragtime Scott Joplin and His Era p 58Further reading EditJasen David A Trebor Jay Tichenor 1978 Rags and Ragtime A Musical History New York NY Dover Publications Inc pp 106 110 ISBN 0 486 25922 6 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Arthur Marshall composer amp oldid 1117341187, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
