Frolic of the Bears (1911)
From Treemonisha No. 13
Last updated: 17.02.23
Composer: S. Joplin Suppliers: dbe15.gif
Editor: Geoff Grainger Sextet A/T/T/B+T/B/GB(B)
Publisher: Ditty Box Enterprises Publication: DBE 017
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Length: approx. 4½ mins.
Frolic of the Bears is a descriptive waltz of eight bears who in the second act enter the stage into the wooded scenery just after the old conjurors Zodzetrick, Luddud and Simon have departed on their evil mission to punish Treemonisha for spoiling their business. This piece demonstrates Joplin's genius in creating a dramatic atmosphere which is intermingled with bright moments simultaneously expressing happiness and sadness. The bears leave as soon as they hear people approaching. In course of the frolic, the bears intone "Oo-ar!" and the score is marked Bears when this takes place. The basses have the happy task imitating the ursine beasts with tied dotted minims.
Frolic of the Bears was published by Scott Joplin Music Pub. Co, New York, USA.
A tempo of 120 crotchets/min is mandated by the composer.
  Issue Instruments Performer
       
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cd15.gif Phillip Dyson Entertainer: Music of Scott Joplin flag15us.gif flag15uk.gif flag15de.gif flag15fr.gif flag15ca.gif flag15it.gif flag15es.gif
cd15.gif Various Artists Joplin: Rags & Ragtime CD(s) & MP3 Album(s) flag15us.gif flag15uk.gif flag15de.gif flag15fr.gif flag15ca.gif flag15it.gif flag15es.gif
cd15.gif Various Artists King of Ragtime flag15uk.gif flag15de.gif flag15fr.gif
cd15.gif Paragon Ragtime Orchestra Scott Joplin: Treemonisha CD(s) & MP3 Album(s) flag15us.gif flag15uk.gif flag15de.gif flag15fr.gif flag15ca.gif flag15it.gif flag15es.gif
cd15.gif Richard Zimmerman The Complete Works of Scott Joplin: Vol. 1-5 flag15us.gif flag15uk.gif flag15de.gif flag15fr.gif flag15ca.gif
cd15.gif Richard Zimmerman The Complete Works of Scott Joplin: Vol. 5 flag15us.gif flag15uk.gif flag15de.gif flag15fr.gif flag15ca.gif
cd15.gif Richard Zimmerman Scott Joplin: His Complete Works flag15us.gif flag15uk.gif flag15de.gif flag15fr.gif flag15ca.gif