Theodore Havermeyer Northrup

Composer

1866 – 1919

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Who was Theodore Havermeyer Northrup?

Theodore Havermeyer Northrup composed one of the earliest rags, "Louisiana Rag" in 1897. The Thompson Music Company of Chicago in November, 1897 stated in a promo ad that it was "composed by Theo H. Northrup, the greatest living ragtime pianist. This piece has made an instantaneous hit and has become a great favorite everywhere." His other compositions in 1897 included "A Night on the Levee" and "Savannah Jubilee".

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Born
1866
Also known as
  • Theodore Northrup
Died
1919

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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