Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1418706 Composed by Euday L. Bowman. Arranged by SMW Publishing. 19th Century,20th Century,Historic,Ragtime,Traditional. Score. 7 pages. SMW Publishing #1000198. Published by SMW Publishing (A0.1418706). The 12th Street Rag is a well-known ragtime composition that was popularized in the early 20th century. It was composed by Euday L. Bowman, an American pianist and composer. Bowman, born on December 9, 1887, in Fort Worth, Texas, became one of the prominent figures of the ragtime era. The 12th Street Rag, composed in 1914, is recognized for its catchy melody, syncopated rhythms, and lively piano arrangement. It has since become a classic in the ragtime genre and has been widely recorded and performed by various artists.