Music Publishers of America President Steve Harris today revealed a treasure trove of new personal information on Louis Vitak and his family, due in large part to Rachel Tipton, a Vitak family member, and genealogist. “For years, I’ve wanted to bring to life Louis Vitak and his family, developing a more personal connection to the man who started the music publishing dynasty … [Read more...]
Canadian Composer-Arranger Sean Breen Joins Vitak-Elsnic
Music Publishers of America (“MPA”) announced today that Canadian composer and arranger Sean Breen has joined the company’s Vitak-Elsnic team. Breen will help develop new ways to utilize the vast catalog of music in MPA’s Vitak-Elsnic portfolio, said MPA President Steve Harris. Since he became active in the music world fifteen years ago, Breen has penned over 50 original … [Read more...]
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY – BGSU Polka Preservation Fund – APRIL 3, 2018
IF YOU LOVE POLKA MUSIC . . . ...here’s an offer you can’t refuse! Donate to the Polka Preservation Fund during Bowling Green State University's Giving Day (#BGSUOneDay) anytime between 8 AM ET on Wednesday, April 3, 2018, and 8 PM ET on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, and Music Publishers of America will match your gift dollar for dollar (up to $2,500 total). And any donor who … [Read more...]
“MADE IN OHIO” PRE-RELEASE TRACK AVAILABLE ON ITUNES
Music Publishers of America is set to officially release its third album of music from its Vitak-Elsnic Collection on January 3, 2017. Digital copies of individual songs as well as the entire album will be available on iTunes and dozens of other distribution channels including Google Play, Amazon mp3, Pandora, and Spotify. But there’s no need to wait until January if you’d … [Read more...]
MADE IN OHIO: NEW MPA RELEASE FOR JANUARY 3, 2017
Music Publishers of America, LLC (“MPA”) is pleased to announce the upcoming release of its third album in a series of music from its Vitak-Elsnic Collection. The album, entitled Made in Ohio, contains 16 all-instrumental selections of classic polkas and waltzes. The music was recorded in Ohio by the Ohio-based Vitak-Elsnic Tribute Band. Band members were all born and … [Read more...]