Music Publishers of America

Publishing and Preserving America's Musical Heritage

Music Publishers of America (“MPA”) is dedicated to publishing, preserving, and promoting America’s musical heritage. MPA’s primary business is the sale of music associated with its predecessor, the Vitak-Elsnic Company, whose library is the foremost collection of old-time German, Czech, Bohemian, and Polish Polkas, Marches, Waltzes, and Schottisches from the late 1800s through the mid 20th century.

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LATEST MPA RELEASE – MUSIC FROM THE HEARTLAND

MPA formally released today its Music from the Heartland album. Heartland is the second in a series of musical selections from MPA’s Vitak-Elsnic Collection. The album contains 18 selections of fresh, new arrangements of music by Ernie Broeniman and was performed by Wisconsin-based Dorf Kapelle band. Founded in 1988 by Ernie Broeniman, Dorf Kapelle captures the traditional … [Read more...]

MUSIC FROM THE HEARTLAND – NEW CD RELEASE ON JANUARY 19, 2016

MPA TO RELEASE NEW VITAK-ELSNIC CD, MUSIC FROM THE HEARTLAND A new album of songs from Music Publishers of America’s (“MPA”) Vitak-Elsnic collection entitled Music from the Heartland is scheduled for release on January 19, 2016 according to MPA President Steve Harris. The CD and download contains 18 selections of new arrangements for concert and community bands by Ernie … [Read more...]