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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HOMECOMING WALTZ – VIDEO FROM ALBUM, MUSIC FROM THE HEARTLAND

https://youtu.be/geqpKvxenC8 As a companion to the release of the album, Music From The Heartland, Music Publishers of America present this music video, which features commentary by both Ernie and Abby Broeniman, as well as the band’s performance of "Homecoming Waltz." The song has new lyrics written by Harris that tell the story of a wounded warrior’s return … [Read more...]

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...]

THEN AND NOW CONTINUES TO ATTRACT ATTENTION

Then and Now, our first album of music strictly from the Vitak-Elsnic Collection, continues to attract attention. It is getting airtime on both internet and traditional radio stations, and people are buying it and liking it. Our fresh, new approach to polka music also now is under consideration for nomination by the Grammy screening committee. The entire Then and Now album … [Read more...]

TEXAS POLKA NEWS ARTICLE

MPA Launches New Website By William Seegers Texas Polka News February 2015 Issue Music Publishers of America (MPA), which recently acquired the iconic Vitak-Elsnic library of polka and other ethnic music, has launched a brand new website (musicpublishersofamerica.com). What does this mean for the average polka music lover? “Our first priority was to make the … [Read more...]