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| SIGNIFICANT EVENTS |
| 3RD ANNUAL TPMM FUND RAISER The 3rd Annual TPMM Fund Raiser Event was held on Sunday, April 1, 2007 from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Round Up Hall (Pavilion) on the grounds of the Texas Czech Heritage and Culture Center (Fayette County Fair Grounds) Highway 77 North in LaGrange, Texas. Music was by the Bobby Jones Czech Band of Wharton and the Jodie Mikula Orchestra of Ennis. The Fund Raiser was a big success. Click here for an article about the event that appeared in a subsequent Texas Polka News. Click here for Fundraiser photo. |
| TPMM “Bands of Texas” CDs PRESENT 32 BANDS The Texas Polka Music Museum (TPMM) proudly announces their CD's titled “Bands of Texas, Vol. 1 and Vol 2.” These two CDs are the first two in a planned series of CD's of Texas polka music from the past and present that will become a collectible set of Texas Music history that also helps support the TPMM. Bands of Texas Volumes 1 and 2 each contain 16 bands presenting 16 songs, and over 50 minutes of Texas Polka Music. Each CD not only has the music but a photo and a brief history of each band on the recording. Volume 1 is sponsored by SPJST, and dedicated to Brenda Kocian, Co-founder and First President of TPMM. Volume 2 is sponsored by SPJST and Hermann Sons, and is dedicated to the memory of Julius Tupa, Texas Polka Promoter & Founder of The Texas Polka News. The music was donated by the bands and individuals to help preserve Texas Polka Music and its history. It comes from present day studio recordings, old 78’s, 45's, 33 1/3 LP's, as well as live recordings. The CD’s are available at dances and festivals from participating bands, stores that normally sell Texas polka music, TPMM members as well as mail order. See the ad this page for more information on the CD and ordering your copies. Plans for the Volume 3 are already being made, and more music donations are needed. Currently active bands, or family members of bands from the past with vintage recordings, willing to donate them to the project, should contact TPMM. Format of the music does not matter; it can be CD, 78’s, 45’s, 33 1/3 LP’s, 8-track, cassette, reel to reel. Click here for a music donation form. For further information contact John Dujka--979-277-5374, Roy Haag--830-625-8262, Mark Hermes--361-772-4619, or Glen Chervenka--979-589-2600. Funds from this project and any other donations or memorials will be used to build and maintain the Texas Polka Music Museum. |
| FIRST TPMM MUSIC COLLECTION CD NOW AVAILABLE The first in a series of TPMM Music Collection CDs is now available. The CD contains 16 great selections by Texas Bands. The CD can be purchased for $15.00 plus $4.00 shipping and handling (within the USA) from: TPMM 7088 Creek Shadows Drive Bryan, TX 77808 Make checks or money orders payable to: Texas Polka Music Museum For orders from outside the USA, shipping and handling will be calculated based on actual cost of shipping. Click here for additional information about the CD and the names of the bands and songs. NOTE: AFTER THE IMAGE APPEARS, SINGLE CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO MAKE IT LARGER AND EASIER TO READ. |
| HONORING TEXAS POLKA BANDS AND MUSICIANS |
The Texas Polka Music Museum, Inc. (TPMM) is dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of polka music in Texas
by honoring Texas polka bands and musicians of Czech, German and Polish ancestry. The Texas polka DJ's will also be
honored for their contribution to preserving polka music.
The TPMM will feature exhibits of instruments, pictures, costumes, histories and music of Texas polka bands.
by honoring Texas polka bands and musicians of Czech, German and Polish ancestry. The Texas polka DJ's will also be
honored for their contribution to preserving polka music.
The TPMM will feature exhibits of instruments, pictures, costumes, histories and music of Texas polka bands.
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| 4th ANNUAL TEXAS POLKA FESTIVAL The Annual Texas Polka Festival was held on Sunday, April 6, 2008 from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Roundup Hall at the Fayette County Fairgrounds on Highway 77 North in LaGrange, Texas. Music was provided by the Vrazels' Polka Band of Buckholts and the Jubilee Polka Band of New Braunfels. Door Prizes, Limited Live Auction, Silent Auction and Children's Activities. Proceeds benefited the Texas Polka Music Museum. Click here for photos of the event. |
| TPMM NOW ACCEPTING MEMORABILIA DONATIONS The Texas Polka Music Museum is now accepting donations of Texas Polka band, Polka musician and Polka DJ memorabilia. The museum's mission is to preserve the history of Polka Music in Texas. Items of interest are, but are not limited to, instruments; band uniforms; recorded music, especially recordings not released; music and words used in performances; band photos; band schedules; and information about band members. Copies of polka DJ programs, program notes, and play lists, along with radio station broadcast information, is needed. Memorabilia received will be preserved and credited to the donors. Donated materials will be presented in modern electronic and interactive displays. Materials that are within the scope of the museum's mission are being solicited. Materials should be from Texas Polka bands and Texas Polka DJ's. Materials are to be sent to TPMM at 7088 Creek Shadows Dr, Bryan, TX 77808. Arrangements for delivery to TPMM can be made by calling TPMM board members or officers. Call 979 589 2600 or 979 255 5006 to make arrangements for a donation. |
| SECOND TPMM MUSIC COLLECTION CD NOW AVAILABLE The second in a series of TPMM Music Collection CDs is now available. The CD contains 16 great selections by Texas Bands. The CD can be purchased for $15.00 plus $4.00 shipping and handling (within the USA) from: TPMM 7088 Creek Shadows Drive Bryan, TX 77808 Make checks or money orders payable to: Texas Polka Music Museum For orders from outside the USA, shipping and handling will be calculated based on actual cost of shipping. Click here for additional information about the CD and the names of the bands and songs. NOTE: AFTER THE IMAGE APPEARS, SINGLE CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO MAKE IT LARGER AND EASIER TO READ. |
| 5th ANNUAL TEXAS POLKA FESTIVAL The 5th Annual Texas Polka Festival, sponsored by the Texas Polka Music Museum, was held on Sunday, April 5, 2009 from 1 - 7 PM at Fireman's Hall, State Hwy 159 in Industry, Texas. Music was provided by The Traveler's from Columbus and the Central Texas Sounds from Fayetteville. |
| TEXAS POLKA MUSIC MUSEUM NOW HAS A HOME The Texas Polka Music Museum now has a home! That was the news presented by the Board of Directors at the 5th Annual Texas Polka Festival. It will be located at 625 North Main in historic downtown Schulenburg, across the street from the Chamber of Commerce Office. Opening will probably be early 2010. Click here for photo. |