Mike Schneider, the polka musician and accordion player behind Pint Size Polkas delighted library patrons with his lively polka tunes at the D.R. Moon Memorial Library on July 8th. Children and …
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Mike Schneider, the polka musician and accordion player behind Pint Size Polkas delighted library patrons with his lively polka tunes at the D.R. Moon Memorial Library on July 8th. Children and adults alike danced to rousing renditions of fun songs, like the “Chicken Dance” and “Teach Me How to Yodel.” Schneider sprinkled in some humor with jokes and added playfulness with magic tricks and a “Name that Tune” game featuringfamous movie theme songs.
Reflecting on his musical journey, Schneider shared that he started playing the accordion when he was five years old after attending a Frankie Yankovic concert and has been performing coast to coast for the past fifteen years with plans to continue “until people stop calling me.”
Schneider considers it a privilege to be able to share a piece of Wisconsin’s culture and history and is grateful to have been invited back for another performance this year. Mentioning that the polka is the official state dance of Wisconsin, Schnieder expressed his excitement that he can share his love of polka music with today’s youth.
“It’s happy music! It’s always been fun for me to see the kids’ reactions to polka music.”
Library Director Elizabeth Miniatt echoed the community’s enthusiasm and shared that the D.R. Moon Memorial Library is committed to host events like Pint Size Polkas that blend literacy, music, and movement to the community. “Pint Size Polkas shares the joy of music and dancing while emphasizing the importance of reading. It’s a special kind of multi-generational program that all ages can enjoy, as demonstrated by the wide age range of participants, from babies to seniors!”