Celebrating Polka Through Generations
The Brueggen Family Band has been performing Polka for 18 generations. They play German and Czech-style polka music along with a variety of country, big band, swing, and 1950s and 1960s music.
Interview
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Three questions…
Gary learned polka from family members and at festivals. Now his kids are part of the band. Why is it important to share music across generations?
Where is polka music performed today? How are these places similar to or different from where you experience music?
How do the Brueggens put their own twist on the songs they perform? Does this happen in other musical styles or arts?
Performance
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Song
“1-2-3 Polka”
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Project Credits
Producer
Tori Charnetzki
Videography
David Boffa
Tori Charnetzki
Kylie Compe
Editing
Tori Charnetzki
Kylie Compe
Sound
Andrew LaValley
Levi Schlimgen
Additional Audio Support
Kerman Eckes
Captioning
Catie Pfeifer
Rev
Web Design
Charles Barrows
Web Development
John Vieth
Tim Schneider
Digital Content Editor
Mark Riechers
Graphic and Motion Design
Ian Glodich
Amanda Roslansky
Scott Stetson
Katie Campshure
Educator Guide
Arthur Gajewski
Darin Menk
Laurie Fellenz
Additional Educator Support Materials
Mia Forslund
Jen Kobylecky
Darin Menk
Musicians
The Brueggen Family Band
Project Partner
Wisconsin School Music Association
Executive Producer
Ryan Hendricks
Director of Education
Megan Monday
Director of Television
Kathy Bissen
Special Thanks
St. Mary’s Distillery
Funding Provided By
Focus Fund for Education
Friends of PBS Wisconsin